Golf
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Luke Donald defended Jon Rahm after the US PGA champion Brooks Koepka appeared to accuse the Spaniard of behaving like a ‘child’
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Yet again Europe’s miracle man delivered when his team needed him – though not everyone was impressed
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Luke Donald’s team whitewashed the holders in the morning, then snatched a couple of halves to increase their lead late in the afternoon, on a dramatic day at Marco Simone. Scott Murray was watching.
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The holders can boast seven major winners in their side but it’s been 30 years since they won a contest on European soil
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Luke Donald has backed the ‘fiery’ pair Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to form a strong opening partnership in the Ryder Cup
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Spectators started singing Sweet Caroline but there was no place for spontaneity at the cliche-ridden opening ceremony
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LIV rebels deserve to have their past contributions recognised, even if wounds from golf’s civil war still linger
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While far from universally loved, the American is a guaranteed attention-grabber in a sport which finds itself in turmoil
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US Ryder Cup hopes in Roman ruins after Europe make history on day one