Sunday sport: Europe regain Ryder Cup as USA comeback falls short

Kenneth Fox

Golf

Europe have regained the Ryder Cup.

It is currently 14.5-10 to Europe as the USA tried and failed to mount a final day comeback.

Rory McIlroy secured his side's 13th point after beating Sam Burns by two holes.

That was shortly followed by Tyrell Hatton beating Brian Harman to make it 14.

DRINK IT IN!! 😍@McIlroyRory secures out 13th point of the week.#TeamEurope | #RyderCup pic.twitter.com/FGlMeRL2H4

— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) October 1, 2023

Soccer

The official at the centre of the latest VAR controversy has been removed from Sunday's Premier League game between Nottingham Forest and Brentford.

Darren England has been replaced as the fourth official for after his error as the video assistant referee during Liverpool's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.

He failed to overturn an incorrect decision on the pitch to disallow a goal for offside.

That game is currently 1-1 at the City Ground.

The new Women's Super League season in England is underway.

It is scoreless after 15 minutes of play between Aston Villa and Manchester United in the early game.

They have just kicked-off meanwhile Everton and Brighton.

Liverpool make the trip to Arsenal at 2pm while at the same time Bristol City take on Leicester.

West Ham come up against Manchester City at 3pm while the late game sees champions Chelsea playing host to Tottenham at 5.30pm.

Rugby

Ireland's Pool B rivals South Africa can secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup this evening.

They face Tonga in their final group game with kick off in Marseille at 8pm.

Before that, Australia need a result against Portugal if they are to avoid a first group stage exit.

They face off in Pool C at 4.45pm.