Sport

Rory McIlroy says he played better than expected on day one of the World champions event in Shanghi.

There’s racing in Thurles this afternoon.

Tipperary’s Seamus Callanan has been named among this year’s GAA Hurling All Stars.

The Tipp County vice chairman wants changes to the fixtures system due to the log jam of games at this time of year which he feels isn’t good for player welfare.

Later this evening, the focus switches to the Europa League.

Chelsea’s players produced the perfect response to suggestions of a dressing-room revolt last night with a battling 2-1 win over Dynamo Kiev that has re-energised their Champions League prospects.

There’s racing today in Thurles.

Michael Ryan was officially ratified at a county board meeting last night to take over from Eamon O’Shea.