Sunday Sport: All-Ireland hurling final, Open final round

The All-Ireland hurling final takes centre stage in Croke Park.
Sunday Sport: All-Ireland hurling final, Open final round

GAA

The race for the Liam MacCarthy Cup reaches its climax this afternoon.

Limerick and Galway renew their rivalry in front of a packed Croke Park, with the All-Ireland hurling title on the line.

Limerick are bidding to become champions once again, while Galway are chasing a first All-Ireland crown in nine years.

Throw-in is at 3.30.

Soccer

Argentina stand on the brink of back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles.

The reigning champions take on Spain in tonight's final in New Jersey, with Lionel Scaloni's side aiming to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the trophy.

Spain are chasing a second world title and their first since lifting the World Cup in South Africa in 2010.

Kick-off is at 8:00 Irish time.

Golf

Sam Burns' hopes of winning the Open Championship resumes after 2pm.

The American has a two-stroke lead on 8 under par.

Shane Lowry is just about to tee off from 4 under.

Rory McIlroy is a shot further back

Formula One

Kimi Antonelli has a chance to extend his 25-point lead in Formula One's drivers' championship this afternoon.

The Italian starts on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, with Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell in third.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen goes from second.

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