Monday Morning: Kildare Comeback Secures Draw in League Opener

Game finished Kerry 1-10, Kildare 13 points

GAELIC GAMES

Kildare began their Allianz League Division 1 campaign at St. Conleth's Park yesterday, with a draw against Kerry.

The Kildare team take to the field for Round 1 of the Allianz National Football League. pic.twitter.com/MEIIiGdilW

— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) January 30, 2022

The Lilywhites did not concede after the 58th minute, scoring the last 4 points of the game.

Jimmy Hyland's free in the fourth minute of injury time levelled the sides.

Jimmy Hyland gives his thoughts on Kildare’s draw, in Round 1 of the Allianz Football League Div 1 game v Kerry. pic.twitter.com/0lavUIlfGt

— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) January 30, 2022

The final score Kerry 1-10, Kildare 13 points.

Here's Glenn Ryan's post-match reaction:

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All three of yesterday's matches in the Allianz Football League ended in draws.

Monaghan earned a point against All-Ireland champions Tyrone, with the sides ending level at 9 points each, in Omagh.

At Markievicz Park, Rob Hennelly's late free ensured Mayo's clash with Donegal ended at 11 points apiece.

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Meath failed to score for 45 minutes in their Division Two clash with Galway yesterday.

Padraic Joyce's side ended as 1-14 to 0-6 winners in Salthill.

Elsewhere, Roscommon had a 1-13 to 0-10 win over Cork, while Clare beat Offaly by 1-13 to 0-7 in Ennis.

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Naas CBS will play Maynooth SLS in an all Kildare Leinster Colleges Senior Football A final.

They recorded an impressive 6-06 to 11 points win over Colaiste Choilm Tullamore in Edenderry on Saturday.

The win came courtesy of a strong second half performance and four goals from Niall Dolan.

SOCCER

Everton are expected to officially confirm the appointment of Frank Lampard as their new manager today.

The former Chelsea and Derby boss is understood to have finalised a deal to take over at Goodison Park yesterday.

The 43-year-old will take over with Everton 16th in the Premier League table, following Rafa Benitez sacking earlier this month.

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Jamie McGrath could be among the players on the move on transfer deadline day.

The Republic of Ireland international has been linked with a move away from St Mirren.

Meanwhile, Cork City teenager Cathal Heffernan is set to join Italian giants AC Milan.

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Derry City have announced the signing of striker Matty Smith.

He moves to the Ryan McBride Brandywell from St Patrick's Athletic on a two-year deal.

TENNIS

Rafael Nadal admits his victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final was one of his "greatest" ever.

The Spaniard became the most successful men's tennis player of all time by winning his 21st Grand Slam title, one more than Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

21 majors 🏆
One @RafaelNadal 💪

🇦🇺 #AusOpen • 🇫🇷 @rolandgarros • 🇬🇧 @wimbledon • 🇺🇸 @usopen pic.twitter.com/rDASLCnaDH

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2022

Nadal won the final in five sets; coming back from 2 sets down.

This is something special 😍

Rafael Nadal delivers the shot of Day 1️⃣4️⃣ #AusOpenWithInfosys · @Infosys pic.twitter.com/jPUkixhHYo

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2022

RUGBY

The Ireland women's side were denied a historic win at the Seville Sevens tournament last night.

They suffered a 17-12 defeat to Australia in the Cup final.

Ireland beat England 29-0 in their semi-final to reach a first ever World Series decider.

GOLF

Leona Maguire shot a final round of 73 to end in a tie for 27th at the Gainbridge LPGA.

The Cavan native was one-under-par overall - 13 shots behind eventual winner Lydia Ko.

Stephanie Meadow finished in a tie for 57th on five-over.

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Rory McIlroy missed out on a place in the play-off at the Dubai Desert Classic yesterday.

The Holywood golfer found the water with his approach to the 18th and finished on 11-under, one shot behind Viktor Hovland and Richard Bland.

Hovland won the play-off to take the title.

Padraig Harrington finished in a tie for 9th on seven-under, with Shane Lowry five shots further back.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

The Los Angeles Rams will meet the Cincinnati Bengals in this year's Super Bowl.

The Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers last night, while Cincinnati overcame the challenge of Kansas City Chiefs.

Super Bowl 56 takes place on the 13th February.

RACING

There's a seven race card at Punchestown; the first goes to post at 1.20pm.