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The Independent
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- The Independent
Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open
World number 354 Jacob Skov Olesen made light of his major inexperience to set the early clubhouse lead at The Open at Portrush with a four-under-par 67. The 26-year-old Danish left-hander, who won the Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin in Ireland last summer, only turned professional in November after earning his DP World Tour card. That meant he had to sacrifice his amateur exemptions for this year's Masters and US Open so this was only his second appearance at one of golf's premier events after debuting at Troon 12 months ago. After making the turn in one under, he birdied the 10th, holed a 40-foot eagle putt at the 12th and chipped in for birdie at the 15th to move clear on five under but bogeyed the last. That dropped him into a share of the lead with China's Haotong Li, withMatthew Jordan, the Royal Liverpool golfer who has finished 10th in the last two Opens, a shot behind. He enjoyed a run of three birdies immediately after making the turn on one under, only to drop a shot at the par-three 13th. Veteran Lee Westwood rolled back the years to be bogey-free through 13 holes to also reach four under before dropping his first shot. The 52-year-old, back at the Open for the first time since 2022 after coming through qualifying, finished joint-fourth on this course six years ago and used all his experience to manoeuvre himself to the top of the leaderboard. He birdied the par-five second and then drove the green at the 372-yard par-four fifth to pick up another shot and a take a share of the lead for the first time. Westwood made the most of Portrush's other two par-fives, the seventh and 12th, with birdies at both just as the rain began to get heavier but then three-putted the 14th. The morning was also good for Westwood's fellow LIV golfer Phil Mickelson, who carded his best Open round since the third day at Carnoustie in 2018 with a one-under 70 – the highlight of which was a holed bunker shot for par at the third having left his first in the sand. The 2013 Open champion has missed the cut in five of his last seven majors and since the 2023 Masters has not finished higher than 43rd. World number one Scottie Scheffler, 2019 champion Shane Lowry and two-time major winner and one of the favourites this week Jon Rahm were all two under well into their front nine.
The Independent
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- The Independent
Sweden star Kosovare Asllani hits back at Ella Toone comment before England v Sweden quarter-final
Sweden captain Kosovare Asslani says her team will go into its Euro 2025 quarter-final against England with respect, but not fear, for the defending champions
Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
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 Chido Obi is being earmarked for regular first-team appearances at Manchester United in the new season. Obi, 17, made the bold decision to leave Arsenal last summer and joined the Red Devils, who won the race for his sought-after signature. Obi had to wait until February to make his first-team debut and he finished the season with eight appearances to his name. Although the Danish striker didn't find the back of the net, he did score twice in a post-season friendly win against Hong Kong. Fans were given a glimpse of Obi's potential and it's good news for those who are excited to see more of him in the 2025-26 campaign. The teenage sensation, who scored a record-breaking 32 goals in 20 appearances for Arsenal's under-18s before leaving the Emirates, is part of Ruben Amorim's plans. As first revealed by The Athletic Obi will regularly feature in matchday squads and only play for the U21s occasionally this term. There have also been two big changes for the Denmark youth international. Obi has firstly received the No.32 shirt, having been No.46 last term. At Old Trafford, the number is most famously associated with Carlos Tevez, who enjoyed two prolific seasons playing for the Red Devils between 2007 and 2009. Secondly, Obi has visibly bulked up over the summer. The 17-year-old's transformation will stand him in better stead to deal with Premier League defenders and assert himself on opponents. Senior figures at Carrington are said to already consider Obi a member of the first-team squad, despite his lack of experience. Amorim has been passing on his wisdom to Obi, who said in April: "He's just told me to be humble and keep working hard every day. "And hopefully I get more opportunities soon. My dad and my mum always told me to be a good person and listen to my coaches because they want me to get better, so it's good. Will Chido Obi become a starter for Manchester United next season? Give us your prediction in the comments section. "I've learnt to be smart and to think quicker by training with the first team because the game is quicker compared to academy football. It helps me a lot, training with them every day." Obi's first target is to impress Amorim during pre-season. United start their run of five friendlies by facing Leeds this Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden. The Red Devils will then jet off to the USA in the early part of next week for matches against West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton. Amorim's side finish their preparations against Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 9,
