- Leaders Dundalk are in total control of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title race after they hammered St Patrick's Athletic while second place Cork City were well beaten by Shamrock Rovers.
- Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has laughed off criticism of skipper Wayne Rooney after just two Premier League outings.
- German World Cup winner and current USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann lauded Irish skipper Robbie Keane after the Tallaght man bagged a brace on his 100th LA Galaxy appearance.
- Despite suffering defeat in the All-Ireland semi-final, Blues boss Johnny McGuirk is feeling positive with regard to the future of Dublin hurling.
- Texan native Jordan Spieth knocked Rory McIlroy off the number one spot in world golf after he finished runner-up to Jason Day at the US PGA Championship.
PICTURE (©INPHO/Donall Farmer): Damien Duff makes his long awaited debut for Shamrock Rovers from the bench.
