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Belfast Telegraph
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
The Open: Weather warning in force as major winner explains why he's ‘jealous' of young NI star after morning practice with Rory McIlroy
13 minutes ago Gareth Hanna THE Rory shot on 18 Absolute chef's kiss moment from our photographer John Dickson on 18 with these shots of Rory hitting his approach in towards the wraparound grand stand. And scroll to the 'making of' image with John in the black jacket a red top standing beside Rory's caddy Harry Diamond. 22 minutes ago Gareth Hanna In photos: Rory and his legion of fans The Holywood star took 15 minutes with fans signing autographs after yesterday's round and it was even longer today, with the crowd even bigger. That'll be the continuing trend as the week goes on. 31 minutes ago Gareth Hanna Tom McKibbin: In focus Our Chief Sports Reporter Steven Beacom is going to have a long read on the 22-year-old from Holywood later as the way he was striking the ball in practice this morning has set a few tongues wagging round Royal Portrush. He had one win on the DP World Tour - the European Open in 2023 - before shifting to LIV Golf in January this year. That move - as money-spinning as it is - has meant his access to major tournaments since then has been a little more limited than would ordinarily have been the case. He has played in three so far, with a T41 placed finish at last year's US Open, T66th at the PGA Championship last year and T50s at the same tournament this year. He has qualified to be here this wee care of a top 25 placed finish in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai last year - so he'll find it even harder to be in majors going forward. If he could bag a top 10 finish this week, it would secure his Open spot next year at least. On the betting front, he's a 110-1 shot to end this week with the Claret Jug. There'll certainly be a few people watching with interest. His long, loose swing, laid-back attitude and long-hitting made for an eye-catching watch for the fans out on the course early on Tuesday. Today 10:08 AM Gareth Hanna Rory true to his word After promising fans all day that he would sign after his round, he's still doing just that. How long do you think it would take him to get through this lot? Today 10:01 AM Gareth Hanna Shots for the gallery Tom McKibbin hits one in close on the 18th…. And Rory hits it closer. The autograph section is PACKED waiting for these guys to sign various bits of merchandise. A HUGE roar as Rory holes a putt. It's just a taster of what we're in for this week. Today 09:53 AM Major winner on why he's 'jealous' of Tom McKibbin A man well known to the north coast has been full of praise of Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin. Jon Rahm was speaking to the media this morning and, when asked about his fellow LIV golfer McKibbin, the 2021 US Open and 2023 Masters champion explained why he's 'jealous' of the 22-year-old. He said: "Tom McKibbin should be really looking forward to this week, being a member here and being from Northern Ireland. He's a fantastic young man. For a 24-year-old to be as calm and collected as he is is quite phenomenal. He's quiet by nature, but even in competition when things go wrong, he stays quite calm, and it's just remarkable and an incredible gift to have for a young player. I don't think I can relate to that whatsoever, so I'm a little bit jealous of that. I think it's going to serve him very well in the long run. "I think he's obviously internally processing the same emotions that all of us are processing, but outwardly he stays really, really calm, and that helps him quite a bit, on top of having a fantastic golf swing. I don't know what it is about Northern Ireland, but they have two of the most beautiful golf swings ever produced in golf. He's a fantastic golfer in general. He's got all the tools he needs to succeed in this game, and so far in his early career, he's done so." Today 09:44 AM Gareth Hanna 'Have a nice hike' Looks like it's the 3-wood off 18 for Darren as his caddy hands out the club and heads off down the fairway, opting not the head up the hill to the tee. Darren takes time to sign a young fan's flag as he heads to the tee. Only an iron for the two big hitters. It's all about playing for position on 18. Hit it into the width of the fair and then worry about the iron shot into the green. Although Tom also tested out a wood. When you can hit as straight as