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Matthews using hockey heroes as motivation for Team Europe's Collins Cup defence

Kat Matthews grew up playing hockey with England's Commonwealth Games heroes but is now bidding to translate her teamwork skills into success at triathlon's equivalent of the Ryder Cup. Exmouth's Matthews, 31, played for the West of England's Under-17s with Giselle Ansley and Maddie Hinch before dropping the sport when she started to take triathlon seriously while working as a physiotherapist for the army at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

'Bad karma' - Davis Love III compares Dustin Johnson to Lance Armstrong over LIV Golf move

Davis Love III has compared Dustin Johnson to Lance Armstrong, but had no objection to him going to LIV Golf for money. Johnson was one of the high-profile players to jump ship from the PGA Tour to the Greg Norman-fronted LIV Golf, with it reported the two-time major winner made the move for a contract north of $100 million. Ad While there have been many reasons given by a range of players, Johnson openly said he was attracted by the money and playing fewer tournaments.

Cazoo Open 2022: 'Over the moon' - Callum Shinkwin cruises to victory as rivals wilt at Celtic Manor

Callum Shinkwin secured his second win on the DP World Tour with a fine display to claim the Cazoo Open. The Englishmanbegan the day with a one-stroke lead and after an early wobble, he powered to a four-shot victory on a Celtic Manor course he adores. Ad/> Shinkwin has never finished outside the top 11 on his previous visits, and he finally got over the line on Sunday, doing it the hard way given the fiendish conditions in South Wales.

'Stuff is up in the air' - Luke Donald won't rush Ryder Cup vice captain choices, not focused on LIV Golf

Luke Donald has said he is in no rush to name additional Ryder Cup vice captains and is giving little thought to the LIV Golf controversy. Donald was named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain earlier this week, following the decision to strip Henrik Stenson of the role due to his move to LIV Golf. Ad/> The Englishman has opted for continuity in the short term by retaining Stenson’s choices of Edoardo Molinari and Thomas Bjorn as his vice captains.

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Matthews using hockey heroes as motivation for Team Europe's Collins Cup defence

'Bad karma' - Davis Love III compares Dustin Johnson to Lance Armstrong over LIV Golf move

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