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PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler ‘anything but normal’ as world No 1 closes on major win at Quail Hollow | Golf News

2002 PGA Championship winner Rich Beem reflects on Scottie Scheffler's sensational third-round 65 at Quail Hollow and ponders whether anyone can stop the world No 1 from closing out another major success...It was an incredible round today and to finish off like Scottie did [five under through the final five holes], that just doesn't happen around Quail Hollow - at least not for normal players! As we know though, Scottie
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Brock Purdy: San Francisco 49ers quarterback agrees to five-year, $265m contract extension | NFL News

Quarterback Brock Purdy has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers worth $265 million (£200 million).The deal includes $181m (£136m) in guarantees, according to reports. Purdy, who was taken with the final pick in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft - becoming that year's 'Mr Irrelevant' - signed a rookie contract worth $3.7m (£2.7m).The 25-year-old went from being a starter late in his rookie
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PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler hits out at preferred lies ruling – how did it impact players at Quail Hollow? | Golf News

Scottie Scheffler was among the players to question the decision not to allow preferred lies for the opening round at the PGA Championship, insisting it cost him shots at Quail Hollow.The PGA of America confirmed that it would not use preferred lies, which would allow players to lift, clean and place their ball on the fairways, despite over three-and-a-half inches of rain in the days leading up to the second
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Women’s Rugby World Cup: New trophy unveiled 100 days before tournament kicks off in England | Rugby Union News

A new Women's Rugby World Cup trophy has been unveiled in a "symbolic moment" which marks 100 days until the start of this year's tournament in England.The silverware, which is 38cm tall and weighs 4.5kg, was designed following consultation with former world champions, including ex-England players Katy Daley-Mclean, Sarah Hunter, Rachael Burford and Gill Burns. John Mitchell's Red Roses face the United States in the World Cup opener on August
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Martin Brundle: Sky Sports pundit pays tribute to colleagues after receiving OBE from Prince of Wales | F1 News

Martin Brundle paid tribute to his Sky Sports colleagues as he revealed he was "ecstatic" at receiving an OBE from the King's New Year's honours.The Sky Sports pundit and nine-time F1 podium finisher was honoured for his services to motor racing and sports broadcasting, with the Prince of Wales presenting him the award at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The British veteran of 158 grands prix has been part of Sky
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Crystal Palace chasing Chelsea-linked Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha if Jean-Philippe Mateta is sold – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...THE SUN Crystal Palace are chasing Chelsea-linked Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha - in case Jean-Philippe Mateta is sold.Isaac Sinclair, son of former England winger Trevor Sinclair, is set to sign for Accrington Stanley.DAILY MAIL Casemiro is set for a hefty pay rise if Manchester United win the Europa League this month, according to a report. Manchester United fans vented against Sir Jim
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Real Madrid transfer news: Spanish side target shock move for Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...SUN ON SUNDAY Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen is a shock target for Real Madrid. Image: Could Brighton's Bart Verbruggen be heading to Spain? Andre Onana is ready to fight for his Manchester United career - and show Ruben Amorim he can be his long-term No  1.Erling Haaland has bagged a yellow £320,000 Ferrari for his luxury car collection - totalling £8m. MAIL
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Truist Championship: Rory McIlroy five shots off leader Keith Mitchell after second round at Philadelphia Cricket Club | Golf News

Rory McIlroy remained in contention after two rounds at the Truist Championship.Defending champion McIlroy finished the second day on seven under par, five shots behind leader Keith Mitchell. McIlroy shot a three-under 67 on Friday and was part of a large group tied in fourth place that included Justin Thomas (67), Collin Morikawa (70) and Patrick Cantlay (68).He had an uneven round of six birdies and three bogeys while playing
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Chester May Festival: Illinois digs deep to return with Ormonde Stakes triumph for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore | Racing News

Illinois began his season in the best possible fashion with a gritty success in the Ladbrokes Big-Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes at Chester.A Royal Ascot winner in the Queen's Vase last year, he was also second in the Grand Prix de Paris and the St Leger. He was giving weight away to some decent rivals due to a penalty picked up in France on his final outing but
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Alpine: Flavio Briatore denies rift with Oliver Oakes caused team principal to resign amid driver swap controversy | F1 News

Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has dismissed speculation that Oliver Oakes' resignation as team principal was caused by a disagreement between the pair. Alpine announced on Tuesday evening that Oakes has resigned after just 10 months as team principal, with his duties being taken over by Briatore, who oversaw multiple world titles for Benetton in the 1990s and Renault in the mid-2000s. Oakes' resignation was followed on Wednesday morning by