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Visit BBC Sport for all the action as it happens - up-to-the-minute news, results, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC Sport covers the major events and all the professional football clubs in the UK, plus cricket, rugby, golf, tennis, motorsport and all the main world sports.

Hong Kong Open leaderboard The Hong Kong Open is under way at the Hong Kong Golf Club. LPGA makes cuts in credit crunch The LPGA drops four tournaments and reducing its prize money for 2009 because of the global economic downturn. Sterne & Liang lead in Hong Kong South Africa's Richard Sterne and Liang Wenchong of China shoot six-under-par 64s to share the lead after the first round of the Hong Kong Open. Faldo ready for rare appearance Nick Faldo will compete in his first European Tour event for more than a year at the Hong Kong Open on Thursday. Monty to keep major hopes alive Colin Montgomerie says he will play on for another seven years in the belief he can still compete at the top level. Scots secure Euro Tour cards Former Ryder Cup player Andrew Coltart is among four Scots to earn their European Tour card for next season at Qualifying School in Spain. Donald set to return at Sun City England's Luke Donald plans to make his return from a wrist injury by competing in December's Sun City Challenge. Ballesteros leaves intensive care Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is released from intensive care says the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour. Open star Wood seals Tour spot Open star Chris Wood earns his European Tour card for next season at Qualifying School in Spain. Singh pips big names in Singapore India's Jeev Milka Singh beats Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els to win the Singapore Open. Golf seeks place in Olympics Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games. Iain Carter Blog "Some of the most dramatic golf of the year will be played at the Q school" Mickelson opts out of Euro Tour Phil Mickelson rules out playing on the 2009 European Tour, but the world number three says he would honoured to be part of it in the future. Tournament axed in credit crunch The Ladies' European Tour is forced to cancel the Indian Masters because of the global economic slowdown. US learn from Europe Passion is key to Ryder Cup success, says Iain Carter