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Rory McIlroy bids to win his fifth major championship as he tees it up at the US Open later

GOLF

Rory McIlroy believes he's trending towards a big performance.

The Holywood native bids to win his fifth major championship as he tees it up at the US Open later today.

The other Irish players in the field include Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry and Seamus Power.

Belfast amateur Matthew McClean plays alongside Power at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow represent the Irish interest at the LPGA Tour's Meijer Classic.

The tournament takes place in Michigan.


SOCCER

Croatia are through to Sunday's Nations League final.

They beat the Netherlands by four goals to two last night after extra-time in Rotterdam.

Their opponents in the decider will be either Spain or Italy.

They meet this evening from 7.45.

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The Republic of Ireland will complete their preparations today for tomorrow evening’s Euro 2024 qualifier with Greece.

Stephen Kenny’s squad will train at the 32-thousand capacity Opap Arena this evening.

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Fixtures for the next Premier League season will be revealed today as clubs continue their preparations for the new campaign.

Newly promoted Luton find out who they'll play in their first ever Premier League match, while there'll also be excitement for Burnley and Sheffield United fans following their return to the top flight.

The new season will begin on August the 12th.

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England midfielder Jude Bellingham will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player today.

His transfer from Borussia Dortmund - which could be worth up to £115-million - was completed yesterday.

Meanwhile, it's understood Manchester United have had their initial bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount rejected.

The London club are believed to value the 24-year-old at £70-millon.

KDFL

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  Hanlon Concrete Senior Football League Div 2 Round 12
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  Hanlon Concrete Senior Football League Div 2 Round 12

CRICKET

The Irish men's cricket team are in action against the Netherlands in Zimbabwe this morning.

It's their second warm-up match ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.

Play is just getting underway.


RACING

There’s an eight-race card at Leopardstown this evening, with the first off at 4.45pm