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Hornet attack sends golfer diving into lake
There’s nothing like spending Good Friday leisurely strolling around a picturesque golf course – although that wasn’t the case for Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal, who was…
Bubba celebrates Masters with Waffle House hash browns
Bubba Watson celebrated securing his second Masters victory with a champion's dinner - hash browns at Waffle House…
Who is rookie Masters contender Jordan Spieth?
Who is Masters rookie Jordan Spieth? And can he win on his debut at Augusta…
Westwood and Clarke strike Par 3 major wager ahead of Masters
Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke have struck a unique bet ahead of teeing off at the US Masters at Augusta National on Thursday…
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08:  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 2014 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2014 in Augusta, Georgia.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
QUIZ: Who to back for the Masters when you know nothing about golf
You know the Masters is on, you know there's money to be made, but you hardly watch any golf...so take our quiz to help you…
Could rookie Reed win The Masters?
Rarely does a rookie ever win the Masters but Patrick Reed is not your ordinary Augusta debutant.…
The Masters: Top 10 bets at Augusta
It's the first Major of the year and a brilliant betting medium for anyone fancying a flutter on four fantastic days at the Augusta National…
Nick Faldo Celebrates His Win Of The 1989 Masters Tournament (reference Print: No Rights)  (Photo by Augusta National/Getty Images)
Flashback: Faldo's first Masters win 25 years ago
Scott Hoch's amazing missed putt to win the 1989 Masters certainly falls into the category of 'what if' and it led to a memorable Augusta…
The Masters: Top ten facts about golf's legendary spring major
The Masters is widely regarded the best of golf's four majors. Here are ten fun facts about the spectacular event at the beautiful Augusta National…
Horse Racing
Make some money by staying loyal to Big Buck's
Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh have won both opening races on the first two days at the Cheltenham Festival but they won't achieve the treble…
McGinley Ryder at home in leading role
Paul McGinley accepts he is under intense pressure as Europe’s captain heading into this year’s Ryder Cup…
McIlroy stalled in the Honda but can drive to victory in the Cadillac
Apart from a late stumble last Sunday, Rory McIlroy was pretty much impeccable at the Honda Classic and possesses the mental strength to regroup and…
Walker can stroll to victory for a second successive Sunday
Jimmy Walker has already enjoyed three wins on the new PGA Tour season and this week he heads to the Northern Open Trust at his…
Football
Aguero can edge City past Spurs in Lane thriller
Tottenham and Manchester City are the form teams in the Premier League since Tim Sherwood took charge just before Christmas.…
Lookalike: Is Daly becoming Big Mo from Eastenders?
Golf star John Daly is looking more and more like Big Mo from Eastenders
Woods will turn on the magic at Torrey Pines
Watching a Tiger Woods playing at Torrey Pines has been compared to settling down to view your favourite film. You know it’s going to be…
McIlroy blasts 'stupid rules' after blunder costs him Abu Dhabi Championship
Rory McIlroy was only able to claim a ‘moral victory’ as a rules blunder cost him the trophy at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship for…
Blixt can blitz Humana Challenge rivals
Comic genius Bob Hope used to sponsor the tournament which opens the first PGA Tour swing of the year in California and we'll be laughing…
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14:  Phil Mickelson of the USA and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland are given some advice by a local dancer during a photocall prior to the start of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 14, 2014 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Video: Is this the most cringeworthy sports publicity stunt ever?
Embarrassing publicity stunts are par for the course in sport but this one featuring Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy tops the lot…
Dufner can gain redemption in Hawaii
Jason Dufner cost us a winning start to the new year on Sunday but we're giving him a second chance this week…
Football
Top ten sports bets for 2014
Ring in the New Year with some bumper bets for 2014. Here are out top ten flutters for the next 12 months.…
Sport
Dyson handed two-month suspended ban
Simon Dyson has been handed a two-month ban from the European Tour, suspended for 18 months, after he failed to add a two-shot penalty to…
Golf commentator 'does a Katie Hopkins' with helicopter crash joke
Golf commentator Helen Alfredsson caused outrage on Thursday after an ill-judged joke about the Glasgow helicopter crash offended and infuriated viewers…
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Video: Sensational golf shot becomes huge internet hit
An amateur golfer has credited his rounds of crazy golf as the inspiration behind one of the most amazing golf shots ever caught on camera…
Boxing
Barker a big shout to silence Sturm
Darren Barker can settle a couple of old scores for two of his big rivals on Saturday by retaining his IBF middleweight crown with a…