McIlroy was in the rough off the tee at the first but recovered beautifully to make par before he begin his march up the leaderboard.

Michael Carrick says clarity over his future will come “pretty soon” as talks ramp up over a contract to keep him as Manchester United head coach beyond this season. The 44-year-old has surpassed ...

A 19-year-old man has been charged after referee John Beaton had his personal details leaked in the wake of the penalty controversy at this week’s Celtic v Motherwell match, Police Scotland have said.