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WORLD OF GOLF: Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy primed for Hollywood showdown

WORLD OF GOLF - DEREK LAWRENSON: You have to go all the way back to August last year to find the last time Woods, Koepka and McIlroy were all in the same place at the same time.




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New world No 1 Rory McIlroy sets his sights on run to Masters glory

DEREK LAWRENSON IN LOS ANGELES: Imagine having a local rapper chanting rhymes to a sizeable crowd as you prepare to play to the par three 16th at the Genesis Invitational pro-am. 




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Justin Rose hoping to spring back into form after dropping from world No 1 to 13th in just 12 months

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: At what point do we officially start to worry about the form of Justin Rose? In a year he has dropped from world No 1 to 13th, his worst position since 2017.




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Justin Rose's slump will not end, with the former world No.1 missing three cuts in four

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ORLANDO: As a media scrum assembled around Rory McIlroy on Friday night, his playing partner Justin Rose made a dejected exit. These are tough times for him.




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WORLD OF GOLF: Paul Azinger fears his slur against Tommy Fleetwood will be a Ryder Cup own-goal

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: When it came to the Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger was as sure-footed as they come; the feisty competitor who wasn't afraid to get in the face of Seve Ballesteros.




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The day Seve changed the world forever: 40 years on from when Ballesteros won the Masters

Few Europeans were even allowed a glimpse of Augusta National in 1980. That all changed when Seve Ballesteros had the looks, the charisma, the game and then the priceless green jacket.




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How can the World Golf Hall of Fame snub a legend like three-time major champion Padraig Harrington?

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: you are loath to argue with a 20-strong selection committee containing players like Nick Price, Curtis Strange and Annika Sorenstam.




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A President's farewell: World leaders gather in Paris to pay final respects to Jacques Chirac

Claude Chirac bowed her head towards the tombstone at the Paris cemetery where France 's former head of state was laid to rest today.




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Putin says dead scientists died trying to create a weapon that 'has no equal in the world'

Russian President Vladimir Putin (main) told widows of the scientists who died in a nuclear explosion earlier this year their husbands were working on an unmatched nuclear weapon.




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Russia's conspiracy cries over World Cup and Olympics ban are ridiculous

IAN HERBERT: The cries are laughable if anyone could find it within them to raise a smile about this mendacious, risible, pariah sporting nation.




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Aladdin Disney remake passes the $1B mark worldwide becoming the biggest film of Will Smith's career

On Thursday, Disney's live-action 'reimagining' Aladdin crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, making it the biggest film in the careers of everyone involved.




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Will Smith wraps up against the NYC chill as he performs at World's Big Sleep Out event

The actor and rapper, 51, showcased his fashion sense as well as his vocal skills as he performed in a black puffer jacket and a baseball cap branded with his personal logo.




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Disney plots sequel to Aladdin after live action remake grossed more than $1B worldwide

While the project is still in the early stages of development, Variety says producers hope stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott will also get on board.




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Australian school kids are the NAUGHTIEST in the world

The OECD's What School Life Means for Students' Lives report, which was released on Wednesday, showed Australia ranked a lowly 70th out of 77 countries for classroom behaviour.




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What $60k will buy Australians around the world, from a Portuguese cottage to an Italian townhouse

The average house price in Australia was $660,583 in 2019. But in villages across Europe, less than $60,000 will buy you split level villas, stone walled cottages and four-storey hilltop homes.




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Japan has the world's most powerful passport for the third year in a row

Japan has secured the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for the third consecutive year, with its citizens able to travel to 191 nations around the world visa-free.




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Greek locals accuse migrants of trying to 'Islamize the western world'

The coastal area of Makrygialos is one of many areas in mainland Greece where the government is locked in a tug of war with local communities over the housing of migrants.




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Donald Trump becomes first world leader to call for delay to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Donald Trump has become the first world leader to call for Tokyo 2020 to be postponed by a year - on the same day the Olympic torch was lit without spectators in Greece.




