CYCLING
Sam Bennett says he never believed he'd be able to win the iconic final stage of a Tour de France.
Bennett sealed his greatest achievement in the sport yesterday when he won the sprinters' Green Jersey, becoming the first Irishman in 31 years to win a major jersey at a Grand Tour.
He capped off that success in style, winning the sprint finish into the Champs-Elysees.
Speaking to OTB AM, he says it's a dream come true
SOCCER
Manchester City begin their Premier League campaign this evening, but they will be without midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
The club have confirmed the Germany international has tested positive for coronavirus.
He'll now self-isolate for 10 days in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol.
City travel to Wolves for their opening match of the season, looking to avange their two defeats from last season.
That game kicks off at 8.15pm while before that at 6, Aston Villa have their first game of the season, hosting Sheffield United.
Here at home Shamrock Rovers can regain their eight-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table.
The leaders welcome fourth-place Waterford at Tallaght Stadium from 7.00.
Meanwhile in the First Division, Cobh Ramblers host leaders Bray Wanderers,
Third placed Cabinteely are at home to Galway, Longford Town face UCD, and Wexford face Athlone.
All of those games start at 7.45.
GOLF
Bryson deChambeau's US Open success has seen him move up to 5th in golf's world rankings
The American claimed his first major title after a final round 67 at Winged Foot.
The American finished six shots clear of the rest of the field - and was the only player under par for the week.
Rory McIlroy remains fourth in the rankings, while Shane Lowry has dropped one place to 30th.
HORSE RACING
There's racing at Listowel and Fairyhouse this afternoon.
The first in Listowel goes to post at 1.35 and the action at Fairyhouse gets underway from 2.50.
