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Murray admits being 'in a rut' since Australia
Andy Murray hopes the recruitment of a new coach will help him "to become a better player all around". Speaking publicly for the first time about his decision to part company with Miles Maclagan, the world No 4 said that he did not see any need to make major changes to his game.

Wanted: Coach to take Murray to next level. Must have slam on CV
Andy Murray already has one of the biggest entourages in tennis but his team may grow again following his decision to part company with Miles Maclagan, his coach since the end of 2007. The 23-year-old Scot is considering a new structure under which a senior coach would take overall charge while a more junior figure would accompany him on the road for much of the year.

Murray severs ties with main coach Maclagan
Andy Murray has parted company with Miles Maclagan, the former British Davis Cup player who has been his coach since the end of 2007. Murray, who is playing in Los Angeles this week, has not won a tournament for more than nine months and suffered a poor run of form following the Australian Open, although he reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon.

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  • Fisher misses out on historic 59
    England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open.

    Tseng opens four-shot Open lead
    Yani Tseng shoots a second successive 68 to open up a four-shot lead at the British Women's Open at Royal Birkdale.

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    Three Exotic Golf Holiday Gems
    Next time you have a feeling of déjà vu about planning your European golf holiday destination, consider one of these three exotic destinations and encounter different cultures, stunning resorts, and plenty of golfing action.
    The Fundamentals of Golf.
    By: Keith Robson of Nick Ring Leisure - PGA Professional
    Q & A quick fix tips
    8 great tips courtesy of Nick Ring Leisure to help improve your game.
    World No 1 upstaged as Meyer stars
    While Ian Meyer was the star performer at Llanelli, two other PBA qualifiers, Steve Posa and Hirendra Bhartu, made seeded players work hard for victory in the second round of the WBT Welsh International Open.
    Kerkow casts out Stone
    Kelvin Kerkow, the Commonwealth Games and Scottish International Open champion, was made to struggle before clinching his place in the second round of the WBT Welsh International Open.
    Bowls: Marshall's fourth title
    Alex 'Tattie' Marshall won a record fourth WBT world indoor singles title by beating defending champion Mervyn King 5-7, 13-4, 2-0 at Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk.
    Bowls: Greenslade cuts short Chestney's charge
    Hopes of an all-Norfolk final in the WBT world indoor singles championship were dashed when Jamie Chestney, an electrician from Little Snoring, near Fakenham, was beaten in the quarter-finals.
    Croquet winter blues and how to avoid them
    This has been my first year of croquet and as the season drew to a close my heart began to sink. The thought of several months of nothing began to pervade as I wondered what would or could take its place during the winter...
    Bulgarian property ski resorts and its fantastic property profit potential
    For all skiing related sport lovers out there, Bulgaria offers you the most outstanding winter sport resorts available in Main land Europe today. Already well known on the world Skiing circuit are resorts such as Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo to name but a few.

    Future of Connecticut's Powder Ridge Ski Area Still Undetermined
    Middlefield, CT - The town of Middlefield is continuing negotiations to revive the dormant Powder Ridge Ski Area.

    New Owner for Teton Pass Ski Area
    Choteau, MT - Teton Pass ski area near Choteau has a new owner, who says that changes are on the way for the Montana resort.

    100,000 Vertical Challenge To Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire
    PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire -- Are you capable of skiing or riding over 100,000 vertical feet in one day? If you are, the bar has been set again for a potential 40 participating skiers and riders who are up for the challenge that includes also raising associated pledge donations to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. Held the first Monday in March, last year's "100K" day saw participants completing at least 48 runs via the famed Lynx Trail's 2,100 plus vertical descent from...

    Rick Charette to perform at Sugarloaf February 13
    CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Maine-based children's singer Rick Charette has been entertaining children around the country for years with his unique and catchy songs, and this February he will bring his wildly popular act to Sugarloaf during February Vacation week. Charette will appear at Sugarloaf on February 13 as part of the resort's Family Entertainment Series, which brings family oriented performers to the mountain throughout the winter season. A life-long resident of Maine,...

    England lose to Germany in opener
    England fail to recover from a first-half mauling as they lose their Champions Trophy opener 4-2 to hosts Germany.

    Deng back for vital GB qualifiers
    Great Britain begin their EuroBasket qualifying campaign with a trip to Hungary on 2 August, the first of eight crucial games in four weeks.

    Ouseph leads England Worlds hopes
    England's Rajiv Ouseph is hopeful of taking his good form into next month's World Championships in Paris.

    Rebellin loses drug case appeal
    Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin loses his appeal against being stripped of the silver medal he won in the road race at Beijing Olympics in 2008.

    Schlecks to quit Saxo Bank team
    Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and brother Frank are to leave the Saxo Bank team and plan to join a new Luxembourg-based outfit.

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