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Rory McIlroy: I don’t think it’s possible to be a playing Ryder Cup captain

McIlroy said trying to do both roles would be a ‘very difficult position to be in’.

The Independent UK

BBC faces criticism over delay in paying court-ordered damages to Gerry Adams

A source close to Mr Adams described the delay as ‘deplorable’ and said good causes are waiting to benefit from the money.

Evening Standard

Rory McIlroy switches focus to being at top form for Ryder Cup

The 36-year-old is keen to save his best for Bethpage in New York this September.

The Independent UK

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On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

The American is three quarters of the way to emulating McIlroy’s career grand slam.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy confident of a weekend charge in The Open at Royal Portrush

A second-round 69 left the home favourite three under and within five of clubhouse leader and former champion Brian Harman.

The Independent UK

Overnight joint-leader Christian Bezuidenhout starts second round with a bogey

The South African missed a nine-foot putt for his par on the opening hole at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf tournament on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open

McKibbin, who learned his craft at Rory McIlroy’s Holywood Golf Club an hour down the road, recovered from two over to reach two under at the turn.

The Independent UK

Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, started with a birdie.

The Independent UK

Tourism chief hopes hosting Open will create investment boost for golf courses

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is set to become the second best attended in history.

Evening Standard

Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam

The 36-year-old added a Masters green jacket to his collection in April to become the sixth player to win all four major championships.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

The Masters champion missed the cut last time the Open was staged on the Northern Irish links in 2019.

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands take to streets for annual July 12 Orange Order parades

The loyal order parades come after the burning of bonfires at hundreds of sites across the region as part of the annual festivities.

Evening Standard

More than 100 officers were hurt in Northern Ireland riots – Boutcher

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the actions of his officers had saved lives during the first night of violence in Ballymena last month.

Evening Standard

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McGregor could use Lawrence appeal as ‘avatar’ to reduce legal bill, court told

Conor McGregor has paid the legal fees of his co-defendant in a civil case, James Lawrence.

Evening Standard

Conor McGregor’s appeal to begin in civil assault case

A High Court jury found the Irish mixed martial arts star civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in December 2018.

The Independent UK

Finn Russell says Andy Farrell helped put any tension with Johnny Sexton to bed

Sexton has previously been critical of Russell.

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki urges Lions to learn from Argentina defeat

The British and Irish Lions slipped to a 28-24 defeat in Dublin on Friday as they lost their tour opener for the first time since 1971.

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The Independent UK

Andy Farrell says Lions ‘won’t sugar-coat’ defeat to Argentina

Farrell is seeking an immediate response to the error-strewn display seen at a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

The Independent UK

Argentina spoil Lions’ leaving party as tour begins with defeat in Dublin

Lions 24-28 Argentina: The tourists were beaten in a captivating contest to kickstart their summer and leave plenty of questions as they head Down Under

The Independent UK

Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

The 555-mile cycle set off from Belfast on Sunday in memory of the late Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage as British PM would put Irish unity ‘centre stage’ – former premier

Leo Varadkar, who stood down as taoiseach last year, said it is possible Mr Farage will be prime minister in four years or nine years time.

Evening Standard

More police officers hurt during fifth night of violence in Northern Ireland

The violence followed an alleged sex attack on a teenage girl in Ballymena.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland one petrol bomb away from a racist murder, Belfast rally hears

Hundreds braved the rain to attend the anti-racism rally in the city centre.

The Independent UK

Petrol bombs thrown at police during fifth night of Northern Ireland disorder

Police have come under attack for a fifth consecutive night in Northern Ireland, in what has been dubbed a ‘week of shame’ for the region.

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