Flawless Scottie Scheffler leads at The Open but Rory McIlroy threat remains
Relentless Scottie Scheffler kept his head as others around him were losing theirs, but while his main rivals fell away, the spectre of Rory McIlroy loomed in the distance.
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Max Holloway spoils Dustin Poirier’s retirement sendoff with decision win
The trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier may not have been a microcosm of their first two encounters, but it delivered an electrifying final 15 seconds when Holloway and the retiring Poirier traded blows in Round 5.
Oleksandr Usyk proves too strong again for Daniel Dubois at Wembley
Daniel Dubois’ undisputed world heavyweight dreams went up in smoke under the Wembley arch after he tasted defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time.
Rory McIlroy has ‘half a chance’ of glory but sees Scottie Scheffler’s strength
Masters champion Rory McIlroy accepts even his considerable talents may not be enough to reel in a six-shot gap to world number one Scottie Scheffler on the final day of The Open at Royal Portrush.
Eddie Howe confident Alexander Isak will stay at Newcastle as he misses friendly
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe excused Alexander Isak from travelling to their friendly with Celtic to shield him from transfer speculation but is confident the striker will remain at St James’ Park.
Matheus Cunha showed what we need on Man Utd debut – Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim says summer signing Matheus Cunha showed what Manchester United need as they started pre-season with a 0-0 draw against promoted Leeds in Sweden.
Saturday sport: Meath lead Kerry at half time in Ladies Football semi-final
Meath are 1-5 to six points up against reigning champions Kerry in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship.
Scottie Scheffler takes grip of Open as Rory McIlroy charges up leaderboard
World number one Scottie Scheffler’s continued consistency opened up a two-shot lead midway through his third round of The Open but looming over his shoulder was spectre of Rory McIlroy.