Murray Kinsella

RORY MCILROY WAS happy to shoot under par in the first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills considering his last experience at the Long Island venue. His 69 – which included a first eagle at the event in nine years – was 11 strokes better than his opening effort here in 2018. That 80 was the joint-worst of his major career and led to him missing the cut.

LIVERPOOL HAVE AGREED a deal with Osasuna to sign Spain international forward Victor Munoz. The 22-year-old, who is currently on World Cup duty, has agreed a six-year contract after completing a medical as his country’s base in Tennessee. Munoz, whose deal is subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance, was a man in demand and the Anfield club managed to fend off interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle to land him.