Rory McIlroy goes for back-to-back majors at the PGA Championship
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Precision, poise and a lot of luck: DeChambeau eyes PGA Championship after falling short
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina :Bryson DeChambeau hopes luck is on his side when the PGA Championship kicks off this week at Quail Hollow, after falling short at the major a year ago and letting the green jacket slip from his reach last month at the Masters.
Marta returns to Brazil squad for Copa America warm-up games
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta has been recalled to the squad for the first time since last year's Olympic final for a pair of friendlies against Japan, coach Arthur Elias announced on Tuesday when naming the 39-year-old.
Pirates' Paul Skenes joining U.S. in World Baseball Classic - ESPN
NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes on Tuesday announced his commitment to pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, giving the Americans the premier front-line starter they have struggled to recruit in recent tournaments.
Britain's Wiggins opens up about cocaine addiction
Former Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins said he became addicted to cocaine after his cycling career and was "lucky to be here" after getting sober a year ago.
Former England scrumhalf Care to retire from all rugby
LONDON :Scrumhalf Danny Care, who won 101 caps for England and has made a record 394 appearances for Harlequins, will retire from rugby at the end of the season, the London club said on Tuesday.
Spieth brings career Grand Slam hopes to Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina :Jordan Spieth has not lost sleep over his bid to complete the career Grand Slam at this week's PGA Championship and said on Tuesday that watching Rory McIlroy accomplish the feat at last month's Masters has inspired him.
Jordan Spieth, inspired by McIlroy's Masters win, eyes career Grand Slam - ESPN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Rory McIlroy recently suggested to Jordan Spieth that he would be the next golfer to complete the career Grand Slam at this week's PGA Championship, Spieth jokingly referred to Quail Hollow Club as the «Country Club of Rory McIlroy.»