The Kildare ladies footballers begin their league campaign today.
Gaelic Games
It continues to be a busy weekend for Kildare GAA teams.
Yesterday, the Kildare senior hurlers made it two wins from two in the Kehoe Cup.
The Lily Whites beat Down on a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-15.
The goals were supplied by Cian Boran and Jack Sheridan in the first half.
Here's Kildare manager Brian Dowling.
Next up for the Kildare hurlers is a home fixture in the third round against neighbours Meath next Saturday.
The winner of that match will be crowned champions of the Kehoe Cup.
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Ladies Football
After last season's treble success, the Kildare ladies footballers begin their Division 2 league campaign today.
The All Ireland Intermediate Champions take on Monaghan at Manguard Park from 2pm.
Kfm will have live updates of the game with Tara Byrne.
Here's Kildare manager Diane O'Hora:
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Club Championships:
It's All-Ireland Senior Club finals Day at Croke Park.
First up, St Thomas' of Galway play Kilkenny's O'Loughlin Gaels in the hurling decider.
That throws in at 1:30pm.
Then, Derry champions Glen face St Brigid's of Roscommon in the football decider from 3:30pm.
First up, St Thomas' of Galway play Kilkenny's O'Loughlin Gaels in the hurling decider.
That throws in at 1:30pm.
Then, Derry champions Glen face St Brigid's of Roscommon in the football decider from 3:30pm.
Sarsfield's clubman Brendan Cawley will referee that final.
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Rugby
The last 16 picture will become clear after today's games in the Investec Champions Cup.
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle face a straight shootout with Sale Sharks in Pool 4 from 1pm.
Toulouse or Bath can claim Leinster's top spot when they face each other from 3.15pm.
The pool stages wrap up with Exeter Chiefs welcoming Bayonne to Sandy Park at 5.30pm.
The last 16 picture will become clear after today's games in the Investec Champions Cup.
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle face a straight shootout with Sale Sharks in Pool 4 from 1pm.
Toulouse or Bath can claim Leinster's top spot when they face each other from 3.15pm.
The pool stages wrap up with Exeter Chiefs welcoming Bayonne to Sandy Park at 5.30pm.
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There were mixed fortunes for Kildare sides in the AIL yesterday.
In Division 1B, Naas beat UCC by 36-24
In Division 2A, MU Barnhall were beaten 22-19 by Ballymena.
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SOCCER
Premier League
Liverpool can open up a 5-point gap on their title rivals in the Premier League this afternoon.
Jurgen Klopp's side face a Bournemouth side who have won 4 of their last 5 in the English top flight.
Kick-off at the Vitality Stadium is at 4:30pm
Before that, West Ham will hope to put Wednesday's shock FA Cup exit to Bristol City behind them.
The Hammers take a trip to bottom side Sheffield United at 2pm.
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Liverpool can open up a 5-point gap on their title rivals in the Premier League this afternoon.
Jurgen Klopp's side face a Bournemouth side who have won 4 of their last 5 in the English top flight.
Kick-off at the Vitality Stadium is at 4:30pm
Before that, West Ham will hope to put Wednesday's shock FA Cup exit to Bristol City behind them.
The Hammers take a trip to bottom side Sheffield United at 2pm.
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Afcon
At the Africa Cup of Nations today, tournament favourites Morocco take on Group F rivals DR Congo at 2pm.
It's a 5 o'clock start as Zambia go up against Tanzania.
And fresh from their first-ever win in the competition, Namibia face South Africa in Group E at 8pm.
At the Africa Cup of Nations today, tournament favourites Morocco take on Group F rivals DR Congo at 2pm.
It's a 5 o'clock start as Zambia go up against Tanzania.
And fresh from their first-ever win in the competition, Namibia face South Africa in Group E at 8pm.
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GOLF
Rory McIlroy is two shots off the lead heading into today's final round at the Dubai Desert Classic.
A third-round 63 yesterday leaves the World Number 2 tied for second on 12-under par at the Emirates Golf Club.
The American Cameron Young leads the way on 14-under.
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Racing
There's a seven-race card at Thurles this afternoon, with the first off at 12:30pm.
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