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Could an Irishman be wearing the green jacket at last?

Could an Irishman be wearing the green jacket at last?

Shane Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion, is contending to become the first Irishman to win the Masters while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy appears out of luck again.

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Woods's Masters challenge fades as Scheffler takes command

Woods's Masters challenge fades as Scheffler takes command

Tiger Woods's hopes of a victorious return from career-threatening injuries evaporated on Augusta Nationals greens on Saturday as Scottie Scheffler led the Masters by three strokes.

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Woods drops out of contention as Scheffler shines at Masters

Woods drops out of contention as Scheffler shines at Masters

Scottie Scheffler maintained his lead early in the third round of the Masters on Saturday as Tiger Woods's hopes of a victorious return from career-threatening leg injuries evaporated with a third-round 78.

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Tiger struggles to 78 -- his worst-ever Masters round

Tiger struggles to 78 -- his worst-ever Masters round

Tiger Woods struggled through pain and fatigue to his worst-ever Masters round on Saturday, firing a six-over par 78 in the third round of the 86th Masters.

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Plotting from the wings: Key players behind Pakistan PM's ouster

Plotting from the wings: Key players behind Pakistan PM's ouster

Imran Khan was thrown out of office as Pakistan prime minister Sunday after losing a no-confidence vote in the national assembly.

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Challenges ahead: Key issues facing Pakistan's next leader

Challenges ahead: Key issues facing Pakistan's next leader

Whoever becomes Pakistan's next prime minister following the dismissal of Imran Khan Sunday will inherit the same issues that bedevilled the former international cricket star.

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Martin takes Grand Prix of Americas pole in Ducati sweep

Martin takes Grand Prix of Americas pole in Ducati sweep

Jorge Martin grabbed his second pole position of the season at the Grand Prix of the United States on Saturday as Ducati swept the first five places on the starting grid.

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Shakhtar Donetsk start 'peace' tour to mixed reaction

Shakhtar Donetsk start 'peace' tour to mixed reaction

Wearing shirts bearing the names of Ukraine cities to have resisted Russian troops and slogans demanding "Stop War", Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympiakos met Saturday in friendly match, the first stop on the Football for Peace Tour.

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Son stars as Spurs hammer Villa to consolidate top-four spot

Son stars as Spurs hammer Villa to consolidate top-four spot

Son Heung-min smashed a hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa 4-0 on Saturday to take a firm grip on fourth place in the Premier League after defeats for rivals Arsenal and Manchester United.

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Spurs tighten grip on top-four spot as Arsenal, Man Utd lose

Spurs tighten grip on top-four spot as Arsenal, Man Utd lose

Tottenham thumped Aston Villa 4-0 on Saturday to tighten their grip on fourth spot in the Premier League after Manchester United and Arsenal both slipped up.

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