SOCCER
The FAI has voted to save itself from insolvency.
At an EGM of the Association last night, a clear majority approved reforms that will trigger the release of funding up to 35 million euro over the coming years.
Council members with over 10 years service can remain until 2022 when a General Assembly will be established.
Six indepdendent directors will come onto the board, but a casting vote will lie with the FAI President.
Cork native Adam Idah says he believes Republic of Ireland players will 'take a knee' ahead of Thursday's Nations League match against Bulgaria in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The match will be played behind closed doors in Sofia and goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has joined the squad.
Idah could make his senior debut and he's excited about the new era under manager Stephen Kenny
Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians are into the quarter finals of the Extra dot ie FAI Cup.
Danny Lafferty scored both goals as the Hoops beat Cork City 2-1 at Tallaght Stadium.
Bohemians overcame Cabinteely 2-0 with efforts by Promise Omochere and Dinny Corcoran at Dalymount Park.
TENNIS
Men's top seed Novak Djokovic and women's top seed Karolina Pliskova are both into the second round of the US Open in New York.
Both came through their first round matches in straight sets.
American teenager Coco Gauff was beaten in three sets by Anastasija Sevastova.
Serena Williams and Andy Murray are both in first round action later.
Williams starts her latest bid to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles when she takes on Kristie Ahn.
Three time Grand Slam winner Murray plays his first Grand Slam singles match since the Australian Open in 2019.
He faces world number 49 Yoshihito Nishioka in the first round.
