- Go pro ASAP was Graeme McDowell's advice to Irish amateur golfer Paul Dunne who pledged to learn from his final round experience at the Open Championship.
- There was a huge boost for the Dublin hurlers with the news that defender Peter Kelly is in line to make his comeback for the All-Ireland quarter-final against Waterford this Sunday.
- West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis has had a stern word with Irish international James McClean over his decision to turn his on the English flag during the playing of the national anthem before a pre-season friendly match.
- Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini praised new signing Raheem Sterling after his goal scoring debut for the Citizens Down Under.
- Premier League champs Chelsea remain in the hunt for Everton centre-half John Stones despite already being turned away by the Toffees.
- Manchester United gaffer Louis van Gaal was giving nothing away about the new striker he is in the process of attempting to sign for the Red Devils.
- Picture (©INPHO/Billy Stickland): Special Olympics Team Ireland Departure to World Summer Games Los Angeles, Dublin Airport.
