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NAPA, Calif. -- Phil Mickelson has now gone three consecutive PGA Tour seasons without a victory, his last title coming at the 2013 British Open at Muirfield. He still has a chance to win before the end of the calendar year by playing his final event this week at the Safeway Open.Thats not to suggest its been a bad year.Mickelson has accrued the most world ranking points of anyone who has yet to win around the world this year. He was a runner-up at Pebble Beach and the St. Jude Classic, though most of his points came from his runner-up finish at the British Open. Mickelson has 196.03 points this year.Paul Casey is next on the list at 186.19 points. The bulk of those came from consecutive runner-up finishes in the Deutsche Bank Championship and BMW Championship during the FedEx Cup playoffs. Casey has gone just more than two years since his last victory in the KLM Open.He was followed by Matt Kuchar (184.91 points), Rafa Cabrera Bello (174.97) and Kevin Chappell (168.34).Casey earned just under $3.9 million this year and plans to play the next three events before taking the rest of the year off, meaning he will sit out the Hero World Challenge (free holiday money) in the Bahamas.It was aggravating to play well enough to win during the FedEx Cup playoffs but lose to great finishes by Rory McIlroy at the TPC Boston and by Dustin Johnson at Crooked Stick. Much like Mickelson, however, Casey isnt about to consider it a bad year just because he doesnt have a trophy to show for it yet.Would he rather contend consistently or just have one week where he sneaks out a victory?I would rather take the latter, what Ive been doing recently, Casey said. Although the win would be nice, I think deep down its more satisfying and theres more gratification playing the golf Ive played recently and not getting a win than sneaking one.---DUSTINS RECORD: The wraparound schedule on the PGA Tour has altered one measure of record keeping.Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus each won at least one tournament in their first 17 years on the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods looked as though he would match or surpass that when he won in each of his 14 years, but that was until he was blanked in 2010, a year after his personal life fell apart.PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem introduced Dustin Johnson as the player of the year on Tuesday by saying Johnson has won at least once in nine consecutive seasons dating to his rookie year. Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods are the only other players since 1950 to do that.But theres one problem.Johnson didnt win in 2014. He took his six-month break in August and missed the rest of the year. Johnson won the HSBC Champions in November 2013 when it was part of the 2013-14 season. And then he next won the Cadillac Championship at Doral in March 2015 as part of the next season (2014-15).Its no less impressive. But its not an apples-to-apples comparison with Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods.---EQUIPMENT TESTING: Paul Casey had two weeks off following the Tour Championship, enough time to ride bikes in Arizona, drink a little wine and test new equipment. Casey has been with Nike for 12 years, and the company announced it was getting out of the club business.He referred to it as scratching the surface.For certain parts of the bag, I think it will be a speedy process, Casey said.He said he was testing new drivers last week, and he also mentioned work on his putting. Casey said those would be relatively easy adjustments if it doesnt require changes to the shaft, for example. He said changing the irons or the golf ball could be a longer process.The general feeling with all of us is were still saddened by it and none of us really want to change anything, Casey said. But its inevitable that we will at some stage because as everything evolves, there will be newer stuff from other manufacturers that might be advantageous to lean toward and use.---LPGA ROOKIE: One year after In Gee Chun won the U.S. Womens Open, the South Korean has clinched the points-based award as LPGA Tour rookie of the year.Chun, who captured her second major this year at the Evian Championship, has a 778-point lead over Megan Khang. If it stands over the final six tournaments, it would be the third-largest margin in the rookie race behind Karrie Webb in 1996 and Se Ri Pak in 1998.To play on the LPGA with all the top players in the world has been a dream of mine that I have been working toward, and in 2016 it came true, Chun said. One of my goals at the start of the year was to try and win this award, so to actually achieve it is a tremendous honor.The award is named after the late Louis Suggs.Chun was not a member of the LPGA Tour when she won the Womens Open last year. As an LPGA rookie, she has nine top 10s besides the Evian, and she has risen to No. 3 in the world ranking. She is No. 4 on the LPGA Tour money list with just over $1.4 million.