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.

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.

A boat carrying tourists has capsized during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, killing 34 people. The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members — all of them Vietnamese — during the ...

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.

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.

Aidan O’Brien’s Action is bred to be top class and there is plenty to look forward to judged on a debut full of promise at the Curragh.

Ian Holloway was disappointed with Swindon Town despite their big 5-1 win over Chippenham Town in pre-season. Swindon were dominant in the first half and made Chippenham pay with goals from Paul ...