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Anthony Joshua's fight against Kubrat Pulev could take place in a Roman AMPHITHEATRE in Croatia

Joshua's first defence after regaining the IBF, WBA and WBO belts was scheduled to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June but it was scuppered by the coronavirus pandemic.




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George Foreman believes Tyson Fury will come out on top in a unification bout against Anthony Joshua

The two-time former world heavyweight champion believes Fury is boxing at such a high level at the moment that he cannot see the Gypsy King losing his crown if he went toe-to-toe with AJ.




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Mike Tyson names Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder but NOT Anthony Joshua in his top five current boxers

Mike Tyson named Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder among his top five favourite current boxers but didn't include two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.




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Phil Mickelson left humiliated after missing shortest putt ever during first round of US Open

Phil Mickelson, looking to seal the career Grand Slam after finishing runner-up six times at the US Open, shot an opening round of one-over par to leave himself seven shots behind leader Justin Rose.




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US Open 2019 Leaderboard - Live updates from second round at Pebble Beach

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Friday, with Justin Rose leading after a stunning six-under-par first round of 65. You can keep up with all the latest scores right here.




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Noise bombards Tiger Woods, but he refuses to hear it

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER AT PEBBLE BEACH: Tiger Woods had just signed his card: 72. He was asked how he felt. Steaming, said Tiger. 'I'm a little hot right now,' he added.




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Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy well placed for thrilling weekend at US Open

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: A thrilling weekend is in prospect at the US Open with Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy in contention behind leader Gary Woodland.




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Five spectators injured by runaway golf cart during US Open

Several spectators were injured by a runaway golf cart during the second round of the US Open at Pebble Beach. Reports varied on the number injured with some saying four and some five.




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US Open 2019 tee times - Third round pairings at Pebble Beach

The third round of the US Open takes place at Pebble Beach in California on Saturday. Here are all the tee times and pairings as the main contenders look to make their move.




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US Open 2019 Leaderboard, LIVE - Latest updates from third round

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Saturday, with Justin Rose two shots behind overnight leader Gary Woodland.




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Patrick Reed snaps club after fluffing chip shot during second round of US Open

Reed broke the wedge over his thigh after leaving the ball in the rough on a delicate chip from right of the 18th green. After taking it out on the wedge, he tossed the club shards toward his bag.




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Rhys Enoch keeps 'Been' close to his heart for a big pay-day

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: Rhys Enoch has spoken movingly in the past about thinking about his brother Ben whenever he enjoys a good moment on the golf course.




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Irish boys on the home run: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell starring at the US Open

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: One month to go until the biggest sporting event the province has seen, and the boys from Northern Ireland are building up a head of steam.




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Justin Rose keeps in touch with US Open leader Gary Woodland

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER AT PEBBLE BEACH: Is it possible to win a major golf tournament without actually playing well? Justin Rose appears determined to find out.




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Justin Rose in confident mood ahead of final round at US Open as he hunts down Woodland

Rose heads into the final round just a shot behind American Gary Woodland and knows the pressure will be on the world No 25 as he seeks a first major title on the Monterey Peninsula.




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US Open 2019 tee times - Final round pairings at Pebble Beach 

The US Open reaches it climax at Pebble Beach in California on Sunday. England's Justin Rose sits just one shot off the lead held by American Gary Woodland heading into the final day.




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US Open 2019 - Final Round: Live golf updates and leaderboard at Pebble Beach

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Sunday, with Justin Rose one shot behind leader Gary Woodland in the final round. Get latest score and updates here.




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Gary Woodland edges Brooks Koepka US Open duel of power

MARTIN SAMUEL AT PEBBLE BEACH: Gary Woodland was born in Kansas, in the city of Topeka, which translates from the original Siouan as 'a good place to dig potatoes'.




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Gary Woodland wins US Open in sensational style by fending off reigning champion Brooks Koepka

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: Nothing in the record of Gary Woodland suggested he would hold on to win the US Open. He had just two top tens in majors to his name in 30 attempts.




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Gary Woodland's win at Pebble Beach sets up an American clean sweep of majors

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF SPECIAL: America's leading golfers have the chance to complete a clean sweep of all four majors at the Open at Royal Portrush in July.




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Special case? Manchester United's Paul Pogba needs to be special to merit that

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Pogba is looking for a new challenge. No, he won't try to justify the £89million United spent on him. He wants a challenge, not mission impossible.




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Golfer Clement Berardo disqualified from event after running out of balls

European tour golfer Clement Berardo has had what must go down as one of the most shocking rounds to ever grace the sport. A round so bad that he had to be disqualified for losing all of his balls.




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HOT OR NOT: Virat Kohli showed his class with a real sportsmanship against Pakistan

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week. Virat Kohli showed a real act of sportsmanship.




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My magical moments at the majors: Tiger Woods' Masters victory belongs on the silver screen

This was a major season that had it all. From Tiger Woods's remarkable comeback to Ireland's Portrush party of all parties, here are the biggest and best of this Grand Slam season.




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Licensed to thrill: magic Phil Mickelson has shown he's far from over the hill at Pebble Beach

Phil Mickelson came up short on Sunday in his bid to win one of the oldest events on the PGA Tour, the Pebble Beach pro-am, for a record sixth time.




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Coronavirus: US Open set to be third American major postponed due to escalating pandemic

The US Open is set to become the third American major to be postponed and will now be played in early September, according to a report in the New York Post.




