SOCCER
Dundalk dropped two potentially crucial points last night in the race for the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title.
Two ex-Lilywhites came back to haunt the champions as Stephen O’Donnell’s St. Pat’s held the champions to a 1-1 draw.
Former Dundalk midfielder Robbie Benson cancelled out Pat Hoban’s opener for the hosts.
Elsewhere, Derry manager Declan Devine branded his side’s performance as unacceptable.
They lost 2-nil at home to a Sligo Rovers side collecting their first points of the season.
Shamrock Rovers can open up a five-point gap at the top with a win at home to Finn Harps this evening.
Before that, John Sheridan takes charge of Waterford for the first time away to Shelbourne.
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It’s FA Cup final day in England.
Arsenal are hoping to lift the trophy for the fourth time in seven seasons.
They take on Frank Lampard’s Chelsea behind closed doors at Wembley.
Kick-off is at 5.30.
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The new Scottish Premiership season gets underway today with Rangers away to Aberdeen from 12.30.
GOLF
Shane Lowry will have some esteemed company on day three of the St. Jude Invitational.
He goes into the weekend best of the Irish on 3-under par, and plays alongside Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.
Graeme McDowell tees off from 2-under par alongside Jordan Spieth and Kevin Streelman.
And after shooting a 66 yesterday, Rory McIlroy tees off from 1-under par.
Brendon Todd heads the field on 11-under.
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Cormac Sharvin is six off the lead ahead of day three of the Hero Open.
He begins the day from 7-under par.
Sam Horsfield and Sebastian Garcia Rodriguez jointly lead on 13-under.
CRICKET
Ireland are hoping for a better showing in today’s second of three one-day internationals with England.
Andy Balbirnie’s side lost Thursday’s match by six wickets after being bowled out for just 172.
Play’s due to get underway in Southampton from 2.
SNOOKER
The Crucible will be without fans again today, following a directive from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Stuart Bingham resumes 5-4 up in his first round match with Ashley Carty.
While Ding Junhui also holds a 5-4 advantage over Mark King.
RACING
It’s the penultimate day of the Galway Festival, with a seven-race card beginning at 2.35.
Kilbeggan also hosts a seven-race programme this evening with the first off at 2.15.
While the Lillie Langtry Stakes is the highlight on the final day of Glorious Goodwood.