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I left my full-time job to travel the world in a camper van. Here are the 8 things that surprised me the most.

I've lived in a camper van in New Zealand with my partner for a few months, and many things have surprised me about my new life. I learned I still need to have a routine and make plans even though I'm living a spontaneous lifestyle.It's also important to find places to park, since we can't set up camp and sleep anywhere we'd like. Traveling around the world in a van can be cheap, but I'm glad my partner and I saved up plenty of extra money before embarking on this journey. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Days after being laid off from my full-time job in October 2019, my partner and I began looking up flights to New Zealand.This was our first concrete step in realizing our plan to leave our jobs in the United States and move across the globe.After years of saving up, we flew to




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Shay Mitchell opens up about raising daughter Atlas during a pandemic: 'She's going to think there are only 2 people in this world'

Shay Mitchell spoke with Insider about the challenges and rewards of raising her and Matte Babel's 7-month-old daughter Atlas at home during the pandemic.The 33-year-old "Dollface" actress said that although she misses spending time with her friends and family, she and Babel have been able to witness many of Atlas' milestones. And to make sure that other parents don't feel alone during this time, the new mom has teamed up with Pampers to acknowledge and applaud parents' efforts leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Shay Mitchell, the 33-year-old "Dollface" actress, has adjusted to raising her 7-month-old daughter Atlas at home during the pandemic.Although the new mom has said that FaceTime helps her keep in touch with friends or family, Mitchell is




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Waleed Aly labels Socceroos a 'team of battlers' ahead of World Cup

The Project host has been vocal on the show this week about his expectations of the Australian side in Russia over the coming month, claiming they have little chance of success.




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Rugby World Cup 2019: Cooper could have faced Cipriani but for rugby's distrust of mavericks

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: It does not take long for a couple of rugby fans to pick out Quade Cooper from the crowds beneath the glow of Osaka's neon billboards.




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Rihanna admonishes fans for fretting about new album 'when I'm tryna save the world'

Her fans have spent years on tenterhooks for her new album. But Rihanna made it clear on Instagram Live this Friday night that the coronavirus pandemic is not the time for them to bother her about it.




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Jurassic World 3 release date announced

Universal Pictures recently announced the release date for 'Jurassic World 3' even before Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom hits theaters this summer. Here's all you need to know.




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Taylor Swift looks loved up as she holds hands Joe Alwyn while departing the Cats world premiere

Taylor Swift got close to her boyfriend Joe Alwyn and held hands as they departed the world premiere of her new musical Cats.




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Taylor Swift is gorgeous in a red floral gown at the world premiere of her new music Cats

Taylor Swift stunned at the Cats world premiere in New York in her dark red floral gown. She stars in the adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical as Bombalurina the singing cat.




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Taylor Swift sings the emotional Soon You'll Get Better during One World: Together At Home concert

Taylor Swift delivered an emotional performance of Soon You'll Get Better during the One World: Together At Home concert special on Saturday.




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World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont on fears that game faces financial apocalypse

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Bill Beaumont has warned rugby's global community that 'everyone will suffer' in the fall-out from the coronavirus shutdown, called for unity and more state help.




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Ask Sir Clive Woodward... The World Cup winner answers your questions

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The England legend has been answering all of your questions, ranging from the serious to the funny, on subjects such sport obsession and how to drop players.




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Heineken Champions Cup could be SCRAPPED and replaced by new Club World Cup

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte - who wants to run World Rugby alongside Bill Beaumont and hopes to be elected as vice-chairman next month - has proposed the competition.




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Sir Clive Woodward: World Cup winning coach asks the five big questions for English rugby

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: These are difficult times for all sports but I believe such moments create a time for organisations to demonstrate they are in touch with the world around them.




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Argentinian great Agustin Pichot promises a revolution as he challenges for World Rugby's top job

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: World Rugby has found itself at a revolutionary crossroads after Agustin Pichot launched a late bid to challenge Bill Beaumont in the presidential elections.




