If there was one moment which captured the spirit of a memorable sporting year for Britain, it came in the unlikely surroundings of the Laoshan BMX track in Beijing... more
Golf: Jarmo Sandelin, a former Ryder Cup player now engaged in an annual struggle to keep his European Tour card, made a superb start to the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland... more
Golf: Thomas Bjorn, playing his first tournament for 10 weeks due to a shoulder injury, was the centre of attention both on and off the course at The Belfry... more
Golf: Nick Faldo, Europe's losing Ryder Cup captain, has been criticised by Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke, the two golfing giants he controversially left out of his side... more
Ryder Cup: In the charm offensive which now habitually precedes the Ryder Cup, Poulter has appeared to be just about the visitors’ best weapon in winning over the locals... more
Ryder Cup: The status of the Ryder Cup as one of sport's most prestigious team competitions could be in peril if Europe romp to another easy victory over the United States, warns Bernard Gallacher... more
Ryder Cup: Paul Azinger has drafted in Tiger Woods as an unofficial 13th member of the United States team that are seeking to regain the Ryder Cup from Europe... more
If Scott Verplank sinks the putt that wins the Ryder Cup for the United States later this month, London golfer Brian Davis had better steer well clear of Nick Faldo and his European team... more
Gregory Havret was drenched in champagne by friends and supporters after winning the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, but insists a taste of the Ryder Cup would be even sweeter... more
Ross Fisher has played 1,658 holes chasing a Ryder Cup debut over the past year. But with a fortnight to go to the end of qualifying, he still wishes he could still play two of them again... more
Padraig Harrington reveals how a fear of failure drove him to become the first European golfer in more than 100 years to successfully defend the Open Championship... more
Colin Montgomerie is so desperate to be a part of Europe's defence of the Ryder Cup that he is willing to work as a humble backroom assistant if he fails to qualify for the team... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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