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McIlroy explains his silence over failed driver test

McIlroy explains his silence over failed driver test

Rory McIlroy has explained his decision not to speak to the media during last month's PGA Championship, saying he was annoyed that news had leaked about his driver failing to pass inspection before the tournament. 5 Jun 2025
How Swede it is: Stark wins U.S Women's Open

How Swede it is: Stark wins U.S Women's Open

Hannah Green has finished as the top Australian in a tie for 13th as a 25-year-old Swedish golfer won the US Women's Open for her maiden major championship. 2 Jun 2025
Angela Stanford named as USA Solheim Cup captain

Angela Stanford named as USA Solheim Cup captain

Angela Stanford is moving up to the captain's chair for the U.S women's golf team in the Solheim Cup when they take on Europe in the Netherlands next year. 21 Mar 2025
U.S players will be paid for competing at 2025 Ryder Cup

U.S players will be paid for competing at 2025 Ryder Cup

American players are to receive half-a-million dollars ($A790,000) for playing at the Ryder Cup with the proviso at least 60 per cent goes to charity. 17 Dec 2024
Oh my, forgotten golf star roars to life at the Open

Oh my, forgotten golf star roars to life at the Open

Former golf prodigy Su Oh has rebounded from a despairing season in the US to capture a share of the Australian Open first-round lead in Melbourne. 28 Nov 2024
In-form Green fires warning to Australian Open field

In-form Green fires warning to Australian Open field

Fresh off a stellar three-title season in the USA, golf ace Hannah Green says she's never been better placed to win an Australian Open. 27 Nov 2024
Day all-in on Aussie PGA as 'bigger guys' on radar

Day all-in on Aussie PGA as 'bigger guys' on radar

Jason Day has indicated his long-awaited Australian return won't be a one-off as the former world No.1 tips the Australian PGA Championship to again lure golf's "bigger guys". 25 Nov 2024
Woods not part of initial Hero World Challenge field

Woods not part of initial Hero World Challenge field

Tournament host Tiger Woods was not listed in the initial player field on Tuesday for the Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, from December 5-8, but he could still be added as one of the three exemption spots. 23 Oct 2024
Uruguay great Suarez announces international retirement

Uruguay great Suarez announces international retirement

After nearly 150 matches for Uruguay, striker Luis Suarez has announced he'll retire from international football after the next World Cup-qualifying window. 3 Sep 2024
Rodriguez returns to Spain, O'Riley joins Brighton

Rodriguez returns to Spain, O'Riley joins Brighton

Colombian James Rodriguez is back in Spain's La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, while Brighton have signed Celtic's Danish international Matt O'Riley. 27 Aug 2024
Teenage sensation Estevao gets first Brazil call-up

Teenage sensation Estevao gets first Brazil call-up

There's a new kid making soccer waves and his name is Estevao Willian, a 17-year-old nicknamed Messinho. 24 Aug 2024
Pochettino set to become new US men's coach: media

Pochettino set to become new US men's coach: media

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to become the new men's coach of the United States soccer team. 15 Aug 2024
West Ham sign Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka

West Ham sign Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka

English Premier League outfit West Ham United have signed Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on a seven-year deal. 13 Aug 2024
Snedeker named U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Snedeker named U.S vice-captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

United States captain Keegan Bradley has named Brandt Snedeker as his second vice-captain for next year's Ryder Cup. 13 Aug 2024
US returns to top of women's football with Olympic gold

US returns to top of women's football with Olympic gold

Mallory Swanson's early second-half goal won the United States Olympic gold in women's football, denying Brazil's Marta a golden retirement present. 11 Aug 2024
Leeds grab late Championship draw with Portsmouth

Leeds grab late Championship draw with Portsmouth

USA international Brenden Aaronson got his English Championship campaign off to a flyer, netting a late goal to earn Leeds a point in a 3-3 draw with Portsmouth 11 Aug 2024
Matildas take heart from USA's turnaround in coach hunt

Matildas take heart from USA's turnaround in coach hunt

Football Australia can take heart from the rapid resurgence of the US under Emma Hayes as they search for Tony Gustavsson's replacement as Matildas coach. 9 Aug 2024
Former FIFA interim president Issa Hayatou dies

Former FIFA interim president Issa Hayatou dies

Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou has died at the age of 77. 9 Aug 2024
Socceroo Souttar makes Sheffield United loan switch

Socceroo Souttar makes Sheffield United loan switch

Leicester's Australia defender Harry Souttar has penned a season-long loan deal with Sheffield United, while West Ham have signed Argentinian Guido Rodriguez. 7 Aug 2024
French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French footballers fuelled by Argentinian provocation

French players say they used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat soccer rival Argentina in the Olympic men's quarter-finals. 4 Aug 2024
FIFA ready to talk as calendar deadlock rumbles on

FIFA ready to talk as calendar deadlock rumbles on

FIFA have proposed talks with top soccer leagues and player unions as legal threats swirl around proposals to enlarge an already crammed international calendar. 2 Aug 2024