---ROSE OUT: Justin Roses gold medal at the Olympics is even more gratifying considering the level of his health.Rose sat out a month between The Players Championship and the U.S. Open because of a herniated disc. He didnt crack the top 20 in his next four events until showing up in Rio and holding off Henrik Stenson to win the gold.And after playing three straight weeks in the FedEx Cup playoffs, and then going 2-3-0 in the Ryder Cup, hes taking another break to rest his back.Rose said he is taking the next eight weeks off to rest and recovery. He said the crammed schedule didnt allow time to fully recover. That means missing the British Masters this week, along with the final stretch of the Race to Dubai.At this point in my career, it is important to invest in my body, Rose said. And this time off is crucial for me to return to peak performance.---DIVOTS: Ian Poulter is playing under a major medical extension on the PGA Tour from having missed the last four months with a foot injury. He will have 10 starts to earn 218 FedEx Cup points or about $348,000 to keep full status the rest of the year. Poulter is playing this week in the Macau Open, his first time back since he missed the cut at Colonial. ... Jerry Tarde, editor-in-chief of Golf Digest, is the Memorial Golf Journalism honoree for 2017. ... Phil Mickelson has joined The Greenbrier as a tour ambassador. Mickelson plans to buy a home at the West Virginia resort and join the Greenbrier Sporting Club. ... 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The promotion boasts 14-straight years of business and is operated by MFC president Mark Pavelich, who is often overlooked in this country for the foundation hes established for MMA in Canada.Liverpool take on Manchester City in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday looking to add to the clubs unrivalled record in the competition. The Merseysiders have won the trophy on eight previous occasions, three more than Chelsea and Aston Villa have managed.The Reds have lost just three of their 11 League Cup final appearances, and they will be hoping to maintain that impressive record live on Sky Sports 1 HD at 4pm. If Jurgen Klopps men do emerge triumphant against City, then they will add to these other victories from down the years...2012 League Cup final - Liverpool 2-2 Cardiff City (Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties) Highlights from the 2012 League Cup Final between Liverpool and Cardiff. In front of almost 90,000 fans at Wembley, Kenny Dalglishs men won the trophy for an eighth time, decided via a penalty shoot-out.The Reds had fallen behind to Joe Masons 19th-minute strike, before Martin Skrtel equalised on the hour-mark, the centre-back tucking home a rebound after Luis Suarezs header from a corner had hit the post.Both teams then spurned chances to win the game in normal and extra-time, meaning penalties were required to separate them.However, despite Steven Gerrard and Charlie Adam missing with Liverpools first two efforts, the Championship side also hit the post with two of their first three spot-kicks, before Anthony Gerrard - cousin of Steven - failed to hit the target with the Bluebirds fifth penalty to hand Liverpool the win. Steven Gerrard holds aloft the League Cup trophy in 2012 2003 League Cup final - Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United Highlights from the 2003 League Cup Final between Liverpool and Manchester United. Liverpool beat old foes United in Cardiff to give their supporters something to smile about in what was an otherwise disappointing season for the club.Gerrard opened the scoring against the favourites when his well-struck drive from outside the area beat Fabien Barthez with the aid of a slight deflection off David Beckhams outstretched leg.However, the Reds were grateful to Jerzy Dudek after the Poland goalkeeper turned in an inspired second-half performance to keep United out, before a late breakaway goal from striker Michael Owen sealed the victory. Michael Owen beats Fabien Barthez late on to seal Liverpools 2003 League Cup final victory 2001 League Cup final - Liverpool 1-1 Birmingham City (Liverpool win 5-4 on penalties) Highlights from the 2001 League Cup Final between Liverpool and Birmingham. Gerard Houlliers side squeaked past First Division Birmingham on the way to winning a treble of cups that season, in the process becoming the first club to win the trophy via penalties.However, there was little sign of the drama to follow when Liverpool took the lead through Robbie Fowlers sublime 25-yard volley, especially as the game moved into injury time.Birmingham refused to accept defeat, though, and were awarded a penalty after Stephane Henchoz upended Martin OConnor in the box, with Darren Purse holding his nerve to force extra-time at the Millennium Stadium.In the ensuing shoot-out, after Martin Grainger and Dietmar Hamann had missed for each team, it was Andy Johnsons failure from the spot in sudden death that saw Liverpool win the competition for a sixth time. Sander Westerveld saves Birmingham striker Andy Johnsons penalty to hand Liverpool victory