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McIlroy feeling more focused ahead of FedEx finale

Rory McIlroy can focus fully on claiming a record fourth FedEx Cup title and $18million (€16.5m) first prize after revealing he is less "emotionally invested" in off-course affairs.

Egypt's World Cup squad given major boost with US-based Gardner, Moussa

Patrick Yousef Gardner has had an eventful summer but it is about to get more intense as he prepares to suit up for Egypt at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which is being hosted by the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan from Friday Aug. 25.

Could medal-winning Qatari high jumper raise bar again to take 4th world title?

“I’ve made history being on top of my game for the past decade, but I still thrive for more.” That was what Mutaz Essa Barshim told World Athletics before the Doha Diamond League opener in May, and there is no doubt that the Qatari athlete has already sealed his place among the pantheon of high jumpers. A chase for an unprecedented fourth successive world title ended in disappointment on Tuesday in Budapest however, as he had to settle for a bronze medal in what was an uncharacteristically poor performance. Although perhaps the warning signs were there when he failed with his first effort at 2.25 meters, a height he normally clears with ease, immediately giving the momentum to his competitors. He did clear 2.29m on his first attempt alongside Gianmarco Tamberi and JuVaughn Harrison and it looked as though it would be a three-way battle for the gold. All three sailed over 2.33m, and with a thrilling finale looking certain, all he had to do was hope for mistakes by his rivals to claim another gold. Unfortunately for Barshim, it was not to be.

Scottie Scheffler - PGA Tour playoff format could be better - ESPN

ATLANTA — Scottie Scheffler came within 1 stroke of winning the FedEx Cup last season, and he'll start the opening round of Thursday's Tour Championship with a 2-stroke advantage over the rest of the 30-man field.