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Tiger has no idea when he will return

World No 1 Tiger Woods said on Monday he is making very slow progress recovering from surgery for a pinched nerve and is unsure when he will make his return to golf.

49ers looking to shuffle deck

'Calculated chances' will be part of strategy heading in Thursday's draft

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Suarez goes from zero to a hero

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez completed his redemption from outcast to hero when he was named England's Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association on Monday.

Rodgers proud despite Liverpool collapse

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said his side would reflect on its season with pride despite seeing its title bid seriously compromised in a remarkable 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace.

Conte coy about future with Juve

Juventus manager Antonio Conte declined to commit his future to the newly-crowned Serie A champion after its ceremonial 1-0 win over Atalanta on Monday, sparking fears he might leave the club he has led to three straight titles.

Subplots abound as playoff picture becomes clearer

Here is a capsule look at the Eastern Conference and Western Conference semifinal matchups in the NBA playoffs.

Olympic relay medals in jeopardy

The International Olympics Committee will have the final say on whether Tyson Gay's 4x100m relay teammates will be stripped of their London Games medals in the wake of the sprinter's doping ban, the IAAF said.

Murray mulling McEnroe as mentor

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is considering hiring seven-time Grand Slam winner John McEnroe as his coach, saying the controversial American has plenty to offer his game.

Juve reaffirms elite status

Conte's crew nails down third straight Serie A crown

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