ed the error in a statement Mondday.ddddddddddddA source told ESPNs Jeff Goodman it was referee Lewis Garrison -- not the clock operator -- who started the clock early on the final play. Typically, it is the responsibility of the referee inbounding the ball to start the clock.After the game, Dooley sa

Justin Rose looks to successfully defend a title for the first time in his professional career in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, an event where he has an impressive recent record.Former US Open champion Rose, who has not played since finishing tied for 10th in the Masters, has not been outside the top 15 on his last four outings at TPC Louisiana.Since missing the cut in 2011, the 35-year-old Ryder Cup star has finished 10th, 15th, eighth before his one-shot win last year, with his last 16 rounds all at par or better. I know defending is difficult, Rose said. I think obviously winning is difficult, so therefore defending is difficult just as a by-product of that.You almost have more chance of defending than you do winning because youre coming in on good memories, youre coming in on a course that you feel comfortable on. Ways to watch How to watch featured group coverage this week There are some things that you need to be careful of, expectation and maybe some other pulls on your time during the week that come with defending champion, but provided you can manage all of that stuff, I think that the rest is all upside and you can go ahead and try and feed off the good energy.But also youve got to realise that the course doesnt realise that youre defending champion. You need to go out there and build a whole new body of work around this week, so thats my goal.World No 1 Jason Day is also in the field, as he aims to bounce back from a third round of 79 when tied for the lead in the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head in his last event. Jason Day is already a two-time winner on the PGA Tour this year After the five weeks that I had on the road, by the Heritage week I was a little tired, Day explained. On top of it, there were certain things that had kind of crept into my game, bad habits that, when youre playing a lot, you dont have time to work them out.Last week was a good week for me to get onto the range and chipping green, putting green, and really try and work some of those kinks out.Watch the Zurich Classic of New Orleans throughout the week live on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golfAlso See:Zurich Classic: Ways to watchRecap: Roses win in 2015PGA Tour latest newsGolf on Sky Sports 4Alex Rodriguez Jersey . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. Wade Boggs Jersey . The next step is a better finish. Bae played bogey-free Friday on another gorgeous day at Riviera for a 5-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead over Aaron Baddeley and Robert Garrigus going into the weekend. http://www.cheapyankeesjerseyschina.com/babe-ruth-jersey/ . - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday. Masahiro Tanaka Jersey . Pence singled in the winning run with no outs in the ninth inning to give the Giants a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Yankees Jerseys Outlet . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Michigan State held off Florida Gulf Coast 78-77 on Sunday night when a game-ending timekeeping error led to a controversial finish.With 1.6 seconds remaining, Florida Gulf Coasts Christian Terrell threw a long inbounds pass from underneath his own basket. But the clock incorrectly started when the pass was thrown rather than when Antravious Simmons caught the ball by the foul line at the other end of the court.So as Simmons turned to try a game-winning shot, the buzzer sounded -- too early. Simmons missed his attempt, but FGCU players looked confused and coach Joe Dooley sought an explanation.Officials went to a video review as players and fans waited to find out whether the game was in fact over. After the delay, the play stood and Michigan State escaped.In a statement issued to a pool reporter, official Bo Boroski said that a timing error occurred with 1.6 seconds remaining on the game clock, and a stopwatch was used to determine if any time should remain on the game clock.The statement added: It was determined the ball was caught and released in 1.3 seconds, meaning if the shot would have gone in, it would have counted. After the miss, there was no time remaining in the game, therefore ending the game. By rule the possession can not be replayed. Period.Big Ten associate commissioner Rick Boyages also acknowledged the error in a statement Mondday.ddddddddddddA source told ESPNs Jeff Goodman it was referee Lewis Garrison -- not the clock operator -- who started the clock early on the final play. Typically, it is the responsibility of the referee inbounding the ball to start the clock.After the game, Dooley said he understood the ruling.We threw the ball in at 1.6 [seconds] and caught it at 0, Dooley told ESPNs Andy Katz. The refs said they didnt start the clock. The table said they didnt start the clock. The refs said they could only review if the shot goes in. My guy [Simmons] heard the buzzer and shot it.Eron Harris?had 31 points and Miles Bridges added 13 points for the Spartans (2-2), who shot a season-best 51 percent from the floor. They hit 52.9 percent of their attempts from beyond the 3-point line but struggled at the free throw line (57.6 percent).Florida Gulf Coast (1-3) got 18 points apiece from Brandon Goodwin and Simmons, who added 12 rebounds. RaySean Scott Jr. scored 14.The Eagles shot 46 percent overall and 47.1 percent from the foul line. They outrebounded Michigan State 41-29.It was the second meeting between the schools. Michigan State won 97-58 in East Lansing on Nov. 13, 2009.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. ' ' '