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TGL set for January start as Woods-McIlroy might meet Jan. 27

TGL set for January start as Woods-McIlroy might meet Jan. 27

The technology-driven TGL, an indoor golf league with PGA Tour talent, will debut January 7 under a schedule unveiled on Monday that could see Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods meet on January 27.

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US Grand Prix - three things we learned

US Grand Prix - three things we learned

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed victory at the Circuit of the Americas, while Max Verstappen and Red Bull demonstrated they have recovered some form after a mid-season dip but still have much to do to retain their titles.

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Welsh rugby's future more important to Gatland than saving his job

Welsh rugby's future more important to Gatland than saving his job

Warren Gatland insisted on Monday he has no desire to "protect my own backside" while seeking to end Wales's losing streak in international rugby union.

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Venezuela arrests ex-oil minister accused of US links

Venezuela arrests ex-oil minister accused of US links

Venezuela on Monday announced the arrest of a former oil minister accused of links to a firm controlled by US intelligence services -- the latest scandal to shake the crisis-hit country's energy sector.

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President Biya lands back in Cameroon after health rumours

President Biya lands back in Cameroon after health rumours

Cameroonian president Paul Biya landed on Monday at the capital Yaounde's international airport, after several weeks out of the country amid rumours about his health, state broadcaster CRTV showed.

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Watson out for NFL season with ruptured Achilles tendon

Watson out for NFL season with ruptured Achilles tendon

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the remainder of the NFL season after an MRI exam showed he suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the team announced on Monday.

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Disney expects to name Iger's successor in early 2026

Disney expects to name Iger's successor in early 2026

Disney said Monday it will name Bob Iger's successor as chief executive in early 2026 as it tapped former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman as chairman of the entertainment giant.

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Trump tours storm damage, Harris woos moderates as US vote looms

Trump tours storm damage, Harris woos moderates as US vote looms

Donald Trump was in North Carolina on Monday slamming the federal response to a devastating hurricane, as his rival Kamala Harris pushed for moderate Republican votes in the closing stretch of a deadlocked White House race.

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Power restored to half of Cuban capital after nationwide blackout: state media

Power restored to half of Cuban capital after nationwide blackout: state media

Electricity has been restored to half of Havana, the Cuban capital's power company reported Monday, four days after the start of a nationwide blackout that authorities have struggled to address.

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Emery wants to 'break barriers' at transformed Aston Villa

Emery wants to 'break barriers' at transformed Aston Villa

Unai Emery is determined to ensure Aston Villa's Champions League success is not a flash in the pan as the Spaniard aims to "break barriers" at a club he has transformed.

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