All news by author: Joshua Lees

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Dustin Johnson details LIV Golf's future plans after discussion with Saudi chief
It remains unknown as to what the future holds for LIV Golf after signing an agreement with the PGA Tour, but their inaugural champion Dustin Johnson has shed some light
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Sergio Garcia, Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith in six US Open groups not to miss
A whole host of players on both sides of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf divide will have to put their differences aside this week after being grouped together in round one and two of the US Open
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Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka face awkward LIV vs PGA pairings at US Open
Having found themselves on opposite sides of golf's recent bitter feud, the PGA Tour's Rory McIlroy and LIV's Brooks Koepka will play together at this week's US Open
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Cam Smith thought LIV-PGA Tour merge was a 'joke' after call with Saudi boss
Cam Smith is one of LIV Golf's biggest names, and after the PGA Tour confirmed it had signed a merger with breakaway circuit, the Australian thought it was a 'joke'
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Sergio Garcia makes admission over future if LIV disbands after PGA Tour merger
Sergio Garcia discussed the future of LIV Golf ahead of the US Open after it was confirmed the breakaway circuit had agreed a deal with their rivals at the PGA Tour
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6 LIV Golf stars who went back on their word to join breakaway circuit
A whole host of golf's biggest players initially distanced themselves from joining the LIV Golf Series in 2022, before making a U-turn and deciding to join the breakaway league
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Ex-LIV Golf star explains why Poulter and Westwood had no choice in controversy
Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter were two of golf's biggest names who found themselves embroiled in the LIV Golf saga, but fellow LIV pro Oliver Fisher is sympathetic with the European stalwarts
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Axed LIV Golf star opens up on treatment from tour, Greg Norman and merge
Oliver Fisher was one of the LIV Golf players to be cut from the breakaway circuit following its first event last June, and now the Englishman has opened up on his time with Greg Norman
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5 LIV Golf changes which could make their way to PGA Tour and change sport
The LIV Golf concept was initially criticised by those on the PGA Tour, but after the two circuits agreed a shock merge, the Tour could well adapt some of LIV's biggest features
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LIV Golf stars receive insight into Ryder Cup status and reinstatement in letter
The likes of Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood have been informed on their Ryder Cup eligibility after the DP World Tour and PGA Tour merged with LIV Golf
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LIV Golf and PGA Tour merge LIVE: Mickelson and Koepka break silence
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have shocked the world of golf after confirming they had merged together alongside DP World Tour to bring golf's civil war to a dramatic end
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What PGA Tour and LIV Golf merge means for biggest stars, majors and Ryder Cup
After 12 months of civil war it seems the battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has finally been settled, after the the organisations dramatically announced they were merging on Tuesday
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Greg Norman snubbed from PGA and LIV Golf merge talks and left with egg on face
One name who is yet to have been mentioned in the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger is that of Greg Norman, and according to Yasir Al-Rumayyan he was only made aware just moments before the announcement
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PGA Tour agrees to merge with LIV Golf as bitter rivals set to end feud
LIV Golfers will now be back on the PGA tour after the two have agreed to merge after much criticism of the Saudi-backed LIV with the two entities agreeing a shock deal on Tuesday afternoon
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LIV stars sent 'very, very simple' message after complaints over Ryder Cup snubs
The likes of Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Sergio all opted to give up the chance to compete at the Ryder Cup, and former European captain Paul McGinley offered little sympathy
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Mickelson invites Matsuyama to join LIV Golf as feud with PGA Tour continues
Phil Mickelson has not held back in his criticism of the PGA Tour since joining the LIV Golf, and the six-time major champion has now attempted to poach one of his rival's biggest names
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Rory McIlroy makes frank admission after recent struggles - "I’m nowhere near"
Rory McIlroy has endured a fairly tough recent few months both on, and off the course, but is looking to put this behind at this week's Memorial Tournament in Ohio
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Jon Rahm's Sergio Garcia replacement dealt Ryder Cup blow amid LIV Golf links
Jon Rahm had hoped that Adrian Otaegui would replace Sergio Garcia as his Spanish partner at this year's Ryder Cup, but Otaegui's qualification hopes have taken a hit due to his LIV Golf links
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Stelling in brutal LIV Golf dig as Sky Sports icon wades into Taylor debate
The LIV Golf saga has split plenty of opinion within the world of sport, and one man who is clearly not a fan is Sky Sports Soccer Saturday legend Jeff Stelling
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Billy Horschel breaks down in tears after nightmare Memorial Tournament round
Billy Horschel endured a tough opening round of the Memorial Tournament on Thursday, and gave an emotional post-round press conference which saw break down in tears
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Tom Brady speaks out on comeback rumours after Las Vegas Raiders loophole
After a whole host of rumours circulated about yet another NFL return, Tom Brady has addressed his future, with the 45-year-old set to invest in the Las Vegas Raiders.
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MLB star asks for prayers after wife attacked by raccoon left with condition
Travis Swaggerty - who was the the No. 10 overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft - has revealed his wife suffers from a rare blood disease after being attacked by a raccoon.
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Brooks Koepka's LIV Golf team rocked as star quits early in season
According to reports Brooks Koepka's LIV Golf teammate Matt Wolff has made the decision to quit Smash GC, leaving him on the hunt for a new team midway through the campaign
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Butler's comments on Jokic altercation as footage emerges ahead of NBA Finals
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler infamously clashed with Denver Nuggets man Nikola Jokic back in 2021, and the former has opened up on the altercation ahead of the NBA finals
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Rory McIlroy wants Koepka treated differently as he contradicts LIV Golf stance
It remains to be seen whether any LIV Golf players will compete at this year's Ryder Cup in Rome, and the latest to have his say on the selection process is Rory McIlroy