Matt Fitzpatrick dunks in spectacular chip shot for birdie at The Open
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Scheffler makes bright British Open start before McIlroy takes center stage
Scheffler, though, is well-placed to launch his challenge for a fourth major and a first Claret Jug despite a series of wayward tee shotsMcIlroy is the star attraction for the close to 280,000 spectators set to attend the four days of playPORTRUSH, UK: World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open with a three-under par round at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday before home favorite Rory McIlroy began his tournament in front of huge crowds.Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, China’s Li Haotong and Dane Jacob Skov Olesen hold the clubhouse lead at four under par after enjoying the better of the weather conditions in early tee-off times.Scheffler, though, is well-placed to launch his challenge for a fourth major and a first Claret Jug despite a series of wayward tee shots.The American hit just three fairways but still produced one of the best rounds of the day thanks to his brilliant approach play.“When it’s raining sideways, it’s actually, believe it or not, not that easy to get the ball in the fairway.
Mickelson rolls back years with early magic at Portrush
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland :Former Open champion Phil Mickelson served up some of the old magic as the American veteran opened with an impressive one-under 70 at rain-hit Royal Portrush on Thursday.
Blue Bird returns to Welsh beach 100 years on from record run
LONDON :Pendine Sands, stretching for miles along the coast of south-west Wales, marks a motoring milestone on Monday with the return of a 'Blue Bird' car that captured the world's attention a century ago.
Canada's Olivia Smith signs with Arsenal for $1.34M US, setting women's soccer fee record
Canada forward Olivia Smith became the most expensive player in women's soccer history at a reported one million pounds ($1.34 million US) when Arsenal signed her from Liverpool on Thursday.
Lions wrestle with favourites tag as Wallabies mend and make do
BRISBANE :The British & Irish Lions have rarely been as heavily favoured to win a test as they will be for their opening clash with Australia on Saturday, even if you might not guess it listening to coach Andy Farrell.
Players chase birdies at Portrush as hawks target seagulls
PORTRRUSH :The world's best golfers began chasing eagles and birdies on Northern Ireland's Atlantic coast but hawks were only interested in seagulls as the 153rd British Open began on Thursday.
Action needed to address blemishes in Test cricket
If I had closed my eyes during play, it would have been easy to imagine that I was at a stadium in India. Chants of “India-ar” reverberated, phone calls in Hindi all around. As it was, I was in the Grand Stand at Lord’s, sitting next to British Indians, who, apart from supporting India, told me that they supported West Ham and Arsenal. We were there to witness the final day’s play of this summer’s third Test match between England and India, one balanced on a knife edge. It was a Monday. In anticipation of a close and exciting finish, tickets had been purchased at short notice for £25 ($33.50), a sixth of the price for previous days.