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"There is no doubt that his return injects a renewed buzz to the game. He remains golf's biggest personality and driver of ratings," says BBC Sport's golf correspondent Iain Carter of Tiger Woods' competitive return.

"But as a golfer he has been at best an also-ran for more than 15 months - and a non-runner for much of that period. His most recent PGA Tour win came in Akron in August 2013.

"Woods may be back, but it seems highly implausible that the man who turns 39 at the end of this month can quickly re-establish his domination of the game."

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In the world of golf, former world number one Tiger Woods has said he can still compete at the top even though he can no longer drive as far as many players.

The 38-year-old returns to competition at the World Challenge in Florida on Thursday, his first event since August following back problems.

"Father time is undefeated. We all lose some things we could do," he said. "I can't blow it out there with some younger guys any more. But there are other ways. You can win at a late age."

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It's that man Steven Gerrard again and this time he's on the back page of the Daily Telegraph, which proclaims: "Gerrard Roars Back".

There's only 22 days until Christmas Day, which means we're not even halfway through our advent calendar.

There's no chocolate behind BBC Sport's festive daily treat - but today you can watch Brian O'Driscoll's farewell match as Ireland beat France in a tense Six Nations clash. Enjoy the spectacle.

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Moving away from football for a moment, we should tell you that England's One-Day international with Sri Lanka is about to start.

England trail the hosts 2-0 in the seven-match series and are playing an international in Hambantota for the first time. How's about that? For those interested, Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat.

There's live text commentary online and you can also listen to live coverage via BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

But while Steven Gerrard and Liverpool's fans celebrate, Leicester boss Nigel Pearson is in a rather more belligerent mood.

The Leicester boss, whose side are bottom of the league, has said fans can "stay at home" if they cannot recognise the efforts of the team and admitted to an altercation with a supporter during the 3-1 loss to Liverpool.

"I had a spat with a fan towards the end," said the 51-year-old. "I don't like the commitment of my players being questioned. If they honestly think they are not committed, they are very wrong. Maybe that is why I stay in the stand."

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"Who are you calling over the hill?" is the Daily Mirror's backpage headline, referring of course to Steven Gerrard.

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Steven Gerrard looked refreshed and revived during Liverpool's victory over Leicester - but will the captain still be at Anfield next season?

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he is "not sure" when Gerrard will sign a new deal - but believes his captain still has more to offer.

"If I can manage his training and games he can still have real impact for this team," said Rodgers after the win.

Liverpool's victory moves Brendan Rodgers's men to eighth in the Premier League table, while Leicester remain bottom after a nine-match winless run in the league.

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Many of the nationals' back pages feature Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and The Independent is no different. 'Rested' against Stoke on Saturday, the midfielder started against Leicester on Tuesday and scored a crucial goal in Liverpool's 3-1 win over the Foxes.

A revival or a temporary surge? Manchester United secured their fourth successive win on Tuesday, with Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata scoring in a 2-1 win over Stoke.

"It was not our best performance," said United boss Louis van Gaal afterwards.

"We were not aggressive enough in the first half, we didn't keep our position on the pitch. I was not pleased at half-time - and I told the players. The second half was better, we created more chances but we need to score more goals."

Listen to highlights of United's victory on BBC Radio 5 live.

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BBC Radio 5 live

For those of you who missed Tuesday night's Premier League action, you can catch up with what happened where and who said what on BBC Radio 5 live's Football Daily podcast. Listen to it today or tomorrow - or today AND tomorrow, as it's available for the next seven days on the BBC Radio 5 live website.

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We have six Premier League matches to review - and four Premier League matches to preview - so let's just say there's going to be quite a lot of football chat over the next few hours.

Hello and welcome to Sportsday. The death of Phillip Hughes has taught us that winning or losing, ultimately, doesn't matter but cricket, though its heart has been "pierced with pain" will continue, sombrely so, and we will always have sport.

The service was broadcast live on national television and on big screens in Australia's major cities. It was also shown at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Hughes suffered the fatal injury during a state match last Tuesday.

Former Australia internationals Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Steve Waugh and Justin Langer were among the mourners.

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Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland told mourners: "I imagine Phillip has already taken guard up there and is currently flaying his trademark cut shot behind point.

"Cricket's heart has been pierced with pain, but it will never stop beating. Phillip Hughes...forever unconquered on 63."

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The funeral of batsman Phillip Hughes, who died after being hit by a ball during a match in Sydney, has been held in his native town of Macksville.

Australia captain Michael Clarke broke down in tears as he paid a moving tribute to his friend and former team-mate during the 80-minute service.

"Phillip's spirit, which is now part of our game forever, will act as a custodian of the sport we all love," said a tearful Clarke. "We must listen to it. We must cherish it. We must learn from it. We must dig in and get through to tea. And we must play on.

"So rest in peace my little brother. I will see you out in the middle."

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"We must listen to it. We must cherish it. We must learn from it. We must dig in and get through to tea. And we must play on." Australia captain Michael Clarke.