Rory McIlroy produced a welcome return to form ahead of his US Open title defence next week as he fired an opening two-under-par 68 at the St Jude Classic in Memphis.

FORMER Westmeath boss Luke Dempsey has hit out at the pace of the investigation into the controversial incident that left county defender Kenny Larkin with a broken jaw last May.

IN Tipperary they are the giants, the team against whom many are beaten before even a ball is pucked - a side packed with inter-county talent and noted for its toughness and fighting spirit.