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The Advertiser
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Solheim Cup rivals grab lead in Dow Championship
Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship. The Solheim Cup rivals posted a 13-under 127 total at Midland Country Club after opening with an alternate-shot 67 on Thursday, in the LPGA Tour's only team event. "The plan today was just to give ourselves as many chances as we could, try to get two chances on every hole," said Irishwoman Maguire. "For the most part, we did that. It was nice to start off with a birdie and sort of an eagle very early on to get the ball rolling." They hold a one-stroke lead over Australian Cassie Porter and Gemma Dryburgh, the first-round leaders who parred the final six holes in a 62. The teams will play another alternate-shot round Saturday, and close with a better-ball round Sunday. "Lots of golf to go," said Kupcho, the 2022 winner with fellow American Lizette Salas. "I think just kind of staying where we're at and continuing what we're doing the best we can." The teams of Sarah Schmelzel-Albane Valenzuela (61), Manon De Roey-Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (61) and and Yan Liu-Yahui Zhang (62) are at 11 under. "It was a great round," Valenzuela said, "I feel like I definitely feed off Sarah's energy. She makes it really easy for me on the course." Lexi Thompson and Meghan Kang, tied for second after an opening 67, had a 65 to drop into a tie for ninth at eight under. "Fairways and greens, hole a few more putts," Thompson said. "That's the goal." Defending champions Ruoning Yin and Jeeno Thitikul, both among the top five in the women's world ranking, are at six under after a 66. Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship. The Solheim Cup rivals posted a 13-under 127 total at Midland Country Club after opening with an alternate-shot 67 on Thursday, in the LPGA Tour's only team event. "The plan today was just to give ourselves as many chances as we could, try to get two chances on every hole," said Irishwoman Maguire. "For the most part, we did that. It was nice to start off with a birdie and sort of an eagle very early on to get the ball rolling." They hold a one-stroke lead over Australian Cassie Porter and Gemma Dryburgh, the first-round leaders who parred the final six holes in a 62. The teams will play another alternate-shot round Saturday, and close with a better-ball round Sunday. "Lots of golf to go," said Kupcho, the 2022 winner with fellow American Lizette Salas. "I think just kind of staying where we're at and continuing what we're doing the best we can." The teams of Sarah Schmelzel-Albane Valenzuela (61), Manon De Roey-Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (61) and and Yan Liu-Yahui Zhang (62) are at 11 under. "It was a great round," Valenzuela said, "I feel like I definitely feed off Sarah's energy. She makes it really easy for me on the course." Lexi Thompson and Meghan Kang, tied for second after an opening 67, had a 65 to drop into a tie for ninth at eight under. "Fairways and greens, hole a few more putts," Thompson said. "That's the goal." Defending champions Ruoning Yin and Jeeno Thitikul, both among the top five in the women's world ranking, are at six under after a 66. Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship. The Solheim Cup rivals posted a 13-under 127 total at Midland Country Club after opening with an alternate-shot 67 on Thursday, in the LPGA Tour's only team event. "The plan today was just to give ourselves as many chances as we could, try to get two chances on every hole," said Irishwoman Maguire. "For the most part, we did that. It was nice to start off with a birdie and sort of an eagle very early on to get the ball rolling." They hold a one-stroke lead over Australian Cassie Porter and Gemma Dryburgh, the first-round leaders who parred the final six holes in a 62. The teams will play another alternate-shot round Saturday, and close with a better-ball round Sunday. "Lots of golf to go," said Kupcho, the 2022 winner with fellow American Lizette Salas. "I think just kind of staying where we're at and continuing what we're doing the best we can." The teams of Sarah Schmelzel-Albane Valenzuela (61), Manon De Roey-Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (61) and and Yan Liu-Yahui Zhang (62) are at 11 under. "It was a great round," Valenzuela said, "I feel like I definitely feed off Sarah's energy. She makes it really easy for me on the course." Lexi Thompson and Meghan Kang, tied for second after an opening 67, had a 65 to drop into a tie for ninth at eight under. "Fairways and greens, hole a few more putts," Thompson said. "That's the goal." Defending champions Ruoning Yin and Jeeno Thitikul, both among the top five in the women's world ranking, are at six under after a 66. Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship. The Solheim Cup rivals posted a 13-under 127 total at Midland Country Club after opening with an alternate-shot 67 on Thursday, in the LPGA Tour's only team event. "The plan today was just to give ourselves as many chances as we could, try to get two chances on every hole," said Irishwoman Maguire. "For the most part, we did that. It was nice to start off with a birdie and sort of an eagle very early on to get the ball rolling." They hold a one-stroke lead over Australian Cassie Porter and Gemma Dryburgh, the first-round leaders who parred the final six holes in a 62. The teams will play another alternate-shot round Saturday, and close with a better-ball round Sunday. "Lots of golf to go," said Kupcho, the 2022 winner with fellow American Lizette Salas. "I think just kind of staying where we're at and continuing what we're doing the best we can." The teams of Sarah Schmelzel-Albane Valenzuela (61), Manon De Roey-Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (61) and and Yan Liu-Yahui Zhang (62) are at 11 under. "It was a great round," Valenzuela said, "I feel like I definitely feed off Sarah's energy. She makes it really easy for me on the course." Lexi Thompson and Meghan Kang, tied for second after an opening 67, had a 65 to drop into a tie for ninth at eight under. "Fairways and greens, hole a few more putts," Thompson said. "That's the goal." Defending champions Ruoning Yin and Jeeno Thitikul, both among the top five in the women's world ranking, are at six under after a 66.
