RUGBY
Leinster prop Ailis Egan is the latest Irish International to criticise the appointment of the new Ireland Women's coach on short term part time basis.
The 46 time capped front row forward was involved in all of Ireland's games at the recent World Cup.
The 33 year old says she was taken aback by what she considers to be a downgrade, and a backward step.
The Wasps Women's team in England were among those who took part in the legacy wristband campaign yesterday to protest against the I-R-F-U's decision.
SOCCER
Cristiano Ronaldo could retain his 'Best FIFA Men's Player' award in London tonight.
The Real Madrid star leads the nominations along with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Paris St Germain's Neymar.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is up for the top manager's prize.
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud's scorpion kick against Crystal Palace in January has been nominated for the best goal award.
Celtic have been fined ten-thousand euro after a fan tried to kick Kylian Mbappe in last month's Champions League match at home to Paris St Germain.
It brings to almost 200-thousand euro the total of fines Celtic have paid for supporter behaviour in the last six years.
P-S-G will have to pay five-thousand euro, after their supporters broke seats at the same game in Glasgow.
Swiss club Basel have been fined over 12-thousand euro for letting off fireworks in their defeat to Manchester United.
Finn Harps and Drogheda United play their rescheduled S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division tie tonight.
The game was due to take place on Friday but was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Kick off is at 8pm.
GAELIC GAMES
Matty Kenny is backing the new Dublin hurling manager Pat Gilroy.
The Cuala boss was a leading candidate for the job.
Cuala beat St. Vincent's yesterday to get back into the Dublin Senior Hurling final.
GOLF
Sergio Garcia is back in the top 10 in the latest Golf World Rankings.
The Spaniard has replaced Brooks Koepka in 10th place following yesterday's victory at the Valderamma Masters.
The tournament host was a one stroke winner on 12 under par.
Shane Lowry, who was best of the Irish on 1 under, is now ranked 89th in the world.