Golf
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell will tee of Europe’s challenge for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah today. The pair face veteran Jim Furyk and recent FedEx winner Brandt Snedeker at 1.20pm (GMT)
Next up Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald take on Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley while Lee Westwood and Francesco Molinari face Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner.
Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker complete the foursome pairings against Brits Justin Rose and Ian Poulter in what could be the match of the day.
Davis Love III has given rookies Snedeker, Bradley and Dufner an early taste of the action and they will need to get to grips with this contest quickly if Jose Maria Olazabal’s experienced European side aren’t to build an early lead.
The fourballs tee off later in the afternoon with the pairings announced shortly beforehand.
1320: Jim Furyk and Brandt Snedeker v Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell
1335: Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley v Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia
1350: Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner v Lee Westwood and Francesco Molinari
1405: Steve Stricker and Tiger Woods v Ian Poulter and Justin Rose
The Paddy Power Blog can keep you informed with everything you need to know ahead of the big clash.
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- Size matters: How Europe and America rate from the tee
- Five areas that will decide the fate of the Ryder Cup
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Football
John Terry may appeal his four-game ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand and could line out for Chelsea away to Arsenal in tomorrow’s early kick-off.
Alan Pardew is the proud owner of an eight-year contract at Newcastle United after in a deal that is double the life expectancy of your average Premier League manager.
The Magpies boss’ first test is away to Reading while the Premier League’s longest-serving manager Alex Ferguson sees his Manchester United side entertain Spurs in the late game on Saturday. Liverpool are away to Norwich.
Racing
Certify heads the market for the Fillies Mile at Newmarket today – a recognised trial for next season’s 1,000 Guineas.
The three-run unbeaten Godolphin filly will head into the winter as favourite for next season’s Classic if she sees off her rivals today in her first run in Group One company.