that you may as well take the extra yards! Today 09:40 AM Gareth Hanna Who's the big hitter? I'm not overly surprised to see one of the balls in the greenside bunker belongs to McKibbin. Rory's first drive was just short on the left and his second also found the bunker. Darren a little further back, as is understandable for a man of his vintage. Rory gives the fans a cheer with a tasty bunker shot in tight, and a chuckle when he taps in a 10-foot-plus putt with a wedge. Sure it's easy! Today 09:35 AM Gareth Hanna Let the course do the work The trio have launched their drives down the short, downhill 17th. All they need to do here is get it sent out straight and let the hill take it down to the green. Avoiding the bunkers is easier said than done, and two of the four drives that came over the hill ended up in the green side trap. There are worse places for these guys to be. This is a great place for fans to watch as the green backs on to the par three 13th. So if you're coming down this week, take my tip to get a grand stand spot here for a bit. Today 09:14 AM Gareth Hanna Yellow weather warning issued Not the news the fans want to hear as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm today. The warning impacts all of NI and the Met Office have said the storms "could produce 15-20 mm of rain in less than an hour, with a few spots seeing 30-40 mm in a few hours. Isolated hail and lightning strikes will be additional hazards." It could certainly cause problems not just here but across NI as the Met Office says driving conditions and public transport could be impacted, flooding of some homes and businesses is possible along with loss of power. NI issued rain and thunder weather warning with potential travel disruption and risk of flooding The Met Office has issued a weather warning across the whole of Northern Ireland with potential travel disruption as a result. Today 09:08 AM Gareth Hanna Who else is on the course? Not that anybody in the crowd cares about watching anybody else out there but there are plenty more around. Currently out there are the likes of Phil Mickelson, who is a hole or two behind Rory and the lads. Elsewhere, Louise Oozthuisen just teed off on the tenth with Justin Thomas coming behind on nine and Ryan Fox on eight. Sepp Straka is back on the picturesque fifth and Francesco Molinari is on the third. while on the practice ground hitting balls are Padraig Harrington, Patrick Reed, Henrik Stenson, Matteo Manassero and Matthew Jordan. Today 08:55 AM Gareth Hanna In photos: McIlroy, McKibbin and Clarke on the course Today 08:52 AM Adam McKendry Birdie blitz McKibbin converts that birdie on 13 - could he be a dark horse this week? He's been trending the right direction on LIV, finishing in the top-five in Andalucía at the weekend, so maybe this is when it clicks at a Major for him... Today 08:46 AM Gareth Hanna A laugh a minute These early photos capture the mood among the trio pretty accurately Today 08:42 AM Finally a Ror McIlroy holes a long birdie putt on 12 and the crowd responds. Managed to gouge it out of the fescue and then make up and down. Tom McKibbin responds by hitting a dart to about three feet on the par-three 13th. What a shot! Today 08:31 AM Gareth Hanna Late bird still catches a little worm There is a constant flow of fans making their way from the entrance through the course and out towards the back nine where Rory is playing. Today 08:31 AM Adam McKendry Another right for Rory That's a very exasperated look as he pushes another off the tee on 12. Battling with the long club today. Tom McKibbin, meanwhile, pipes one straight down the middle to the praise of Darren Clarke: "That's perfect Tom." For all his size, he can sure hit it a mile. Today 08:25 AM Adam McKendry Show off Rory heads short of the 11th green to hit some chip shots and after some modest attempts, finishes by playing an audacious flop shot that lands right by the hole and checks up to an inch away, to gasps and applause from the crowd. "I wouldn't do that (in a tournament round)!" he quips to his team. Today 08:18 AM Adam McKendry Almost deadly Adam has headed out to the course and with his first action, nearly been killed by Rory McIlroy's drive on 11, which he pushed into the rough down the right. Considered lying down to try and get a glove out of it but no dice. Rory walks up to the ball and asks for it to be thrown back to him, instead opting to hit from the fairway. This is met with a chorus of groans from the fans assembled around it.
