All news by author: Joshua Lees

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Greg Norman issues "watch what you say" warning to LIV Golf critic Rory McIlroy
PGA Tour loyalist Rory McIlroy has been one of LIV Golf's biggest critics since its inception last summer, but the breakaway circuit's CEO Greg Norman had a strong warning for the Northern Irishman
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Nick Faldo reignites 15-year feud with Sergio Garcia over dig at Rory McIlroy
Sir Nick Faldo initially had criticism for Sergio Garcia 15 years ago at the 2008 Ryder Cup, and the Englishman has seemingly reunited this feud after comments about Rory McIlroy
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Long jump star claims world indoor win while wearing balaclava and bucket hat
American Marquis Dendy was competing at the World Indoor Tour Final in Birmingham and secured victory in the long jump, all whilst sporting an unconventional outfit
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England hero Steward laughs off Six Nations tackle that exposed his bum to crowd
Freddie Steward put in an impressive performance during England's 20-10 victory over Six Nations rivals Wales in Cardiff, but it was not all plain sailing for the fullback
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LIV rebel Perez left red-faced as clip emerges of him digging out Phil Mickelson
Pat Perez has more than benefitted from the fortunes of LIV Golf having been crowned an inaugural champion alongside his 4 Aces teammates in 2022, but the American has always been on side with the breakaway series
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Ian Poulter gorged on sausage butties and chocolate after abuse over LIV move
European stalwart Ian Poulter revealed he over-ate due to the constant abuse he received following his switch to Saudi-backed breakaway series LIV Golf
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Inside PGA Tour's plans as they look to fend off LIV threat amid legal battle
The PGA Tour have found themselves in a battle with LIV Golf at the top of the professional game, and the American-based circuit is taking big strides to make sure they come out on top
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Atherstone Ball Game descends into violent chaos at Pancake Day tradition
The Atherstone Ball Game is a tradition that is played out every Shrove Tuesday, but this year's event was marred after violent scenes broke out in the two-hour game
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Norman left eating his words as LIV made ‘virtually zero' money in debut season
Ahead of LIV Golf's maiden event in St Albans last year, CEO Greg Norman could not speak highly enough of the breakaway circuit's business plan, but it seems things did not quite go to plan
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O'Sullivan explains why Welsh Open champ Milkins can be "very off-putting"
Ronnie O'Sullivan had plenty of praise for Welsh Open champion Robert Milkins, but admitted the 46-year-old's 'unorthodox' playing style can be a distraction
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LIV Golf rebels axed since end of 2022 including European Ryder Cup contender
48 players will battle it out for yet another mega-money purse at LIV Golf's opening event of 2023 in Mexico this week, but not all of those who competed in last year's campaign have been given the chance this time around
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Australian cricket great Matthew Hayden mocks debacle vs India as photo emerges
Matthew Hayden was left unimpressed with Australia's thumping defeat to rivals India, as the former opening batsman mocked his national team's inability to sweep the ball in Delhi.
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Australian makes desperate plea to LIV Golf after injury rules star out
Ahead of LIV Golf's season opener in Mexico this week, Hudson Swafford has ruled himself out of the campaign due to injury, leading to Aussie star Travis Smyth pleading for the free spot
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Eddie Pepperell provides comical response to Rory McIlroy smashing his driver
Eddie Pepperell saw the funny side after Rory McIlroy was seen smashing his driver in frustration after hitting a wayward drive at last week's Genesis Invitational
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Golf's world rankings from start of LIV compared to now as rebels feel effects
There is no doubt the world of golf has undergone a number of changes in the past 12 months following the formation of LIV, with one of the biggest being the world ranking position of those who chose to defect
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Tiger Woods outlines goals for 2023 as he reflects on PGA Tour return
Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour with a tied-45th finish at the Genesis Invitational, in what was his first competitive start since featuring at the Open Championship last July
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Sergio Garcia Full Swing absence explained despite appearing in Netflix trailer
Sergio Garcia was initially confirmed to be part of the cast for Netflix's PGA Tour docuseries 'Full Swing', but didn't feature in any of the eight episodes produced
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Dustin Johnson issues brutal riposte to LIV Golf critics in Netflix's Full Swing
Dustin Johnson opened up on his move to the controversial LIV Golf Series on Netflix's fly-on-the-wall PGA Tour series 'Full Swing', which came out on Wednesday morning
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Ian Poulter defends LIV move as a "business decision" in Netflix's Full Swing
Ian Poulter featured heavily in the first season of Netflix's fly-on-the-wall PGA Tour documentary 'Full Swing', and in the show the Englishman explains why he made the move to LIV Golf
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European Ryder Cup ace drops bombshell by refusing to rule out LIV Golf move
LIV Golf has controversially lured in some of the sport biggest names over the past 12 months, and now one of golf's hottest prospects in Viktor Hovland has refused to write of his chances of joining the breakaway circuit
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Wife of Joe Westerman was sent graphic sex act video before online leak
Joe Westerman apologised to his family and was handed a 'substantial fine' by his Super League club Castleford Tigers after a video of him performing a graphic sex act went viral on social media
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Michigan State University suspends all sport after gunman kills three in rampage
At least three people have been killed after a gunman - who also died from a gunshot wound - opened fire in two separate buildings at Michigan State University on Monday
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Serena Williams "torn" on retirement U-turn with her back playing tennis
Serena Williams announced she would be retiring from tennis following last September's US Open, but the 23-time singles Grand Slam champion is now contemplating a return
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Drake lands just one of seven bets during Super Bowl but still makes £425k
Despite winning just one of his seven bets on Sunday's Super Bowl between Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, rap star Drake still made £425,000 in profit
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Italian journalist soaked by pint as Twickenham booze culture slammed
England's Six Nations victory over Italy was tarnished on Sunday, after an Italian journalist covering the match was covered in beer by a pint-throwing fan at Twickenham