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It Will Be Unbelievable on TV: Woods on TGL Circuit

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy unveil their Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) on Jan 7 (Jan 8, Singapore time), hoping the tech-infused competition will capture the imagination of tour pros and a new global fan base.

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January 08, 2025
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NG EYES BOOST FROM HSBC

Michigan-bound golfer says qualifying for Sentosa event will give her more self-belief

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January 08, 2025
Ugarte's midfield performance offers Red Devils some hope
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Ugarte's midfield performance offers Red Devils some hope

With seconds remaining in Manchester United's 2-2 thriller against English Premier League leaders Liverpool on Jan 5, Manuel Ugarte launched a stunning reverse pass that sent a ripple of fear around Anfield.

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January 08, 2025
SPURS V REDS A CLASH OF CLEAR IDENTITIES: SLOT
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SPURS V REDS A CLASH OF CLEAR IDENTITIES: SLOT

Pool boss expects both to impose their will on each other in League Cup semi-final 1st leg

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January 08, 2025
Nuno urges high-flying Forest to remain humble
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Nuno urges high-flying Forest to remain humble

Nuno Espirito Santo is not getting carried away by Nottingham Forest's form that has seen them enter the English Premier League title race following a sixth victory in a row, away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Jan 6.

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January 08, 2025
Ancelotti Lauds Real's Commitment, Attitude
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Ancelotti Lauds Real's Commitment, Attitude

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised an overall \"disciplined\" performance from his side, as they booked their place in the Copa del Rey last 16 following an emphatic 5-0 win at fourth-tier Deportiva Minera on Jan 6, with attacker Arda Guler scoring a superb double.

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January 08, 2025
CONCEICAO'S FEVERISH START
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CONCEICAO'S FEVERISH START

New Milan coach celebrates Super Cup win with a temperature, injury and cigar

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January 08, 2025
Barcelona Aim for Super Cup Amid Olmo Impasse
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Barcelona Aim for Super Cup Amid Olmo Impasse

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping to win the first silverware of his reign this week in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, but the Dani Olmo registration debacle rumbles on firmly in the foreground.

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January 08, 2025
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Amex tourney comes too soon for Scheffler

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the upcoming PGA Tour tournament in La Quinta, California, as he continues to recover from a hand injury suffered in a Christmas cooking accident.

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January 08, 2025
ZHENG AIMS TO GO ONE BETTER TO EMULATE LI
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ZHENG AIMS TO GO ONE BETTER TO EMULATE LI

Chinese wants to follow in idol's footsteps by improving on final loss in Melbourne

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January 08, 2025
Shaky Swiatek good to go for Australian Open
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Shaky Swiatek good to go for Australian Open

For Iga Swiatek, whose confidence has been shaken by slipping to world No. 2 and more so by serving a one-month doping ban around the WTA Finals in November, the 2025 Australian Open may be the most defining tournament of her career so far.

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January 08, 2025
'Shaken' champ Sainz out of Dakar after marathon Stage 2
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'Shaken' champ Sainz out of Dakar after marathon Stage 2

Carlos Sainz Sr's Dakar Rally title defence ended prematurely on Jan 6, when the Spaniard was forced to pull out after the marathon 48-hour stage won by Lithuanian driver Rokas Baciuska.

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January 08, 2025
GIANNIS NOT JUST A POINTS MACHINE
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GIANNIS NOT JUST A POINTS MACHINE

Coach hails Greek's all-round play, including 13 assists, which 'set the tone' for Bucks' victory

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January 08, 2025
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Celtics hope to cap road run in style in Denver

The Boston Celtics started their four-game National Basketball Association (NBA) road trip strong and want to finish it that way after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan 5.

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January 08, 2025
GURNEY DRIVE LOOKS LIP-SMACKING GOOD
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GURNEY DRIVE LOOKS LIP-SMACKING GOOD

Workouts by Revue and Antipodean in KL hint of exciting main event on Jan 12

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January 08, 2025
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Labubu Let's not succumb to blind box addiction

I read with interest the article \"Will Labubu be a keeper like Hello Kitty and Pokemon?\" (Jan 5).

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January 08, 2025
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Public hygiene Standards have slackened over the past year

I notice that our vigilance against potential outbreak of diseases has slackened over the past year.

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January 08, 2025
Mount Faber Non-smokers deprived of a vantage point
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Mount Faber Non-smokers deprived of a vantage point

Mount Faber Park, with its altitude and greenery, is regarded as an oxygen lung in the southern part of our island.

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January 08, 2025
Culture of 'toxic positivity' unhelpful for the disabled
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Culture of 'toxic positivity' unhelpful for the disabled

As someone living with cerebral palsy that prevents me from walking and makes many daily activities challenging, I have lost count of how many times well-meaning people have offered \"encouraging\" words to me and others with disabilities.

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January 08, 2025
Solar power Encourage more private properties to generate it
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Solar power Encourage more private properties to generate it

I refer to the letter \"Make solar panels a must for newly built or purchased landed property\", Jan 7.

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January 08, 2025
Inequality hasn't risen. Here's why it feels like it has
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Inequality hasn't risen. Here's why it feels like it has

What appears on the surface to be a flat trend in Western countries masks churn beneath and growing middle class angst.

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January 08, 2025
The Asian Dream is waking up to reality
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The Asian Dream is waking up to reality

Much depends on meeting the expectations of the middle class as growth momentum slows.

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January 08, 2025
Costlier Grab rides? Expect this trend to continue
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Costlier Grab rides? Expect this trend to continue

New legislation provides CPF safety net for drivers, but it's the passengers who may have to bear the extra cost.

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January 08, 2025
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Google's Most Serious Rival Isn't Microsoft—It's a Start-Up

Perplexity AI bears watching as it competes with Google's search and advertising business.

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January 08, 2025
Biden's Rebuff of Nippon Steel a Plus for China
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Biden's Rebuff of Nippon Steel a Plus for China

The rejection of a deal with a close US ally—and the manner of it—is an insult to Japan that won't be easily forgotten.

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January 08, 2025
Why Would the US Want Canada as a 51st State?
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Why Would the US Want Canada as a 51st State?

There's method in the madness of Trump's recent outrageous statements claiming interest in expanding US territory to include Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.

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January 08, 2025
Global IPO Market Likely to Regain Momentum for a Strong 2025
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Global IPO Market Likely to Regain Momentum for a Strong 2025

EY report notes rising optimism, with investors eyeing expected US policy changes

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January 08, 2025
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SingPost issue is a corporate governance matter: Tan Kiat How

The Singapore Post issue is one that concerns corporate governance, and the board is dealing with it, said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How in Parliament on Jan 7.

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January 08, 2025
AI Reaches Into All Things at CES 2025
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AI Reaches Into All Things at CES 2025

Firms leveraging AI in more devices as costs fall and implementation becomes easier

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January 08, 2025
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Slow payments among S'pore firms rise for first time in six quarters

The quantum of slow payments among Singapore firms rose for the first time in six quarters, led by the services sector, according to the Singapore Commercial Credit Bureau (SCCB).

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January 08, 2025