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GRAEME McDOWELL today expressed his delight at becoming the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championship as he joined an illustrious list of champions with a hard-fought victory over Thongchai Jaidee in Bulgaria.

Elderslie amateur Alyson McKechin is being tipped for the top by the man who coaches Scotland's best female golfer.

GLASGOW Tigers expect a tough test this Sunday when Leicester Lions visit Ashfield.

THE plan regarding leading Derby hopeful Telescope is for him to take part in a racecourse gallop next week in a last-ditch bid to enable him to make the premier Classic.

Scott Jamieson wants another match-play masterclass this week to underline his Ryder Cup credentials.

Andy Murray believes Rafa Nadal is the French Open favourite – but the Spaniard has given him hope by revealing that three months into his comeback from a serious knee injury he is operating at about half-speed.

Paul Di Resta has defended under-fire Pirelli in the wake of the criticism of the tyre manufacturer following the Spanish Grand Prix.

Tiger Woods has been accused of "lacking character" as his war of words with Sergio Garcia at the Players' Championship shows no signs of abating.

Serena Williams is expecting a tough time against teenager Laura Robson after the British player eased past Williams' sister, Venus, in the opening round of the Rome Masters.