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# as it stands

Brooks Koepka well placed for second win in three events, Rory McIlroy six shots off lead

The four-time major winner is on 11 under par.

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Feb 26th 2021, 11:59 PM

# talking point

There's one obvious contender for Premier League Player of the Year as it stands

Ilkay Gundogan has starred for a dominant Manchester City this season.

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Feb 19th 2021, 4:53 PM

# as it stands

Robert Streb stretches RSM Classic lead, Lowry and McDowell well behind

The US star is three strokes over two-time major winner Zach Johnson and Bronson Burgoon.

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Nov 21st 2020, 11:24 PM

# as it stands

Primoz Roglic surges to Vuelta victory, Dan Martin remains third overall

The Slovenian’s third win in this year’s race earned him a 10 seconds bonus.

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Oct 30th 2020, 6:16 PM

# as it stands

Michael Woods wins Vuelta stage seven, Dan Martin third overall

The 34-year-old finished alone, ahead of the Spanish duo of Omar Fraile (Astana), who was second, and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) in third.

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Oct 27th 2020, 7:41 PM

# as it stands

Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry among stars to miss cut at Irish Open

The Dubliner slipped the wrong side of the projected cut after a bogey on the 18th hole.

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Sep 25th 2020, 9:52 PM

# as it stands

Rory McIlroy makes strong start at US Open in hunt for overdue major

The Northern Irishman is bidding to claim a first title since the 2014 US PGA Championship.

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Sep 17th 2020, 11:45 PM

# as it stands

New father Rory McIlroy boosts Tour Championship hopes with brilliant opening 64

The Holywood native started the week seven shots off the lead under the controversial handicap system adopted last year.

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Sep 4th 2020, 11:59 PM

# The Rocket

Ronnie O’Sullivan eases past Kyren Wilson to land a sixth world title

The Rocket finished strongly to make sure of victory at the Crucible.

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Aug 16th 2020, 8:05 PM

# as it stands

Ronnie O’Sullivan rallies against Mark Selby

The Rocket wins frames 23 and 24 of his best-of-33 semi-final at the Crucible.

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Aug 14th 2020, 2:07 PM

# as it stands

China's number 1 off to hot start at the PGA Championship

Li Haotong is trying to become the first player from the country to win a men’s major title.

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Aug 8th 2020, 8:35 AM

# as it stands

Down native Jonathan Caldwell five off lead at British Masters

Paul Dunne will also be sticking around for the weekend after making the cut.

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Jul 23rd 2020, 10:04 PM

# as it stands

Six Nations confirm Wales-Scotland clash to go ahead as planned

There is uncertainty surrounding Ireland’s U20 and Women’s fixtures against France.

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Mar 9th 2020, 1:52 PM

# as it stands

Kang, Hatton share halfway lead at windy Bay Hill, McIlroy in the hunt

The leading duo were one stroke in front of New Zealand’s Danny Lee.

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Mar 6th 2020, 11:59 PM

# as it stands

Rory McIroy grabs early first-round lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

The Northern Ireland star teed off on 10 at Bay Hill and shook off an early bogey at the 11th.

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Mar 5th 2020, 10:21 PM

# as it stands

Tiger Woods opens with solid 69, Rory McIlroy shares third at Torrey Pines

Meanwhile, Sebastian Cappelen and Keegan Bradley are the joint leaders.

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Jan 24th 2020, 8:23 AM

# as it stands

Talks continue in Limerick FC dispute with FAI

Earlier this week the club commenced proceedings against the association.

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Jan 17th 2020, 5:29 PM

# as it stands

Valverde wins mountain-top Vuelta finish but Lopez regains red

Meanwhile, Ireland’s Sam Bennett is third in the points classification, behind Nairo Quintana and Primoz Roglic.

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Aug 30th 2019, 8:25 PM

# as it stands

Thomas fires incredible 61 to seize six-shot PGA lead

Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy sits joint 13th on 10-under par.

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Aug 18th 2019, 12:34 AM

# as it stands

Super 8s permutations: all you need to know as we head for the final phase

All-Ireland semi-final spots are still up for grabs with one round of games remaining.

