Stephen Hendry was given a mighty scare by Chinese teenager Zhang Anda before booking his place in the second round of the Betfred.com World Championship.

While the small Irish contingent toiled under the Swiss sun, American Jerry Bruner stormed to a course record equalling 62 on the opening day of the Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open at Bad Ragaz Golf Club.

Irish petrol prices are rising 12% faster than in the rest of Europe, it was claimed today.

Sue Smith’s Tipsy Mouse left his connections hoping that one day he can emulate his Grand National-winning full-brother Royal Athlete after he had put up a game performance to win at Haydock Park yesterday.