GOLF
The 144th Open Championship is underway at St. Andrew's.
Greystones amateur Paul Dunne is the early leader. He birdied the first and second holes to lie -2 after 3 holes.
Shane Lowry, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke are all out before 10
While Padraig Harrington has a lunchtime start.
Masters and US Open champion, Jordan Spieth goes out just after half nine.
GAELIC GAMES
Mayo have made two changes to their side for Sunday's Connacht Football final with Sligo.
Both alterations are made in the full back line with Ger Cafferkey replacing Chris Barrett at corner back.
While the injured Kevin Keane is replaced by Donal Vaughan at full-back.
In hurling, Clare reached yet another Bord Gais Energy Munster Under-21 final last night with a 0-23 to 1-18 victory over Waterford
SOCCER
Dave McMillan's away goal could prove crucial for Dundalk, who returned home from Belarus in the small hours of this morning.
The Lilywhites lost their Champions League second round qualifier 2-1 to BATE Borisov, and put in a spirited performance.
The sides will meet again at Oriel Park next week.
Both UCD and Shamrock Rovers are in Europa League qualifying action this evening.
CYCLING
After yesterday's second place finish, Dan Martin starts stage 12 of the Tour de France in 16th on general classification.
He remains over 16 minutes down on yellow jersey holder, Chris Froome.
CRICKET
England and Australia resume their Ashes rivalry this morning in the second test at Lord's.
After their victory in Cardiff, England lead the series 1-0.
HORSE RACING
It's the final day of Killarney's July Festival, and there's also an evening programme at Leopardstown.
Download the brand new OffTheBall App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered!
Subscribe to OffTheBall's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.
