Shubhankar Sharma finishes T-42nd as Hojgaard pips McIlroy
Belfast
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma had a choppy back-nine leading to a round of 1-over 72 as he finished a disappointing T-42nd at the Irish Open. Sharma, who was in the top-15 after the first two days, ended with a total of 4-over 288. Meanwhile, Rasmus Hojgaard holed out twice and produced a stunning finish with four birdies in the last five holes to beat local favourite Rory McIlroy.
Chicago
Lahiri fires 3-under to finish sixth in LIV Golf
Anirban Lahiri carded a final round of 3-under 67 to secure a tied-sixth finish, while Jon Rahm won his second tournament in three starts to claim the season-long individual championship at the LIV Golf Chicago. Lahiri had four birdies and a single bogey, giving him rounds of 67-71-67 for a 5-under total.
New Delhi
Sakshi, Geeta announce Wrestling Super League
Olympics medallists Sakshi Malik and Aman Sehrawat, along with former World Championship bronze winner Geeta Phogat, on Monday announced that they would soon launch a Wrestling Champions Super League for the country’s budding grapplers but are yet to get the national federation’s backing for it.
Madrid
Barcelona’s Olmo out for five weeks with hamstring injury
Barcelona forward Dani Olmo has been sidelined for up to five weeks after injuring his right hamstring. The 26-year-old appeared to suffer muscle discomfort after scoring in Sunday’s 4-1 league win at Girona and was substituted in the 61st minute.
Manchester
Britain fail to reach Davis Cup Finals
Britain failed to qualify for the last-eight of the Davis Cup Finals after losing 1-2 to Canada in their last group-stage tie. The British needed a 3-0 win against the Canadians, who sealed first place in Group D.
