Thursday Morning Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on soccer,tennis, golf, darts and racing.

SOCCER

Republic of Ireland defender Séamus Coleman believes the FAI and UEFA have left the players to decide whether to play their upcoming games against Israel.

Minister for Sport, Patrick O'Donovan and Minister of State for Sport, Charlie McConalogue, said they would not attend the Nations League game at the Aviva Stadium on October 4th.

Heimir Hallgrimsson's team take on Qatar in an international friendly this evening.

Kick-off at the Aviva Stadium is at 7:45pm.

Oliver Glasner has signed off as Crystal Palace boss, having overseen the most successful spell in the club's history.

The Premier League side earned a 1-nil victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final in Leipzig,

It follows winning the FA Cup and Community Shield within the last 12 months.

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon is expected to fly to Barcelona today to undergo a medical.

The Premier League club reportedly received a bid from the La Liga champions, in the region of 80 million euros.

FIFA’s ticketing practices for this summer's World Cup are to be investigated by chief legal officers in the United States.

The governing body has been subpoenaed by the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey after allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans”.

TENNIS

Top seed Jannik Sinner continues his charge towards a first-ever French Open title today.

The World Number one is up against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina at Roland Garros from around 11 o'clock.

In the women's draw, defending champion Coco Gauff takes on Mayar Sherif,

While Aryna Sabalenka faces home player Elsa Jacquemot.

GOLF

Seamus Power is among the field for the opening day at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas

The Waterford golfer will tee off at around 6 o'clock.

Three Irish golfers will take part in the Jabra Ladies Open de France on the Ladies European Tour today

Aine Donegan will tee off just before 9am, while Anna Foster and Sara Byrne will tee off in the early afternoon

DARTS

It's Premier League Darts finals night this evening

World number 1 Luke Littler, defending champion Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Johnny Clayton will all be in action at the O2 Arena in London.

The semi-finals will be first to ten, while the final is first to 11.

RACING

There's a seven-race card at Fairyhouse this afternoon

The first goes to post just after 2.10pm.

While there is a six-race card in Limerick, underway from 5.50pm.