World number one Rory McIlroy will not defend his WGC-Bridgestone Invitational title next week as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.

Legendary American college football coach Nick Saban once said: “Championship teams have to be resilient. No matter what is thrown at them, no matter how deep the hole, they find a way to bounce back and overcome adversity”.

The whistleblower row which has rocked the banking inquiry will delay its final report into the collapse of Ireland’s financial system.

By now, you know the cold, hard facts about one of the most jarring weekends for Cork GAA. 

It was a small thing but it told us a lot.

Not a spectacular Sunday, in keeping with the hurling championship to date, but an interesting one. 

If Cork fans were told before the game that Galway would strike 23 wides to seven for the Rebels, they would have rubbed their hands in anticipation.

James Owens improved his chances of refereeing his first senior All-Ireland hurling final with an impressive handling of the Galway-Cork All-Ireland quarter-final yesterday.

Thurles on a Saturday evening for knock-out championship with two teams still searching for their true identity.

After taking some heat for the penalty decision which changed the course of the Munster final in Killarney a few weeks ago, Padraig Hughes erred on the side of caution in Cavan on Saturday night.

A minister has questioned whether the banking inquiry should hear evidence from David Drumm via video link, amid growing criticism the probe would be facilitating the former Anglo boss who has refused to co-operate with gardaí and authorities.

Michael Fassbender relished the thought of donning a Stetson and wielding a six-gun for his new western, writes Susan Griffin

Graeme McDowell can already picture the celebrations if he wins another US Open title to maintain Europe’s recent dominance of the year’s second major championship.

Leaving Certificate physics was examined yesterday morning and Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) subject spokesman Ger Curtin said most higher- level students should have been happy enough.

The high point of Mick McCarthy’s reign as Ireland manager (with the lowest point thrown in for good measure) was leading Ireland to a terrific showing at the 2002 World Cup finals.

You could hardly describe the draw with Scotland as a positive result but at least, in contrast to what a defeat would have meant, it leaves Ireland with a slight chance of qualifying for France 2016.

An evening of holes, from beginning to end. 

Cork 1-20 Clare 1-8: Perhaps we were all expecting a bit too much. 

Wales 1 Belgium 0: Wales produced one of the best victories in their history to beat Belgium 1-0 and take a massive step towards qualifying for next summer’s European Championships.

On this month’s 25th anniversary of Italia ‘90, Niall Quinn gives the inside story of a summer he — and we — will never forget.