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The emotion of the moment was all too clear in his face as Phil Mickelson sank the winning birdie putt, bowed his head, clenched his fists and raised his hands above his head to acknowledge the acclaim he just become Open champion.

Most died at the very start of their young lives, tiny victims taken in a way not fit for anyone regardless of age.

The sinuous, switchback-laden ascent of Glengesh Pass was always destined to play a big role in this year’s An Post Rás, and by the time the riders reached the base of the climb after 100km of racing on yesterday’s stage six, it was beginning to look like there would be a new man in yellow by the finish in Killybegs yesterday.

Only three players in golf history have won 10 or more majors, but Tiger Woods has helped to identify who might join him, Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen.

A 15-year-old boy who had been drinking heavily went missing in a strange area and drowned, an inquest heard today.

Tiger Woods will take his unbeaten record as a 54-hole major leader into the final round of the US PGA Championship mindful of his rivals but relishing the battle ahead.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane will sit out Wigan’s Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is confident striker Emile Heskey will be fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match at Aston Villa.

Wigan strike pair Emile Heskey and Marcus Bent have received the all-clear ahead of their crucial Barclays Premier League clash at home to Reading on Saturday.

Defender Erik Hagen is unavailable for Wigan’s Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham at the JJB Stadium tomorrow.

Midfielders Michael Brown and Jason Koumas return to strengthen the Wigan squad for Monday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

STEVE BRUCE is as good as certain to be a Premier League manager again next season. His former employers should take note of that, for he might yet achieve it at their expense, and the final cost could run to millions of pounds.

Wigan are set to welcome back midfielder Wilson Palacios for their Barclays Premier League relegation clash with Birmingham at the JJB Stadium tomorrow.

Wigan's bid to escape from the jaws of relegation has been hit by a string of suspensions and injuries at FA Cup semi-finalists Portsmouth.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce will be forced into a reshuffle at Portsmouth tomorrow with four key players missing through injury or suspension.

Wigan have signed Norwegian defender Erik Hagen on loan from Zenit St Petersburg until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.

A search has been called off for a pair of missing passengers who disappeared on a cross-Channel ferry, the Coastguard said today.

Bolton Wanderers 1 Zenit St Petersburg 0

Bolton 1 Zenit St Petersburg 0

Norway was poised for a power shift after the left-leaning opposition won a majority of seats in Parliament with pledges to spend more of the nation’s vast oil wealth on welfare, official election results showed early today.

A babysitter who stubbed a cigarette out on a toddler’s body was today facing jail in Britain.

Newcastle 3 Valerenga 1 (Agg 4-2)

NEWCASTLE boss Bobby Robson left Oslo relieved after seeing his side brave a second-half onslaught to earn a UEFA Cup draw against Valerenga.

THE Country Club of Rochester, the venue for this week’s US Open Championship, holds a special place in the hearts and minds of Irish golfers.