Sunday sport: Westmeath to fight Dublin for Leinster football title
GAA
Westmeath are looking to end a 22-year wait for a second Leinster Football title this afternoon.
Mark McHugh's men will be looking to emulate the 2004 team by winning the provincial crown.
Standing in their way is Dublin, who are looking to regain the trophy they lost last year.
That one has just thrown in at Croke Park.
Later, Monaghan will look to end their own famine in Ulster.
It's been 11 years since they tasted success in Clones and they face Armagh in today's decider.
Throw in for that one is at 4.15pm.
Two late goals helped Dublin retain their Leinster ladies football title at Croke Park.
Caoimhe O'Connor and Niamh Crowley hit the net to leave it 2-12 to 2-6 over Kildare in the decider.
That's 13 Leinster wins in a row for the Jackies.
Waterford face a tough task as they seek their first win of this year's Munster hurling championship.
The Deise take on a renewed Limerick side who have a provincial final in their sights.
Throw-in at the TUS Gaelic Grounds is at 3pm.
Soccer
Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his team for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming friendlies with Qatar and Canada.
Seamus Coleman returns to the squad for the first time since announcing his imminent departure from Everton while Celtic title winner Liam Scales is also included.
A number of young players are also included with the likes of Jaden Umeh, Mason Melia and Cork City's Conor Brann all set to get game time.
Ireland play host to Qatar on Thursday May 28th with the squad heading to Canada on Saturday June 6th.
Manchester United have taken a controversial lead over Nottingham Forest in the opening game of the Premier League today.
Luke Shaw hit the net for the first time in over three years to give United a 1-0 advantage.
Morato levelled things up for Forest with a header but Matheus Cunha has put the hosts back in front at Old Trafford.
The referee deemed Bryan Mbeumo had not handled in the build up to the goal.
Attention turns to the race for European qualification later with Brentford, Brighton and Fulham all in action, as they take on Crystal Palace, Leeds and Wolves respectively at 3pm.
The late game sees West Ham with the opportunity to leave the relegation zone with a win at Newcastle from 5.30pm
Rugby
England have a Grand Slam decider away to title rivals France in the final match of this season's Women's Six Nations this afternoon.
The holders are going for a 38th straight victory.
Before that, Ireland play Scotland in front of an expected record crowd at the Aviva Stadium.
Scott Bemand's side are looking to secure third place in the championship with their third home win of the campaign.
Kick off in Dublin is at 2.30pm.
Meanwhile, Wales are looking to end the championship with a win.
They have welcomed Italy with the latest score Wales 19, Italy 29.
Golf
Rory McIlroy is looking to add another Major to his collection this evening.
The Masters champion is just three shots off the lead ahead of the final round of the PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.
Alex Smalley is the man to catch at six under par.
Shane Lowry has just gotten his round underway from four over, while Padraig Harrington goes from evens later.
MMA
Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he takes on Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas in July.
The Dubliner hasn't fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
The pair will meet at welterweight level.