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PGA Tour releases revised 2020 calendar with the Masters pushed back to November 

After the The Open was cancelled for the first time since the Second World War, the ongoing pandemic has also forced the US Open and PGA Championship to take place later this year.




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The Open is off for first time since 1945... and other majors put back amid coronavirus pandemic

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: The Open will not be staged this year for the first time since 1945, after the R&A took the momentous decision to cancel the championship set for July.




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Anna Wintour cheers on friend Roger Federer in the US Open

The Vogue editor-in-chief, 69, appeared on day five of the US Open Friday. She attended Federer's match against Great Britain's Dan Evans.




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Novak Djokovic roars past Denis Kudla in straight sets at US Open

The defending champion sparked fears that he may have to pull out of the tournament after delaying a practice session, but Djokovic showed no obvious discomfort in a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Kudla.




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Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios stuns fans with 'tweener lob' at US Open as he prepares for third round

Nick Kyrgios delivered the unexpected 'tweener' lob at the heated doubles round in front of gasping spectators at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday.




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Rebel Wilson cuts a casually chic figure as she attends the US open

She's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for her films including Pitch Perfect and The Hustle.




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Jo Konta is on fire as the British No 1 prepares to take on third seed Karolina Pliskova

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Martina Navratilova described the British No 1's performance in beating China's Zhuai Shang on Friday night as 'A-plus' as she prepares to take on Karolina Pliskova next.




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Second seed Rafael Nadal powers past Chung Hyeon into the fourth round at the US Open

Rafael Nadal moved ominously into the last 16 at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Chung Hyeon.




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Naomi Osaka beats Coco Gauff in straight sets as defending US Open champion reaches fourth round

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: In the long run it may not prove such a bad thing that Coco Gauff was unable to produce a stunning upset of Naomi Osaka.




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Serena Williams admits her 'heart aches' when she has to leave Alexis Olympia to hit tennis courts  

The tennis ace, 37, who is presently competing in the US Open at Flushing Meadow, New York, revealed she finds it 'really kind of painful' to leave the toddler she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian.




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Call Of Duty has ruined me: Nick Kyrgios complains of sore eyes from VIDEO GAMES during US Open loss

Nick Kyrgios claimed video games were ruining him and demanded a linesman be removed during a typically dramatic exit from the US Open in New York.




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Coco Gauff expected to sit out rest of the season and will return for next year's Australian Open

Coco Gauff's ather Corey says that age restriction rules will see his daughter out of the spotlight for a while following her third round defeat to Naomi Osaka at the US Open.




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Jo Konta knocks out No 3 seed Karolina Pliskova to seal place in US Open quarter-final

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Hardly anyone walks tightrope of deciding sets as well as Jo Konta this year, and she successfully did so once again to make the last eight of the US Open.




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Ashleigh Barty suffers shock exit of US Open as she Australian loses to China's Wang Qiang 

The Australian, who won the French Open earlier this year, was beaten in straight sets by Wang Qiang, the 18th seed from China.




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Tennis news: Roger Federer buries David Goffin to reach the last eight at the US Open

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: If Dan Evans thought he had it hard against the suddenly revitalised Roger Federer then it was even worse for unfortunate Belgian No 1 David Goffin.




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Tom Hiddleston joins Broadway co-star Zawe Ashton at US Open Tennis Championships in New York 

The actor, 38, looked enthralled as he watched Johanna Konta of Great Britain play against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic on Sunday.




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Mike Bryan 'fined £8,200 by officials at the US Open' for gun gesture

Mike Bryan has been fined $10,000 (£8,200) for a gesture he made towards a line judge during the US Open on Sunday. He took his racket and pretended to use it like a gun.




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World No. 2 Ash Barty's US Open preparation is questioned by fans after loss against Wang Qiang

The 23-year-old Australian tennis star was thrashed 6-2 6-4 by Chinese player Wang Qiang, just a day after playing a hard-fought doubles clash.




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Pitch Perfect co-stars Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow cheer on Serena Williams at US Open

Kendrick and Snow starred together in the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, which followed a disgraced all-women's collegiate a cappella group as they fought to win nationals and fix their reputations.




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Novak Djokovic booed off court at US Open as defending champion pulls out with shoulder injury

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Defending singles champions perished at the US Open within 24 hours of each other, one departing to a cacophony of booing and the other to supportive cheers.




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Tennis star Naomi Osaka hailed 'class act' for inviting Coco Gauff to do joint US Open interview

Number one tennis seed Naomi Osaka, 21, has been praised by celebrities and sports stars for being persuading her opponent Coco Gauff, 15, to join her in a post-match interview after her straight set win.




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US Open 2019: Defending champion Naomi Osaka crashes out in last-16

Naomi Osaka's 10-match US Open winning streak and title defence are done after she was outplayed in the fourth-round by Belinda Bencic in a 7-5, 6-4 defeat.




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Maisie Williams dons red, white and blue for Labor Day at US Open

Maisie Williams was spotted with boyfriend Reuben Selby on Monday, enjoying some couple time at the Tennis Channel's Suite at the US Open in New York.




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Diego Schwartzman shows size doesn't matter as 5ft 7' Argentine dumps out 6ft 6' Alexander Zverev

After winning the first set on Monday night, Alexander Zverev's momentum faded and Diego Schwartzman went on to book his place in the quarter-finals following a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 win.