July

France close out Euro 2000 as they opened it, in winning fashion, a 103rd-minute golden goal from Trezeguet ending Italy's hopes. In golf, Patrick Sjoland claims the Irish Open but all eyes are on Tiger as the tour arrives for the British Open at St Andrews. He does not disappoint, claiming a career Grand Slam with a final day round that leaves him on 19-under par. Ernie Els finishes eight shots behind in second place. At Wimbledon, Venus Williams becomes the first African-American since Althea Gibson (1958) to capture the women's singles title. Her popular win precedes Pete Sampras' seventh Wimbledon title, his 13th grand slam event win, a new record. A crowd of 109,874 watch what is described as the best rugby match of all time. Australia face the All Blacks in the Tri Nations Cup and find themselves 24-0 down at half-time. In an incredible second half, they hit 27 points without reply before eventually falling to a late Jonah Lomu try. The final score is 39-35 to the All Blacks. No surprises in the peleton as Lance Armstrong caputures the Tour de France. Armagh reclaim the Ulster championship with a one-point win over Derry and the Galway hurlers overcome Tipperary in the All-Ireland quarter-final.