SOCCER
Dundalk are hoping to take another step towards the group stage of this season's Europa League tonight.
They're in Moldova to face Sheriff in the third qualifying round from 7pm Irish time.
Elsewhere, Tottenham are away to Shkendija of Macedonia, Celtic face Latvian outfit Riga FC and Rangers take on Dutch club Willem II.
Kai Havertz scored a hat-trick in Chelsea's 6-nil win over Barnsley in round 3 of the Carabao Cup.
Arsenal won 2-0 away to Leicester in their all-Premier League clash.
Richarlison scored twice in Everton's 5-2 win away to Fleetwood.
Newcastle hammered Morecambe 7-0 while there were also third round wins for Brighton, Burnley, Fulham and Stoke.
Tonight, Liverpool face Lincoln City, Manchester City meet Bournemouth and Aston Villa are away to Bristol City.
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RUGBY
Munster last night confirmed a case of COVID-19 at the province.
An Academy player has been isolating since Monday after testing positive.
The unnamed player had been part of the wider training group, but hadn't been at the High Performance Centre this week.
One senior player and three other Academy players are isolating having been deemed close contacts.
Munster are preparing to face Connacht in an 'A' game at Thomond Park on Saturday.
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GOLF
The 2020 Irish Open is underway at Galgorm Castle in Ballymena.
There are 11 Irish players in the field of 120.
Shane Lowry is the star draw, and he tees off at 9.25.
The Amateur champion James Sugrue tees off ten minutes after that.
Padraig Harrington was meant to be captaining the European team this week at the Ryder Cup.
Instead, the 49 year old will look to get into contention at his national championship.
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RACING
The Harvest Festival continues at Listowel today with an eight race card.
The first goes to post at 1.40.
