GAA

Limerick kick off their Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B campaign with a game against Antrim this afternoon

The All Ireland champions welcome the Northerners to Semple Stadium at 2pm.

In Division 1A, Kilkenny and Wexford meet in Nowlan Park at 1:45pm, while at the same time, Clare and Cork face off in Ennis.

Meanwhile, it is a 2pm start in O’Connor Park with Offaly hosting Waterford.

Mickey Harte comes up against his former side in the Allianz National Football League this afternoon.

Derry take on Tyrone in the pick of Sunday’s games at 3:45pm

Elsewhere, Monaghan are looking to keep up their good form as they are taking on Kerry.

That one is just underway in Clones.

Old rivals Roscommon and Galway clash in Dr Hyde Park at 2pm.

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Jim McGuinness is looking to make it two wins from two in Division 2 later.

They travel to Cavan for a 4pm throw in at Breffni Park.

Before that, Louth and Cork are meeting in Ardee where they’ve just thrown in.

Three games are down for decision in Division 3 this afternoon.

Antrim and Offaly meet at 2pm, Westmeath face Clare at the same time, and they’re just underway in the clash between Sligo and Wicklow.

In Division 4 then, London have made the trip to Leitrim where it has just thrown in. Meanwhile, Longford welcome Tipperary in an hour’s time.

The Lidl Ladies Football National League action continues today.

Mayo host Dublin in Ballina in Division 1 from 2pm.

At the same time, Waterford come up against Meath and Galway take on Armagh.

There are 2pm starts in the Division 2 games as well later.

Tyrone play Monaghan, Tipperary travel to Laois, Donegal face Westmeath and it’s Cavan v Kildare.

Soccer

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he’ll continue to introduce young players into the first-team if they’re good enough.

18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner in Thursday’s 4-3 win at Wolves.

The midfielder could feature again in this afternoon’s Premier League game with West Ham.

That one kicks off at 2pm.

At the same time, Chelsea face Wolves, and Bournemouth host Nottingham Forest.

In the late game, two title rivals go head-to-head in north London when Arsenal take on Liverpool at 4:30pm

Northern Ireland’s Conor Bradley will not be involved for the Reds today following the death of his father yesterday.

Racing

State Man is set to go off the favourite in the Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon.

Willie Mullins is looking to add to his 4 winners on the opening day of the Dublin Racing Festival when he sends out the 7 year old at 2:45pm.