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'Expect the unexpected' - Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland play down talk of Open Championship duel at St Andrews

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland have played down talk of a duel between the two for the Open Championship. On a sparking day of golf, including a hole-out from a bunker for an eagle, McIlroy and Hovland put distance between themselves and the chasing pack going into the final 18 holes. Ad/> After overnight leader Cameron Smith saw a birdie putt on 18 slide by on the low side, it resulted in McIlroy and Hovland leading the rest of the field by four shots.

Open Championship golf 2022 Live Updates – Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland set for epic title showdown

The 150th Open Championship has reached its thrilling final day, with Rory McIlroy the main attraction after Tiger Woods missed the cut on the Old Course at St Andrews. McIlroy heads into the closing 18 holes tied for the lead alongside Viktor Hovland after both impressed on Saturday with a pair of 66s carrying the European Ryder Cup duo four strokes clear of the field on -16.

Jonas Vingegaard says he is expecting all-out attack from Tadej Pogacar in third week of the Tour de France

Jonas Vingegaard has joked that Tadej Pogacar «might even attack him on the rest day» as he revealed the constant threat the Slovenian is posing to his GC ambitions. Jumbo-Visma's Vingegaard assumed the race lead from Pogacar after a brilliant, coordinated assault on the Slovenian on Stage 11 in the high Alpine mountains. But Pogacar wants his revenge, and has attacked constantly since that day in a bid to rescue the yellow jersey, even trying a dig 185km out from the finish on Saturday's run up to Mende.

'I need to let my injuries heal' - Primoz Roglic withdraws from the Tour de France, Magnus Cort also out

Primoz Roglic has made the decision to withdraw from the Tour de France ahead of the start of Stage 15. Roglic suffered a nasty fall on Stage 5 from Lille to Arenberg, colliding with a hay bale in an incident that left him with excruciating back pain. Ad/> The Slovenian carried on bravely through the Alps section of the race, fulfilling a critical role in getting Jumbo-Visma team-mate Jonas Vingegaard into the yellow jersey on Stage 11.

Dina Asher-Smith runs 10.84 to qualify for 100m semis at World Championships, Laura Muir also through in 1500m

Dina Asher-Smith put down a statement in the women's 100m heats as she ran the quickest time of anyone — 10.84 — to qualify for the semi-finals. The time was also the second-quickest of the Londoner's career at just one hundredth off her personal best of 10.83.

Fred Kerley wins 100m world title with Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Brommell making it a US clean sweep

Fred Kerley declared it «amazing to be among the greats» after sealing the 100m crown at the World Championships in Eugene. Kerley edged home by just two hundredths from both Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Brommell, having trailed in the early part of the race.

Manchester United consider Ivan Toney as Cristiano Ronaldo or Anthony Martial replacement - Paper Round

United lurk for Brentford forward Toney Manchester United are keeping their eye on Brentford’s Ivan Toney in case either Cristiano Ronaldo or Anthony Martial leave in the coming weeks. The 26-year-old striker impressed last season, and has also attracted attention from West Ham and Leeds, and Newcastle United are considering him as a more affordable addition to their frontline options for next season.

Denmark 0-1 Spain: Late Marta Cardona goal sets up meeting with England in the quarter-finals

Marta Cardona’s late goal for Spain earned them a 1-0 win over Denmark to seal their place in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals. Spain and Denmark were tied on three points and a win for either side would have seen them qualify for the next round as runners-up in Group B, regardless of the outcome of Finland vs Germany.

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'Expect the unexpected' - Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland play down talk of Open Championship duel at St Andrews

Open Championship golf 2022 Live Updates – Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland set for epic title showdown

Jonas Vingegaard says he is expecting all-out attack from Tadej Pogacar in third week of the Tour de France

'I need to let my injuries heal' - Primoz Roglic withdraws from the Tour de France, Magnus Cort also out

Dina Asher-Smith runs 10.84 to qualify for 100m semis at World Championships, Laura Muir also through in 1500m

Fred Kerley wins 100m world title with Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Brommell making it a US clean sweep

Manchester United consider Ivan Toney as Cristiano Ronaldo or Anthony Martial replacement - Paper Round

Denmark 0-1 Spain: Late Marta Cardona goal sets up meeting with England in the quarter-finals