DUBAI (Reuters) – Looking back on a phenomenal year, golf’s world number one Rory McIlroy said he had taken his game to a new level by conjuring victories when not necessarily being at the peak of his powers. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman increased his big lead at the top of the rankings by winning the DP World Tour Championship by two shots on Sunday, capping the final event of the European season with a fantastic run of five birdies in a row. …
Golf-McIlroy says vital to win when not 100 percent
DUBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Looking back on a phenomenal year, golf’s world number one Rory McIlroy said he had taken his game to a new level by conjuring victories when not necessarily being at the peak of his powers. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman increased his big lead at the top of the rankings by winning the DP World Tour Championship by two shots on Sunday, capping the final event of the European season with a fantastic run of five birdies in a row. …
Donald preparing for surgery on sinuses
DUBAI (Reuters) – World number two Luke Donald is planning to have an operation in the off-season in an attempt to cure a lingering problem with his sinuses. "My sinuses are all completely clogged up and every time I get a little bit run down they turn into infections," the 34-year-old Briton told reporters after finishing in a tie for third place at the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday. "Hopefully the surgery will fix it. It's a pretty quick and easy operation." Donald said he was affected by the problem over the last two rounds in Dubai, the final event of the European Tour season. … Unlike Dhoni, Cook has makings of great Test captain: Vaughan
Sydney, Nov 26(ANI): Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan believes Alastair Cook has the makings of a becoming a great England Test skipper unlike his Indian counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
FIFA names Brazil's World Cup mascot 'Fuleco'
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – FIFA has named the mascot for the 2014 Brazil World Cup "Fuleco," a word which organisers say transmits a message of environmental awareness. Almost half of the more than 1.7 million people who voted in an online poll chose F uleco ahead of 'Zuzeco' and 'Amijubi'. The mascot is a three-banded armadillo, which is an endangered species in Brazil. The tradition of a World Cup mascot dates back to 1966, when a lion named 'World Cup Willie' was chosen for the tournament in England. … Golf-Donald preparing for surgery on sinuses
DUBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) – World number two Luke Donald is planning to have an operation in the off-season in an attempt to cure a lingering problem with his sinuses. “My sinuses are all completely clogged up and every time I get a little bit run down they turn into infections,” the 34-year-old Briton told reporters after finishing in a tie for third place at the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday. “Hopefully the surgery will fix it. It’s a pretty quick and easy operation. …
UPDATE 1-NFL-Super Bowl champion Giants rout Packers 38-10
* Manning throws three TD passes to top team’s all-time list * Giants snap two-game skid, Rodgers calls Packers loss ‘embarrassing’ (Adds quotes, details) EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Nov 25 (Reuters) – The New York Giants came out firing after a week off, routing the Green Bay Packers 38-10 on Sunday to break a two-game losing skid and strengthen their hold on the NFC East. …
Calgary QB denied shot at redemption in Grey Cup loss
TORONTO (Reuters) – Calgary Stampeders quarterback Kevin Glenn’s hopes of avenging a heartbreaking finish to the 2007 Canadian Football League (CFL) season were dashed on Sunday when his team were crushed in the 100th Grey Cup game. Glenn came up woefully short in his bid to put the finishing touches on what would have been an inspiring tale of redemption as he completed just 14 of 27 passes for 222 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown in a 35-22 loss to the host Toronto Argonauts. “It’s frustrating. …
Statbox: Rory McIlroy's results in 2012
(Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy’s 2012 results: Summary: 24 tournaments, five wins, 15 top-10s (including wins), five missed cuts. Date Tournament Position January 26-29 Abu Dhabi Championship 2nd February 9-12 Dubai Desert Classic 5T February 22-26 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, Arizona 2nd March. 1-4 Honda Classic, Florida Winner March 8-11 WGC-Cadillac Championship, Florida 3rd April 5-8 U.S. …
CFL-Calgary QB denied shot at redemption in Grey Cup loss
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) – Calgary Stampeders quarterback Kevin Glenn’s hopes of avenging a heartbreaking finish to the 2007 Canadian Football League (CFL) season were dashed on Sunday when his team were crushed in the 100th Grey Cup game. Glenn came up woefully short in his bid to put the finishing touches on what would have been an inspiring tale of redemption as he completed just 14 of 27 passes for 222 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown in a 35-22 loss to the host Toronto Argonauts. “It’s frustrating. …
STATBOX-Golf-Rory McIlroy's results in 2012
Nov 26 (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy’s 2012results: Summary: 24 tournaments, five wins, 15 top-10s (includingwins), five missed cuts. Date Tournament Position Jan. 26-29 Abu Dhabi Championship 2nd Feb. 9-12 Dubai Desert Classic 5T Feb. 22-26 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, Arizona 2nd March. 1-4 Honda Classic, Florida Winner March 8-11 WGC-Cadillac Championship, Florida 3rd April 5-8 U.S. …
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