Phil Mickelson insists he did not place bets on Ryder Cup
Phil Mickelson has insisted he never bet on the Ryder Cup after it was alleged he wanted to do so while playing in the 2012 contest at Medinah.
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Wiffen and Walshe fastest qualifiers at U23 meet
Irelands Daniel Wiffen, fourth in the 800 and 1500m freestyle at the recent world swimming championships in Japan, is expected to win gold in the men's 1500 at the inaugural LEN European U23 Meet at the NAC in Dublin this evening.
Sweden cling on to set up semi-final with Spain
Sweden held off a late Japan fightback to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the fifth time with a 2-1 win at Eden Park on Friday, leaving the tournament without a former winner in the last four. Five days after ousting four-time champions the United States in the last 16, the Swedes dominated the 2011 title winners for most of the evening to set up a semi-final against Spain at the same stadium on Tuesday. Defender Amanda Ilestedt gave Sweden the lead with her fourth goal of the tournament in the 32nd minute with Filippa Angeldal adding the second from the penalty spot just after the break. Japan never gave up the fight but Riko Ueki missed a 76th-minute penalty and her fellow substitute Honoka Hayashi's goal 11 minutes later proved too little, too late as Sweden held firm under immense stoppage-time pressure to progress.
Kerry bosses: 'Louise isn't our sole attacking threat'
Kerry joint-managers Declan Quill and Darragh Long have said that Dublin would be mistaken to believe that their attacking threat starts and ends with Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh.
Liverpool set to break UK transfer record for Moises Caicedo
Liverpool have agreed a British record transfer fee in the region of €127 million for Moises Caicedo as the Reds look to shore up their midfield on the eve of the new season. The 21-year-old has been on Chelsea's radar and the Blues - who will take on Liverpool in both sides' Premier League opener on Sunday - were thought of as front-runners to sign the Ecuador international.
Salma Paralluelo sends Spain to Women's World Cup semis
Substitute Salma Paralluelo scored an extra-time winner to lift Spain to a nervy 2-1 victory over the Netherlands and into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Natasja Behan has her eyes set on overdue Leinster debut
While Natasja Behan has become an established Ireland international across the last 12 months, there's still a big box to tick for the Wexford native.
Cian Healy has no plans to retire as he targets fourth RWC
Cian Healy will be turning 36 years old during the Rugby World Cup, but the veteran loosehead doesn't want the tournament in France to be his last dance with Ireland.