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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. - The PGA of America president referred to Ian Poulter as a little girl on two social media accounts Thursday evening for his comments on Nick Faldo and Tom Watson as Ryder Cup captains.Faldo, with six majors regarded as Britains greatest player, was captain of the last European team that lost the Ryder Cup in 2008. Watson, who has five British Open titles among his eight majors, was captain of the U.S. team that lost at Gleneagles last month.Poulter, a European stalwart with a 12-4-2 record in the Ryder Cup, was critical of both in his book, No Limits, which was released this week.PGA President Ted Bishop was with Faldo on Thursday at The Greenbrier for the Faldo Series junior program when he tweeted to Poulter, Faldos record stands by itself. Six majors and all-time RC points. Yours vs. His? Lil Girl.In a separate posting on his Facebook page, Bishop lamented that athletes who had lesser records or accomplishments in a sport never criticized the icons. He mentioned Watsons eight majors and 10-3-1 record in the Ryder Cup, and Faldos six majors and record with most Ryder Cup points in history getting bashed by Poulter.Really? Sounds like a little school girl squealing during recess. CMON MAN!The PGA of America said Bishop realized that his post was inappropriate and promptly removed it.Bishop said in an email Thursday night to The Associated Press, Obviously I could have selected some different ways to express my thoughts on Poulters remarks. Golf had always been a sport where respect was shown to its icons. That seems to have gone by the wayside.Poulter had tweeted before leaving for China, I guess we can only have opinions if you won a major or 6. He was not aware of Bishops tweet until he landed and was inundated with messages.Poulter said in a brief telephone interview that he was disappointed in Bishops tweet. He later released a statement to Golf Channel.Is being called a lil girl meant to be derogatory or a put down? Poulter said in the statement. Thats pretty shocking and disappointing, especially coming from the leader of the PGA of America. No further comment.Watson benched Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley for both sessions on Saturday at the Ryder Cup as the Americans fell behind. He also played Webb Simpson, one of his captains picks, only once. Europe won 16 1/2-11 1/2, its eighth win in the last 10 Ryder Cups.Mickelson indirectly criticized Watson in the closing press conference by saying the Americans had strayed from a winning formula and there was no room for player input under Watsons captaincy. Watson later wrote an open letter accepting responsibility for his style.Poulter in his book said that Watsons decision-making completely baffles me. He was referring to benching Mickelson and Keegan Bradley on Saturday.Faldo stirred up the European team on Friday when he said during his Golf Channel commentary that Sergio Garcia was useless in 2008 during the European loss at Valhalla and that he had a bad attitude. Faldo later explained in an interview with the AP that Garcia has emotional and physical problems and at one point told Faldo he didnt want to play.Faldo has lost a lot of respect from players because of what he said, Poulter said in his book. He noted that it was Europes only loss in the last 15 years and Faldo was the captain. So whos useless? I think Faldo might need to have a little look in the mirror.Poulter was a captains pick that year.Bishops two-year term as president expires next month at the PGA annual meeting. Bishop chose Watson as the Ryder Cup captain — at 65, the oldest in Ryder Cup history. He recently announced a task force to help solve Americas recent losing streak in the Ryder Cup. 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Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, the Houston Texans No. 1 pick in the draft, was on the field Tuesday for the first time with former NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.NASHVILLE -- Shea Weber and a couple of first-timers helped the Predators snap a home skid. Weber scored twice and Colton Sissons and Calle Jarnkrok each scored their first NHL goals to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Colin Wilson and Eric Nystrom also scored for Nashville, winners of three of four. Rasmus Ristolainen scored for Buffalo, which has lost 10 of its last 11 games. The Predators got off to a fast start, scoring four goals in the first, and ended a six-game home losing streak. "Weve talked about that the few games that we have to play better at home," Weber said. "Weve always been a team in the past that takes pride in winning at home and we havent done that lately. We need to change that." Sissons scored the games first goal at 6:26 of the opening period. From the left circle, Rich Clune sent a backhand on net. Buffalos Matt Hackett turned it aside, but Sissons pounced on the rebound at the left of the net and slammed it home for his first career NHL goal. "I cant really describe it," Sissons said. "Im on top of the world right now. Ive been working pretty hard and fortunately got a bounce there to get my first." Wilson struck at 11:44 of the first when he picked up a loose puck in the slot and beat Hackett for his eighth of the season. Just 9 seconds later, Jarnkrok beat Hackett with a snap shot from the slot to record his first career NHL goal. "Jarnkrok was goood," Nashville coach Barry Trotz said.dddddddddddd "Thats a goal-scorers goal. Hes very detailed. I love the way he plays. He plays on the right side of the puck every time." Weber completed Nashvilles first period barrage with a one-timer from the top of the right faceoff circle while the Predators had a 5-on-3 advantage. "Guys came out, and they didnt come out to play that first period," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "In order to rebuild and retool, you rebuild and retool with the right people." Hackett was removed following the first period and replaced by Nathan Lieuwen. Ristolainen got Buffalo on the board at 2:06 of the second when he beat Carter Hutton with a slap shot from above the right circle. It was the rookies second career goal. "It was a goal, but a horrible hockey game," Ristolainen said. He was recalled earlier Thursday from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis due to an injury to Tyler Myers. Weber struck again at 6:19 of the first with another slap shot from the top of the right circle. It was the captains 20th goal of the season, the second time in his career that he has reached that mark. NOTES: Wilsons goal was his first since Dec. 30, a stretch of 33 games . Twelve Predators recorded a point in the first period . Buffalo C Brian Flynn assisted on Ristolainens goal. He has assists in two of his last three games . The Sabres are 1-12-0 against Central Division teams this season. ' ' '