Colin Montgomerie, out to impress Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer, failed to do that on the 598-yard fifth hole at Whistling Straits as he ran up a quadruple-bogey nine.

Comic Ali G had a brush with death after a bullet whistled through his hotel suite as two men shot themselves in a double suicide pact in the next room.

Electric Picnic organisers have confirmed the artists to play at two of the most unlikely-looking music stages in Ireland.

Rory McIlroy had no trouble today naming the quality he thinks could be the key to becoming the third youngest winner of the US PGA title this week.

The Government yesterday published legislative plans aimed at protecting whistleblowers.

Hazeltine hosted the last Ryder Cup in 2016 when the United States lifted the trophy for the first time since 2008.

Icelandic group Baugur was today thought to be behind a bid for House of Fraser after the department store chain revealed it had received a “very preliminary” approach.

Fashion chains Principles and Warehouse are on the brink of a sale that will land their owners a £130m (€187.8m) pay-day, it was reported today.

Thursday's match was not without incident, though, and within 12 hours of the final whistle UEFA has announced numerous charges against both clubs.

“The game today do not have a final whistle, together we are eleven."

Everton are to appeal against Tim Cahill’s sending off in yesterday’s 3-1 win against Newcastle.

The Football Association will not take any action against West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green for his gesture at the final whistle of Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Tottenham.

The Football Association have reported “a number of incidents of racism” to Uefa after ugly scenes marred England U21s’ 1-0 win away against Serbia last night.

THE Garda Commissioner is to advise Justice Minister Dermot Ahern on plans to strengthen the law on white-collar crime, while whistle-blowers reporting suspected corruption will get blanket protection.