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'Ecstatic' Rooney returning to Everton

LONDON - England and Manchester United all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney declared himself "ecstatic" on Sunday after completing a move back to Everton, the club where he first starred as a teenager.

How a legend was built

Five notables on Manchester United and England all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney, who returned to his previous club Everton on Sunday:

'Big mouth' agent Raiola has earned grudging respect

HAARLEM, Netherlands - Dressed in a T-shirt and jeans or tracksuit and sneakers, it is easy to mistake Mino Raiola for just another chubby beer-loving soccer fan rather than the razor-sharp mind who dominates the world transfer market.

Froome keeps his cool on 'brutal' day

CHAMBERY, France - The Tour de France threw the kitchen sink at Chris Froome on Sunday.

Bottas parlays disputed start to Austria podium pinnacle

SPIELBERG, Austria - Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas made a great start from pole position to win the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel finished just behind in second to extend his championship lead over main rival Lewis Hamilton to 20 points.

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Feng firmly focused on future

It wasn't a perfect weekend for Feng Shanshan on home soil - but it was positive enough to boost the Chinese No 1's confidence ahead of the US Women's Open, which opens on Thursday at Trump National in New Jersey.

Kirk nails third title thanks to hot putter

WASHINGTON - Katherine Kirk birdied the final hole to edge Ashleigh Buhai by one stroke and claim her third LPGA tour title at the Thornberry Creek Classic in Wisconsin on Sunday.

Rahm's reputation continues to soar after Irish romp

PORTSTEWART, Northern Ireland - Jon Rahm enhanced his burgeoning reputation by winning the Irish Open by six strokes and a record tournament score on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 in a final round marked by two eagles and a rule controversy.

Historic victory for talented Thai teen

PATTAYA, Thailand - Thai amateur Atthaya Thitikul on Sunday became the youngest winner in Ladies European Tour history at 14 years, four months and 19 days, breaking Lydia Ko's record with a two-stroke victory at the Thailand Championship.

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