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Tiger Woods’s car-crash injuries cast doubt on future

The crash comes just two months after the golfing phenomenon underwent his fifth back operation

Jordy Smith competes in the repechage heats of the World Surfing Games at Kisakihama Beach in Miyazaki, Japan. ( Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Jordy Smith: South Africa’s surfing Olympic gold medal hope

The little-known South African surfer who’s been a world beater since the age of 14

Roar: Tiger Woods made a comeback from nowhere to win the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP

Tiger, endangered species no more

The golfing legend proved at the US Masters that he can still pounce

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

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

Tiger Woods seals first win in five years with Tour Championship

The 42-year-old, 14-time major winner carded a one-over-par 71 at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Course to claim the 80th PGA Tour title of his career

Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and given a lifetime ban from cycling. (Getty Images)

Where the bad men go: Disgraced Armstrong finds his niche

Lance Armstrong is building a new life after the last one ended in ignominy

Tag Heuer is a luxury Swiss watch manufacturer – think R10 000 a piece for their cheaper range.

Rabada hits the endorsement big time

The deal is a major achievement for the fast bowler as the brand is known for procuring only the elite of the sporting and arts world

Els lies low ahead of Memorial Tournament

Ernie Els is hoping to score a win at this year’s Memorial Tournament, despite Tiger Woods being a clear favourite.

Louis Oosthuizen: Woods should have been disqualified

The South African says Tiger Woods should have been disqualified from the US Masters for signing a wrong score card after an incorrect drop.

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Woods ignores calls to withdraw from Masters

Tiger Woods has not responded to calls to withdraw from the Masters after being given a two-stroke penalty for an improper drop at the 15th hole.

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77th Masters gets underway with Woods in spotlight

Sweden’s Carl Pettersson set the early pace as the 77th Masters gets underway with all eyes on Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods set to pull of Jordan-esque second half

Tiger Woods sees himself much like retired NBA legend Michael Jordan, and if his second act in golf rivals that of Jordan, it promises to be great.

Nicklaus: I expect Tiger Woods to beat my record

Jack Nicklaus says 14-time major winner Tiger Woods needs to win this week’s Masters or it will be "a lot tougher for him" to beat his record.

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Tiger Woods reclaims No 1 spot after sex scandal

Tiger Woods has reclaimed the world No 1 spot for the first time since his career was derailed by a sex scandal and a string of injuries.

It’s time for the Magnus opus

At 22, Magnus Carlsen is the strongest chess player in history. And now the ultimate endgame beckons

Woods pleased after his second tournament win of the year

Tiger Woods has won his second tournament of the year in convincing fashion with a two-stroke win at the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral.

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Tiger Woods criticises McIlroy’s withdrawal from Honda tournament

Tiger Woods has said world number one Rory McIlroy should choose his words more carefully after Ireland’s golfer withdrew from the Honda Classic.

Nick Watney of the US kisses the trophy after winning the $6.1 million CIMB Classic golf tournament at The Mines Resort and Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Watney holds off Tiger to win in Malaysia

Nick Watney shot an electrifying 61 to win Malaysia’s CIMB Classic and hold off charges by Tiger Woods and defending champion Bo Van Pelt on Sunday.