52 m. ago The Open 2025: first round updates as Fitzpatrick shares lead at Royal Portrush – live

Latest updates from the opening day of the 153rd OpenLive official leaderboard | And you can email ScottPadraig Harrington bogeys the par-three 3rd as well. Two putts from 42 feet far from a gimme and he doesn’t make them. His place at the top is taken by Jacob Skov Olesen: the 26-year-old Dane, making his professional debut at the Open – he finished in a tie for 60th at Troon as an amateur – tramlines a 40-foot putt on 1. Had that not hit the cup, it was halfway to Giant’s Causeway. A sizzling Danish start to the Open.-1: Højgaard (3), Olesen (1) E: Harrington (3), Migliozzi (2) Continue reading...

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85 m. ago The Open 2025: Harrington highlight, 'Mr Handsome' and Mickelson on Muirfield

Martin Dempster reports from Royal Portrush with some outtakes from day one of The Open

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86 m. ago 'Very comfy' £500 rattan corner sofa set that's 'good quality' is now £130 ready for the next heatwave

The rattan corner sofa set is the perfect outdoor furniture set for summer and has been reduced by a huge £370 in the Sports Direct summer sale

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87 m. ago Rangers fired ominous Champions League warning from Panathinaikos star as ultimate scouting mission has foes battle ready

Panathinaikos beat Belgian side Westerlo 3-1 in a friendly in the Olympic Stadium and they reckon they're ready for Rangers

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2 h. ago The Open golfer's first shot fails to reach fairway and set tone for dismal opening round

K.J. Choi was one of the early starters at The Open Championship on Thursday, and the South Korean's day got off to a dreadful start at Royal Portrush - and didn't get much better afterwards

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2 h. ago TV star sends The Open fans ducking for cover after firing wayward shot into the stands

The Open got off to an entertaining start as golf analyst Johnson Wagner forced fans to dodge his wayward shot at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday

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3 h. ago Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open

The 26-year-old Dane only turned professional in November.

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3 h. ago Manchester United wonderkid Chido Obi at centre of new plan after two big summer changes

Chido Obi made eight appearances in his first season at Manchester United but the former Arsenal starlet is ready for an even bigger sophomore campaign at Old Trafford

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3 h. ago 'Paul Danan saved me from addiction and cancel culture, now Dapper Laughs is back'

EXCLUSIVE: Controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, real name Daniel O'Reilly, is getting ready to return to the spotlight as he marks 1,000 days sober and credits his late friend Paul Danan

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4 h. ago Jacob Skov Olesen needed Open break to answer call of nature – this is how I helped his Portrush charge

Danish star is flying at Portrush after Scotland's paper helps solve toilet issue

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4 h. ago Liverpool could be ready to make their move for Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle had previously been linked with a move for the Eintracht Frankfurt player.

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4 h. ago Liverpool know what they must do to sign Hugo Ekitike after transfer statement

Liverpool are ready to make a concerted effort to sign Hugo Ekitike, who has an £85m release clause at Frankfurt, with the German club willing to offload their top talent at the right time

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4 h. ago Netflix film 'so twisted' fans are unable to sleep with streaming giant set to remove it

A legendary thriller has ruffled feathers with Netflix set to remove it within days

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4 h. ago The Open fans let out yelp as they're forced to duck for cover in stands – 'Oh god!'

The Open Championship is being held at Royal Portrush and the course has already provided a memorable moment on live TV after a misplaced shot headed towards fans, who were forced to take over

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5 h. ago The Open star speaks out after caddie's ban from entering UK and going to Royal Portrush

Harris English has spoken of his "disappointment" after his caddie, Eric Larson, was banned from entering the UK due to a conviction for dealing drugs

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6 h. ago The Lincoln Lawyer actor to star opposite Schindler's List icon for action thriller

The Lincoln Lawyer star Angus Sampson has been keeping himself busy with a couple of projects away from the Netflix legal drama.

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6 h. ago Netflix fans 'can’t sleep' after watching twisted film that streaming giant is taking down

A controversial thriller that left fans feeling uneasy is leaving Netflix soon

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6 h. ago Grand slam organisers ready to make concessions for players amid dispute

All England Club offers talks on creating player councilSlams also face legal action from union set up by DjokovicWimbledon and the three other grand slam tournaments are willing to make concessions to the players in an attempt to resolve a dispute over prize money, pensions and player representation.The Guardian has learned that during discussions with representatives of several top-10 world-ranked men and women players at Wimbledon last week, the All England Club offered to hold talks over creating a player council to give athletes a voice in decisions over scheduling, as well as indicating a willingness to contribute to their pension and healthcare provision for the first time. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Alexander Isak 'ready to join Liverpool' as Newcastle handed Hugo Ekitike nightmare

In a remarkable power play, Liverpool are confident that both strikers want to join

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7 h. ago The Open tee times moved to avoid disruption with band parade in Portrush, R&A confirms

With more than 60 bands and thousands of spectators expected in Portrush, the R&A has confirmed a ‘tweak’ to its scheduling plans

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