Davis and Karlsson in line for Open qualification
Englishman Brian Davis put himself in a strong position to qualify for this year's Open Championship after a first-round 66 in the American leg of International Final Qualifying in Plano, Texas.
-
-
Bradley retains advantage in Texas
Keegan Bradley maintained his three-shot lead at the HP Byron Nelson Championship by following up his stunning opening round of 60 with a one-under-par 69 in Texas on Friday.
-
Bryan wins Portugal Open Water Nationals
Chris Bryan began his World Championship preparations with intent as he was the first man home in the Portugal Open Water Nationals this afternoon.
-
Bradley equals course record in Texas
Keegan Bradley absorbed back-to-back bogeys before equalling the course record on the opening day of the Byron Nelson Championship in Texas.
-
Colsaerts and Poulter struggle
Defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts and former winner Ian Poulter face a battle to remain in the Volvo World Match Play Championship after losing their opening group games in Bulgaria today.
-
Armagh reveal team for Championship opener
Armagh have named their team for Sunday's Ulster Football Championship preliminary round meeting with Cavan in Kingspan Breffni Park.
-
Delaney and Corbett free for Championship opener
Kilkenny defender JJ Delaney and Tipperary forward Lar Corbett will be free to play in the first round of their respective championships - despite being sent off in the Allianz League final.
-
McIlroy finds form at Sawgrass
Rory McIlroy, who has yet to make a cut in three appearances in the Players Championship, today found himself at the right end of the leaderboard for a change after his opening round at Sawgrass.
-
Corbett to miss start of Munster defence
Tipperary forward Lar Corbett is set to miss the opening game of the Munster Championship after suffering broken ribs in their League final against Kilkenny.
-
Antrim beat Westmeath in Championship opener
Antrim recovered from a four-point deficit to set up a Leinster hurling championship clash with Laois after victory over Westmeath.
-
O'Sullivan shows grit to open up gap at Crucible
Ronnie O'Sullivan found himself in a battle and came up with the response of a sporting gladiator to pull clear of Barry Hawkins after a superb opening day of the Betfair World Championship final.
-
Antrim on revenge mission in Championship opener
Antrim travel to Westmeath on Sunday on a revenge mission after last season's shock defeat at the hands of the midlanders.
-
O'Sullivan is pegged back by Trump
Time will tell whether Ronnie O'Sullivan carries out his latest threat to quit snooker but if he is to walk away then sessions such as today's opener to his Betfair World Championship semi-final against Judd Trump are to be savoured.
-
R&A Chief: Muirfield will test players
Muirfield's popularity amongst players as an Open venue will be tested by an extra 158 yards and "plenty" of rough for this year's Championship from July 18-21.
-
As it Happened: League finals
Dublin edged Tyrone to win the Division 1 honours - while Derry finished strongly to beat Westmeath in the Division 2 decider. Read how it all unfolded here.
-
Noren has slender Ballantine's advantage
Sweden's Alex Noren will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Ballantine's Championship after a slow third day labelled "an absolute joke" by former Open champion Paul Lawrie.
-
Lawrie in contention at Korea event
Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen faltered after a fittingly flying start, but still found himself just one shot off the lead in the weather-delayed Ballantine's Championship.
-
Murphy & Doyle take gold at Nationals
Irish swimmers Barry Murphy and Fiona Doyle won gold in the men's and women's 50-metre breaststroke respectively on the opening night of the National Swimming Championships at the National Aquatic Centre.
-
Trump completes easy win over Dale
Judd Trump has dismissed suggestions there is a wide open field at the Betfair World Championship this year and insists no more than three players can rival him for the title.
-
Dillon course for Mayo return
After playing in a league match for his club last weekend, Alan Dillon looks set to feature for Mayo in their Connacht championship opener against Galway on 19 May.