McDowell leads NI Open challenge
Graeme McDowell is six off the pace at Turnberry after a 73 which leaves him one ahead of Darren Clarke and two better than Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington.

Worcester snap up defender Clyde
Worcester City sign former Northern Ireland and Wolves defender Mark Clyde.

DC arrange Atletico Madrid game
Atletico Madrid will travel to west Belfast to face Donegal Celtic in a pre-season friendly at Suffolk Road on 4 August.

Baxter says Crues can go through
Stephen Baxter believes his Crusaders team can overcome FK Rabotnicki and progress in the Europa League.

Glens hammered by Haifa in Israel
Glentoran concede three late goals as they are beaten 6-0 by Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League qualifier.

Crues earn draw in Europa League
Crusaders keep their Europa League hopes alive as David Rainey's late goal earns them a 1-1 draw against FK Rabotnicki at Mourneview Park.

Delap extends contract at Stoke
Midfielder Rory Delap signs a one-year contract extension that will keep him at Stoke until 2011.

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Funeral service for boxing great
The funeral of legendary Belfast boxer John Caldwell who died of cancer at the age of 71 is to take place later.

O'Brien quits career with Ireland
Ciara O'Brien has retired from international hockey with Ireland because of injury.

Saffrons cry foul over play-off
Antrim claim they should be immune from relegation from the Liam McCarthy Cup because they have been given three years in the Leinster SHC.

Details confirmed for qualifiers
The Ulster derby between Donegal and Derry in the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers will take place at Ballybofey on Saturday night at 1900 BST.

Trimble returns to Ireland duty
Andrew Trimble is included in an under strength 36-man squad for an Ireland training camp in Belfast later this month.

Ulster start with trips to Wales
Ulster's challenge for the Magners League title begins with games against the Dragons and the Ospreys in September.

Rory relief after lost ball scare
Rory McIlroy has coach Michael Bannon to thank for finding his ball during the first round of the Open at Turnberry.

The Open - day one as it happened
Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez grabs the clubhouse lead at the 138th Open Championship at Turnberry with a 64, one ahead of five-time winner Tom Watson and 2003 champion Ben Curtis.

McDowell four off Turnberry pace
Graeme McDowell shoots an opening two-under-par 68 at the Open which leaves him four shots behind leader Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Farquhar in fourth Southern win
Ryan Farquhar takes his tally of wins at this week's Southern 100 meeting in the Isle of Man to four by winning Thursday's 600cc race.

Dooher in Tyrone team for final
Brian Dooher is back in the Tyrone team but Enda McGinley is on the bench for the Ulster final against Antrim.

Carson poised for Australian move
Coleraine winger Stephen Carson is reported to be on the verge of joining Australian club Newcastle United Jets.

Telford beats Cutler to win North
Rathmore's Wayne Telford defeats Portstewart's Paul Cutler 4&2 in the final of the North of Ireland Championship at Royal Portrush.

Saffrons ordered into play-offs
The GAA rules that Antrim must compete in All-Ireland Hurling relegation play-offs despite the Saffrons' opposition.

Open day two as it happened
Americans Tom Watson and Steve Marino lead on the second day at the 138th Open at Turnberry, while Tiger Woods has almost certainly missed the cut.

Derry in line for Bulgarian trip
Derry City will play Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia if they can get past Skonto Riga in the Europa League.

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GAA fans fail to receive tickets
A number of fans attending this weekend's Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship have not received their tickets.

Roper recalled to Donegal attack
Brian Roper's return in place of injured Christy Toye is Donegal's only change for Saturday's All-Ireland Football qualifier against Derry.

Striker Smith signs for Ballymena
Ballymena United complete the signing of former Northern Ireland striker Andy Smith from Portadown.

McManus targets Europa progress
Derry striker Tam McManus says a second leg win over Skonto Riga would be a huge lift for the club.

Derry draw away to Skonto
Tam McManus scores his first goal for Derry to secure a valuable draw away to Skonto Riga in the Europa League.

Down stick with same line-up
Down manager Ross Carr has named an unchanged team for Saturday's third round qualifier against Wickow.

Reaching for the Real stars
BBC Sport's Juliette Ferrington surveys the hype surrounding Spanish side Real Madrid's trip to Ireland

Rory's verdict
BBC sideline analyst Rory Gallagher praises Derry as he reviews the qualifiers

Quinn's quest
Tyrone's PJ Quinn predicts a tough Ulster Final test against Antrim

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