in 2001 1995 League Cup final - Liverpool 2-1 Bolton WanderersLiverpool won the trophy for a then record-breaking fifth occasion after seeing off Division One side Bolton thanks to a man-of-the-match display from Steve McManaman.ddddddddddddThe England winger scored either side of half-time, his second a brilliant solo effort that seemed to have seen off the challenge from Bruce Riochs men.However, a quick-fire response via Alan Thompsons thunderous left-footed drive set up a nervous finale for the Reds, who held on to hand Roy Evans his first trophy as Liverpool manager. Steve McManaman with the Alan Hardaker trophy for his man-of-the-match display in 1995 1984 League Cup final - Liverpool 0-0 EvertonThe first competitive all-Merseyside final was in the League Cup 32 years ago, when Joe Fagan headed Liverpool to Wembley Stadium to take on the Toffees.Liverpool were defending champions and would go on to win the league and European Cup that season, but were fortunate to earn a replay after Alan Hansen appeared to handle Everton striker Adrian Heaths goal-bound shot on the line.However, referee Alan Robinson controversially ruled in the Reds favour and after extra-time could still not separate the city rivals, a match of little noteworthy incident went to a replay.1984 League Cup final replay - Liverpool 1-0 EvertonThree days after the goalless draw, the two teams were at it again, although this time they met at Manchester Citys Maine Road ground on a Wednesday night.The encounter was another cagey affair and it needed a brilliant 21st-minute strike from Liverpool captain Graeme Souness to finally separate the teams.Playing a neat interchange of passes with Dalglish and Phil Neal, the Scotland midfielder then let the ball run across his chest, before unleashing a thumping 30-yard drive that flew past a helpless Neville Southall in Evertons goal.And that was that as the Reds held on for the win to make it a fourth consecutive League Cup triumph. Ian Rush, Mark Lawrenson, Alan Hansen and Bruce Grobbelaar celebrate Liverpools 1984 replay win against Everton 1983 League Cup final - Liverpool 2-1 Manchester UnitedThe holders made it three successive League Cup final victories by getting the better of rivals United in front of 99, 304 spectators at Wembley.However, Liverpool once again made Paisley - in his final season in charge at Anfield - sweat after falling behind to Norman Whitesides 12th-minute goal, with the Irishman fending off the attentions of Hansen before coolly slotting past Bruce Grobbelaar.With 15 minutes to go, though, Alan Kennedy was again on hand to drill home a long-range equaliser as for the third year in a row the final went to extra time.And it took Ronnie Whelan just nine minutes to decide the contest with a memorable curling effort past Gary Bailey, the third time the Republic of Ireland midfielder had scored in a League Cup final. Ronnie Whelan beats Man Utd keeper Gary Bailey to win Liverpool the 1983 League Cup 1982 League Cup final - Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham HotspurLiverpool won the League Cup for a third year in a row by overcoming cup specialists Tottenham in front of 100,000 spectators at Wembley, although for large parts of the final the trophy looked to be heading to White Hart Lane.The then-European champions had beaten both Arsenal and Ipswich Town on the way to the final, only to find themselves trailing to Steve Archibalds 11th-minute goal.However, after riding their luck on several occasions, Whelan beat Spurs No 1 Ray Clemence with just three minutes to go to force extra-time.And it was Whelan who was on hand to put his side ahead with a close-range finish after 111 minutes, with Ian Rush ending the match as a contest minutes later after being set up by Sammy Lees defence-splitting pass. Liverpools players on the Wembley pitch after beating Spurs to win the 1982 League Cup 1981 League Cup final - Liverpool 1-1 West Ham UnitedLiverpool had lost to Nottingham Forest in their first-ever appearance in the final three years earlier, so were desperate to get their hands on the only domestic trophy the club had yet to win.Bob Paisleys team had seen off Swindon Town, Portsmouth, Birmingham City and Manchester City to get to Wembley, where they took on West Ham.Despite dominating the game, Liverpool could not find a way past Hammers goalkeeper Phil Parkes, before Kennedy finally broke the deadlock three minutes before the end of extra time.However, West Ham forced a replay thanks to Ray Stewarts last-minute penalty after Terry McDermott had pushed Alvin Martins goal-bound header onto the bar.1981 League Cup final replay - Liverpool 2-1 West Ham UnitedWest Ham struck first at Villa Park through Paul Goddards eight-minute strike, only for the Reds to respond with two goals in quick time.Dalglish grabbed the equaliser with a sweet volley from a tight angle after being set up by McDermott, before defender Hansen scored the winner after his header from a corner deflected off Billy Bonds knee and beat Parkes. 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