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Solheim Cup rivals grab lead in Dow Championship
Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire shot a 10-under 60 in better-ball play to take the second-round lead in the Dow Championship. The Solheim Cup rivals posted a 13-under 127 total at Midland Country Club after opening with an alternate-shot 67 on Thursday, in the LPGA Tour's only team event. "The plan today was just to give ourselves as many chances as we could, try to get two chances on every hole," said Irishwoman Maguire. "For the most part, we did that. It was nice to start off with a birdie and sort of an eagle very early on to get the ball rolling." They hold a one-stroke lead over Australian Cassie Porter and Gemma Dryburgh, the first-round leaders who parred the final six holes in a 62. The teams will play another alternate-shot round Saturday, and close with a better-ball round Sunday. "Lots of golf to go," said Kupcho, the 2022 winner with fellow American Lizette Salas. "I think just kind of staying where we're at and continuing what we're doing the best we can." The teams of Sarah Schmelzel-Albane Valenzuela (61), Manon De Roey-Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (61) and and Yan Liu-Yahui Zhang (62) are at 11 under. "It was a great round," Valenzuela said, "I feel like I definitely feed off Sarah's energy. She makes it really easy for me on the course." Lexi Thompson and Meghan Kang, tied for second after an opening 67, had a 65 to drop into a tie for ninth at eight under. "Fairways and greens, hole a few more putts," Thompson said. "That's the goal." Defending champions Ruoning Yin and Jeeno Thitikul, both among the top five in the women's world ranking, are at six under after a 66.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘No controversy whatsoever' – Defiant Katie Taylor snaps back at narrative around Amanda Serrano rematch
KATIE Taylor believes she gave one of her greatest ever performances last November when she defeated Amanda Serrano for a second time. And the Bray bruiser is keen to dish out more punishment when the old rivals meet for the third time 2 The Olympic gold medallist will be hoping to make it 3-0 against Serrano on July 11 2 Taylor defeated Serrano by a unanimous decision back in November The so-called trilogy fight will headline the first-ever all-female card at the legendary boxing venue. Taylor leads the series 2-0 after judges Taylor also won via a split decision when the pair The 2012 Olympic gold medallist — who fought her first fight as an amateur in 2001 — said: 'It was definitely one of my best performances. Read more on Irish Sport 'I love the way I was able to push her back and outfight her. I think I outboxed her in the first fight. I actually outfought her in the second.' That view is at odds with Netflix commentary team of Mauro Ranallo, ring legend Roy Jones Jr and actress Rosie Perez. Ranallo and Perez claimed the judges had got it wrong. Jones Jr sided with the winner. Throughout the broadcast — viewed by 75 million fight fans worldwide — Ranallo and Perez had controversially suggested it was a one-sided contest in favour of Serrano. Taylor, however, has long since shrugged off the pundits' objections. She added: 'I recently looked back at that fight and if you turn the commentary off, it's actually a very, very clear win for me. Most read in Boxing "There was no controversy whatsoever. The commentary made it controversial but I was very happy with that performance. 'But there's still more I can do as well, which is very positive for me. It was a great performance but I feel like I still haven't shown my best. That's very, very exciting for me.' 'Irish cannot handle spice' - Watch Katie Taylor struggle in hilarious challenge with TWO Hollywood A-listers The first fight between the pair, was the first women's bout to headline the Garden. But with Taylor two-up, what is her motivation for a third contest? The 38-year-old replied: 'I just want to be involved in the biggest fight possible. After the last fight, I knew this was still the biggest fight that people were talking about. 'People were interested in seeing a third fight. Because of that, I wanted to step back in there again. I don't need this fight, she does. And so I just want to be involved in these big fights. 'So to have a chance to be a part of an all-female card in Madison Square Garden again, live on Netflix, this is a one-in-a-million kind of opportunity. I feel very, very privileged and blessed to be in this position, really.' GREATNESS NEVER SLEEPS Taylor's professional boxing record stands at a remarkable 24-1 and she has reached the pinnacle of her sport in the amateur and pro ranks. But the Irishwoman reckons her mindset always remains the same. Taylor added: 'I'm excited about the fight. I'm excited to have this opportunity again. I feel good, I feel sharp. 