Tiger Woods carded a four under round of 66

Tiger Woods put himself well on track for an eighth Bridgestone Invitational title with a stunning course record 61 that left him seven shots clear of Keegan Bradley, his nearest rival.

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The Sport Matrix: Wednesday 17 July 2013

Angry Rooney on brink at United after Moyes ‘snub’

Justin Rose has joined the same management company that represents Tiger Woods

Wilting Justin Rose takes a break following US Open victory

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The Sport Matrix: Friday 24 May 2013

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