Rose ready to bloom anew

Now that he has got that pesky major out of the way, Justin Rose is learning to savor the quest for his next big title.

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Brazil's forgotten father of soccer

To look at Charles Miller's grave, tucked away in a well-kept corner plot of a Sao Paulo cemetery, you would never suspect that here lies a man who has influenced the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

Delegates call for Blatter's resignation

Soccer rulers hold their annual congress on Wednesday amid calls from top European officials for president Sepp Blatter to end his reign as FIFA president and damaging corruption accusations against Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid.

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From Bronx to Brazil

Murray hints at gentler approach with Mauresmo

Brad Gilbert was hired to turn a fledgling Andy Murray into a physical powerhouse, while the Scot turned to Ivan Lendl for some of the ruthless streak that made the Czech-born American a multiple Grand Slam champion.

Spieth shows impatience of youth, wants major now

Talk about the impatience of youth. For 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, it is no longer good enough to be in contention for a major championship.

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Mixed emotions gripping Brazil

It's a tale of the two World Cups - one on a field and one playing out on this country's streets.

Was it a goal? Debate should end at Cup

Was it a goal, or wasn't it?