GOLF
Shane Lowry says his US Open performance gave him a sleepless night.
Last year’s Open Champion didn’t break 70 all week at Winged Foot and finished tied for 43rd.
Lowry’s been speaking ahead of this week’s Irish Open that gets underway at Galgorm Castle tomorrow.
The Clara native says he’s still recovering from last week in New York.
SOCCER
There are eight games in the League Cup tonight.
Leicester host Arsenal in an all Premier League tie, while Barnsley visit Chelsea.
Joey Barton welcomes the team he supported as a boy, with his Fleetwood side taking on Everton.
Newcastle are away to League Two side Morecambe.
Burnley and Brighton are away to Millwall and Preston respectively.
While Fulham host Sheffield Wednesday.
The only tie not involving a Premier League side sees Michael O’Neill’s Stoke face Gillingham.
RUGBY
Munster will play in the Pro 14’s first ever Monday night game on October 26th.
The innovation was revealed with the release of the new season’s fixtures.
Leinster begin their defence of the title on Friday October 2nd when Dragons visit the RDS.
On the same night, Ulster will entertain Benetton.
The following day will see Munster go to Scarlets, and Connacht play host to Glasgow Warriors.
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The Pro 14 have confirmed talks are underway to expand their footprint in South Africa.
A South African team will replace the now defunct Southern Kings in 2021, joining The Cheetahs in the league.
But the number of South African teams in the Pro 14 could be swelled by their Super Rugby contingent.
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Ireland women's coach Adam Griggs says it's "brilliant" to have flanker Claire Molloy back for the rest of the Six Nations.
The former Irish captain will link-up with the squad this weekend following a one-year sabbatical.
Forward trio Aoife McDermott, Edel McMahon and Claire McLaughlin will miss the matches against Italy and France next month through injury.
RACING
The Willie Mullins-trained Cabaret Queen was a 6-to-1 winner of the Kerry National at Listowel this afternoon.
Winning trainer Willie Mullins
40-to-1 shot Moyhenna was second, with 11-to-2 favourite Doctor Duffy only managing third.
