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.

Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle has revealed he has successfully undergone surgery as he prepares for the start of the Premier League season.

McIlroy’s description of Scheffler as “inevitable” summed up the situation perfectly, as while the American was not as spectacular as he was on Friday in assuming the lead, his progress to a 67 and a ...

Alan Jones, 64, ferried passengers to safety by driving them to a safe hub on his quad bike following the crash in Somerset on Thursday.

A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage.

Steven Pressley suffered a second defeat as Dundee manager as Alloa left their visitors’ hopes of Premier Sports Cup progression in ruins. Dundee were on the end of another 1-0 defeat at the Indodrill ...

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers declared there was still “a lot of work” left in his summer transfer business after adding Japanese striker Shin Yamada. The 25-year-old was introduced to supporters ...

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.

Norfolk-born star Van Poortvliet, 24, was the matchwinner in the second of those Tests as a dramatic last-gasp try extended England's current winning streak to six matches. Van Poortvliet and Steward, ...

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.

Georgia Hunter Bell will consult with Kelly Holmes before deciding whether to attempt to double up in the 800 and 1500 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.

Joseph O’Brien’s Al Riffa stamped his class on the Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup. The dual Group One winner had played a supporting role in three previous outings this year, finishing third in the ...