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Sergio Garcia was battling desperately to save his reputation last night after a racist remark aimed at Tiger Woods triggered outrage and disgust throughout golf.
The joke wasn’t funny any more. It never was, of course, and the sense of revulsion felt by all in golf weighed heavily on Sergio Garcia. A throwaway line dressed up as banter had become a stain on Garcia’s character that might never wash away.
It is difficult to imagine Northampton suffering from a persecution complex – who in their right mind would pick on such hardened street fighters as Dylan Hartley, Courtney Lawes, Tom Wood and the fearsome Samu Manoa? – but they are certainly sick to the back teeth of being written off.
One way or another, Sergio Garcia has been picking a fight with Tiger Woods for 14 years now but he doesn’t seem to learn, does he? Some guys don’t only have your number, they can pretty much claim outright ownership.
The Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry is facing the end of his international career, with Roy Hodgson preferring to go with younger players for the remaining World Cup qualifiers and the build-up to next year’s finals in Brazil.
Two Yorkshiremen will be making their first Test appearance on their home ground tomorrow. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are viewed by many as the future of England’s batting and this match will be a significant step for them.
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Theo Walcott traded his boots for his spikes today as he competed in the Pro-Am golf day at Wentworth in the build up to this weekend’s BMW PGA Championship
Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has admitted that although he is disappointed that his time with the club has come to an end, he does understand that the board feel the need to take the team in a different direction.
Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season.
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Mario Gotze will miss the Champions League final against Bayern Munich at Wembley on Saturday.
Gary Cahill has confirmed that Chelsea’s England trio will leave their post-season tour of the United States after tomorrow’s friendly with Manchester City to join up with the National team.
Speculation surrounding the position of Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been turned up a notch after it was revealed the boss was due to have crunch talks about the club’s future with Mike Ashley today.
Australia’s cricketers are on their way to England for this summer’s Ashes series.
British wrestler Mick McManus has passed away at the age of 93, the British Wrestlers Reunion has announced.
Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$5,750 ($5,600) for his Twitter outburst against two journalists, the maximum financial penalty for a first offence, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.
When Manchester United were awarded the Barclays Premier League trophy following their victory against Swansea earlier this month, all eyes were on Sir Alex Ferguson and his title-winning side. But for those who looked round the stadium that day, on display were an assortment of flags that would have looked more at home at a United Nations conference.
Retiring Everton defender Phil Neville has confirmed his interest in succeeding David Moyes as the club’s manager.
Sale Sharks fly-half Danny Cipriani feels he must take responsibility and grow up to fulfil his potential after he incurred a difficult year that end with him lying in hospital after being hit by a bus.
Andy Murray’s worst fears were realised tonight when he was forced to withdraw from next week’s French Open. After consulting medical specialists and taking advice from his own entourage, the Scot decided not to take the risk of further aggravating the recurrent back injury which saw him retire mid-match for only the second time in his career at last week’s Rome Masters.