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Jul 22nd 2019, 4:18 PM

# Anger

Colombian Lopez slaps spectator after Giro d'Italia crash

Meanwhile, pink jersey holder Richard Carapaz now has one hand on the trophy

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Jun 1st 2019, 5:55 PM

# as it stands

Hole-in-one leaves Kim in clear at Texas Open, Graeme McDowell in the hunt

The 23-year-old from Seoul delivered another dazzling outing at TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Oaks Course to pull clear of a crowded field.

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Apr 6th 2019, 11:42 AM

# as it stands

Scott and Thomas lead at rain-hit Riviera as Tiger Woods laments 'awful' putting

Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy finished the day on three under

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Feb 16th 2019, 11:34 AM

# as it stands

Composed Tiger Woods on course to secure first title since 2013

The US star’s last triumph was at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

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Sep 23rd 2018, 9:41 PM

# as it stands

Tiger Woods maintains share of the lead at Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy third

The 14-time major winner is tied with Justin Rose at seven-under par 133 in heatwave conditions.

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Sep 22nd 2018, 7:05 AM

# as it stands

Shane Lowry one shot off the lead in Portugal, Sergio Garcia impresses

Australia’s Lucas Herbert led after the first round on Thursday.

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Sep 20th 2018, 10:02 PM

# as it stands

All Black world rankings lead cut ahead of November showdown with Ireland

Defeat to South Africa has seen New Zealand’s lead at the summit cut to 2.40 points.

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Sep 17th 2018, 1:04 PM

# as it stands

Setbacks for McIlroy and Woods as Schauffele seizes PGA lead

The 24-year-old American opened with four birdies in his first seven holes at Aronimink.

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Sep 7th 2018, 8:52 PM

# as it stands

Rory McIlroy four shots back as PGA leader tries to become first Mexican in 40 years to triumph

Abraham Ancer is bidding to end a lengthy drought for his country in the competition.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 8:12 AM

# as it stands

Car crash victim Degenkolb back in business on Tour

Amazingly Dan Martin, who woke up feeling “much, much better” after his crash on Saturday, kept pace.

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Jul 15th 2018, 5:34 PM

# as it stands

Froome booed as BMC edge Sky in team time-trial

Belgian team Quick Step came third at seven seconds.

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Jul 9th 2018, 6:49 PM

# as it stands

Spieth stumbles, McIlroy in hunt at PGA Travelers

The Down native is three strokes adrift of early clubhouse leader Brian Harman.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 7:29 PM

# as it stands

Top-ranked Johnson grabs share of US Open lead

England’s Ian Poulter and American Scott Piercy were in the clubhouse on one-under 69.

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Jun 14th 2018, 11:09 PM

# as it stands

Ricciardo records fastest lap in history of Monaco GP, crash woe for Verstappen

Kimi Raikkonen qualified fourth in the second Ferrari ahed of fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas.

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May 26th 2018, 5:33 PM

# as it stands

Reed soars to three-stroke lead over McIlroy at Masters

Light morning rain made the challenging Augusta National greens slightly more receptive.

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Apr 7th 2018, 11:44 PM

# as it stands

Woods one-over in rollercoaster return to Riviera, McIlroy recovers from three bogeys

The American hit some wild drives and ultimately signed for a one-over 72.

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Feb 15th 2018, 11:01 PM

# as it stands

Tiger Woods exits stage right as drama unfolds at Torrey Pines

Alex Noren and Jason Day were locked in a playoff duel as darkness fell.

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Jan 29th 2018, 7:58 AM

# as it stands

Mixed start for Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines

The 42-year-old superstar is playing his first Tour event since missing the cut at the same competition last year.

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Jan 25th 2018, 10:29 PM

# as it stands

Here's how the race for the 8 Champions Cup quarter-final berths stands

A big day of European rugby awaits tomorrow.

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Jan 20th 2018, 9:21 PM

# as it stands

A dream start for Australia in the Ashes, as problems mount up for England

David Warner and Cameron Bancroft cemented a crushing 10-wicket victory.

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Nov 27th 2017, 11:25 AM