THIS week’s Champions League semi-final first legs will go ahead as scheduled despite the current restriction on European air travel due to the volcanic ash cloud.

The domestic tennis season is now in full swing with a series of Senior Open Tournaments scheduled right up to the end of season Danone Masters event (August 25-27) in Fitzwilliam.

ANDY RODDICK blew past Sebastien Grosjean yesterday to win the Stella Artois Championship and announce himself as a major contender for the Wimbledon crown.

Heavy rain was a prevalent factor at the Danone Sponsored Irish Close played at the Donnybrook LTC today.