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Scores trapped as torrential rain lashes UK

02.11.09
Much of the UK was on flood alert after torrential rain and strong winds caused scores of rescues and travel misery... more

The best of British still looks a club short

17.07.09
Only one round into the 138th Open and, with not one player in the top 20, the chances of a home winner once again appear to be slim... more

Little-known German has the class to net himself the big one

16.07.09
Martin Kaymer can join the list of shock Open winners even though the relative rookie is bidding for his third win in a row... more

Sergio Garcia desperate to extend Spain's reign as sporting kings

15.07.09
Sergio Garcia is determined to continue Spain's run of sporting glory by shaking off his tag as one of the best golfers never to win a major... more

Padraig Harrington's fairytale is a major boost for Paul Casey

15.07.09
Paul Casey goes into The Open inspired by the major championship success of Padraig Harrington... more

Rookie Rory McIlroy won't be rushing his Open dream

15.07.09
Rory McIlroy believes a patient approach can make him the youngest winner of an Open championship in the modern era... more

Five great Open moments

14.07.09
As the 138th Open Championship swings into action this week, we take a look at some memorable moments in the tournament's history... more

I've got no chance, says Padraig Harrington

14.07.09
Padraig Harrington has dismissed his chances of winning an historic third successive Open Championship, making the extraordinary admission that he would play at Turnberry this week “more in hope than expectation”... more

Tom Watson is back in his element to take on the big hitters

14.07.09
This year the Open Championship course doesn’t faze five-times winner Tom Watson... more

Door edges open for late Jean Van de Velde bid

03.07.09
Golf: Jean Van de Velde is still looking for a place in The Open at Turnberry with less than two weeks to go but has the chance to not leave it quite so late as last year... more

Tiger Wood’s return will not dim Paddy’s power

09.04.09
Golf: Padraig Harrington is happy to focus on chances of others, but not even the presence of Tiger Woods worries him on leg three of his ‘Paddy-Slam’ quest... more

Top 10 sporting chokes

23.03.09
As Manchester United start to feel the pressure after imploding against Fulham, we take a look at some of the greatest sporting chokes of all time...... more

Complete sporting guide to 2009

02.01.09
England's Ashes clash with Australia will be the major event of the year ahead. Here are the big dates for your diary...... more

Big guns all fired up in chase for Euro crown

03.10.08
Golf: The battle to win the European order of merit is poised for a thrilling climax after Ryder Cup team-mates Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Robert Karlsson moved into contention at the Dunhill Links Championship... more

Sandelin on course to retain card

02.10.08
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

Garcia hopes to rekindle cup love affair

15.09.08
Ryder Cup: If it was possible to cast the consummate Ryder Cup golfer, the finished article would surely look like Sergio Garcia... more

Old school coach gives Padraig new horizons

22.07.08
The Open winner has total faith in veteran swing guru, Bob Torrance, who believes his man has the game to dominate America... more

Padraig Harrington joins the legends' league

21.07.08
The Irishman is more than just a people's champion, he's a very special one too after his brilliant defence of The Open crown... more

Van de Velde bid is in good shape

18.07.08
Frenchman gets an Open tonic on his road to recovery from ME while young Colombian Villegas makes his charge up the field... more

Tour drugs test comes up negative

17.07.08
The European Tour have taken the first steps to prove their members do not take drugs... more

Choi well poised for maiden major

17.07.08
Already a huge star in his native Korea, KJ Choi certainly has the game to become the first Asian golfer to win a top honour... more

Optimistic Ogilvy won't be a choker

16.07.08
Geoff Ogilvy is determined to make sure he does not choke at the Open again after last year's disappointing exit... more

Ernie hopes to blow his rivals away

16.07.08
Ernie Els is praying for torrential wind and rain this week to boost his chances of winning his fourth major... more

Harrington's desperate to avoid being another one-hit wonder

15.07.08
Irish star has planned his whole season around defending his Open title... more

Tiger blow won't spoil Birkdale, says Garcia

15.07.08
Sergio Garcia dismisses concerns that the absence of Tiger Woods has devalued the Open Championship... more

Struggling Mickelson's ace keeps him in

11.07.08
Star attraction Phil Mickelson has hit a spectacular hole-in-one at Loch Lomond... more

Nearly man Garcia is in top form and ready for a win

12.06.08
Spanish golfer Garcia has hit top form and is ready to end his long wait for glory at Torrey Pines... more

The world awaits the next twist in the tale of the Tiger at Augusta

10.04.08
Is it just possible that the only man who can beat Woods in the majors this year is himself?... more

Harrington not blinded by eye of the Tiger

09.04.08
Padraig Harrington's game plan is to avoid staring into the eyes of the Tiger... more

I grew up with oppression

04.10.06
Surviving a violent childhood and living as a bisexual in Bush's America, Alan Cumming is, he says, well prepared for his latest stage role.... more

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