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Lance Armstrong settles $100M lawsuit with US government

Lance Armstrong has reached a $5 million settlement with the federal government in a whistleblower lawsuit that could have sought $100 million in damages from the cyclist who was stripped of his record seven Tour de France victories after admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs throughout much of his career.

The Masters: Patrick Reed wins first major title

Reed, who took a three-shot lead into the final round at Augusta National, carded a one-under-par 71 that left him one shot clear of Rickie Fowler (67) for his sixth PGA Tour victory.