GOLF

It's been a disappointing first round for the Irish so far at the US Open.

Rory McIlroy went around the testing Chambers Bay course in 72 to end the day on 2-over par.

It was worse still for Graeme McDowell who is in the clubhouse on 4-over.

Darren Clarke's first round is just underway, while Shane Lowry tees off at 10.40pm tonight.

Dustin Johnson and Henrik Stenson are the early leader on 5-under par.

GAELIC GAMES

Malachy O'Rourke has not sprung any major surprises with his Monaghan side for Sunday's Ulster Football semi-final with Fermanagh.

As expected, Colin Walshe replaces Drew Wylie in the full-back line.

Wylie suffered a cruciate ligament injury while playing for his club Ballybay.

Offaly football manager Pat Flanagan has named an unchanged side for Saturday's qualifier with Waterford.

The same XV that lost to Longford last month, will line out at Fraher Field.

SOCCER

England have made a losing start to their European U21 Championship campaign.

Gareth Southgate's side went down 1-0 to Portugal.

In Group B's other game, a late penalty saw Sweden defeat Italy 2-1.

In one piece of transfer news, Andy Weimann has left Aston Villa for Championship side Derby.

The Austrian has signed a four-year contract at the i-Pro Stadium.

Liberia's football association chairman Musa Bility has announced plans to stand for the FIFA Presidency, stating taht it is Africa's time to lead world football.

He becomes the second candidate to confirm he will run after former Brazilian international Zico).

FIFA has called an extraordinary meeting of its executive committee for July, when the date for the presidential elections will be decided.

They are expected between December 2015 and April 2016.

CRICKET

Ireland have suffered defeat at the hands of Scotland in a T-20 international in Bready.

Set a target of 147 by Ireland, the Scots chased it down with 6 wickets in hand, and just over four overs remaining.