Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii — John Cook birdied five straight holes after the turn to win the Champions Tour’s season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship on Sunday, shooting a second straight 8-under 64 for a two-stroke victory over Tom Lehman.

The 53-year-old Cook had eight birdies in his bogey-free round for a 22-under 194 total and his second-straight victory. He finished last season with a successful title defense in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

The last player to win the last and first events on the Champions Tour was Gil Morgan in 1997-98.

Defending champion Tom Watson couldn’t overcome his three bogeys on the front nine and shot a 68 to finish third at 19 under, two strokes ahead of Russ Cochran (72) and Jeff Sluman (68).

Golf

Kaymer passes Woods for No. 2

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Martin Kaymer overtook Tiger Woods for the No. 2 ranking in the world Sunday, winning the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship by eight shots after shooting a 6-under 66.

Kaymer held a five-shot lead going into the day and had no problem securing his third win in four years in Abu Dhabi, finishing at 24-under 264. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland finished second after a 69, while Retief Goosen and Graeme McDowell were another two shots back in third.

Baseball

Rangers, RHP O’Day agree

Arlington, Texas — Right-hander Darren O’Day and the Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a $1.25 million, one-year deal, avoiding salary arbitration for the side-arming reliever.

O’Day was 6-2 with a 2.03 earned-run average in a club-high 72 appearances for the AL champion Rangers last season. He walked only 12 in 62 innings.

NFL

Man of Year nominees announced

New York — Oakland cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, Chicago defensive lineman Israel Idonije and Minnesota safety Madieu Williams are the nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

It is the only league honor that recognizes a player’s community service along with his play. The winning player will have $20,000 donated to a charity in his name. The award will be announced at the Super Bowl.

The most recent winners were Brian Waters of the Kansas City Chiefs, Kurt Warner and Jason Taylor.

NHL

Nabokov hangs up on GM Snow

Uniondale, N.Y. — Evgeni Nabokov gave off a poor first impression to Islanders general manager Garth Snow, but not bad enough to make New York sour on the veteran goalie it wants to add to the roster.

Snow reached out to the 35-year-old Nabokov on Saturday shortly after the Islanders claimed him from the Detroit Red Wings — the team with which Nabokov signed a one-year contract on Thursday. Snow said when he identified himself on the phone, Nabokov immediately hung up.

Snow finally talked to Nabokov on Sunday and was told that Nabokov didn’t realize who he was speaking to when abruptly ending the call.

Snow relayed the story to Nabokov’s agent, Don Meehan, on Saturday and was told that he would discuss the matter with his client.

Cycling

Armstrong mum on drug report

Adelaide, Australia — Lance Armstrong accepted a gift on stage and thanked the cheering fans for an “unbelievable event.”

But after finishing 67th Sunday in what he says is his final race outside the United States, Armstrong again had nothing to say about the latest round of drug allegations.

The seven-time Tour de France champion rode in the back half of the main pack for most of the last stage of the Tour Down Under. He crossed the line as the 103rd rider and wound up more than six minutes behind overall winner Cameron Meyer.

Armstrong brushed past reporters without addressing questions raised by Sports Illustrated — a matter he has refused to discuss.

College Football

Former Auburn star Dyas dies

Auburn, Ala. — College Football Hall of Famer and former Auburn star Ed Dyas has died after a long battle with cancer.

Auburn officials said the 71-year-old Dyas died Sunday. No further details were immediately available.

The fullback, linebacker and kicker was fourth in the 1960 Heisman Trophy balloting and was inducted into the Hall in 2009. Dyas finished his career as Auburn’s No. 6 leading rusher with 1,298 yards.