Sport Headlines 7th September

Eamonn Fitzmaurice has agreed to continue as Kerry manager.

The 2014 All Ireland winning manager was re-appointed to the job for a further two years at last night's meeting of the Kerry county board.

He'll finalise his backroom team at a later date.

In the RedFM Senior Hurling League Na Piarsaigh take on Youghal, throw in is at 7.30.

Dundalk have opened a seven point lead over Cork City at the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division.

The Lilywhites beat 10-man Sligo Rovers by a goal to nil last night at the Showgrounds - Dave McMillan the goal-scorer.

In the Keane Cup tonight Ballincollig take on College Corinthians, Blarney United host Avondale United, Passage entertain Ballingassig, Douglas Hall meet Killreen Celtic and Mayfield United host Tramore Athletic. 

The British & Irish Lions will hold a press conference in Edinburgh today, where Warren Gatland will be revealed as the Head Coach for next year's tour of New Zealand.

The Wales boss is set to be re-appointed to the role after leading the Lions to a series win against Australia in 2013.

Novak Djokovic has booked his place in the semi-finals of the US Open after another opponent retired injured last night. Jo Wilfried Tsonga was 6-3 6-2 down when the Frenchman had to hobble off with a knee injury. 

Djokovic now meets Gael Monfils in the semis. 

Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber are through to face each other in the women's draw.

Andy Murray meets Kei Nishikori in the quarters today while women's top seed Serena Williams plays Simone Halep of Romania. 

And the 2016 Paralympic Games officially begins tonight.

The Opening Ceremony takes place in Rio de Janeiro, which gets underway at 21:30, Irish time.