McIlroy six shots back as Min Woo Lee sets Tour Championship pace
The Northern Ireland golfer recovered from two early bogeys to open with a 68 at East Lake, while Lee carded a bogey-free 62.
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Tommy Fleetwood enters Tour Championship contention after four-under 66 at East Lake
Defending champion shoots a bogey-free round to join the leaders as MW Lee remains two strokes ahead in Atlanta.
Scott and Stratton secure spot in women's quad world final
The Great Britain crew, including Northern Ireland rower Finnola Stratton, finished second behind the Netherlands in Thursday's semi-final at the World Rowing Championships.
Glenn Maxwell leads Belfast Wolves to maiden European Twenty20 Premier League triumph
The Australian all-rounder's 59 not out powered the franchise past Dublin Guardians in Voorburg as they began their inaugural campaign.
Bill Belichick discusses NFL expansion in Dublin ahead of college match
The seven-time Super Bowl winner spoke on the possibility of a European team while his North Carolina Tar Heels side prepare to face Texas Christian University
Leona Maguire opens steady campaign at Women's Irish Open with one-under 71
The Derry player, seeking her maiden title, carded three birdies and two bogeys to sit four shots behind early leader Alessandra Fanali of Italy.
Linfield secure attacking midfielder Kitt Nelson on season-long loan from Preston North End
David Healy's side are set to bolster their squad ahead of a Saturday fixture against Limavady United.
Northern Ireland Over 70s Walking Football Team Win World Masters Title
The Derry squad remained unbeaten to claim the top honour after defeating England in the final, while other age groups also advanced deep into the competition.