Are expectations too high for McIlroy at majors?
Rory McIlroy continued his remarkable consistency at the majors with a tied-sixth finish at The Open, although signed off another year without an elusive fifth major victory. Source
How rise of player power is shaping future of women’s football
From the Lionesses putting pressure on the Government for girls’ rights to play football or discussions with the FA over bonus talks, to the new mums calling out clubs for substandard maternity rights – players have been using their voice over the last 12 months. Source
England talking points: Russo nod up top right call, James to start next?
Sky Sports’ reporters and writers dissect England’s World Cup opener against Haiti, as Georgia Stanway’s penalty earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory… Source
Open notebook: What you may have missed from the week so far
As the 151st edition of The Open reaches the decisive final two days, we take a look at some of what has been going on in and around Royal Liverpool, and some of the storylines you may not have seen this week… Source
Trans darts player Van Leuven to make history at Women’s Matchplay
Trans darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven talks to Sky Sports about her transitioning period, opening up to her family, the devastation of losing close friends, how winning the Denmark Open left a sour taste in her mouth and facing Beau Greaves at the Women’s Matchplay. Source
Fleetwood coping with great expectations ahead of home Open
Nine years have passed since Tommy Fleetwood nervously strode out to the tee at Royal Liverpool for his first Open start. Source
LISTEN: Sky Sports Golf podcast – live from The Open!
Rory McIlroy’s impressive victory at the Genesis Scottish Open, a strong week for Robert MacIntyre’s Ryder Cup hopes and a look ahead to the final men’s major of the year all feature in the latest edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast. Source
Can home advantage count at Open for Hoylake native Jordan?
When Old Tom Morris won four of the first eight editions of The Open, it would perhaps be fair to surmise that maybe – just maybe – his intimate knowledge of the foibles of Prestwick Golf Club from his time as the club professional there played into his hands. Source
Grand Slam watch: Who can move one major away with win at The Open?
There will be no new entry into golf’s career Grand Slam club in 2023 although three players can move three-quarters of their way towards joining that illustrious group with victory this week. Source
Vamos, Vondrousova & Carlitos the conqueror: Wimbledon talking points
He came and conquered. The bucket hat-donning Spaniard with the audacious drop-shots and the ripping forehands. The new phenom of men’s tennis and slayer of Novak Djokovic’s grass throne. Carlos ‘Carlitos’ Alcaraz. Source