SOCCER
Stephen Kenny says he’s taking over a Republic of Ireland side with a bright future.
Tonight sees his first game in charge - a Nations League game away to Bulgaria.
And Kenny can’t wait to see how the coming years unfold.
Without revealing his starting eleven, Kenny’s almost sure to go with four at the back.
Kick-off in Sofia is at 7.45.
Also at the same time in Ireland’s group, Sunday’s opponents Finland play host to Wales.
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Premier League clubs are likely to take a financial hit after the league cancelled its broadcast contract in China.
It's reported the television deal with PPTV has been terminated due to an unpaid fee of 160 million pounds.
RUGBY
Munster have named their side for the Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Leinster.
Mark Nolan from Radio Kerry Sport has the teamsheet…"
CYCLING
Alexey Lutsenko has won stage 6 of the Tour de France.
Having been part of a leading breakaway, Ireland’s Nicolas Roche was named most combative rider for the day.
Sam Bennett retains the sprinters’ green jersey, and has increased his lead over Peter Sagan.
Adam Yates keeps the overall leader’s yellow jersey.
TENNIS
Serena Williams’ quest for a 24th Grand Slam title continues with a US Open second round match against Margarita Gasparyan later.
Before that, second seed Sofia Kenin plays Leylah Fernandez.
Men’s second seed Dominic Thiem faces world number 124 Sumit Nagal of India.
While Andy Murray’s up against Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime.
GOLF
Jonathan Caldwell is level par on day one of the Andalucia Masters.
Cormac Sharvin and Gavin Moynihan are both in the clubhouse on 4-over and 8-over par respectively.
Adrien Saddier is the course leader on 3-under
Horse Racing
Looking ahead to the Longines Irish Champions Weekend which takes place later this month Johnny Murtagh is hoping to crown his best ever season as a trainer with success as he ready’s his biggest ever team.
Murtagh moved to 35 winners for the season on Thursday and the five-times Irish Champion jockey has been licking his lips in anticipation of the big weekend.
He's flagged up Moran as his best chance, but cherishes hopes of Group 1 success in the Coolmore Matron Stakes on the Saturday at Leopardstown, courtesy of Know It all.
He's been sharing his thoughts with Mike Vince.