Episode 2044: US Murph’s US PGA Preview With Lawrence Donegan – And It’s Rory’s To Lose, Lebron vs Steph, Chelsea Take Giant Step To The Champions League

Chelsea played Leicester for the second time in 4 days, and this time they were full value for a win which now puts them in command of the race for the Top 4 – Ken tries and fails to avoid talking about the vicissitudes of VAR.

US Murph is joined by his neighbour, renowned author and journalist Lawrence Donegan for our US PGA championship preview, and after Rory’s win 2 weeks ago, it seems like all he has to do is show up this week. There’s a sneaking fancy for Shane Lowry too as this course could well suit his game.

Shane Lowry: ‘Golf is a funny game. You’re only one week away from greatness’ https://t.co/xHWMzneaF1

— Irish Examiner Sport (@ExaminerSport) May 18, 2021

Plus there’s Lebron vs Steph in a frankly daft NBA play-in, the next generation of Murphy/Donegans join forces, and there’s plenty of reaction to yesterday’s extraordinary Player’s Chair with Liam Hayes.

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We won! ??

‘Where Is George Gibney?’ is an honouree for Documentary Pod, Crime & Justice Pod and wins Best Original Music Score/Best Sound Design in the worldwide @TheWebbyAwards 2021!https://t.co/FgKzEW2zT2

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This could be my favourite episode of the Player’s Chair yet. Hayes is such a unique character and Richie’s own openness brings out the best in him. Remarkable stuff. https://t.co/1KVfeq3V4w

— Eoin McDevitt (@EoinMcDevitt) May 18, 2021