Golf
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This Ryder Cup had long needed a bit of excitement – and it certainly got that on Saturday afternoon
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Out-of-sorts American star was far from his best and came unstuck against Europe’s least heralded player
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Europe’s captain, Luke Donald, defended Rory McIlroy after furious scenes involving the Northern Irishman dominated the end of day two at the Ryder Cup
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Luke Donald defended Jon Rahm after the US PGA champion Brooks Koepka appeared to accuse the Spaniard of behaving like a ‘child’
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Yet again Europe’s miracle man delivered when his team needed him – though not everyone was impressed
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Europe delivered a clean sweep in the foursomes then held the US in the fourballs to take a 6½–1½ lead after a thrilling first day at Marco Simone
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Luke Donald’s team whitewashed the holders in the morning, then snatched a couple of halves to increase their lead late in the afternoon, on a dramatic day at Marco Simone. Scott Murray was watching.
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The holders can boast seven major winners in their side but it’s been 30 years since they won a contest on European soil
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Luke Donald has backed the ‘fiery’ pair Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to form a strong opening partnership in the Ryder Cup
Dominant Europe maintain five-point lead despite late rally from United States