Sunday sport: McIlroy leading Irish Open, North London derby

Rory McIlroy has kicked off his final round at the Irish Open with two birdies at Royal County Down.

The Northern Irishman leads by a shot on 8 under, Matteo Manassero is one back on 6-under.

Offaly man Shane Lowry is on the course now, he is on 3-under through 14 holes today and 1 under all round.

Waterford's Seamus Power level in his final round, leaving him on 1 over for the tournament.

Tom McKibbin has fallen back to 4 over par while teenager Sean Keeling ended up 13 over par.

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Europe face an uphill battle to retain the Solheim Cup, despite winning the final two fourballs on day two.

Both sessions in Virginia finished 2-2, leaving the US up 10-6 heading into the final day singles.

Cavan's Leona Maguire will be out second last against Team USA's Ally Ewing.

The North London derby is taking centre-stage this afternoon.

Tottenham Hotspur have welcomed Arsenal to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with that game just underway.

Jorginho has started for the Gunners in place of Declan Rice while Dominic Solanke has returned from injury for the hosts.

There is a 4.30pm kick-off for the meeting of Wolves and Newcastle at Molineux later.

McClaren driver Oscar Piastri has taken the win in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this afternoon.

The Australian outlasted pole sitter Charles Leclerc of Ferrari to take the victory.

Piastri's teammate Lando Norris passed title rival Max Verstappen to finish in 4th and 5th place respectively.

A late crash between Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez will be investigated by the stewards.