The two-time Irish Olympian secured a swift victory over his 38-year-old opponent.

The Brazilian overcame his American rival, causing him to submit with a rear-naked choke.

Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy and Jonathan Caldwell all shot a one-under-par 71 at Emirates Golf Club.

Reigning league champions Railway Union are in action this evening against Malone in an all-AIL clash.

A four under-par opening round of 68 leaves the Dubliner tied for 26th at Jumeirah.

Woods seeks an 83rd career US PGA title to break the all-time record he shares with Sam Snead.

Ryan Connolly’s early goal was the difference in Donegal.

Finn Harps meet St Patrick’s Athletic and Cork City take on Longford Town in the remaining first round games.

Cabinteely will host Crumlin in the first round of the competition.

China’s Li Haotong has delighted the home crowd with his early charge in the WGC-HSBC Champions.

The winner of Cork City’s first-round tie with FC Progres Niederkorn will likely face Steven Gerrard’s side.

The Northern Ireland man is four shots off the lead at Augusta.

Gonzaga and Castleknock shared six tries in an entertaining back-and-forth tussle.

The former paratrooper was stabbed while campaigning in September.

Simona Halep has become the first top-seeded woman ever to lose at this stage of the competition.

20-year-old Naomi Osaka defeated the 23-time major winner by straight sets — the first time Williams has lost her first match at an American hard court championship for 21 years

We select the most impressive players from the tournament’s opening matches.

Elsewhere, there were wins for Castlehaven, Douglas, Muskerry and St Finbarr’s tonight.

It’s the first time the Dubliner has qualified for the main draw of a grand slam event.

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division sides were in Europa League qualifying action.

The tee times are out ahead of tomorrow’s start in Cork.

The games are set to take place on June 21st and June 28th.

The Irishman got off to a flying start in the morning session of his first round encounter.

The sides meet in the Gaelic Grounds on Thursday night.

Former Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Egan has dismissed suggestions that he is ‘celebrity candidate’ for Fine Gael.

Glenstal Abbey representatives at one stage attempted to steal a flag from Ardscoil Ris supporters.

The first round ties are scheduled to take place on June 29th.

Aidan Moynihan’s late, late penalty saved the Rebels from defeat in extra-time.

Tiger has kept the galleries rapt but Rory McIlroy is putting together a solid round to catch the championship leading Aussie.

The Dubliner staged a brief comeback but was soundly beaten in the first round encounter at Sheffield.