HURLING
Cork manager Jimmy Barry Murphy has surprised everyone starting Aidan Ryan at full back for Sundays Allianz league final against Waterford.
The Midleton man hasn't played a competitive match for the Rebels since 2009.
Elsewhere Mark Ellis returns to centre back, Cormac Murphy is at wing back and Rob O'Shea is at 12.
Damien Cahalane, William Kearney and Luke O'Farrell are on the bench.
Announcing @OfficialCorkGAA senior hurling team v @WaterfordGAA Allianz League Final Thurles Sun 3.30 http://t.co/CzcggrcNLn
— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) April 30, 2015
Tipperary's Paul Curran has released a statement confirming his inter county retirement.
It was reported yesterday that the All Ireland winning defender was excluded from Eamon O'Shea's championship panel in recent days.
Curran has thanked the players management and backroom staff who hen says have given him so much support over the years.
GAELIC FOOTBALL
Tipperary's under 21 football manager Tommy Toomey has stuck with the same fifteen for tomorrows Eirgrid All Ireland under 21 football final against Tyrone at Parnell park.
The Premier reached the final by beating Cork in the Munster decider and current champions Dublin in the All Ireland semi final.
Eirgrid All-Ireland U21 Football Final – Tipperary v Tyrone on Saturday at 6pm - Tipp name unchanged team - http://t.co/eJHB9QsYet
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) April 30, 2015
HORSE RACING
On the penultimate day of the Punchestown Festival, the Champion Hurdle is the highlight.
Faugheen and Arctic Fire will go head-to-head in the feature race of the day which is off at 5.30pm.
The first of an eight-race card goes to post at 3.40pm.
SNOOKER
Stuart Bingham will begin today's morning session with a two frame advantage against Judd Trump at the World Snooker Championship.
He leads 5-3.
In the other semi-final tie, Shaun Murphy leads Barry Hawkins 6 frames to 2.
SOCCER
Shamrock Rovers can put pressure on the leaders in the SSE Airtricty Premier Division this evening.
Pat Fenlon's side play host to Drogheda United, knowing a win can put them within three points of Dundalk.
Kick-off at Tallaght Stadium is at 7.45.
They're underway at the same time at Eamon Deacy Park where Galway United face St. Pat's.
First Division leaders Finn Harps travel to Cabinteely this evening.
There's a south-east derby at the RSC where Waterford face Wexford Youths.
And there's a Dublin derby at Tolka Park with Shelbourne taking on UCD.
In Scotland, Celtic can put one hand on the Premiership trophy tonight.
A win at home to Dundee will send Ronny Deila's side 8 points clear of nearest challengers Aberdeen.
BOXING
Jason Quigley won the sixth fight of his professional career last night.
The Donegal fighter knocked Joshua Snyder out in the second round.
All six of Quigley's wins have come inside the distance.
Right hand, left hook & Snyder is done! KO win for @jay_quigley in the second round #GoldenBoyLive #Brutal pic.twitter.com/9SGlsmkt5R
— GoldenBoyPromotions (@GoldenBoyBoxing) May 1, 2015
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