Latest - American golfer Dustin Johnson secured a three-shot victory at the Tour Championship to claim his first FedExCup title and a $22 million payday as he capped a PGA Tour season that saw him return to the top of the world rankings.
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Johnson, who began the week at 10-under as a result of the Tour Championship's FedExCup scoring system, finished with a winning total of 21-under 269 to earn his 23rd career title and third this season, all coming after the Covid-19 restart.
Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele finished second equal.
The only thing Johnson did not win this season was a major title although he came close by finishing runner-up at last month's PGA Championship.
But because of a schedule shakeup, there are still two golf majors to be contested before the end of 2020, the Masters in November and the U.S. Open later this month.
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IOC boss says Olympics will go ahead
The postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will go ahead next year "with or without Covid", the vice-president of the International Olympic Committee says.
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John Coates confirmed to news agency AFP that the Olympics would start on 23 July next year, calling them the "Games that conquered Covid".
They were originally scheduled to start in July 2020, but were postponed due to Covid-19 fears.
The IOC had earlier said they would not delay the Games beyond 2021.
"The Games were going to be their theme, the Reconstruction Games after the devastation of the tsunami," Mr Coates told AFP, referring to 2011 catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
"Now very much these will be the Games that conquered Covid, the light at the end of the tunnel."
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NRL says Tevaga probably didn't deserve sin-binning
The NRL's head of football Graham Annesley says the strike by Warriors player Jazz Tevaga in their loss to Parramatta probably didn't deserve a sin-binning, but the hooker did test the system by his actions.
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Warriors coach Todd Payten slammed the call to give Tevaga ten minutes on the sideline in his team's crucial 24-18 loss to Parramatta, which hurt their top- eight aspirations.
The Eels scored two tries while Tevaga was off the field after striking out at Nathan Brown in a tackle, as he appeared to make contact with his face and was sin-binned.
Annesley delivered a message to those complaining about sin-bins.... don't commit foul play and it won't be an issue.
"Do I think that incident was serious enough to go to the sin-bin? Probably not," Annesley said.
"But I think it's only fair that everyone accepts their share of responsibility.
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Mystics name squad for 2021
The Northern Mystics have retained the bulk of their squad for next year's ANZ netball Premiership.
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Elisapeta Toeava, Tayla Earle, Grace Nweke, Saviour Tui and Sulu Fitzpatrick have all re-signed while Silver Ferns Bailey Mes and Michaela Sokolich-Beatson will be welcomed back on court after season ending injuries.
Making a return to the Mystics is 2017 NZ Under 21 World Cup winner and experienced mid-courter Fa'amu Iaone, who has been with cross town rivals, the Stars.
The Mystics have also contracted up and coming players Kate Burley and Filda Vui.
The Mystics finished third this year.
Women join Gymnastics New Zealand review
Two women have been added to the Gymnastics New Zealand review panel to investigate the culture of the sport.
Former Silver Ferns captain and qualified physiotherapist Dr Lesley Nicol and former international gymnast and current human behaviour and high performance coach Rachel Vickery join independent reviewer David Howman.
The review was set up following allegations of physical and mental abuse from both former and current athletes.
Howman said Nicol and Vickery will assist with his investigations and be available for anyone coming forward who would feel more comfortable sharing their experiences and observations with a female.
The scope of the terms of reference for the review ensure that Howman can add resource where necessary, including expert input into the well-being of children and young people should that be required.
Roland Garros to allow some fans
The French Open will allow a maximum of 11,500 spectators per day when the Grand Slam begins later this month.
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The French Open, traditionally held in May-June, was postponed earlier this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will now be held at Roland Garros from Sept. 27-Oct. 11.
The FFT said a maximum of 5,000 spectators per day would be allowed to watch matches at both the Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne-Lenglen showcourts while only 1,500 fans would be allowed at the smaller Simonne-Mathieu court.
Seating arrangements would have a gap of one seat on each row and no more than four people can sit side-by-side while wearing masks would be mandatory for anyone over the age of 11.
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