NZ Herald
08-07-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Gold to Gisborne's Sydnee Andrews at European judo open
Another tournament, another milestone on the burgeoning career path of Gisborne judoka Sydnee Andrews. Andrews struck gold at the Tallinn European Open in Estonia at the weekend. Competing in the senior women's +78-kilograms division, the 22-year-old defeated defending champion and hometown favourite Emma-Melis Aktas in the final. It was Andrews'
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Bublik at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Bublik at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel In the Roland Garros quarterfinals on Wednesday, Jannik Sinner meets Alexander Bublik. In his most recent match on Monday, Sinner beat Andrey Rublev in three sets, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, to advance from the Round of 16. Bublik earned a victory in four sets the most recent time he competed, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 over Jack Draper in the Round of 16 on Monday. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Bublik: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Quarterfinal Quarterfinal Date: Wednesday, June 4 Wednesday, June 4 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Bublik matchup stats Sinner is 6-2 on clay over the past year. On clay, Sinner has won 80.0% of his service games and 35.8% of his return games over the past 12 months. Sinner has converted 32 of 67 break points on clay (47.8%) over the past 12 months and is 76th in break points won. In his previous tournament, the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Sinner lost in the final to No. 3-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, 6-7, 1-6 on May 18. Bublik has posted a 10-6 record in seven tournaments on clay over the past year. Bublik is 159-for-215 in service games on clay (winning 74.0%) and 60-for-205 in return games (29.3%). On clay Bublik is 60th in break point win percentage (40.6%) after going 41-for-101. In his most recent tournament (the Hamburg European Open) on May 20, Bublik squared off against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Round of 32 and was eliminated 6-7, 4-6. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 9:58 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel In the Roland Garros quarterfinals on Wednesday, Alexander Zverev meets Novak Djokovic. Zverev advanced via walkover in his last match, past Tallon Griekspoor at the Roland Garros. Djokovic won his last match on Monday in the Round of 16 over Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Quarterfinal Quarterfinal Date: Wednesday, June 4 Wednesday, June 4 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic matchup stats Zverev has gone 14-6 and has won one title on clay this year. Zverev is 172-for-222 in service games on clay (winning 77.5%) and 84-for-238 in return games (35.3%). On clay, Zverev has won 43.8% of break points (63 out of 144, to rank eighth). In his most recent tournament (the Hamburg European Open), Zverev was eliminated by Alexandre Muller 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 on May 21, in the Round of 16. Djokovic is 8-2 on clay so far this year, and he has clinched one tournament title. In terms of serve/return winning percentages on clay, Djokovic has won 87.2% of his games on serve, and 30.7% on return. On clay, Djokovic has converted 33 of 85 break points (38.8%). Djokovic secured the title in the Gonet Geneva Open, his most recent tournament, emerging victorious over No. 31-ranked Hubert Hurkacz (5-7, 7-6, 7-6) in the final on May 24. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 6:57 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Lorenzo Musetti vs. Frances Tiafoe at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Lorenzo Musetti vs. Frances Tiafoe at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel Lorenzo Musetti will face Frances Tiafoe in the Roland Garros quarterfinals on Tuesday, June 3. Musetti enters the quarterfinals after winning in four sets, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, over Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune on Sunday in the Round of 16. Tiafoe heads into this match following a three-set victory against Daniel Altmaier (6-3, 6-4, 7-6) in his last match on Sunday in the Round of 16. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Lorenzo Musetti vs. Frances Tiafoe: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Quarterfinal Quarterfinal Date: Tuesday, June 3 Tuesday, June 3 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Lorenzo Musetti vs. Frances Tiafoe matchup stats Musetti has a record of 14-4 on clay this year. When playing on clay surfaces, Musetti has a 76.6% winning percentage in service games and a 32.6% winning percentage in return games (147 service games won out of 192, and 61 return games won out of 187 on clay). On clay this year, Musetti ranks 24th in break point winning percentage (38.5%) after going 50-for-130. Musetti was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz short of the final (3-6, 6-7) on May 16 in the semifinals of his last tournament, the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Tiafoe is 11-6 in seven tournaments on clay so far this year. In terms of serve/return winning percentages on clay, Tiafoe has won 78.7% of his games on serve, and 31.2% on return. Tiafoe has converted 51 of 140 break points on clay (36.4%), and is 22nd in break points won. In the Hamburg European Open, Tiafoe's previous tournament, he clashed with No. 57-ranked Roberto Bautista Agut in the Round of 16 on May 21 and lost 2-6, 3-6. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 9:59 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
