Scott shoots 66 to move up at Australian Open

Scott shoots 66 to move up at Australian Open

SYDNEY

Adam Scott shot a 5-under 66 Friday to move from a shaky position of possibly not making the cut to be back in contention at the Australian Open.

Starting on the 10th tee, Scott made quick amends for a 74 Thursday which left him in 82nd place. He eagled the par-5 14th and had two birdies to make the turn in 32, then birdied the par-4 sixth coming home at The Australian Golf Club.

He was tied for third at 2-under.

First-round leader Jordan Spieth of the United States, who led by one after Thursday and was playing with Scott, shot 72 Friday and was tied for the clubhouse lead at 3-under 139.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy, who opened with a 69, had an afternoon start.

Alfredsson expected to announce retirement

OTTAWA, Ontario

Former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is expected to announce his retirement in the city where he became an NHL star.

The Senators confirmed that Alfredsson will be in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 4 and will be part of a pregame ceremony before the team’s game against the New York Islanders.

“Dec. 4 will be a truly special and historic day for the Ottawa Senators and Sens fans. Welcome home Alfie!” team owner Eugene Melnyk posted on his Twitter account.

Alfredsson spent his first 17 seasons with the Senators, scoring 426 goals and adding 682 assists in 1,178 regular-season games. The Swede signed a one-year contract with Detroit before last season and had 18 goals and 31 assists in 68 games. The Red Wings were interested in re-signing Alfredsson, but back problems hampered the 41-year-old forward and prevented him from committing to another NHL season.

Pele taken to ‘special care’ unit of hospital

SAO PAULO

A Brazilian hospital says soccer great Pele has been transferred to a “special care” unit to be monitored while being treated for a urinary infection.

The Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement Thursday that the 74-year-old Pele was transferred after his condition became unstable.

The hospital’s press office said the three-time World Cup champion was not in an intensive care unit.

Pele was admitted to the hospital on Monday for a medical evaluation and was diagnosed with the urinary infection. He was being treated with antibiotics.

No other details were immediately available.

Pele was in the same hospital less than 15 days ago to undergo surgery to remove kidney stones.

Elimimian named CFL outstanding player

VANCOUVER, B.C.

B.C. Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian was honored Thursday night as the Canadian Football League’s outstanding player, becoming the first pure defensive player to win the award.

The former Hawaii star had 143 tackles and five sacks this season.

Earlier, Elimimian was selected the CFL’s top defensive player.

Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray was the other finalist for the outstanding player award.

Wire reports