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Big names take notice of rising star

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania: The exploits of Japanese teenage golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa have reached the ears of the man he admires most, Tiger Woods.

Natural causes verdict ends Woolmer saga

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica: Former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was not murdered but died of natural causes, Jamaican police said on Tuesday, closing an investigation into his sudden death that rocked the cricketing world.

Rookie teammate's strong start has Alonso rattled

MADRID: World champion Fernando Alonso said on Tuesday he felt a little uneasy with the euphoria surrounding McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton's impressive start in Formula One.

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Jackson on the mend after second hip surgery

Woods out to join Oakmont legends

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania: Tiger Woods will seek to join a who's who of champions produced by Oakmont when the US Open golf championship returns to the fabled course today.

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Man City in talks with Thaksin camp

LONDON: Manchester City said on Monday they were in talks with advisers to former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra regarding his proposed takeover of the English Premier League club following a freeze on his assets.

Asian soccer fans eager for summer of fun

SINGAPORE: The football season might be all-but over in Europe but Asian fans can look forward to a feast of soccer action over the coming weeks as the world's top players make a beeline for the region.

Ogilvy in upbeat mood for Oakmont title defense

PITTSBURGH: Geoff Ogilvy is excited about his US Open title defense this week despite the challenge of a golf course he rates as the toughest in the game.

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Bonds' San Francisco all-star bid dims after voting slip

LeBron takes Jordan route to fame, riches

CLEVELAND, Ohio: There is a painting 10 stories tall of LeBron James on the side of a building near the Cleveland Cavaliers' arena, a giant testimony to the US basketball hero following the path of Michael Jordan.