BOXING/Barrera outscores old foe Morales: Marco Antonio Barrera claimed the WBC super-featherweight title with a majority points win over old adversary Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Barrera (30), prevailed by scores of 115-113 and 115-114 on two of the judges' scorecards while the third had it as a draw at 114-114. The win puts Barrera 2-1 ahead in his trilogy with fellow Mexican legend Morales.
Many observers thought Morales was fortunate to shade their first meeting at super-bantamweight on a split decision in February 2000, Ring magazine's fight of the year.
Barrera gained revenge at featherweight with a unanimous points win in June 2002 but since that less ferocious encounter, Morales had won six out of six to claim the WBC and IBF super-featherweight titles and was defending the former belt.
CRICKET: Ian Bell guided England to a comfortable, five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first one-day international yesterday.
Bell made 75 on his one-day international debut as England scored 197 for five in reply to Zimbabwe's total of 195 to win with 14 balls overs to spare.
Opener Bell faced 115 balls and hit four fours. He was dropped on 45 and 68, both times off the bowling of off-spinner Stuart Matsikenyeri.
GAELIC GAMES: Wexford's new hurling manager, Seamus Murphy, is to have an early addition to his backroom team.
Murphy, confirmed as manager on Saturday, has been joined by county secretary Michael Kinsella as team coach.
While no selectors were announced, Murphy will have Glynn-Barntown clubman Denis Doyle as part of his team.
SNOOKER: Stephen Maguire is the new UK champion after a stunning performance against David Gray in York last night.
The 23-year-old Scot defeated world number 14 Gray 10-1 to collect the £70,000 first prize.
Gray's consolation was a cheque for £35,000 plus another £31,000 for his maximum 147 break against Mark Selby in his opening match.
But the night belonged to Maguire, who required only 20 minutes to turn his 8-1 first session lead into an outstanding victory with breaks of 80 and 122.
EQUESTRIAN: World show jumping champion Dermott Lennon kept the Irish flag flying in Stockholm over the weekend, winning with Impact on Saturday night and then steering the same horse into fourth place in yesterday's Grand Prix, which was won by Germany's Marcus Ehning and Gitania.
ROUNDERS: The third annual GAA Rounders All Stars awards took place on Saturday at Croke Park. Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh presented the awards to nine male and nine female players for outstanding performances during the season.
MEN: Catcher: Damian McArdle (Cavan). Pitcher: Gary Reilly (Cavan). Short Stop: Kevin O'Hagan (Derry). First Base: Tom Murphy (Carlow). Second Base: Ollie Fitzsimons (Cavan). Third Base: Jim Reilly (Cavan). Left Outfield: Eddie Healey (Dublin). Centre Outfield: Michael O'Leary (Carlow). Right Outfield: Damien Coey (Derry).
WOMEN: Pitcher: Elaine Costello (Dublin). Catcher: Fionnula Ó Tuathain (Derry). Short Stop: Andrea Barber (Cavan). First base: Carmel Moloney (Carlow). Second Base: Grace Doyle (Carlow). Third Base: Christine Kelly (Dublin). Left Outfield: Lizzie Maguire (Dublin). Centre Outfield: Chantelle Cole (Carlow). Right Outfield: Aine Brady (Cavan).
