Two Group E matches are just underway at the Women's World Cup.
Soccer
Two Group E matches are just underway at the Women's World Cup.
The United States are up against Portugal, while the Netherlands are taking on Vietnam.
The US and the Netherlands occupied the top two spots in the group ahead of kick-off.
From 11, England can book their place in the knockout stage.
They know a meeting with Nigeria awaits if they get the better of China in Group D.
The other game sees Denmark take on Haiti in Perth.
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The Republic of Ireland squad and management will fly home from Australia later today.
Their campaign came to an end yesterday following a nil-all draw with Nigeria in Group B.
A homecoming event is scheduled to take place in Dublin on Thursday.
Ireland's next competitive fixture is against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations League next month.
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Liverpool have completed the sale of midfielder Fabinho to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.
The fee for the 29-year old Brazilian is in the region of 47-million euro and he has signed a three-year contract.
Fabinho had spent 5-years at Anfield after signing from Monaco.
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Gaelic Games
Last night in the Auld Sheebeen Athy, Intermediate football championship, preliminary round.
Caragh 1-15 Ballymore Eustace 0-10.
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GOLF
Stewart Cink has been appointed as a vice-captain for the United States ahead of the Ryder Cup later this year.
The former Open Champion will be part of Zach Johnson's group for the clash with Europe in Italy.
Fred Couples, Jim Furyk, Davis Love and Steve Stricker are also set for vice-captaincy roles next month.
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PARA-SWIMMING
Róisín Ní Riain will look to double her Paralympic Games disciplines today.
The Limerick swimmer took silver in the 100-metre Butterfly S-13 at the Para Swimming World Championships in Manchester yesterday evening.
She’ll be back in the pool this evening for the final of the 100-metre breaststroke.
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RACING
It’s the second day of the Galway Festival, with the first of a seven-race card going to post at ten-past-5.
Rian Boran Interview
Brian Dowling Interview
Harry O'Neill Interview
Brian Flanagan Interview (Offaly match)
Saturday Sport Update
Leopardstown & Punchestown Racing Rescheduled
Kildare Senior Ladies Panel Announced For Sunday's Game
Kildare SF Team vs Offaly
