Mickelson opted out of Masters, Augusta National chairman says
Three-time champion Phil Mickelson, embroiled in controversy over his comments on a Saudi-backed rival league to the PGA Tour, opted not to play in the 86th Masters, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said Wednesday.
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In Ukraine, US Vietnam veteran 'ready to fight'
Just before he left New York for the war in Ukraine, American Vietnam veteran Steven Straub had the country's blue and yellow flag tattooed on his arm along with the words "free Ukraine".
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One protester dead, several injured in clashes with Peru police
A farm worker who took part in a road block protest in Peru died Wednesday following clashes with police while several others were injured, a hospital said.
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New-look 11th to challenge Masters contenders at Augusta
Augusta National's iconic "Amen Corner" trio of holes promises to pose even more of a challenge to Tiger Woods and the rest of the field at the 86th Masters.
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Number of spider species creeps up to 50,000
There are now 50,000 known different species of spider crawling the Earth, the World Spider Catalog announced Wednesday -- and there might be another 50,000 out there.
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US, UK up Russia sanctions as Kyiv warns of eastern attack
The US and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia Wednesday after Ukraine said hundreds of civilians were found dead around its capital, as Kyiv warned residents in the east of the country to get out "now" ahead of a feared assault.
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Tiger Woods and other miracle sporting comebacks
With Tiger Woods set to tee off at the Masters just 14 months after suffering severe leg injuries in a car crash, AFP looks at other athletes who beat the odds and returned to action after being involved in accidents or attacks:
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Tiger makes final preparations for epic Masters return
Tiger Woods has talked the talk, now he'll have to walk the walk as he chases a record-tying sixth Masters title only 14 months after suffering severe leg injuries in a car crash.
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'I get nothing' - Rahm says Woods stingy with advice
Tiger Woods may have grown into a role as an elder statesman of golf, but Jon Rahm says that hasn't made the 15-time major champion keen to spill the secrets of his success.
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US slaps sanctions on Putin's daughters, Russia's biggest banks
The White House announced sanctions Wednesday targeting Russia's top public and private banks and two daughters of Vladimir Putin, adding pressure on the country's economy and its elite over the invasion of Ukraine.
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