SOCCER
Shamrock Rovers must put thoughts of their plum European draw behind them this evening.
Stephen Bradley’s side are in FAI Cup second round action from 5.45, with Cork City visiting Tallaght Stadium.
Earlier today, Rovers were drawn at home to Italian giants AC Milan in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.
The game will be played behind closed doors at Tallaght Stadium a fortnight from Thursday.
Meanwhile, Dundalk have been drawn away to the Andorrans of Inter d’Escaldes.
Tottenham will be away to Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Rangers will play Gilbraltarian outfit Lincoln Red Imps
Linfield and Coleraine will both be at home and drew Motherwell and Floriana respectively.
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Back to tonight’s FAI Cup action, and there’s a north-south Dublin derby at Dalymount Park where Bohemians face Cabinteely.
And Longford can move to within two points of the top of the SSE Airtricity First Divsion with a win at home to Wexford.
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James McCarthy trained with the Republic of Ireland squad this morning, as Stephen Kenny oversaw training for the first time.
The squad have gathered ahead of Thursday’s Nations League trip to Bulgaria.
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Daryl Murphy is back at Waterford after fifteen years away.
The Republic of Ireland striker has signed for his hometown club following his release in June by Bolton.
CYCLING
Ireland’s Sam Bennett’s just missed out on a first ever stage victory in his maiden Tour de France.
He was pipped by Caleb Ewan in a sprint finish into Sisteron for victory on stage 3.
Julian Alaphilippe retains the leader’s yellow jersey.
RUGBY
James Ryan is back in contention for Leinster ahead of their Pro 14 semi-final with Munster.
The second row had looked set to miss the rest of the provincial season having dislocated a shoulder earlier this month.
Dan Leavy could also feature as he finally nears a return from a lengthy knee injury.
TENNIS
The US Open is underway behind closed doors this afternoon.
Men’s top seed Novak Djokovic is in action later, facing the world number 109, Damir Dzhumur
2018 women’s champion Naomi Osaka takes on Misaki Doi of Japan.
RACING
Scott McCullagh, son of Niall, scored a notable winner as Ramiro took the apprentices' handicap at the Curragh on Friday for trainer Ian O'Connor, based in Killarney. O'Connor was running the horse for the first time since it left John Murphy. Afterwards McCullagh commented: "The change of scenery probably did the trick on him. Ian hasn’t had him that long but was very confident beforehand."
Tralee rider Bryan Cooper is having a nice run and he steered The Sliding Rock to a 7-2 success for trainer Gordon Elliott in the opening race at Wexford Saturday, the first division of the mares' maiden hurdle. And later on the card, Dingle rider Paddy Kennedy got a good tune out of Rapid Response, an easy winner of the staying beginners' chase for trainer Jessica Harrington at odds of 7-4.
