Sunday sport: Galway beat Donegal in dramatic semi-final, Euro 2024 final day

GAA

It’ll be Galway versus Armagh in this year’s All Ireland Senior Football Final.

Padraic Joyce’s men squeezed past Donegal 1-14 to 0-15 in their semi-final this evening.

Paul Conroy’s first half goal proved crucial for the Tribesmen.

They’re back in the decider for the first time since 2022.

Meanwhile, New York are back to back All-Ireland Junior Football champions.

They got the better of London in the final this afternoon by 0-13 to 0-12.

The Americans were also winners at this stage last year against Kilkenny.

Soccer

England are looking to banish the ghosts of Euro 2020 when they take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

They suffered defeat to Italy in their last European final in heart-breaking fashion when they lost on penalties at Wembley

Gareth Southgate’s side are looking to end their 58-year hoodoo for a major trophy, whereas La Roja are looking for their 4th European title.

Kick off in Berlin is at 8pm.

Golf

Rory McIlroy is looking to finish on a high ahead of the start of the Open next week.

The Northern Irishman is 12 under par and 5 shots off the lead ahead of the final round of the Scottish Open today.

He’s in a tie for 8th place and has leader Ludvig Aberg in his sights.

The Swede leads by two on 17 under par while Seamus Power is back on 1 under par.

Cycling

Another gruelling mountain stage faces the riders in the Tour De France.

Tadej Pogacar retains the lead ahead of this morning’s 197km 15th stage from Loudenveille to Plateau De Bielle.

The Slovenian has a 1 minute 57 second advantage over defending champion Jonas Vingegaard.

Ireland’s Ben Healy starts the day from 14th place in the general classification stakes.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz has successfully defended his Wimbledon crown after a one-side performance over Novak Djokovic in the final.

He won in straight sets on Centre Court to clinch his fourth major honour – sealing the victory in a tie-break after earlier squandering three championship points.

Defeat means Djokovic has missed his latest chance to claim a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

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