MEN’S FOOTBALL: Lee Bonis scored twice as reigning champions Larne beat Glentoran 3-0 to stay three points clear in the Irish Premiership as second-placed Linfield saw off Ballymena 2-0.

Cliftonville fell further off the pace following their surprise 3-1 defeat at Dungannon, Crusaders claimed a 2-0 win over Glenavon, Loughall came from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Carrick Rangers and bottom club Newry lost 2-0 at home to Coleraine.

NETBALL: Champions Loughborough maintained their perfect start to the new Super League season with an emphatic 83-46 win over Team Bath, while last year’s runners-up London held off Surrey Storm 62-46.