'I'm actually just excited to jump in there. I think there's always going to be a bit of pressure at this level. But as Billie Jean said, the pressure is a privilege. So it is a great, great position to be in.' Last November, Taylor had a point deducted for excessive use of the head in the eighth round having been warned twice about it beforehand. HEAD CLASH CONTROVERSY Looking back, the revved-up puncher believes it was a 'ridiculous' call. Taylor explained: 'Even at that moment, there were no head clashes. And all the complaining about the head, but that's what happens a lot of times . . . you just clash heads. 'Her head hit my head as well. I also got a cut from that. That was actually uncomfortable for me as well. 'We both came together, we clashed heads and to get a point of deduction, even for that, in that moment, there's no head clash during that moment. But regardless, I can look back and smile now because I came out as a winner.' Having shared a ring with Serrano for 20 rounds, there is a respect between the two fighters. And while both have achieved iconic feats in the sport, Taylor admitted: 'I don't actually have any relationship with her outside of the fights but I do think Amanda's a great person. 'We've obviously spent 20 rounds in the ring together. I have obviously an awful lot of respect for her. I think she's a great athlete and fighter. 'So maybe after this trilogy, we can sit down together and actually . . . I don't know what the future holds in terms of friendship, but I have nothing against Amanda. 'I think she is a fantastic person. I'm very, very grateful that I have a fighter like that to share the ring with because my name's always going to be named alongside her name and vice versa. 'I think every fighter needs a really good dance partner. And I'm very, very grateful that we've been able to share the ring together over these last few years and make history together.' KATIE TAYLOR vs Amanda Serrano will stream LIVE on Netflix exclusively on Friday, July 11, from Madison Square Garden in New York City. In the first-ever all-women's boxing card in Madison Square Garden history, Ireland's undisputed champion Katie Taylor faces Brooklyn's Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer and seven-division champion Amanda Serrano in a historic trilogy fight no one will want to miss. The event is produced, marketed, and promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and distributed by Netflix.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Katie Taylor on Amanda Serrano trilogy and making history in New York City
When Katie Taylor steps into the ring in a fortnight to take on Amanda Serrano for a third time, she will do so safe in the knowledge that her legacy as a legend of the sport has long been secured. A true pioneer of the sport, the Irishwoman has literally seen the sport grow from being borderline banned in most parts of the world, to an Olympic sport, all the way to it being a gigantic industry worth hundreds of millions of dollars. So after decades in boxing, it seems fitting that perhaps her final night in the sport will also be one of the biggest in her career as she looks to end her trilogy with all-time great Serrano 3-0. The Bray Bomber will be 39-years-old when she fights at Madison Square Garden on July 11th, headlining an historic all-female fight-card that will be streamed on Netflix to millions of people around the globe. Rumours have swirled suggesting that the 2012 Olympic Champion is planning on hanging up her gloves regardless of July's result, but as she spoke to assembled members of the Irish media this month, Taylor insisted that she loves the grind now as much as she ever has. 'I always tend to enjoy my training camps, and that's one of the reasons that I've been able to keep going for so long as well,' says the defending Undisputed light-welterweight champion. 'I love the progress of the training camp and just to get your mindset right, the ups and downs of the training camp, but I love all that, the preparing for battle, preparing for fights, and I've always been that way. 'I love the fact that I get to do something I love every single day. 'And even though sometimes I wake up and I'm not in the mood for training, I'm still so grateful to be in this position and, and I think that that's that's definitely one of the reasons why I've been able to stay at the top for so long - because of this passion I have that I have for my sport.' For the past few years, fans and pundits have been looking for signs of age catching up to Taylor. And while there were hints that she wasn't the same fighter she used to be in her first win over Delfine Persoon and loss to Chantelle Cameron, she turned back the clock last November to deliver arguably her finest moment in boxing as she fought tooth and nail with the brawler Serrano on her way to victory in front of a gigantic crowd at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. 