12 h. ago The Waterfront: The true story behind Netflix drama inspired by creator’s family ties to drug smuggling

Eight-episode series, starring Holt McCallany, is loosely based on creator Kevin Williamson’s childhood

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3 d. ago Spaun deserves his dream but US Open chaos did not get best from world’s elite | Ewan Murray

With thick rough around bunkers and pin positions on slopes, Adam Scott called Oakmont ‘borderline unplayable’There should be no sense of demeaning JJ Spaun’s US Open glory if observers question the circumstances. Spaun, not so long ago a journeyman professional, played out his dream by holing out from 65ft on the final green at Oakmont.Spaun is a prime example of how the penny can drop for golfers at different stages. Now 34, he is in the form of his life and bound for the Ryder Cup. When he talked later of being awake at three o’clock on Sunday morning because his young daughter was vomiting, his relatability only grew. Everybody loves an underdog. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The incredible rise of JJ Spaun – from underdog to Tiger Woods and 3am hospital visit

The American star had come through plenty before he won the US Open at Oakmont

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3 d. ago The Tiger Woods story that inspired JJ Spaun to US Open glory

Spaun produced a remarkable turnaround in the final round to recover from a four-shot deficit at the halfway point

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy’s indifference is understandable after achieving his dream | Ewan Murray

Golfer has seemed irritated by elements of the media since completing the career grand slam but is that really a big deal?A snapshot of Rory McIlroy’s new normal arrived the day before the US PGA Championship began. McIlroy’s practice round at Quail Hollow was watched by more than 50, inside the ropes. Journalists, content creators, wannabe content creators everyone wanted not just a glimpse – you can get that from the bleachers – but a piece of golf’s latest grand slam man. McIlroy played a hole while being interviewed for the tournament’s main preview show. All soft, knock-around stuff but inevitably a distraction.It was difficult to shake the notion that Tiger Woods would never have tolerated such a scenario. It is also thankfully a truism that McIlroy is not Tiger Woods. The Northern Irishman’s chatty, warm personality endears him to so many. In a non-tribal sport people root for Rory, none more so than at Augusta National when more that a decade of frustration ended amid euphor...

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6 d. ago 'The most amazing story I ever read': Author inspired by Mirror front page wins top award

Dr Rachel Clarke wrote 'The Story of a Heart' after our story about Max Johnson and Keira Ball showed 'humanity at its finest' - she has now been awarded a top literary prize

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6 d. ago Disturbing tale of Lolita as Sabrina Carpenter accused of 'glorifying' grim book

Sabrina Carpenter is known for her vintage-inspired lingerie outfits, cheeky lyrics and bouncy blonde curls, but some critics think her vibe is inspired by a twisted child abuse story from the 1950s

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8 d. ago Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's relationship with 'stern' psychotherapist who was once in will

The story of Brian Wilson and Eugene Landy inspired a Hollywood movie – with Wilson opening up about the affects of the manipulation before his death after a battle with a neurocognative disorder

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8 d. ago What Tiger Woods did straight after sealing Grand Slam should inspire Rory McIlroy at US Open

The Northern Irishman's form has fallen off a cliff since he won that elusive Masters title earlier this year and he has admitted that he has struggled for motivation since the Green Jacket win

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1 week ago Hugh Bonneville in gripping bank robbery drama inspired by true story airs on BBC1 tonight

The Gold on BBC1 returns for a second series, following the aftermath of the shocking real life Brink's-Mat robbery on 1983

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1 week ago Scottie Scheffler looked the other way when Rory McIlroy made staggering Tiger Woods claim

Scottie Scheffler disagreed with Rory McIlroy when the golf star compared him to Tiger Woods after an outstanding 2024, and both men will compete at the US Open

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1 week ago Tiger Woods has already made his worries about his son Charlie clear as he shows attitude

Tiger Woods has always been keen to shield his son Charlie from the pressures of fame, and the 16-year-old's recent success on the golf course suggests he's doing just that

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1 week ago Charlie Woods receives even more good news as Tiger’s son makes major leap

Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major champion Tiger, cruised to his first AJGA win last week at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, and has seen his AJGA ranking soar markedly as a result

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2 w. ago Tiger Woods' son Charlie receives comment from Jack Nicklaus as US Open star disqualified

The US Open is rapidly approaching, and some have been left heartbroken after missing out in qualifying, while Tiger Woods' son Charlie has been given a stark warning by Jack Nicklaus

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2 w. ago Rickie Fowler discovers PGA Tour stance as Tiger Woods' record is matched

The countdown to the US Open is well and truly on, and many of the game's biggest stars have been gearing up for the year's third major in all sorts of different ways

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2 w. ago Scottie Scheffler emulates Tiger Woods with latest dominant win

Scheffler surged to victory at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield to defend the title he won 12 months ago

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2 w. ago Collin Morikawa's 'crazy' admission as Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump 'take the next step'

Collin Morikawa recently parted ways with long-time caddie JJ Jakovac to team up with Joe Greiner, and the PGA Tour pro has noted how it didn't take long for his new right-hand man to share a stark opinion

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2 w. ago Tiger Woods told son Charlie not to copy him as he dished out Rory McIlroy advice

Tiger Woods is regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, but he's made sure his son Charlie doesn't follow in his footsteps when it comes to his swing

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3 w. ago Tiger Woods’ son Charlie claims biggest win of career so far

The 16-year-old shot a final-round 66 to secure success at an American Junior Golf Association event in Florida

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3 w. ago Michelle Mone's spectacular fall from celebrated bra baroness to most hated businesswoman

Baroness Mone of Mayfair has an inspiring rags to riches story, but the self-made millionaire was also the architect of her own demise which left her reputation in tatters and her empire in ruins

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