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Sergio Garcia emerges from a meeting in the rules office with George O’Grady, chief executive of the European Tour (left) and Tim Finchem, PGA Tour Commissioner (right) at Wentworth today. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia a little tongue-tied at Wentworth
  • Golf
  • May 22, 2013, 16:08

Spaniard claims he will not face Tour sanction after apologising for Tiger Woods remark, Irishman admits ‘something’s up’ with management

Mario Götze: ‘I am unbelievably sorry that I will not be able to help the team in this important match.’ - Photograph: Getty Images Mario Götze ruled out of Champions League final

Bayern-bound attacker will be absent for Borussia Dortmund at Wembley because of hamstring injury

Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open. Photograph: CliveMason/Getty Images Big Four reunion scuppered by Andy Murray’s withdrawal

Scotsman forced to pull out of French Open with a back injury

Digby Ioane has undergone a knee operation. Photograph: Getty Images Wallabies winger Digby Ioane may miss first Lions test

New Zealand-born 27-year-old underwent knee surgery today and faces race to be fit for June 22nd match

Donegal’s Karl Lacey celebrates Donegal’s victory over Mayo in last year’s All-Ireland final. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Lacey hoping to be central to Donegal’s plans for big Tyrone clash

Footballer of the Year has battled back from a serious hip injury to be in the frame for Sunday’s showdown

 

Soccer

Mario Götze: ‘I am unbelievably sorry that I will not be able to help the team in this important match.’ - Photograph: Getty Images Mario Götze ruled out of Champions League final

Bayern-bound attacker will be absent for Borussia Dortmund at Wembley because of hamstring injury

Manuel Pellegrini today confirmed he and his coaching staff are to leave Malaga. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire Manuel Pellgrini confirms Malaga exit

Favourite for Man City job is leaving Spanish club for ‘sporting reasons’

Gaelic Games

Galway’s Gary Sweeney is put under pressure from Mayo’s Enda Varley, Alan Freeman, Cathal Carolan and Cillian O’Connor during last Sunday’s match at Pearse Stadium, Galway. ‘Mayo forwards will dog any defender coming out with the ball.’ Photograph: Inpho Galway massacre shows that Mayo have come on by 15 to 20 per cent from last year
  • Sport
  • May 22, 2013, 12:00

It’s more than just turning over ball in the opposition half, it’s being ruthless when you do

Galway football manager Alan Mulholland: One of the problems of an early championship exit is the length of time that stretches out before the qualifiers start. Photograph: Inpho Up to Galway’s footballers now to rediscover their pride in the qualifiers

Players must decide how much they want redemption after the thrashing by Mayo

Rugby

Digby Ioane has undergone a knee operation. Photograph: Getty Images Wallabies winger Digby Ioane may miss first Lions test

New Zealand-born 27-year-old underwent knee surgery today and faces race to be fit for June 22nd match

Biarritz’s Taku Ngwenya chases down Ian Madigan during last month’s Challenge Cup semi-final. The pair are due to meet again on June 8th. Photograph: Colm O’Neill/Inpho US Eagles announce weakened squad

Ireland’s summer opponents meet this Saturday without European based players

Golf

Sergio Garcia emerges from a meeting in the rules office with George O’Grady, chief executive of the European Tour (left) and Tim Finchem, PGA Tour Commissioner (right) at Wentworth today. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia a little tongue-tied at Wentworth

Spaniard claims he will not face Tour sanction after apologising for Tiger Woods remark, Irishman admits ‘something’s up’ with management

Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley explains at a press conference at Wentworth why he will have three wild card picks at Gleneagles next year. Photograph: Getty Images McGinley keeps Ryder Cup format tinkering to a minimum but does opt to bring his wild card picks back up to three

Qualifying structure to remain the same apart from giving himself an extra pick

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Racing

Johnny Murtagh on Viztoria wins the European Breeders Fund Athasi Stakes at the Curragh earlier this month. Photograph: Inpho Eddie Lynam issues upbeat bulletin on star filly Viztoria ahead of Irish 1,000 Guineas

Curragh manager Paul Hensey has no plans yet to water Classic ground

Encke lands last year’s St Leger at Doncaster, denying Camelot the much coveted Triple Crown. BHA say there’s no reason to disqualify St Leger winner Encke

Spokesperson insists any banned substance would have been detected at the time

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