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Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with USA team-mates after the 19-9 Ryder Cup victory

Record-breaking Ryder Cup victory for dominant USA

An emotional Rory McIlroy was reduced to tears as the United States regained the Ryder Cup with a record-breaking performance at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 26 Sep 21

'We all watched the Solheim Cup and we all learned from that,' says Harrington

Harrington: We're taking our lead from the Solheim Cup

Padraig Harrington says his European Ryder Cup team will be "taking their lead" from their Solheim Cup counterparts in how to deal with the challenges of playing in front of a partisan crowd on US soil.

Golf • 22 Sep 21

Rory McIlroy's overall record at the Ryder Cup reads 11-9-4

McIlroy taps into unity, self-belief and magic numbers

Europe's players will take inspiration from a stirring reminder of their place in Ryder Cup history as they bid to defy the odds and retain the trophy at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 21 Sep 21

Club Brugge, pictured in the pre-social distancing era

Club Brugge officially crowned Belgian champions

Club Brugge have been formally declared Belgian champions after the country's Pro League confirmed last month's decision to bring the season to a premature halt in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 15 May 20

Cesar Azpilicueta scores Chelsea's second goal of the night at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea defeat Lille to advance to knockout stages

Tammy Abraham tapped home a fine team goal and Cesar Azpilicueta scored a second as Chelsea saw off Lille 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to reach the Champions League's last 16.

Soccer • 10 Dec 19

Marieke Vervoort won medals at two Olympics

Paralympian Marieke Vervoort dies through euthanasia

Paralympian Marieke Vervoort has ended her own life through euthanasia at the age of 40.

Paralympics • 23 Oct 19

Europe captain Catriona Matthew celebrates after Europe won the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles

Pettersen the hero as Europe win dramatic Solheim Cup

Suzann Pettersen justified her controversial wild card in stunning fashion as Europe regained the Solheim Cup in dramatic circumstances at Gleneagles.

Golf • 15 Sep 19

Europe take slender lead after day one of Solheim Cup

Europe lead the USA by a point after day of the Solheim Cup in Scotland.

Golf • 13 Sep 19

The Europe team that will compete in the Solheim Cup

Europe captain content with Solheim Cup choices

Europe captain Catriona Matthew insists she has not taken a gamble with her wild card selections for next month's Solheim Cup.

Golf • 12 Aug 19

Ronaldo rape lawsuit 'not dropped' says lawyer

A rape lawsuit filed against Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has not been dropped, the plaintiff's lawyer said Wednesday, dismissing a report to the contrary.

Soccer • 05 Jun 19

Jim Furyk gave an honest appraisal of the USA's defeat

Bjorn was a better captain & they outplayed us - Furyk

United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk admits he should have done some things differently as the inquest into their defeat at Le Golf National began.

Golf • 30 Sep 18

Europe are the champions of the Ryder Cup

Recap: Ryder Cup victory for Europe

Read how it all played out as Thomas Bjorn's side ran out victorious.

Golf • 30 Sep 18

Rory McIlroy will try to set the tone for Europe

McIlroy & Thomas first up in final-day showdowns

Rory McIlroy will be sent out first in the singles matches as Europe attempt to regain the Ryder Cup on Sunday.

Golf • 29 Sep 18

Tiger Woods: "My game is fine. I was hammering it, the ball was going far."

Furyk crushes talk of Tiger suffering back injury

United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk has dismissed suggestions Tiger Woods is suffering with a back problem.

Golf • 28 Sep 18

Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter embrace in Paris

Fantastic foursomes - Europe produce historic whitewash

Europe produced a barnstorming Ryder Cup comeback on Friday as they swept the foursomes in devastating style to take an overnight 5-3 lead after the United States has drawn first blood by taking the fourballs 3-1.

Golf • 28 Sep 18

Byeonghun An during the foursomes matches on day two of the 2018 EurAsia Cup.

Europe continue to trail after late Asia comeback

Asia made a strong comeback after trailing early to split Saturday's EurAsia Cup foursomes and maintain a one-point lead over hosts Europe going into the final day's 12 singles matches.

Golf • 13 Jan 18

Angel Yin (R) earned the half point USA required to triumph

USA keep their cool to retain Solheim Cup

The United States beat Europe to retain the Solheim Cup in Iowa on Sunday.

Golf • 20 Aug 17

Rostov fans at a a recent Champions League match against Atletico Madrid

United fans told not to wear colours while in Russia

Manchester United have advised their fans heading to Rostov not to wear the club's colours while in the Russian city.

Soccer • 07 Mar 17

Jim Furyk is still eyeing up a playing role at the Ryder Cup

Furyk could lead US as captain and player

Jim Furyk could lead the United States' attempts to defend the Ryder Cup in France next year as both captain and player.

Golf • 12 Jan 17

Europe and USA 2016 Ryder Cup vice-captains Thomas Bjorn and Tiger Woods at Hazeltine

Bjorn confirmed as Europe captain for 2018

Thomas Bjorn has been named as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2018 competition in France.

Golf • 06 Dec 16

Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy at Hazeltine

McIlroy and Rose criticise Ryder Cup course set-up

Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy were critical of the course set-up after USA won the Ryder Cup, with the consensus being it favoured the Americans.

Golf • 03 Oct 16

Rory McIlroy reacts following abuse on the way to the 12th

Europe criticise abusive US Ryder Cup crowd

Rory McIlroy, first up for Europe today, and Sergio Garcia received the worst abuse from the US Ryder Cup crowd, with the Spaniard admitting supporters' behaviour left him ashamed for his American girlfriend.

Golf • 02 Oct 16

Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera-Bello came from four down to finish all square with Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed

Europe close gap further after thrilling morning

Birdies galore and thrills aplenty left a raucous Ryder Cup crowd spellbound on Saturday morning as Europe won two and a half points out of four to reduce their deficit to the United States to 6 1/2 - 5 1/2.

Golf • 01 Oct 16

Darren Clarke, Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood

Captain Clarke hails Europe spirit after fightback

Darren Clarke hailed his team's resilience as Europe fought back at Hazeltine, with Saturday morning's foursomes next up at the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 01 Oct 16

Paul McGinley was a victorious Ryder Cup captain in 2014

McGinley has faith in form of Ryder Cup rookies

Half of Europe’s Ryder Cup team may be competing in the event for the first time, but former captain Paul McGinley believes rookies Danny Willett, Andy Sullivan, Chris Wood and Matt Fitzpatrick, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Thomas Pieters can overcome their inexperience.

Golf • 27 Sep 16