SOCCER
Chelsea are hopeful of agreeing a new deal with Willian before the end of the week.
The Brazilian is out of contract this summer and was set to leave on a free transfer after being offered a two-year extension.
The 31-year-old wants a three year deal and it's hoped a deal will be finalised in the coming days.
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Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says it's up to Leighton Baines to decide if he wants to remain with the club.
The former England left-back retired from football after their 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth on the final day of the Premier League season.
Ancelotti is a big admirer of his talents
The Championship playoff action continues this evening as Cardiff take on Fulham in the first leg of their semi final - kick off is at 7.45.
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Jan Vertonghen has confirmed that he's leaving Tottenham after eight years at the club.
The Belgian defender, who made more than 300 appearances for Spurs, wasn't offered a new deal.
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Galway United have announced the re-signing of Shane Doherty.
The 23-year-old New Jersey native returns to Eamonn Deacy Park for a second spell after departing the club midway through the 2019 season.
RACING
The going is soft at Ballybrit for one of the Galway Racing Festival.
This year's event takes place behind closed doors due to Covid-19.
The first of an eight-race card goes to post at ten-past-four.
The Connacht Hotel Handicap is the feature race on day one and is down for a six-forty-five start.
CRICKET
Reece Topley and David Willey have been recalled to England's one-day cricket squad for the forthcoming series against Ireland.
The England selectors have named 14 players for the three matches at the Rose Bowl.
The first match of the three match series takes place on Thursday.
