GAELIC FOOTBALL

Tiernan McCann's eight week ban has been lifted meaning the Tyrone man is free to face Kerry this Sunday in the All Ireland semi final.

McCann travelled to Croke Park last night ahead of this weekend's All Ireland semi final with Kerry to appeal his ban.

There was also good news for Mayo who had defender Kevin Keane's red card against Donegal overturned meaning he can face Dublin on Sunday week.

SOCCER

Celtic manager Ronny Deila is frustrated that his conceded two away goals in last nights Champions League Play-Off first leg against Malmo.

The Hoops were 3-1 up deep in injury time when former Celtic striker Jo Inge Berget scored for the second time on the night to keep the Swedish side in it.

GOLF

Ireland's Paul Dunne is through to the last 32 of the US Amateur Championship.

The Greystones golfer beat American Robbie Ziegler last night at Olympia Fields to go into today's action, which will feature both the last 32 and last 16 matches.

CRICKET

The fifth and final Ashes Test gets underway this morning at The Oval in London.

England have already won the series, holding an unassailable 3-1 lead but are looking to win four tests for the first time on home soil

HORSE RACING

The racing continues at Killarney this evening, there the first of a seven race card goes to post at 5:20pm.

Meanwhile, the Darley Yorkshire Oaks takes place at York at 3:40pm.