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Morning Sports Update

Aug 31, 2020 07:49 By radiokerrysport
Morning Sports Update
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The Republic of Ireland squad will train later this morning ahead of their opening Nations League game against Bulgaria in Sofia on Thursday. Stephen Kenny

The Republic of Ireland squad will train later this morning ahead of their opening Nations League game against Bulgaria in Sofia on Thursday.

Stephen Kenny has called Seani Maguire into the squad as a replacement for the injured Troy Parrott, while West Brom defender Dara O'Shea has been called up for the first time.

Kenny says it's an exciting time to be involved with plenty up for grabs

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Dundalk and Sligo Rovers both advanced to the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup

Dundalk won 2-0 away to Cobh Ramblers in Filippo Giovagnoli's first game in charge while Sligo Rovers beat UCD 3-1 in Belfield.

There are two more second round ties this evening.

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Holders Shamrock Rovers take on Cork City at Tallaght Stadium at a quarter-to-6 while Bohemians host First Division leaders Cabinteely from a quarter-to-8.

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Celtic are six points behind leaders Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, with two games in hand.

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Neil Lennon's side won 3-0 at home to Motherwell - who are still bottom

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Last night Lyon won their fifth Women's Champions League title in a row - they beat Wolfsburg 3-1 in the final in San Sebastian.

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Munster will take on Leinster in Friday's Pro14 semi-final after a 49-12 win over 13-man Connacht at the Aviva Stadium.

Connacht number 8 Abraham Papali'i was sent off for high tackle on Conor Murray while hooker Shane Delahunt also saw red for a challenge on CJ Stander.

Munster's Billy Holland is well aware of the challenge in facing Leinster

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Jon Rahm beat Dustin Johnson in a playoff to win the BMW Championship in Illinois.

Both players finished up on 4 under before Rahm birdied the first extra hole to take the title.

Rory McILroy finished just outside the top 10 on 3 over par.

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TENNIS

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff are among those in first round action on day one of the US Open in New York today.

Defending Champions Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu have both decided not to compete, citing safety concerns due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and disruption to preparations.

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CYCLING

Stage three of the Tour de France takes place today with a 198km ride from Nice (pron: Niece) to Sisteron.

Yesterday, Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe won stage two.

RACING

There's seven races over the jumps at Downpatrick today from 1-o'clock this afternoon while the first of seven flat races at Roscommon goes to post at 4-o'clock.

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