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Westvaal-BMC’s Dylan Girdlestone celebrates his second victory in the Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique, presented by ASG, at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Action Photo Dylan Girdlestone sealed his second victory in the 151km Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique in a dramatic two-man sprint in the third and final stage at Mbombela (Nelspruit) in Mpumalanga on Saturday. In the … [Read more...] about Girdlestone wins second Jock title

Phil Mickelson and his caddie, Jim Mackay, shouted mixed messages at Mickelson’s ball as it hung in the air on Muirfield’s 441-yard 15th hole. Despite his second-round 72, Mickelson still has a chance to win on Sunday. Photo: Thomas Lovelock / Sports Illustrated “Carry in the air,” Mackay said. “Go!” “It’s all right,” Mickelson said. Alas, Mackay was right to worry – the ball … [Read more...] about Mickelson can still win his first British Open

Tour de France: Chris Froome third but victory within sight. Photo: BBC Sport Briton Chris Froome is set to win the 100th Tour de France after finishing third on the penultimate stage. Froome, 28, leads by over five minutes and will not be challenged on Sunday’s traditional procession into Paris. “I can’t quite believe I’m sitting here in this position,” said Froome. “It really … [Read more...] about Froome’s Tour de France victory within sight

Chris Froome (Photo credit: Petit Brun) Britain’s Chris Froome won the 100th edition of the Tour de France as twilight fell over Paris on Sunday. Froome crossed the line linking arms with his team-mates as he took the title by more than four minutes. It is the second time in two years a Briton has won the race after Team Sky team-mate Sir Bradley Wiggins became the first … [Read more...] about Britain’s Chris Froome wins 100th Tour de France

Leader Phil Mickelson teeing off on the 18th hole at TPC at Sawgrass during the final round of the 2007 Players Championship. Mickelson bogeyed the hole but still won the title by two shots. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) GULLANE, Scotland – After huffing and puffing at the British Open so often in the past, Phil Mickelson finally blew the house down by romping to a three-shot … [Read more...] about Mickelson finally wins British Open