Golf
America’s Xander Schauffele has won the 152nd Open Championship golf.
He carded a final round of 65 to end on 9-under-par at Royal Troon.
The Claret Jug is his second major title this season following victory in the PGA Championship.
2019 champion Shane Lowry finished up on 4-under, solo sixth on the leaderboard.
Padraig Harrington finished up on 4-over-par while Tom McKibbin was 12-over with Darren Clarke 15-over-par.
GAA
Cork and Clare are level at 3-21 to 1-27 after full-time in the All-Ireland hurling final.
The teams are preparing for extra-time, with Patrick Horgan’s free ensuring there is 20 more minutes. There will be a replay if the sides are level after extra-time.
Aidan McCarthy, Mark Rogers and Tony Kelly with the goals for Brian Lohan’s side who are looking to win the All-Ireland for the first time since 2013 – when they beat Cork in a replay.
The Rebels meanwhile last won the Liam MacCarthy 19 years ago in 2005.
Soccer
Today’s action in the second round of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup has finished up.
Derry City have beaten holder St. Pat’s 3-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell while it finished up 3-0 to Sligo Rovers against Cobh Wanderers at The Showgrounds.
Earlier on UCD beat Gorey Rangers 4-0 away from home while Shelbourne were 1-0 winners over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds, Wexford enjoyed a 3-1 win over Wayside Celtic and Ballyfermot United beat Cork side Leeds 3-1.
The Republic of Ireland were eliminated from the European Women’s under-19 Championships this afternoon after a 2-0 group loss to The Netherlands in Lithuania.
Formula One
Oscar Piastri has won Formula One’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Australian clinched his maiden race victory ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris – who started on pole.
Lewis Hamilton finished third in the Mercedes.
Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar is set to clinch his third Tour de France this afternoon.
The 25-year-old will add to his 2020 and 2021 victories following the final stage from Monaco to Nice.
The Slovenian will become the first rider this century to win both the Tour and the Giro d’Italia in the same year.