He has finished in the top five in all but one of his past 11 events and the Honda Classic was his fifth win worldwide.

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World No. 2 Woods has committed to both WGC events plus the Honda Classic, starting February 28, where he tied for second last year behind world No. 1 Rory McIlroy.

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So, yes, one can develop PTSD (or post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms around all sorts of traumatic events, not just the classic ones like warfare or rape.

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Serena opted against playing at the Acura Classic as the two sisters rarely play the same events in the build-up to the US Open.

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While it doesn't garner as much attention as modern events such as the Volvo Ocean Race, classic yacht racing is good for promotional opportunities.

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Darden Restaurants, which owns Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Longhorn Steakhouse, has responded to the trend with new restaurant franchises like Yard House, which prides itself on a large draft beer menu, American-fusion cuisine and a lively atmosphere punctuated with classic rock music and flat-screen TVs playing sporting events and news broadcasts.

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Mr Cannon, who covered both events for the Washington Post, has written a classic piece of journalism, riveting, eye-opening and balanced to a fault.

ECONOMIST: Trouble in paradise

Working in partnership with the Dreamland Trust, it wants to create an amusement park with historical rides, classic sideshows, vintage cafes, restaurants and gardens with special events and festivals.

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Working in partnership with the Dreamland Trust, the council wants to create an amusement park with historical rides, classic sideshows, vintage cafes, restaurants and gardens with special events and festivals.

BBC: Scenic Railway

"We're not looking to rival Sky Sports, " said an ESPN Classic spokesman, who added that there were no plans to show live coverage of sporting events.

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The most macho birders compete in events like the World Series of Birding in New Jersey and the Great Texas Birding Classic, where teams vie to spot the most species.

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