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LIVE BLOG: David Cameron at the Leveson inquiry
David Cameron gives evidence to the Leveson inquiry into media standards about his alleged “closeness” to members of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. Add your voice.
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A major struggle: Golf’s elusive prizes
In the week of the US Open, Ben Monro-Davies examines the very special mystique of winning a major title in golf – no guarantee of class, yet somehow beyond some of the game’s classiest players.
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Tiger eyes Masters comeback
As the world’s top golfers tee off at the Masters, Ben Monro-Davies asks whether Tiger Woods can overcome his personal problems to don the green jacket once again.
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Fate points towards Six Nations glory for Wales
As Wales aim to secure the grand slam, the climax of the Six Nations promises deep significance and emotion writes Ben Monro-Davies.
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Welsh rugby legend Mervyn Davies remembered
Mervyn Davies will be remembered as one of the greatest Welsh rugby players ever. “Merv the Swerve” starred in the 1970s golden era and should inspire the current Welsh side, writes Ben Monro-Davies.
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Battle-weary France face young England in Le Crunch
It may no longer be the key fixture in rugby union’s Six Nations championship, but Sunday’s clash between England and France – “Le Crunch” – promises a fascinating encounter, says Ben Monro-Davies.
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Wales two games from rugby grand slam glory
Wales must beat Italy to maintain their rugby union grand slam bid, while Ireland face Scotland in the Hogwarts-sounding Centenary Quaich. Ben Monro-Davies previews this weekend’s Six Nations clashes.
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Rory McIlroy – golf’s new boy wonder?
As Rory McIlroy’s latest victory propels him to golf’s world number one spot, Channel 4 News Senior Programme Editor Ben Monro-Davies looks at a remarkable comeback following that “Masters meltdown”.
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Can France’s rugby artists emulate Oscar success?
The French rugby team have won the Six Nations five times since 2000. But to succeed in 2012, they must play four matches in four weeks, writes Ben Monro-Davies.
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England v Wales – the only game that matters?
Today’s rugby match between England and Wales is a critical one for both teams, writes Channel 4 News’ Ben Monro-Davies.
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Why the British dominate golf’s leaderboards
The first round of the WGC Match Play championship, which begins today in Arizona, reveals not so much the best of British as the British as best, writes Ben Monro-Davies.
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Six Nations: All points North as Wales face Scotland
Can week two of rugby’s Six Nations live up to the extraordinary events of last weekend, when Ireland v Wales clash was one of the finest matches of recent years? Ben Monro-Davies looks ahead.
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The remarkable survival story of Six Nations rugby
As the Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off, Channel 4 News Senior Programme Editor Ben Monro-Davies looks at a tournament which can “render great players clowns and journeymen national heroes”.
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Martin Johnson quits as England rugby coach
England rugby union team manager Martin Johnson resigns after a dismal World Cup. But why, asks Ben Monro-Davies, did the RFU take the massive gamble of appointing him in the first place?
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Golfer Seve Ballesteros suffers ‘severe deterioration’
The major winning golfer had a brain tumour removed in 2008. Now his family announces “a severe deterioration” in his condition. Tony Jacklin tells Channel 4 News about the “exceptional” golfer.