'I think that was definitely one of my best performances. I love the fact that I was able to push her back and outfight her. 'I think the first fight I outboxed her, the second fight, I actually outfought her. 'I actually recently looked back on that fight and, if you turn the commentary off, it's actually a very, very clear win for me. I won the second fight a lot more convincingly I think than the first fight. 'There was no controversy there whatsoever. I think obviously the commentary makes it controversial, but I was very, very happy with that performance, but there's still more I can do as well, which is very positive for me. 'It was a great performance, but I feel like I still haven't shown my best, and that for me is very, very exciting.' The controversy in question refers to the numerous head clashes that took place during the bout. Both Taylor and Serrano collided heads on numerous occasions, with one exchange causing a huge gash on the head of the Puerto Rican. Taylor was even deducted a point after one of those clashes, but even with that deduction, she still picked up a deserved unanimous decision win. Serrano's camp were left fuming at the judges scorecards and have essentially declared victory for themselves in the months following the contest. Taylor pays little attention to what she dubs the 'whining and complaining' of Team Serrano, though the point deduction and suggestion that she used her head intentionally still irks her. 'That was a ridiculous point deduction for sure, and it's amazing how the judges unanimously had (the win) for me, even with the point deduction. 'All the complaining about the headbutts, that's what happens a lot of times when a southpaw fights an orthodox fighter, you just clash heads, and her head hit my head as well. 'I also got a cut from was actually uncomfortable for me as well, but it wasn't anything that I could stop, but just we both came together, we clashed heads and to get a point deduction…there was no head clash during that moment. 'It was a ridiculous point deduction, but I can look back and smile now because I came out as a winner regardless.' But do those complaints from camp Serrano motivate Taylor even more? 'Not really.I really couldn't care less about what the other team is saying to be quite honest. Regardless of what you say, I am still 2-0 here. 'I just want to be involved in the biggest fights possible, and after the last fight, I knew that myself and Serrano was still the biggest fight out there. 'People were talking about it, people were interested in seeing a third fight, and because of that, I wanted to step back in there again. 'I don't need this fight, she does. 'I just want to be involved in these big fights and to have a chance to be a part of an all-female card in Madison Square Garden again, live on Netflix, this is a one in a million kind of opportunity. 'I feel very, very privileged and blessed to be in this position, really.'
7NEWS
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
How Gallagher brothers' mother 'instigated' end of feud
Noel and Liam Gallagher's mother was the 'instigator' of their reconciliation. The brothers hadn't spoken since Oasis split following a series of rows in 2009 but they are currently preparing for their reunion tour, and though Peggy Gallagher urged them to put their differences aside, she insisted she couldn't have made them do anything they didn't want to do. 'I was the instigator, yes. But sure, wasn't it always going to happen at some time or other?' she told Ireland's Mail on Sunday newspaper. 'It was their choice, of course. 'Look, you can't force them to do things they don't want to do. 'You just have to say, 'Get on with it' and I said that.' The 82-year-old matriarch is relieved her warring sons have finally made up. 'It's great, because nobody wants their kids falling out, do they?' she said. Peggy is looking forward to seeing Noel and Liam back on stage with Oasis over the summer. But she admitted: 'I'll be glad when it's all just over because it makes me get too stressed.' The Irishwoman is hoping to travel to her homeland to see Oasis perform in Croke Park, but she has just had a knee replacement operation so is currently unsure as to whether she will be fit enough to make the journey from her home in Manchester. 'I'm hoping to get to the Oasis concert in Dublin in August if I can hobble around,' she said. 'That's my plan anyway... it will be great.' 'I know the Irish fans are thrilled about it. There's great excitement in Ireland about the reunion tour and it will be lovely to see family there, also my sister Kathleen. I am really looking forward to the Dublin one.' Peggy — who also plans to see her sons at their homecoming shows in Manchester — knows the road to recovery will be long. 'It's still sore,' she said. 'I'm sick of bloody exercising it, up and down the stairs, they say it takes anything up to nine months to be right again... Still, we have to get there, we have to get on with it.'
