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Good morning everyone. Here's today's briefing from the early crew here on the Irish Examiner newsdesk.

Europe’s players are braced for a hostile atmosphere when they attempt to retain the Ryder Cup against the United States at Whistling Straits.

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On the eve of another wildcard appearance, the Englishman has a robust response to complaints about the number of chances he has had in the tournament that means more to him than any other

DeChambeau's coach Mike Schy insists that that 'Bryson wants it over'

The former Ryder Cup star won the Sanford International on Sunday for his third PGA Tour Champions victory of the season.

Having raised the issue of sexual abuse in the Irish military two decades ago, Tom Clonan said it is clear the military establishment has not caught up with the rest of society.

Ian Poulter has warned America’s rookies that nothing will prepare them for the intensity of the Ryder Cup.

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes it could backfire on Europe if they tried to make capital from the feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.

Gary O’Brien hit the winner in the second minute of injury time for the Sky Blues. It was fitting the score came from him as the former county man was their go-to player with 2-8 (2-6 in the second half).

Fermoy 1-18 Bandon 0-16 A collective team effort has put Fermoy firmly back in contention after Round 2 of the Co-Op Superstores Cork SAHC at Blarney on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was impressed with his side’s battling qualities after a 1-0 victory at Burnley clinched them back-to-back Premier League wins.

Laura Feely, Sam Monaghan, Edel McMahon and Eve Higgins are handed starts for the crucial fixture.

They were 1-15 to 0-9 up at half-time in this Group B clash and they maintained their supremacy right to the end.

Crunching the Ryder Cup numbers

So interesting will be the response of the Glen Rovers players after last weekend’s feeble effort that contributed to them being hurled off the Páirc by Douglas

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Pádriag Harrington is confident that what Europe lacks in combined world ranking points compared to their rivals, they will more than compensate for with team spirit

Lowry, one of Harrington’s three captain’s picks, and McIlroy have remained firm friends, practice together regularly and are enthusiastic about playing together for Europe