Saturday sport: All-Ireland Hurling quarter-final day, McIlroy eyes US Open title
It is All-Ireland Hurling quarter-final day at Semple Stadium.
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Mcilroy tries to ride the wave to fifth major win at US Open
Rory McIlroy wants to ride emotional waves of momentum to his first major title since 2014 this weekend at the US Open, feeling a boost from crowds and the course.
Rory McIlroy looks to mindset in pursuit of his first major title since 2014
Rory McIlroy was in buoyant mood as he headed into the third round of the US Open in contention for a fifth major title and first since 2014.
Collin Morikawa Shares US Open Lead, Jon Rahm And Rory McIlroy One Adrift
A weekend showdown of golf's top stars was set Friday at the US Open as two-time major winner Collin Morikawa seized a share of the lead while Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy were one stroke adrift. Seventh-ranked Morikawa fired a four-under par 66 and American Joel Dahmen, who shot 68, joined him on five-under 135 after 36 holes at The Country Club. Second-ranked defending champion Rahm, third-ranked McIlroy and Americans Hayden Buckley, Aaron Wise and Beau Hossler shared third on 136. "No one has taken it deep so far and run away," Morikawa said. "But you know what, right now my game feels really good.
Four major champions vie for a triumph at the US Open
The cream rose to the top on day two of the US Open as a quartet of major champions helped set up a mouth-watering weekend at Brookline.
US Open Resumes With Adam Hadwin Ahead, Stormy Scene For Rory McIlroy
Leader Adam Hadwin was set for a morning start as Friday's second round of the US Open began while Rory McIlroy and defending champion Jon Rahm could have to face afternoon thunderstorms. Canada's Hadwin opened Thursday at The Country Club with a four-under par 66, his lowest career round at a major, to grab a one-stroke lead over third-ranked McIlroy and four others after 18 holes. Hadwin, the first Canadian to lead a US Open since Mike Weir in 2009, has never been better than 24th in 19 prior major starts but he hopes for more success when he starts at 8:24 a.m. (1224 GMT) off the 10th tee.
Matt Fitzpatrick chasing a Boston double as he moves into contention at US Open
Matt Fitzpatrick had his sights set on a Boston double as he headed into the second round of the US Open in contention for a maiden major title.
Rory's sorry-not-sorry after angry outburst at Brookline
Rory McIlroy made no apologies for showing flashes of frustration even as he made an excellent start to his bid for a fifth major title in the 122nd US Open.