Woeful Woods evokes sympathy

Tiger's troubles magnified after missing the cut at Phoenix

Teenage sensation Ko craves normal routine

Lydia Ko has had a few days to let her historic rise to the No 1 spot in the world ranking sink in.

Rory settles management hassle

Rory McIlroy reached a settlement with his former management company on Wednesday, cutting a multi-million-dollar deal to end their contract dispute and avoid a lengthy court case exposing the financial dealings of the world's top-ranked golfer.

Spieth pranks rookie pal

Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have known each other since they were 14 and were picked to represent the US in the Evian Junior Masters in France. Their families have stayed in each other's houses during tournaments and Spieth and Thomas often stay together on the road.

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Chelsea boss heaps kudos on Coutinho

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Philippe Coutinho can scale the same heights as Luis Suarez after the Brazilian's stunning injury-time winner against Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday secured its place in the FA Cup fifth round with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Serena ends long boycott of Indian Wells event

Top-ranked Serena Williams, coming off her 19th Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, said on Wednesday she will end a 14-year boycott of the Indian Wells WTA tournament.

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Barca resents litigation over Neymar deal

Spanish tax authorities want accountability

Redknapp relinquishes role with Queens Park Rangers

Harry Redknapp quit the Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday in a sudden move that could signal the end of the charismatic but outspoken manager's Premier League career.

Ancelotti backs Bale's effort

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Welsh winger Gareth Bale is having a "fantastic season" and called on his critics to relax.

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