Thursday Morning: Kildare Play Carlow Tonight, In The Second Round Of O'Byrne Cup

Throw in at 7.30pm

GAELIC GAMES

Fresh from their win against Westmeath, Kildare footballers play Carlow in the second round of the O'Byrne Cup tonight.

The team was named last night:

Kildare Senior Football Manager Glenn Ryan has named his team for tomorrows second round of the O Byrne Cup against Carlow. pic.twitter.com/bPJnmEKArV

— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) January 12, 2022

Throw-in at Netwatch Cullen Park is 7.30pm.

Entry is by ticket only. Tickets must be bought on-line through the Leinster GAA website.

Kfm will have full commentary of the game in association with Hanlon Concrete Products, Robertstown.

This evening from 7.25pm, Ger McNally and former Kildare Defender Peter McConnon, will bring you pre-match buildup, commentary and post-match analysis.

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Last night results in the O'Byrne Cup:

Dublin beat Louth by 3-19 to 1-10

Offaly edged Longford by 1-16 to 2-12

Laois beat Meath by 1-12 to 9 points

With Wicklow beating Wexford, 1-11 to 1-7.

TENNIS

Novak Djokovic has been drawn against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne next week.

The Australian Government has still not made a decision whether to deport Djokovic on public health grounds.

US Open champion Emma Raducanu is to face Sloane Stephens in the opening round of the women's singles.

SOCCER

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo says he won't accept anything less than a top three finish in the Premier League this season.

United are currently seventh in the table.

The Portuguese says interim boss Ralf Rangnick needs to be allowed to implement his ideas:

Chelsea are into the final of the English League Cup.

A goal by Antonio Rudiger saw them defeat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on the night, and 3-0 on aggregate.

The first leg of the second semi-final between Liverpool and Arsenal takes place at Anfield tonight.

Kick off is at 7.45pm.

Jarrod Bowen scored twice as West Ham beat Norwich City 2-0 last night to move fourth in the Premier League table.

SNOOKER

The quarter-finals begin at The Masters this afternoon.

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Neil Robertson.

While Mark Williams takes on John Higgins in the evening session at Alexandra Palace.