Hall wins five-way playoff with birdie for first US PGA Tour title

Hall wins five-way playoff with birdie for first US PGA Tour title

England's Harry Hall chipped in for birdie at the third hole of a five-man sudden-death playoff to win his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday at the ISCO Championship in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Hall, Pierceson Coody and Matt NeSmith had all missed the green at the par-three ninth, the third hole of the playoff, but Hall popped his chip over the fringe and it rolled into the heart […]

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Fraser-McGurk gets nod as Warner replacement for Australia UK tour

Young batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk was selected Monday for Australia's white-ball tour of the UK in place of the retired David Warner, as selectors gave pace spearhead Pat Cummins a "pre-planned" rest. Mitchell Marsh will be captain for the September trip which will start with three Twenty20 internationals against Scotland before three Twenty20 and five one-day internationals against England. Former captain Steve Smith, who was overlooked for the T20 […]

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Scaloni hails Argentina for ‘Triple Crown’ triumph

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team's ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday. The victory means Argentina become the first South American team to win three straight major tournament titles. The Albiceleste followed up their 2021 Copa America title with the World Cup triumph a year later and successfully defended […]

July 15, 2024 5

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Spain hoping Euro 2024 conquest just the beginning for new generation

Spain conquered Europe for a record fourth time on Sunday as they beat England to win Euro 2024 and want this historic night to be the beginning of a new period of dominance. Led by young stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, 17 and 22 respectively, many in Luis de la Fuente's superb side will hit their prime in the years ahead. Between 2008 and 2012 Spain dominated […]

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Garbisi shines as Italy down Tonga 36-14 on Pacific tour

Italy posted an emphatic 36-14 win over Tonga in Nuku'alofa on Friday as the Azzurri bounced back from a shock defeat to Samoa on their Pacific tour. Fly-half Paolo Garbisi helped seal the win over Tonga with a 14-point haul including one of Italy's five tries to two by the hosts. The result got Italy, who beat Wales and Scotland in the Six Nations, back to winning ways […]

July 12, 2024 8

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Seine fit for swimming most of past 12 days, Paris says ahead of Olympics

The Seine has been clean enough to swim for most of the past 12 days, Paris city hall said Friday, just weeks ahead of the Olympic Games. The quality of the water met the required standard for "11 days or 10 days" of the past 12, city hall official Pierre Rabadan told broadcaster RFI. Weather permitting, the river will be the star of the opening ceremony of the […]

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South Africa v Ireland teams

Teams for second and final Test between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park stadium in Durban on Saturday (1505 GMT): Teams (15-1) South Africa Willie le Roux; Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk; Kwagga Smith, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt); Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, Vincent Koch, Salmaan […]

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Warholm and Ingebrigtsen headline Monaco Diamond League meeting

Norwegian world record holders Karsten Warholm and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will headline Friday's Diamond League meet in Monaco in the absence of American sprinter Noah Lyles, a late withdrawal from a stellar line-up. After two world records in Paris last week, Monaco is the penultimate meet before the Paris Olympics, the perfect opportunity for athletes to finetune preparations for the Games. Lyles, however, will not be there. The reigning […]

July 11, 2024 16

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England quick Atkinson savours dream debut against West Indies

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson enjoyed a fairytale start to his Test career at Lord's after being told by his father to prepare for "the biggest day of your life". The Surrey paceman returned stunning figures of 7-45 on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies as he eclipsed England great James Anderson, who only managed a solitary wicket Wednesday in what is the […]

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