Underdog role gives Europeans motivational edge
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On paper, it&#39;s hardly a sporting proposition. It never is. On paper, the Ryder Cup is habitually a bigger mismatch than Lyle Lovett walking down the aisle with Julia Roberts.
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England&#39;s Luke Donald won the European Masters golf event in Switzerland by five strokes, getting a confidence boost before this month&#39;s Ryder Cup.
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It may be too too soon for Bernhard Langer to start indulging in too much celebration, but Europe&#39;s Ryder Cup captain might well be giving himself a small pat on the back as he watches events unfold at the European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre.
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Bernhard Langer knew all along he had a loaded deck and an ace up his sleeve if he needed it. When the year-long process of selecting the European Ryder Cup team finally
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Holders Europe were on the  brink of retaining the Ryder Cup after resisting a fast start  by the United States in the last-day singles on Sunday.
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On paper it is no contest, a red, white and blue rout. Just consider the make-up of the American and European teams that will compete for the 35th Ryder Cup when
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Microsoft, Starbucks and other prominent symbols of American dominance have found other ways to fight the anti-U.S. sentiment that goes to the heart of how to conduct business in Europe.
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Holders Europe were on track  to retain the Ryder Cup after resisting a fast start by the  United States in the last-day singles on Sunday.
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As Greeks get a boost, it remains unclear if success will mean higher stature in Europe.
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THERE is nothing new under the sun. Hereâs the scenario. Itâsa vital World Cup qualifier deep in the industrial heartlands of Poland.
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Sergio Garcia could be three rounds away from once again becoming the top European in the world rankings. On a day when Luke Donald was the only other member of Europe&#39;s Ryder Cup
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LONDON, SEPTEMBER 7: Some of Europeâs major powers including newly-crowned champions Greece, France and England, will be looking to improve on Saturdayâs disappointing results when they play their second World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.
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Europe&#39;s Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer has emphasised the strength of his players&#39; team spirit ahead of Friday&#39;s first day.
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OAKVILLE, Ontario  - U.S. Masters champion Phil  Mickelson thinks the United States will start as underdogs in  this week's Ryder Cup against Europe at Michigan.
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Setting their sights on the ultimate European club prize may be an honorable quest but not when at the expense of the Bundesliga title they already hold.
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The mantra in the days leading up to this morning&#39;s start of the 35th Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills has been pride, heart, patriotism.
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To suggest the rival captains at this year&#39;s Ryder Cup have slightly contrasting styles and characters is to say black is a bit darker than white.