Phil Mickelson maintained his remarkable run of form to lead from start to finish and capture the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, last night.

Pádraig Harrington this week samples the incredible atmosphere surrounding the par-three 16th hole at the TPC Stadium course in Scottsdale, Arizona as he makes his debut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

THE new “Nike Chums” Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods remain the top two players in the world golf rankings in spite of missing the cut in last week’s Abu Dhabi Championship.

The original Batmobile from the 1960s television series has sold at a US auction for $4.2m (€3.15m).

Batman’s original Batmobile from the 1960s TV series will be auctioned on January 19 at the Barrett-Jackson auction house in Scottsdale, Arizona.

It kills millions every year, but after a slew of failed treatments scientists say vaccines could hold the key — not just to a cure but to wiping out cancer forever, writes Sharon Begley

A GUN club in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the US is hosting an event for parents and their children to pose for pictures with Santa Claus while holding machine guns they would not be allowed to legally own.

Troy Matteson held off PGA Tour rookies Rickie Fowler and Jamie Lovemark in a play-off to win the Frys.com Open yesterday at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

American Troy Matteson will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Frys.com Open after breaking a PGA Tour record with a second consecutive round of 61 on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona.

England’s Greg Owen carded a second-round 64 to lead by a shot in the clubhouse in the second round of the Frys.com Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Stun-gun maker Taser International has started telling police agencies to avoid firing the devices at suspects' chests, explaining that there's an "extremely low" risk of ill effects on the heart and that doing so will make defending lawsuits easier.

England's Paul Casey trailed Geoff Ogilvy over the opening holes as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship final got under way.

Kenny Perry has taken the lead after the third round of the FBR Open.

Lindsay Lohan was left shaken when a man was arrested after reportedly trying to push past her minders to get to the star.

Wall Street again surrendered to investors’ anxiety about the financial sector today, sending the Dow Jones industrials down 240 points and back into bear market territory.

JB Holmes birdied the 18th hole twice in 20 minutes to defy Phil Mickelson in a play-off and win his second FBR Open in Scottsdale, Arizona last night.

Paula Abdul, who has a new song with fellow American Idol judge Randy Jackson, blames a plane mishap for keeping her out of the musical arena for more than a decade.

JB Holmes was delighted to overcome a poor start and produce a third round of 66 to open up a two-shot advantage at the FBR Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Geoff Ogilvy had no complaints about a one-over-par 71 in the opening round of the US Open today.

US-OWNED Microsemi has reversed its decision to close its Ennis electronics plant.

The British challenge at the Accenture Match Play Championship petered out today when Paul Casey and Justin Rose were eliminated.

Paul Casey and Justin Rose were in deep trouble during the quarter-finals at the Accenture Match Play Championship today.

AARON BADDELEY hopes his second PGA Tour victory is the start of something big, maybe even major.

Greg Owen was in danger of missing the cut in the FBR Open in Scottsdale, Arizona after he failed to make up for a one-over-par round on the opening day.

Early starters John Rollins and Jeff Quinney have moved into a tie for the lead with Dudley Hart in the second round of the FBR Open is Scottsdale, Arizona.

Last October he slipped from second to third. On January 8 it was from third to fourth and this Monday it was from fourth to fifth.

MIKE TYSON was arrested early yesterday on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of cocaine after police stopped him shortly after he left a nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Four players with one victory between them headed the leaderboard with nine holes to go in the US Tour’s FBR Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, today.

Justin Rose was only one shot off the lead after his first nine holes of the FBR Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, today.

Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell begins a run of events in America this week he hopes will re-establish him as one of Europe’s brightest prospects.

Pregnant pop star Britney Spears is planning to a luxurious labour when she gives birth to her first child in three months time.

Female interrogators tried to break Muslim detainees at the US prison camp in Guantanamo Bay by touching them sexually, wearing miniskirts and thongs, according to an insider’s written account.

Hollywood veteran Maureen O’Hara has told of her Tinsel Town life and loves in a frank autobiography.

The parent company of gunsmiths Smith & Wesson have replaced chairman James Minder, who resigned after it was revealed that he had been convicted of a string of armed robberies and a prison escape in the 1950s and 60s.

Michael Jackson’s custom-built 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Turbosedan, used to ferry entertainers to his Neverland ranch and in the making of the What More Can I Give? Charity music video is up for sale.

Kim Clijsters, who set off at a gallop in the first round, showed little sign of a let-up as she cantered through to the last 16 with a straight sets win over Samantha Reeves.

Three leading golf management companies whose clients include Ireland's Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley, Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood and Paul Casey today announced a joint venture agreement on the eve of the US Open.

Andre Agassi collected his 50th career ATP title with victory over Juan Balcells in the Franklin Templeton Classic.

Tim Henman was a surprise loser in the quarter-finals of the Franklin Templeton Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona.