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The Kick Off: McIlroy remains in contention at Whistling Straits

GOLF American Dustin Johnston leads on -6 after the first round of the PGA Championship at Whistl...



The Kick Off: McIlroy remains...
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The Kick Off: McIlroy remains in contention at Whistling Straits

GOLF

American Dustin Johnston leads on -6 after the first round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.

He is one shot clear of Sweden's Daniel Lingmerth after 18 holes.

Rory McIlroy will be happy with his opening round. The reigning champion is on -1 alongside playing partner Jordan Spieth.

Graeme McDowell has a disastrous finish to his round. He bogeyed his final three holes to fall to +1

It was a tough day for the rest of the Irish. Former champion Padraig Harrington is +4 while Darren Clarke and Shane Lowry are two shots further back.

GAELIC GAMES

James O'Donoghue has emerged a doubt for Kerry's All Ireland semi final with Tyrone next weekend.

The reigning Player of the Year from last year has a shoulder injury.

It has been confirmed that Michael Geaney will miss the game though. The Dingle man has a back injury.

BOXING

Three Irish fighters are looking to turn bronze medals into at least a silver today at the European Elite Championships in Bulgaria.

Michael Conlan is first into the ring at around 12.55pm when he takes-on Italian bantamweight Francesco Maietta.

Dean Walsh will go-up against a Russian opponent in the light-welterweights at around 1.35pm before Joe Ward faces a Croatian fighter in the light-heavyweight division this evening.

SOCCER

Aston Villa will host Manchester United in a rare Friday night game in the Barclays Premier League. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Once again David De Gea will not feature for the Reds.

At home, there is a full round of fixtures in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.

There is a Munster derby in Turners Cross as Cork City entertain Limerick. Kick off is at 7.45pm.

HORSE RACING

There is a seven race card tonight in Tramore.

The first goes to post at the Waterford venue at 5.15pm.

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