Wednesday's Sports Update

UEFA reviewing reports of racism during Real Madrid verus Benfica game.

There's a huge mismatch on paper in the Premier League tonight as Wolves host leaders Arsenal at Molineux.

There’s a staggering 48-point gap between the sides heading into the game.

Wolves remain rooted to the bottom with just nine points all season - Arsenal, meanwhile, are looking to tighten their grip at the top to seven points.

Kick off tonight is at 8PM.

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Vinicius Junior has hit out at racism, calling abusers “cowards”, after the Brazil forward was allegedly targeted during Real Madrid's 1-nil Champions League win at Benfica.

The match was stopped for ten minutes in the second half after an incident involving Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni - shortly after Vinicius had scored the winner.

Prestianni denies making any sort of racist comment - UEFA says it is reviewing the reports.
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Newcastle are in Azerbaijan for the away leg of their meeting with Qarabag tonight.

That kicks off at 5:45.

Elsewhere tonight, Bode/Glimt take on Inter, Club Brugge play host to Athletico Madrid and Olympiacos face Bayer Leverkusen.

Those games kick off at 8PM.

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The Republic of Ireland women are set for another outing at the Aviva Stadium later this year.

Poland will provide the opposition in what could prove a pivotal clash in Ireland’s Nations League campaign.

Carla Ward’s side continue to target a strong finish in a demanding group also featuring France and the Netherlands, as preparations build towards World Cup qualification.

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Arsenal should be confident of making the Women's Champions League quarter-finals tonight.

The trophy holders have a 4-nil lead heading into the home leg of their knockout play-off tie with Belgian side Leuven.

Chelsea await in the last-eight.

Real Madrid have a narrow 3-2 advantage over Paris FC ahead of this evening's other second leg.

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RUGBY

Johnny Sexton admits he's shared advice with Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley on how to cope with “toxic” social media criticism.

He says in his own playing days he learned to manage his phone settings and stay away from online noise.

Sexton says, keeping distractions out of players’ lives and concentrating on performance is key to dealing with negativity off the field.

Ireland continue preparations to face England in the Six Nations this weekend.

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RACING

Today's race meeting at Punchestown goes ahead, after an inspection this morning due to concerns over a weather warning.

The ground yesterday was heavy.

There is due to be a seven race card, with the first due to go to post at 1:40pm