Tennis: US Open
Roger Federer's bid for an 18th major title was last night outdone by Novak Djokovic as he secured the US Open title - the 10th grand slam title of his career so far.
Federer had swept aside six opponents without dropping a set en route to the final but the World No1 proved simply too good in the decider - winning 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4.
Djokovic had invited Scottish actor Gerard Butler into his box for the contest and the pair enjoyed an unusual exchange at the end of the match.
“Funny enough, I actually sent him a photo and a message (on Saturday) night. I was watching the 300 movie so when I went to my box, I looked at him and I said, ‘This is Sparta!’
“It felt great. That’s one of the most inspiring movies I watched.”
Golf: Walker Cup
Britain and Ireland contrived to write their own history with a comprehensive, record 16½-9½ win at the Walker Cup yesterday afternoon. It was a case of great Ireland and Britain this year as Paul Dunne led a quintet of Irish players to a successive titles on home soil - with the Greystones native having the distinction of earning the half point that took the team over the winning line.
The triumph though triggered the immediate exodus of players into the professional ranks - Gavin Moynihan will make his professional debut as early as this week's Italian Open on the European Tour, where he is competing on a sponsor's invitation, while Gary Hurley and Paul Dunne are set to commence the professional journey through the European Tour's qualifying stages in the coming days.
Soccer: Premier League
Yesterday's big game seen Aston Villa take on Leicester City in a midlands derby. Villa had led 2-0 well into the second half, Jack Grealish being the first goalscorer - yet with Irish defender Ciaran Clark left out of the side in favour of new signing Joleon Lescott Leicester City completed a remarkable comeback and Nathan Dyer's diving header left the score 3-2 in a high drama finale. And so Leicester's remarkable form continues.
GAA: Camogie
Cork won their 26th All-Ireland camogie title yesterday, swatting Galway away to the tune of 1-13 to 0-9 in front of a 16,610 crowd.
Malachy Clerkin: “Although Cork’s All-Ireland was a triumph of the inexhaustible collective, this was a day knitted out of the small unique corners of each other’s lives. Here’s Gemma O’Connor – most people’s idea of player of the match – steering the afternoon to her own liking from the centre of Cork’s defence but barely able to talk afterwards as she dedicated the win to her mother who is fighting cancer.
“Here’s Briege Corkery and Rena Buckley, both of them picking up their 15th All-Ireland medals between football and camogie, drawing level in the process with Kathleen Mills as the most decorated players in the history of Gaelic games.”
Rugby: Pro12
CJ Stander struck with the final play of the game to help Munster maintain their winning start to the Guinness Pro12 season and break Ospreys hearts in Swansea.
Six penalties from outhalf Sam Davies looked to have put the Welsh side on course to claim the victory as they led by five points with time running out, but Munster kept going at the line and Stander and Ian Keatley (conversion) provided the heroics to maintain their unbeaten start.
Cycling: La Vuelta
Italian Fabio Aru wrapped up a debut grand tour triumph when the beaming Astana rider coasted over the line on the final day's ceremonial ride into Madrid to win the 70th edition of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday. Ireland's Nicolas Roche finished the race in 26th position.
What to watch out for:
Monday night football is sure to be of interest tonight, not only do high-flying West Ham host Newcastle United but Carragher and Neville will be analysing that low-quality Manchester United and Liverpool tie. No doubt they won't hold back.
Sky Sports 1 from 7pm
NFL action in the early hours, Philadelphia Eagles @ Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers.
Sky Sports 1 from 0.05am