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Billy Vunipola on his Lions and World Cup dreams... and why Saracens need to be humble

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Vunipola is glad Jones will continue to provoke trepidation and inspiration among players because he believes the Australian can lead them to World Cup glory.




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Agustin Pichot talks to SIR CLIVE WOODWARD about campaign to become chairman of World Rugby

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bill Beaumont and challenger Agustin Pichot are in the final week of their election campaign to become chairman of World Rugby. 




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Beaumont's bid for re-election as World Rugby chairman rocked by resignation of key ally Kean

Sir Bill Beaumont's campaign to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman was on a knife-edge on Tuesday night, after one of his leading supporters was dramatically ousted by the Fijian Rugby Union.




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European chiefs slam World Rugby for leaving them out of key talks

World Rugby have stated intentions to reschedule coronavirus-hit Tests for October, despite those weekends already being set aside for club rugby and the EPCR claim clubs have been overlooked.




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Bill Beaumont turns to ex-Lions pals to secure votes of Wales and Ireland in World Rugby election

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Bill Beaumont has turned to ex-Lions team-mates to 'keep Wales and Ireland on track' in the World Rugby chairman election.




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It is either a fresh start of closed shop as voting for World Rugby boss opens

CHRIS FOY: Not since the dawn of professionalism has rugby faced such a momentous episode in its history. From Saturday until Thursday, voting around the world will decide direction of sport.




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MARTIN SAMUEL: World Rugby election presents chance to stop shameless plundering of the Pacific

COMMENT BY MARTIN SAMUEL: It's known as the Brawn Drain. The depressingly predictable exit of the best rugby talent from the Pacific Islands to the biggest, richest nations.




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Rugby is facing Olympic boot amid discrimination claim at the World Rugby elections 

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: The World Rugby elections were rocked last week by allegations of homophobia and discrimination against Fiji Rugby Union chairman Francis Kean.




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Sir Bill Beaumont set to retain World Rugby chairman job as Wales become latest country to back him

The Welsh Rugby Union publicly threw their weight behind Sir Bill Beaumont (left) today, backing him to retain his role as World Rugby chairman and beat rival Agustin Pichot.




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The Premiership stands alone as the only league in world rugby still looking to complete season 

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: The Premiership appeared to stand alone on Thursday night as the only league in world rugby still seeking to complete this coronavirus-disrupted season.




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World Rugby election announcement is brought forward with Sir Bill Beaumont expected to win

Sir Bill Beaumont will discover on Saturday if, as expected, he has been elected to continue as World Rugby chairman for another four years - after the result announcement was brought forward.




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Sir Bill Beaumont re-elected as chairman of World Rugby after challenge from Agustin Pichot

The 68-year-old fought off a challenge from his vice-chairman Agustin Pichot and will stay at the head of the governing body for the next four years.




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Good luck to Bill Beaumont on World Rugby win... but it remains same carve-up 

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When Bill Beaumont clocks back on Monday morning, it would be worth remembering that, although the official tally says 28-23, he actually won by only one vote.




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Sir Bill Beaumont starts second term as World Rugby chairman with club v country row

Sir Bill Beaumont will prioritise rearranging July's Covid-19 hit Tests after narrowly beating Agustin Pichot in the elections for World Rugby chairman.




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My 100-day plan for Beaumont after his re-election as chairman of World Rugby

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is outcry over the game's governance, smaller nations are sick of being treated like second-class citizens and this crisis is threatening financial meltdown.




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New World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte begs Agustin Pichot not to walk away from the sport

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: New World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte has pleaded with Agustin Pichot not to walk away from the sport after his 28-23 election defeat.




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Beaten Agustin Pichot ready to quit World Rugby after narrow election defeat by Sir Bill Beaumont

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Pichot will give up his council seat and take up no further roles having become frustrated with the lack of progress in the game.




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Rita Ora confirms she is taking part in the live streamed show One World: Together at Home

Rita Ora announced that she is joining the line up for One World: Together at Home with a selfie shared to her Instagram on Tuesday.