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Irishman inspired by European team mates

Graeme McDowell is hoping the exploits of his Ryder Cup team mates will inspire him back onto the winners’ podium after a drought of nearly a year without success. McDowell, US Open winner in 2010, has not won since last July when he landed his second French Open title in succession, but had his appetite for victory whetted on Tuesday night at the European Tour’s Players’ Awards Dinner near Heathrow

Curry powers Warriors past Rockets in West Conference finals opener

Stephen Curry tallied 34 points, six rebounds and five assists as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 110-106 to take the early lead in their NBA playoff series. The Warriors are known more for their offensive prowess but Tuesday they shut down the Rockets with some timely defense to go ahead 1-0 in the best-of-seven showdown between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Shaun Livingston scored

Curry sparks Warriors to Game One victory over Houston

(Reuters) – Stephen Curry won his personal duel with James Harden as the Golden State Warriors overcame an early deficit and survived a late scare to edge the Houston Rockets 110-106 in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Curry poured in 34 points, six rebounds and five assists and added key buckets in the closing stages to give the top-seeded Warriors a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven