GOLF
Graeme McDowell is one off the lead on -4 going into Day 2 of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio.
McDowell carded a superb four-under par 66 at the Firestone Country Club as he targets the $1.5 million dollar top-prize.
Danny Lee leads on -6.
Shane Lowry will resume this evening from level par, while Padraig Harrington is on +2.
GAELIC GAMES
Cathal McCarron returns at corner back for Tyrone ahead of Saturday's quarter final with Monaghan in Croke Park .
Rory Brennan is the player to make way, which means that Ronan McNabb moves to his favoured wing-back.
Monaghan manager Malachy O'Rourke has named an unchanged side from their Ulster final win over Doengal.
HURLING
Noel McGrath is in the running for a spot in the Tipperary team for their All Ireland semi final on Sunday week.
The All Star forward has has had game time with his club recently having recovered from testicular cancer surgery.
In further good news for Tipp, Padraic Maher looks like getting over his shoulder problem.
Corner back Paddy Stapleton is also in the running having missed the Munster final with a groin problem.
SOCCER
Celtic and Manchester United are among the clubs waiting to discover who they will have to beat to reach this season's Champions League.
Both clubs are seeded for today's draw for the final round of qualifiers.
United could face the likes of CSKA Moscow, Lazio or Monaco while Celtic will be hoping to avoid Partizan Belgrade and Malmo.
In the Premier League, James McCarthy has been handed a new deal by Everton. The Ireland midfielder has signed a five year contract with the Toffee's.
At home, there's three SSE Airtricity League Premier Division matches tonight.
Leaders Dundalk host Longford Town , Galway United take on Derry City and Shamrock Rovers take on St Patrick's Athletic.
There's a top of the table clash in the First Division tonight as leaders Finn Harps travel to face the Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park, where the kick-off is at 8pm.
CRICKET
England hold a massive 214 run lead ahead of the start of day two of the 4th Ashes Test against Australia.
After bowling the Aussies out for just 60 runs yesterday at Trent Bridge, Joe Root remains unbeaten on 124 runs for the home side as they'll look to increase their first innings lead.
HORSE RACING
There's action in Tipperary this evening where the first of an eight-race card goes to post at 5.05pm.
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