SOCCER
Tributes have poured in for former Republic of Ireland striker Ray Treacy who has died at the age of 68.
Saddened at the passing of the great Ray Treacy. Many Fond student memories of Glenmalure in the late 70's.R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/0gPVOtU0UH
— Charlie Flanagan (@CharlieFlanagan) April 11, 2015
Premier League:
- Swansea City v Everton, 12.45pm
- Southampton v Hull City, 3pm
- Sunderland v Crystal Palace, 3pm
- Tottenham v Aston Villa, 3pm
- West Brom v Leicester, 3pm
- Burnley v Arsenal, 5.30pm
SSE Airtricity League Premier Division:
- Bray Wanderers v Limerick, 5.45pm
Scottish Premiership:
- Inverness CT v Celtic, 12.45pm
RACING
Tony McCoy hopes to bring his outstanding career as a jockey to an end in the perfect way this afternoon.
He'll bring his retirement forward with victory in the Grand National at Aintree.
The 19-time champion jockey will ride favourite Shutthefrontdoor.
Thanks for all the good luck messages especially the 1 from this little man pic.twitter.com/VnAJjeZc8W
— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) April 11, 2015
GOLF
Jordan Spieth takes a five-shot lead into the weekend at the Masters.
His 36-hole record mark of 14-under par sees him clear of playing partner for today, Charley Hoffman.
Welcome to Moving Day at #themasters pic.twitter.com/FdKAzlqTCs
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 11, 2015
Three birdies and an eagle from his final six holes last night saw Rory McIlroy rally to a halfway mark of 2-under par.
Both Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke will be among the early starters on 1-over, while neither Shane Lowry nor Pádraig Harrington made the cut.
RUGBY
Ulster have welcomed back international trio Rory Best, Tommy Bowe and Jared Payne for their trip to Connacht.
Guinness PRO12:
- Connacht v Ulster, 2.40pm
- Zebre v Llanelli Scarlets, 3pm
- Edinburgh v Munster, 7.30pm
GAELIC GAMES
Allianz HL Division 1B relegation/promotion play-off:
- Antrim v Kerry, Parnell Park, 3pm
Allianz HL Division 2B relegation/promotion play-off:
- Donegal v Tyrone, Owenbeg, 5pm
Leinster MHC first round:
- Offaly v Carlow, O'Connor Park, 6pm
- Wexford v Laois, Innovate Wexford Park, 3pm
- Wicklow v Westmeath, C. of Excel. Ballinakill, 3pm
- Meath v Kildare, Trim, 3pm.
BOXING
Andy Lee's fight with Peter Quillin in New York tonight will now be a non-title event.
The challenger - known as Kid Chocolate - failed to make the required weight after two attempts last night, and so Lee's WBO middleweight title will not be on the line.
A message to my fans... pic.twitter.com/gkD7OHk5aK
— Peter Quillin (@KIDCHOCOLATE) April 10, 2015
His first defence may now be at home in Thomond Park.
MOTOR RACING
F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will start on pole for tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix.
RECENT FORM - @LewisHamilton Consecutive pole positions: 3 Consecutive places on the front row: 11 #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/eNxL1U6Gpy
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 11, 2015
After going quickest in all three practice sessions, the Mercedes driver set the fastest time in qualifying ahead of team-mate Nico Rosberg. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel will go from third.
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