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Rafael Nadal celebrates with the championship trophy after beating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men’s singles final on day fourteen of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament. (Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports)

Nadal wins 19th Slam title by edging five-set US Open thriller

At four hours and 50 minutes, the match finished four minutes short of equaling the longest final in US Open history

Woods, one shy of matching Nicklaus for the most career Masters wins, won his 81st career US PGA victory, one shy of the all-time record held by Sam Snead. (Reuters/Lucy Nicholson)

Tiger wins 15th major title with spectacular Masters victory

Ending an 11-year major drought, the 43-year-old American superstar seized his first major title since the 2008 US Open

Tiger Woods wins his first US Masters since 2005. (Today Sports)

Tiger wins 15th major title with spectacular Masters victory

The American won his fifth masters title, his first since 2005, and it moved him three shy of the all-time record 18 majors won by Jack Nicklaus

Team Europe players and captain Thomas Bjorn hold the trophy as they celebrate after winning the Ryder Cup. (Reuters/Paul Childs)

Europe hold off tense US fightback for emotional Ryder Cup triumph

Team Europe denied a dramatic United States fightback to complete an emotional 17.5-10.5 upset victory

The stone-sliding crowd isn’t known for bulking up on muscle power

Shock and bewilderment as Olympic curling dragged into doping mire

The stone-sliding crowd isn’t known for bulking up on muscle power, with meldonium banned for its ability to increase blood flow.

When I’m taking care of the stuff I need to, the ranking will take care of itself. It’s great to see the jump I’ve made and the spots I have been able to climb, something I can be very proud of.

Gutted yet pleased, Anderson hopes to build on US Open loss

Kevin Anderson says don’t count him out just yet even after an impressive two-week run to his first Grand Slam final ended in failure.

Championship clash: Based on current standings

Game faces on for NBA’s hoop kings

Basketball’s upper crust is ready to jump back into attack mode to secure top conference spots

Guerilla art group Tokolos Stencil Collective poses dirty challenges to audiences and the art gallery.

Murray ousted by Anderson at US Open

South African 15th seed Kevin Anderson stunned British third seed Murray to end his run of 18 consecutive major quarter-finals since the 2010 US Open.

Oosthuizen whinges about haircut before Presidents Cup

SA golfers Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel say the haircuts they got before the start of the Presidents Cup feel like an injury.

United State’s Khatuna Lorig releases her arrow during an individual ranking round at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Hollywood hitting the bullseye for archery

With a number of recent Hollywood hit films featuring arrow slingers in lead roles, archery has received a much needed boost at the London Olympics.

Darren Clarke has returned the Claret Jug to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club ahead of the 141st British Open

Darren Clarke returns British Open’s cherished chalice

Darren Clarke has returned the Claret Jug to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club ahead of the 141st British Open, without taking a single drink from it.

Woods, McIlroy face talented Masters contenders

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will have to be at their best as 95 other golfers are vying for the Masters champion’s green jacket too.

Charl Schwartzel seeks Masters repeat

Charl Schwartzel seeks Masters repeat

Charl Schwartzel will try to join a select group of back-to-back Masters winners that includes only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.

Tiger pounces on return while recovering from controversy

Tiger pounces on return while recovering from controversy

Tiger Woods is showing vintage form, inking new sponsorships and looking ready for redemption on the two-year anniversary of his fall from grace.

Historic PGA win for rookie Bradley

Unheralded Keegan Bradley won the 93rd PGA Championship by rallying from five strokes behind with three holes to play in his Major debut.

Unknowns on the verge of PGA breakthrough

Two rookies, a guy with no triumphs in six years on the PGA Tour and a 47-year-old veteran will play in the final groups on Sunday at the PGA Champs.

Tiger misses cut as unknowns lead PGA

Once-mighty Tiger Woods played like a has-been in missing the cut on Friday at the PGA Championship.

Tiger pounces on return while recovering from controversy

Tiger roars into share of lead at PGA championship

Tiger Woods birdied three of his first five holes to grab a share of the early lead in Thursday’s opening round of the PGA Championship.

Motivated Els advances in FedEx Cup

Els seeks redemption after 2010 heartbreak

Ernie Els hopes that rekindling some magical US Open memories will help him forget some painful ones and recapture the form that made him a champion.

Westwood prepares to break Major curse

Westwood has Major confidence

Britain’s Lee Westwood enters the United States Open optimistic he has what it takes to finally snag an elusive first Major golf crown.