GAA
Substitute Jack McCarron made a big impact as Monaghan cruised to victory at Croke Park, beating Roscommon in the final half to claim the NFL Division Two title.
In fact, Monaghan were a point down at half-time and although they went two points ahead with 57 minutes remaining, the Ulster side were still in an awkward position to lose.
However, it was at this point that they redoubled their efforts and found extra momentum, demonstrating their power, speed and big-game experience to beat Roscommon 1-6 to 0-1 in the final period.
It was truly impressive from Gabriel Bannigan's side, who felt a significant influence from substitute McCarron, who finished the game 1-2, and captain Michael Bannigan, McCarron's 57th-minute goal beginning the late onslaught.
In another match, Limerick won the 4th Division by beating Wexford 3-11 (18 points) at Croke Park.
Tommy Childs and Peter Nash scored in the second half to give the team the title.
Two members of Meath's senior football staff have left the team after the National League.
Coaches Joe McMahon and Martin Corey have left their posts with Robbie Brennan's team.
Meath County Council thanked the team for their efforts and said the team were continuing their preparations for next week's Leinster v Carlow match.
Rugby
Leinster secured a vital URC win in South Africa tonight.
They beat the Sharks 10-7 in Durban.
Scott Penny's second-half try secured the points.
Earlier, 27,500 spectators watched Munster beat Connacht at McHale Park.
It was the highest home attendance ever recorded in Western Province.
Football
Shelbourne finished top of the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division this evening.
Keith Mooney's penalty was enough to help them beat Peamount United 1-0.
Shamrock Rovers dropped to fifth after a 3-2 defeat to Galway United.
Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn scored from the halfway line in the game.
Earlier, Treaty United beat Cork City 3-2, while Waterford beat DLR Waves 4-2.
Wexford suffered a 5-1 defeat at Sligo Rovers, while Athlone Town currently lead 1-0 against Bohemians.
Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup semi-finals after beating Brighton 4-3 on penalties.
The match ended in a draw after extra time on the south coast.
Ryan Yates converted the decisive penalty to give his team the win.
Crystal Palace were in a more confident mood earlier as they secured a top-four place with a 3-0 win over Fulham.
This keeps them hopeful of winning the trophy for the first time.
Golf
Rory McIlroy is outside the top 10 after the third round of the Houston Open.
An eagle on 17 helped the world number two finish 5-0 in Texas this evening.
In the end, he had 9 points left in all rounds, and he shares 12
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