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'The six picks give me flexibility' - Luke Donald delighted with changes to Ryder Cup qualification process

Luke Donald has expressed delight with the changes to Ryder Cup qualification, with the big announcement being the captain’s picks doubling from three to six. Team USA made that change prior to the 2021 Ryder Cup, which gave Steve Stricker greater flexibility compared to his Team Europe counterpart Padraig Harrington. Ad Stricker’s team comprehensively regained the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, and will defend it in Rome next year.

'A little bit unfair' - Cameron Smith unhappy LIV Golf players do not qualify for world ranking points

Cameron Smith has said it is unfair that LIV Golf players do not qualify for world ranking points. Smith became the latest high-profile player to make the move from the PGA Tour, in a deal reported to be worth $140 million. Ad He has admitted that money played a part in his decision-making process, as did the ability to spend more time at home.

'It was difficult to cope' - Tearful Anett Kontaveit on facing Serena Williams' crowd at US Open

A tearful Anett Kontaveit admitted it was “difficult to cope with the crowd” during her defeat to Serena Williams at the US Open. The second seed, who has suffered a string of disappointing results in recent weeks, was unable to conquer the 23-time Grand Slam champion under the New York lights on Wednesday night. Ad An electric atmosphere on Arthur Ashe Stadium helped Williams recover from a mid-match blip to come through 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 and book a meeting with Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round.

Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander

Serena Williams is “now one of the favourites” for the US Open title after her sensational victory over second seed Anett Kontaveit sent her into the third round, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Roared on by a raucous crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Williams overcame a second-set blip to come through 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2 under the lights on Wednesday night. Ad “I have not heard a crowd that loud,” said seven-time major champion Wilander.

La Vuelta 2022 – How to watch Stage 12 on Thursday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) is another team-mate light as the race enters the second half at La Vuelta. The withdrawal of super domestique Julian Alaphilippe with a disolcated shoulder means the Belgian's support cast is down to just five, leaving Quick-Step stretched to keep the peloton and their GC rivals on a tight leash as the race returns to the mountains. Ad So what's in store on Thursday? Vuelta a España'Huge blow for Alaphilippe… and Evenepoel' – Frenchman’s rotten year continues17 HOURS AGO A tale of two halves: a flat opening 110km along the coast around Malaga ahead of an uncategorised climb up to 600m, a two-tier descent, more flat coastal roads past Marbella and beyond, then the final Cat.1 ascent to the finish.

Liverpool set to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on loan in late deadline day deal - reports

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is on his way to England to complete a loan move to Liverpool, according to reports. Multiple reports claim that the Brazilian will board a flight on Thursday to get a deal over the line before the transfer window shuts at 11pm. Ad Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted last week that he 'now needs a midfielder’ amid an injury crisis.

'I almost don't know who I am anymore' - Nick Kyrgios on new work ethic after reaching US Open third round

Nick Kyrgios says his run to the Wimbledon final has inspired him to become “really professional” – although he admits it has also left him wondering “who I am”. Kyrgios is through to the third round at the US Open after beating Benjamin Bonzi in four sets on Thursday, a match that saw him merge the sublime with the stupid. Ad The Australian played a brilliant first-set tie-break to seize control of the match, and responded well when his French opponent forced a fourth set, but he was also handed a code violation for spitting in the direction of his own player’s box.

'Disgraceful' - Nick Kyrgios SPITS at his own box, yells 'you’re not a f***ing spectator' during US Open win

Nick Kyrgios was given a code violation after spitting at his own player’s box during his four-set win over Benjamin Bonzi in the US Open second round – an act branded “disgraceful” by Eurosport commentator Matt Chilton. Kyrgios was leading two sets to love on Louis Armstrong Stadium when, after dropping serve for 4-5 in the third, he inexplicably spat in the direction of his own team. Ad “Oh no, that’s terrible behaviour.

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'The six picks give me flexibility' - Luke Donald delighted with changes to Ryder Cup qualification process

'A little bit unfair' - Cameron Smith unhappy LIV Golf players do not qualify for world ranking points

'It was difficult to cope' - Tearful Anett Kontaveit on facing Serena Williams' crowd at US Open

Serena Williams is ‘one of the favourites for US Open title’ after huge Anett Kontaveit win – Mats Wilander

La Vuelta 2022 – How to watch Stage 12 on Thursday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

Liverpool set to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on loan in late deadline day deal - reports

'I almost don't know who I am anymore' - Nick Kyrgios on new work ethic after reaching US Open third round

'Disgraceful' - Nick Kyrgios SPITS at his own box, yells 'you’re not a f***ing spectator' during US Open win