Monty believes a Major title is still within his grasp

FIFTY-eight down and twenty to go - that's how Colin Montgomerie sums up the current state of his eternal quest for a win in one of the four majors.

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Renault may look at Heikki to fill void

Renault may look to within for a replacement when Fernando Alonso leaves after this season.

Monty enjoying life on the gossip pages

Once-feisty Colin Montgomerie has mellowed and says he no longer gets worked up by the incessant media attention he receives.

Rivals wish Tiger well

TIGER Woods has spent most of his life trying to match golf legend Jack Nicklaus, but the 10-time Major champion hopes not to equal Nicklaus in a tragic way that weighs on his mind this week.

Sexcapades cost Warne chance to captain Australia

Test cricket's greatest wicket-taker Shane Warne has admitted his off-field antics with a series of women cost him not only his marriage but also a chance to captain Australia.

Goosen grabs share of the opening day lead in Dubai

B>DUBAI:/BGolf's 'Quiet Man' Retief Goosen grabbed a share of the opening day lead in the US$2.4mil Dubai Desert Classic yesterday, but Tiger Woods, out to end his desert win-drought, is handily placed after a confident start.

Dokic’s dad paid hefty amount to stay away from daughter

The father of former world number four Jelena Dokic has revealed his daughter paid him nearly US$1 million last year, a report said yesterday, calling it a 'divorce-style settlement'.

Cassano wants to shed bad-boy image

Italy striker Antonio Cassano said he was anxious to shed his bad-boy image after completing his transfer from AS Roma to Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Wife spins Warne for multi-million $ divorce claim

Australian cricket's 'spin king' Shane Warne is facing a 10 million dollar (US$7.3mil) divorce claim from his wife, reports said on Tuesday.