BOXING

Andy Lee's World title defence has been moved to Manchester in October from Thomond Park in September.

According to the promoter Frank Warren, Lee has a virus and needs additional time to recover for his bout with Billy Joe Saunders.

The Star reports this morning however that just 3,000 tickets had been sold for the fight in Limerick however last night Warren insisted tickets were selling well.

GAELIC GAMES

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has confirmed they will appeal the proposed suspension to Tiernan McCann.

An eight week ban has been rumoured for the Killclogher player after he feigned injury in the quarter final against Monaghan.

GOLF

The US PGA Championship tee's off this evening at Whistling Straits.

Rory McIlroy is away at 7.20pm while Shane Lowry begins at 6.40pm.

Former Champion Padraig Harrington's begins at 7.30pm.

McIlroy is just returning from an injury enforced lay off while Harrington admits he's still not 100% percent fit due to a knee injury.

RUGBY

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will name his team to face Scotland later this afternoon.

The game in the Aviva Stadium, is Ireland's second warm up game ahead of this Autumn's World Cup.

SOCCER

Wexford Youths are back in action today in the group stages of the Women's Champions League qualifiers.

After opening their Group 7 campaign with a win over the top seeds on Tuesday, the Youths will face Medyk Konin of Poland this evening, with kick-off at 5pm Irish time.

Last night, Celtic were held to a 2-2 draw away to Kilmarnock last night in the SPL.

HORSE RACING

There's racing tonight in Tramore and Leopardstown.

The seven race card begins at the Waterford venue at 5.10pm, with racing getting underway in Leopardstown ten minutes later.