The Irish government announces that it has given "provisional support" to Portmarnock hosting The Open Championship and the Women's Open.

England's Liz Young wins the Women's Indian Open by one shot to claim her second Ladies European Tour title.

Marco Penge needing a birdie on the 18th hole to keep alive hopes of retaining his DP World Tour card is what makes the sport worth watching, writes Iain Carter

Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan has lost sight in his left eye after being hit by a ball at a pro-am tournament.

Watch the best shots from the Solheim Cup as USA beat Europe with a tight 15½-12½ victory in Virginia.

World number three Mark Allen says he will never change and will continue to be outspoken on snooker issues.

Mark Allen suffers a shock second-round 4-3 defeat by Oliver Lines at the Northern Ireland Open at the Waterfront Hall.

Judd Trump continues his defence of the Northern Ireland Open title with a 4-1 victory over Barry Hawkins in Belfast.

World number one Judd Trump books his place in the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Open with a 5-1 win over Shaun Murphy.

Judd Trump will meet Kyren Wilson in the Northern Ireland Open decider after easing to a 6-0 semi-final win over Elliot Slessor in Belfast.

Kyren Wilson claims his first Northern Ireland Open title by beating world number one Judd Trump 9-3 at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves beat St Helens 23-22 with a golden-point drop-goal in extra time to reach the Super League play-off semi-finals.

Watch highlights as a well-drilled England beat Samoa 34-18 in the first of two autumn Tests.

Competing for Scotland is a rare opportunity. BBC Scotland takes a look at why it means so much

Former prop Cerys Hale hopes her ex-Wales team-mates have received their last apology from the WRU after being "let down" again by the governing body.

Dan James says he will not let the disappointment of his decisive missed penalty in the play-off final affect Wales in their final two Nations League games.

Head coach Luke Williams hopes a change of ownership at Swansea City will mean a "very exciting" future for the Championship club.

Luke Williams wants Swansea City to open contract talks with Josh Key after comparing the right-back to a young Gareth Bale.

Donald Trump's return to the White House can help pave the way for peace in golf's 'civil war', says four-time major champion Rory McIlroy.

World champion Nick Matthew beats Ramy Ashour to become the first Englishman to win the British Open three times in the professional era.

World number one James Willstrop reaches the second round of the World Championships in Doha.

Wales midfielder Joe Allen says his role at Swansea City “opened the door” for his return to international football.

Lost Shore has a wave pool three times the size of Wembley football pitch - but how does it work?

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

One nurse said welfare packs at work made her job "a little bit easier in a difficult time".

The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

The tree was once common but deforestation and overgrazing has caused it to largely disappear .

Nikita Hand claims she was raped by MMA fighter Conor McGregor at a Dublin hotel.

Extra officers were deployed in the city in the aftermath of two reported public attacks on women.

Stephen Mooney from Londonderry was arrested when police saw him pay a man for drugs.

John Deery, who is alive due to a series of events and some strangers, is backing a defibrillator campaign.

Sir Chris Hoy shares how he wants to bring hope to others with stage four cancer.

Maeva McDermott, who was conceived after her mother was sterilised, was born with a severe condition that blocked her airways.

It will reopen on 2 December after the council received "passionate feedback" for the public.

Ten people were taken to hospital after the blaze at Niddrie Mill Crescent.

Ralph Fairhurst was driving twice the speed limit when he struck Kyle Middlemas on Easter Road.

A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further inquiries.

People are urged not to handle sick or dead birds after a second outbreak of avian flu in the UK.

Isle of Man Crimestoppers campaign encourages young people to recognise crime and report it.

Alfred Cannan says reducing Manx Care's overspend for the current financial year will be difficult.

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

Aberdeen student Hannah Chowdhry is calling for better support for families in a petition to Holyrood.

Police investigating the rape of a 16-year-old student in Dundee believe they have footage of the suspect.

The arrival of a "fanatical" group in the late 18th Century was a key moment in Crocketford's history.

The Italian food is at the heart of a project to give young people "focus and a bit of purpose".

Offers have been made for a site which inspired JM Barrie but a timeline for any sale is uncertain.

JJ Magee is suspended from the party after an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.

Good progress is being made in talks with Brittany Ferries, Deputy Neil Inder says.