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DP World Tour Championship – Rory McIlroy feels only two players had better years in 2024

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy finished two strokes ahead of Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard at Jumeirah Golf Estates after a three-under-par 69 in his final round and appeared emotional when interviewed on the 18th green. It was his third consecutive time topping the DP World Tour’s rankings, with his sixth overall title drawing him level with the mark set by Seve Ballesteros. Although many will …

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Wheelchair Masters: Gordon Reid beaten by Tokito Oda in singles final

Gordon Reid competing in the Wheelchair Masters

Britain’s Gordon Reid was beaten in three sets by Tokito Oda in the Wheelchair Masters singles final. Reid, who was competing in his third final and first since 2017, lost 2-6 6-0 6-2 to the Japanese world number one in the Dutch city of Arnhem. It came a day after the British number two also missed out on retaining his …

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Ben Shalom: Promoter praises Chris Billam-Smith’s mentality after defeat

Ben Shalom and Chris Billam-Smith pose for photos at the press conference ahead of Billam-Smith's fight with Gilberto Ramirez

His journey since signing with promoter Shalom has been filled with success, fighting in his hometown of Bournemouth four times in a row as well as headlining twice in Premier League stadiums. One of those was his hometown ground the Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play and where he won his WBO title. “When I first met Chris he couldn’t …

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Abbi Pulling: Eight-year-old me would be gobsmacked

Abbi Pulling celebrating on the podium after a race.

Like many drivers, securing and maintaining a steady flow of money and sponsors is what Pulling cites as the main barrier to her progression. Despite the extra visibility the F1 Academy has given its drivers – with races held alongside F1 grands prix and broadcast live on Sky – Pulling says progress in securing financial backing has not necessarily made …

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The Annika: Briton Charley Hull leads by one shot heading into final round

English golfer Charley Hull holds up the ball after making a putt during the third round of The Annika

England’s Charley Hull will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the LPGA’s Annika tournament in Florida after hitting a two-under-par 68 in round three. The 28-year-old made two birdies on the front nine before a mixed back nine that included three birdies and three bogeys to close on 12-under overall. China’s Weiwei Zhang and American Nelly Korda …

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Turkey 0-0 Wales: Penalty miss was justice served – Bellamy

Craig Bellamy makes a point

The penalty award by referee Juan Martinez Munuera and Akturkoglu’s miss provided late drama to an eventful goalless draw on Saturday. Although Turkey controlled most of the match in front of their hostile home crowd, Wales provided a threat of their own with a disallowed Jordan James goal and Harry Wilson hitting the post. It was a creditable display in …

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