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The former PGA Tour player said he was only stating his opinion when he said in a radio interview that Woods had been suspended for a month by the Tour, thus explaining his lengthy absence; would “surpass Lance Armstrong” when it comes to revelations about performance-enhancing drugs, and uses a barely legal golf ball that gives him a big advantage over his rivals. MORE: Disgraced athletes | Former coach open to helping Woods | Lots for Tiger to ponder during break...

It is a severe respiratory infection that develops quickly (acute) and affects the small air sacs in the lungs—called the alveoli—causing them to fill up with pus and fluid. The alveoli function to exchange oxygen that is taken in by the lungs, transferring it into the blood to be circulated throughout the body. When fluid is in the lungs, it interferes with this process, causing low oxygen levels in the body and making it difficult (and sometimes painful) to breathe....

The Cherries were unable to take advantage of suspensions for key duo N’Golo Kante and Diego Costa as Antonio Conte’s men extended their remarkable winning run to 12 league matches with a comfortable 3-0 triumph at Stamford Bridge. It meant back-to-back defeats for Bournemouth, who sit 12th in the table and are seven points above the relegation zone, with second-bottom Swansea two points adrift of safety. Wilshere snubs Arsenal for title...

Athletics great Usain Bolt is seemingly a man much in demand among Bundesliga clubs, with Dortmund hopeful of arranging for the decorated Olympian to attend a training session. ‘There’s no reason for Allegri to leave!’ Leverkusen have now entered the race to snare the track star’s attention and they could be helped in their cause by Bolt’s fellow Jamaican Leon Bailey, who joined Leverkusen from Genk in the January transfer window....

Ferdinand names best Premier League defenders The likes of Paul McGrath, Roy Keane, Jaap Stam and Nemanja Vidic have all been held up at various times as the symbolic centre of the cause – the brash, imposing, forceful combatant who would simply not accept the slightest drop in standards in the name of Manchester United. One of the biggest criticisms of the current United side is that it is severely lacking just such a presence....

Garrett ripped off Rudolph’s helmet before swinging it and hitting the QB in the head late in the Browns’ 21-7 win in the NFL on Thursday. Pittsburgh’s Maurkice Pouncey then aimed kicks and punches at Garrett in an incident that marred the end of the Browns’ victory. Mayfield, who helped the Browns improve to 4-6, criticized Garrett for his actions and the Browns QB expects his teammate to be suspended....

The Real Madrid superstar is known for his classy interactions with supporters as well as his dazzling wing play, and he solidified the reputation of the former on Tuesday. Heading out for training with Wales ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Austria, the former most expensive player in the world – he was recently usurped by Neymar, who joined PSG from Barcelona for €222 million – was greeted by a throng of adoring fans....

The decision by Archdiocese, whose parishes serve the city of Baltimore and nine counties in Maryland, comes after the order on Friday by President Donald Trump to reopen places of worship across the country. Trump said at the White House on Friday that he would be prepared to “override the governors” in reopening churches, mosques and synagogues, adding that, “in America, we need more prayer, not less.” Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said that religious facilities in the state could open to the public as long as they did not breach more than 50 percent of their capacity and follow other restrictions....

Tamanna Nusrat, a member of parliament from the ruling Awami League party, is accused of paying up to eight lookalikes to pretend to be her during exams. The fraud had been successful for some time. Nusrat—or those acting in her name—managed to pass as many as 13 exams, reports Al Jazeera. Nusrat is the widow of Lokman Hossain, the mayor of Dhaka’s Narsingdi district, who was killed in a gun attack in 2011....

Berkeley economics professor Christina Romer, a former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, said stimulus checks “certainly do something,” but the “bang-for-the-buck” was not particularly high compared to other forms of aid. The former Obama administration adviser, who served in the wake of the financial crash of the late noughties, also said stimulus checks were “unappealing” because they were “poorly targeted” at those most in need of direct relief....

“I wasn’t real happy about that,” Obama said, but added that the United States – now the second-worst climate polluter in the world – can repair the damages made from leaving the Paris Accords. “The U.S. is back and is moving more boldly. The U.S. is not alone… There are times where I feel discouraged. There are times where the future seems somewhat bleak. There are times where I am doubtful that humanity can get its act together before it’s too late....

A star for both teams during his playing days, the Asturian coach will leave Barca at the end of the campaign, having guided the Catalans to two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey wins and one Champions League crown, with this season’s championship still up for grabs. Messi’s Argentina ban rescinded Madrid have not finished on top of La Liga since 2012, but they have won two of the last three Champions Leagues, beating local rivals Atletico Madrid in the final in 2014 and 2016, either side of Barca’s 2015 triumph....

Luis Enrique’s side were thrashed 4-0 in the French capital on Tuesday to leave their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals for a 10th season in a row hanging by a thread. WATCH: Ronaldinho reveals new single The insipid nature of Barca’s display - and the lack of an away goal - in what was their joint-heaviest defeat in the competition left even Neymar to concede that their chances of overturning the deficit in the second leg at Camp Nou are remote....

The goalkeeper went under the knife Monday after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee early in the 3-0 win over Celta last week. "Valdes has been operated on by doctors Ulrich Boenisch and Ricard Pruna in Augsburg for the ACL tear he suffered last week," the club said in a statement on its website. "The knee’s internal cartilage has been sewn up and the operation was concluded successfully....

Barcelona scored with ease in the home opener, but it was made to suffer by the fierce Athletic Club pressing on the second weekend of the season. If not for Memphis Depay’s cracking first goal for the club, Barcelona may have even left the San Mames with a defeat. But the 1-1 final draw will likely be seen as a positive result come season’s end. Back at home for Matchday 3 next Saturday, goals might be easier to come by against a Getafe side that is expected to sit back and play for a draw....

Ballou is said to have been tracked by Barca for several months after establishing himself as an emerging talent in Major League Soccer. The 18-year-old made 21 appearances in MLS last year, becoming the youngest player in Montreal’s history and doing enough to catch the eye of Barca. A right midfielder by trade, Ballou will join Barcelona B in Spain’s second tier, with the side occupying the final relegation spot in the table after 23 matches....

The 21-year-old was given the man of the match award in Wednesday’s Copa Libertadores final against Lanus after a masterful first-half performance. Melo was forced off early after the break, but Gremio went on to win the prestigious title for the third time in their history. Barca had already been linked to the young talent, but a photo released showing Melo alongside a senior Blaugrana official and in their shirt will only encourage rumours that a move is imminent....