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Mickelson edges Woods in playoff to earn $9m cash prize
AFP, Published on 24/11/2018
» LOS ANGELES - Phil Mickelson sank a four-foot birdie putt on the fourth extra hole to pocket $9 million and beat Tiger Woods in an exhibition clash Friday between two of golf's greatest rivals.
Tiger Woods, Mickelson, DeChambeau named in US Ryder Cup team
AFP, Published on 05/09/2018
» PHILADELPHIA - Tiger Woods was named to the United States' Ryder Cup team on Tuesday as captain Jim Furyk also added veteran Phil Mickelson and in-form Bryson DeChambeau to his line-up.
12,000 flee as lava oozes from Philippine volcano
AFP, Published on 15/01/2018
» Thousands fled from their homes as lava oozed out of a rumbling Philippine volcano on Monday in what volcanologists described as a "quiet eruption", warning it could lead to a hazardous explosion within days.
Europe fight back to defeat Asia in EurAsia Cup
AFP, Published on 15/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: European golfers came from behind to defeat Asia 14-10 and retain the EurAsia Cup title Sunday, in a boost for captain Thomas Bjorn as he gears up for the Ryder Cup.
Stage set for tight British Open
AFP, Published on 17/07/2014
» HOYLAKE (UNITED KINGDOM) - The stage was set on Wednesday for the 143rd British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf club with title contenders keeping one eye on back-from-injury Tiger Woods and another on the ever-changing weather conditions.
Maidana bets he'll defeat unbeaten Mayweather
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» WASHINGTON - Marcos Maidana is so confident he will beat undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather that he said Monday he would wager his prize money for their September 13 welterweight rematch.
Tale of two Tonys as Martin wins and Gallopin claims yellow
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» Tony Martin continued Germany's stunning sporting month by winning the ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday as Frenchman Tony Gallopin claimed the race leader's yellow jersey.
Putin backs Argentine call for 'multipolarity' on visit
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Argentine counterpart Cristina Kirchner Saturday, backing her call to curb Western dominance of international relations as they cemented a nuclear energy deal.
Putin in Cuba, Nicaragua to rekindle Latin America ties
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» President Vladimir Putin made a surprise stop in Nicaragua after visiting Russia's Cold War ally Cuba, part of a tour to increase Moscow's influence in Latin America amid frayed ties with the West.
Rampant South Africa shatter Scotland in one-off Test
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» South Africa ran out easy 55-6 winners against Scotland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, helped by a sparkling performance from Springbok debutant number 10 Handre Pollard.