Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took pole position in a wet qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix that produced a series of shocks. He will start ahead of the Haas of Nico Hulkenberg, a car that is usually in the midfield but in which the veteran German excelled in the conditions while Fernando Alonso starts P3.
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A record-breaking Rickie Fowler holds the halfway lead at the 123rd US Open but has Rory McIlroy in hot pursuit. Eight birdies helped Fowler to 10 under and a one-shot lead over Wyndham Clark, with McIlroy just a shot further back in third alongside Xander Schauffele.
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Republic of Ireland’s bid to get their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign up and running has to wait for another round of games after Stephen Kenny’s side succumbed to a disappointing 2-1 loss in Greece. It was Greece captain Anastasios Bakasetas who stole the show in Athens, scoring a first-half penalty after Callum O’Dowda’s handball, before setting up Giorgos Masouras in the second half with a clever defence-splitting assist.
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The US Open first round featured record lows, two holes-in-one and a charging Rory McIlroy as the tournament returned to Los Angeles after a 75-year absence. Californians Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele lead on eight under after recording the US Open’s first 62s.
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Italian champions Napoli have named Rudi Garcia as their new coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti, the Serie A side said on Thursday. Napoli did not specify the length of the 59 year old Frenchman’s contract. Gracia has experience in Italy having previously managed AS Roma.
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