BBC Sport looks ahead to the Irish Open with Rory McIlroy trying to defend the title and President Trump poised to attend.

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell will retire at the end of the season after a 16-year career in which he has won 18 major honours.

Hibernian head coach David Gray is under increasing pressure after a drab defeat at St Johnstone on Sunday, but what has gone wrong in recent weeks?

Tyson Fury has sparked more speculation his all-British heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on the verge of collapse by suggesting he needs a new opponent for November.

Kieren Perkins expresses concern over some traditional sportsDoor is open to likes of cricket and netball for Games in AustraliaFormer gold-medal winning swimmer and Australia’s most senior sport executive, Kieren Perkins, has called on the IOC to modernise the sporting program for Brisbane 2032, arguing that some current Olympic sports “have no modern …

In an extract from a new book, the Danish former referee recalls sending off the England midfielder for his infamous kick on Diego SimeoneAt half-time on 30 June 1998, Kim Milton Nielsen stepped into the changing room at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne. The air reeked of wet towels. He hugged his assistants. They’d just taken charge of the …

One of the batting stalwarts of the team that reached Test No 1 a decade ago says the current side’s woes go far deeper than this tour of EnglandAs a pillar of the Pakistan team that climbed from the nadir of the Lord’s spot-fixing scandal in 2010 to the top of the Test rankings six years later, all while playing overseas for security reasons, Azhar Ali …

Fulham need a win, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energyWith 25 minutes to go against Manchester United, the Everton supporters had something to roar about as Jack Grealish made his return after rejoining on loan. The attacking midfielder remains universally popular thanks to his desire to entertain, getting the hosts …

KIERAN GILL AT EMIRATES STADIUM: It was almost as if Arsenal were rubbing it in, replacing Myles Lewis-Skelly with Martin Zubimendi to join Declan Rice in their midfield.

CHRIS WHEELER: A win, a draw and a defeat. Four points from three games. It isn't that bad, as Carrick says. But it could be better - particularly when you consider their opening fixtures.

Ollie Millroy, 36, had been racing in a China GT event at Shanghai International Circuit when two cars smashed into his Ferrari while navigating a bend.

Wayne Rooney says Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes was 'extremely lucky' not to be sent off for a kick to the head - with the centre back's antics being picked apart.

Thomas Carty was 'blatantly' fouled by David Allen, who should have been disqualified after the bizarre ending to their fight, says the Irishman's manager Mike Ofo.

A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.

Injury woes are easing for the Reds

Reds are hoping for a return ahead of Champions League opener

All the latest news, rumours and gossip as summer transfer windows shut across Europe

Man Utd were quiet as the summer transfer window shut, but have now announced their first permanent exit since Deadline Day

Flyhalf sustains injury in weekend’s draw with ArgentinaExpected to miss Springboks Test and Bledisloe Cup seriesThe Wallabies are bracing to be without first-choice playmaker Carter Gordon for the Bledisloe Cup and a clash with world champions South Africa in the latest injury blow for the flyhalf.Gordon fell to the ground in agony after attacking the …

Manchester United have been linked with ANOTHER midfielder with Michael Carrick lining up an £86m January transfer