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Rory McIlroy takes inspiration from Roman emperor to lead Europe to Ryder Cup success as top scorer
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Rory McIlroy takes inspiration from Roman emperor to lead Europe to Ryder Cup success as top scorer

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy Rory McIlroy was still running hot after his parking-lot outburst at the Ryder Cup on Saturday night as he made his way to Marco Simone the following morning to help Europ

Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg caps rapid rise by getting captain’s pick for Europe’s Ryder Cup team
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Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg caps rapid rise by getting captain’s pick for Europe’s Ryder Cup team

· September 4, 2023

Ludvig Aberg had a big reputation from his amateur career. He clearly had the game, too.

McIlroy wants more of the same at British Open despite 9-stroke deficit to Harman
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McIlroy wants more of the same at British Open despite 9-stroke deficit to Harman

HOYLAKE, England Rory McIlroy is nine shots off the halfway lead at the British Open.

Fitzpatrick brothers finally sharing the same stage at the British Open
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Fitzpatrick brothers finally sharing the same stage at the British Open

HOYLAKE, England Alex Fitzpatrick has had a front-row seat for his older brother s biggest moments in golf.

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
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Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

· December 18, 2022

LUSAIL, Qatar Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed the World Cup, shuffled toward his teammates and hoisted the golden trophy high in the air.

Messi seeks glory, Argentina meets France in World Cup final
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Messi seeks glory, Argentina meets France in World Cup final

· December 17, 2022

DOHA, Qatar It is now or never for Lionel Messi.

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0
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Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

· December 14, 2022

AL KHOR, Qatar Kylian Mbapp vs. Lionel Messi.

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
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Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

· December 13, 2022

LUSAIL, Qatar Lionel Messi bent over, clutched his left hamstring and appeared to grimace, immediately spreading panic through the soccer world but especially among all Argentines.

Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against France in Wednesday semifinal
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Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against France in Wednesday semifinal

· December 13, 2022

DOHA, Qatar Morocco s improbable, history-making run at the World Cup is about to get its ultimate test.

Croatia standing in Messi’s way
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Croatia standing in Messi’s way

· December 12, 2022

DOHA, Qatar Tears are flowing from soccer s biggest superstars as they make emotional exits from what might be their last World Cup.

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo
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Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo

· December 10, 2022

DOHA, Qatar Africa finally has a team in the World Cup semifinals, and so does the Arab world.

Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at World Cup
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Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at World Cup

· December 9, 2022

LUSAIL, Qatar It started with Lionel Messi delivering another soccer clinic. It ended with the Argentina superstar sporting a bloodied top lip, shouting abuse to opponents and even blasting the refe

Lionel Messi resumes World Cup quest as Argentina plays Netherlands
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Lionel Messi resumes World Cup quest as Argentina plays Netherlands

· December 8, 2022

DOHA, Qatar Lionel Messi up against Virgil van Dijk. The youngest coach at the World Cup taking on the oldest. South America versus Europe. A back catalog of famous meetings.

Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup
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Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup

· December 6, 2022

LUSAIL, Qatar A chant of RONALDO! RONALDO! swept around the biggest stadium at the World Cup, followed by loud jeers when the fans realized their idol wasn t coming onto the field.

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win
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Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win

· December 5, 2022

AL WAKRAH, Qatar Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again.

Messi scores as Argentina beats Australia
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Messi scores as Argentina beats Australia

· December 3, 2022

AL RAYYAN, Qatar Lionel Messi was pushed into the middle of a joyous post-match huddle as Argentina s players jumped up and down to celebrate reaching the World Cup quarterfinals.

South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to group
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South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to group

· December 2, 2022

AL RAYYAN, Qatar South Korea s players formed a circle in the center of the field and trained their eyes on several cell phones showing a nearby match that would decide their future at the World Cup

Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup
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Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup

· November 29, 2022

LUSAIL, Qatar Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored once again at the World Cup.

Messi enters World Cup as Argentina plays Saudi Arabia
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Messi enters World Cup as Argentina plays Saudi Arabia

· November 21, 2022

DOHA, Qatar Lionel Messi begins his legacy-defining World Cup with a game against likely the weakest opponent the Argentina star will face in Qatar.

Road to undisputed: Usyk, Fury want heavyweight title fight
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Road to undisputed: Usyk, Fury want heavyweight title fight

The road to becoming the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 2000 is clear once again.