- Shamrock Rovers boss Pat Fenlon revealed that Danny North is fit to start tonight's big Europa League tie against Odds BK while there was a slight word of warning for new signing Damien Duff.
- UCD were dealt a couple of injury blows ahead of their tie against Slovan Bratislava including Ryan McLaughlin who broke his hand after slipping in the shower.
- Dundalk were beaten in their Champions League qualifier against BATE Borisov but crucially scored an away goal (David McMillan - pictured) in Belarus to keep the tie alive at 2-1 ahead of their home leg next week.
- Just days after sealing his move to Manchester City, Raheem Sterling showered praise on his former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers in an interview with CityTV.
- In-form American golfer Jordan Spieth spoke about the possibility of keeping his chances of a career grand slam alive at the Open at St Andrews this week.
