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Staying in the swing beyond 60
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/12/2024
» As l edge slowly and carefully out of bed whilst discovering new twinges of pain, the reality of having to smack a little ball around a course later in the day becomes a worrying harsh reality.
Conor McGregor, UFC fighter, is held liable for sexual assault in Ireland
New York Times, Published on 23/11/2024
» DUBLIN — A woman who had accused mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel penthouse in 2018 was awarded nearly 250,000 euros (about US$260,000) in damages Friday after a jury found him liable for sexual assault in a civil trial in Dublin.
Why conquering the mind is key to success
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 09/10/2024
» Looking back at the good rounds I've had, it was confidence that made them happen. As we all know golf is undoubtedly one of the most mentally challenging sports there is. It's an individual game and there's nobody to help you on the fairways if, and when, things start to go wrong. If self-belief goes and negative, irrational thoughts come into a golfing brain your score will quickly skyrocket.
Conor McGregor tops 2020 sporting rich list: Forbes
AFP, Published on 13/05/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor was the sporting world's highest-paid athlete in 2020, raking in around $180 million with earnings boosted by commercial ventures, a Forbes report showed Wednesday.
Let your head move for mighty drives
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/10/2020
» You have to move with the shot. However, most golfers are right-eye dominant, and some of us are so right-eye dominant that we sometimes fail to use the left eye properly during the swing.
Consistency is the key to success in golf
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 06/09/2020
» Mr Pars finished sixth with his even-par total in the BMW Championship last week.
Putt the way you want but get the basics right
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 19/07/2020
» When Mr Pars missed the cut at the Travelers Championship in South Carolina last month, he called me after consuming a large amount of whiskey, asking if I knew of a good psychiatrist.
Weightlifting probe finds corruption, doping cover-up
AFP, Published on 05/06/2020
» MONTREAL: An investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) found widespread corruption and dozens of covered-up drugs tests, officials said Thursday.
Black Mountain has stood the test of time
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 02/12/2018
» I returned to one of Thailand's best golf clubs recently, and it was interesting to see how Black Mountain had weathered since its opening back in 2008.
Love of the game simply disappear after beer No.3
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 05/08/2018
» I don't know why I've never touched on this subject over the years. I have always wondered how on earth can anybody play golf inebriated.