Rob Harris, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

Dustin Johnson of the United States prepares to play from the first tee during the first round of the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational at the Centurion Club in St. Albans, England, Thursday.

Defectors open Saudi-funded golf series amid pomp, fractures

by Rob Harris Associated PressJune 9, 2022

ST. ALBANS, England — At a distance it looked like a military flypast and Grenadier Guards trumpeting in a royal-style occasion. Only it wasn’t an extension of Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee celebrations but the launch of the Saudi-funded golf…

Phil Mickelson attends a press conference at the Centurion Club, Hertfordshire, England, ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, Wednesday June 8, 2022. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)

Saudi-funded golf series puts new scrutiny on Phil Mickelson

by Rob Harris Associated PressJune 8, 2022

Fans shows tickets in front of the Stade de France prior the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid, in Saint Denis near Paris, Saturday, May 28, 2022. Police have deployed tear gas on supporters waiting in long lines to get into the Stade de France for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid that was delayed by 37 minutes while security struggled to cope with the vast crowd and fans climbing over fences. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Concerns over police aggression toward Champions League fans

by Rob Harris Associated PressMay 29, 2022

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani shake hands before the 2022 soccer World Cup draw at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, Friday, April 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Politically charged US-Iran in first Middle East World Cup

by Rob Harris Associated PressApril 1, 2022

FILE - A general view of the St. Petersburg Stadium prior to the Confederations Cup soccer match between New Zealand and Portugal, in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 24, 2017. The British government led calls Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 for the Champions League final to be taken off Russia by European football's governing body to punish its deepening intervention in Ukraine. The showpiece men's game is due to be played in St. Petersburg on May 28 for the biggest sporting event in Russia...

AP source: Russia to no longer host Champions League final

by Rob Harris Associated PressFebruary 24, 2022

Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi waves to supporters as he arrives at his hotel in Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. Lionel Messi finalized agreement on his Paris Saint-Germain contract and arrived in the French capital on Tuesday to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with Barcelona. (AP Photo/Adrienne Surprenant)

Soccer: Lionel Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

by Rob Harris Associated PressAugust 10, 2021

England's Harry Kane, bottom, is celebrated by teammates after scoring his side's 2nd goal the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between England and Germany, at Wembley stadium in London, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. England won 2-0. (Andy Rain, Pool via AP)

England sheds agonizing history by knocking out Germany in European Championship

by Rob Harris Associated PressJune 29, 2021

Manchester City supporters celebrate outside the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after their team clinched the English Premier League title. City took the title after crosstown rivals Manchester United lost at home to Leicester City. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Manchester City clinches third Premier League title in four seasons

by Rob Harris Associated PressMay 11, 2021

Chelsea's Timo Werner, third from right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in London, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Chelsea ousts Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final vs Manchester City

by Rob Harris Associated PressMay 5, 2021

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain at the Etihad stadium, in Manchester, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Manchester City ousts Paris Saint-Germain to reach first Champions League final

by Rob Harris Associated PressMay 4, 2021