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Rory McIlroy: Back-to-back Masters champion ‘more motivated than ever’ before PGA Tour return
Rory McIlroy says he is “more motivated than I’ve ever been” as he returns to action for the first time since successfully defending the Masters.
The world number two became just the fourth player to win successive Green Jackets when he held off Scottie Scheffler at Augusta National last month.
Last year, Northern Ireland’s McIlroy became just the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam with his play-off victory over Justin Rose, and he admits the aftermath of his second Augusta triumph “feels a lot different”.
“Even winning felt different,” McIlroy said before his PGA Tour return at this week’s Truist Championship.
“I guess, you know, and I’ve spoke about this a lot, I felt like winning the Grand Slam was going to be this life-changing thing and in some ways it was, but in other ways I had to remember like, no, I still have a lot of my career left and I want to keep playing and keep competing.
“So this year was, I think, validation for all the work that I’ve put in over the last few years to get myself back to this place where I’m winning majors.”
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Crystal Palace fans want honey again – Glasner
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner had some unusual answers to questions at his news conference before their Conference League semi-final second leg with Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Emma Raducanu: Briton targets WTA Tour return in Strasbourg
Emma Raducanu is targeting a return to the WTA Tour in Strasbourg in two weeks’ time following her withdrawal from the Italian Open on health grounds.
The British number one is, however, reliant on a wildcard having missed the entry deadline.
Raducanu, 23, was granted a wildcard for last year’s WTA 500 event and beat top 20 player Daria Kasatkina, before losing to American Danielle Collins.
The tournament, which starts on 17 May, has not yet confirmed whether a wildcard will be forthcoming.
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Women’s Six Nations: Cox and Dallavalle boost Wales against Ireland
Bethan Lewis is set to lead the side out at Affidea Stadium, with Kate Williams ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a leg injury.
Catherine Richards has also joined fellow wing Lisa Neumann on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury against the Red Roses.
The tournament returns this weekend after a two-week hiatus, with Wales looking to pick up their first win of the campaign.
They are currently bottom of the table, but have two bonus points, which could prove crucial in their bid to avoid a third consecutive wooden spoon.
Ireland are fourth, with their sole victory coming over Italy, who Wales host at Cardiff Arms Park in the final round on Sunday, 17 May.
“I’m happy with the small wins against England, obviously we were disappointed with leaking 60 points, however set-piece and getting the try bonus point was very good for us,” said Lynn.
“Ireland will be upset as a group, they threw everything at France and came away with nothing, they’re going to be hurt and wounded and are really going to be targeting us.
“It’s all about making sure that we can back up everything we did well against England and everything we want to be putting right against Ireland.”
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