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NI Sports Minister Gordon Lyons: We can’t move ahead with Casement Park as we don’t have the required funds

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Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gordon Lyons says it is ‘only fair’ that the redevelopment of Casement Park goes ahead, pointing out that most people in the country would agree that the GAA should increase their financial contribution to…

Everton move closer to safety after ruining Liverpool’s title pursuit

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Liverpool’s Premier League title bid was left in tatters after being bullied and beaten by a better side as Everton won a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park for the first time in almost 14 years.

Bruno Fernandes on the double as Manchester United overcome more defensive mishaps to beat leaky Blades

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Bruno Fernandes produced a captain’s performance to save Manchester United’s blushes against rock-bottom Sheffield United, scoring twice and providing another in a 4-2 comeback win for Erik ten Hag’s misfiring side.

Jean-Philippe Mateta bags brace as Crystal Palace damage Newcastle’s European hopes

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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for a fifth consecutive home match to fire Crystal Palace to an impressive 2-0 win over Newcastle.

Stuart Attwell at the heart of the action again in Bournemouth’s win at Wolves

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Referee Stuart Attwell was embroiled in further controversy after contentiously disallowing a Wolves goal in Bournemouth’s 1-0 win at Molineux.

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Sharlene Mawdsley finally has the belief to fulfil her huge potential

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There was a time when she felt she didn’t belong. Sharlene Mawdsley would line up against the world’s best and think they were just that and she was, well, someone else. But not anymore. These days, the 25-year-old Tipperary sprinter knows…

Tomás Kennedy goal helps propel Kerry into Munster U20 football final date with Cork

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A markedly-improved third quarter performance, energised by Tomás Kennedy’s 43rd minute goal, propelled Kerry into next week’s Munster U-20 football final following this, eventually, comfortable phase 2 round 3 victory over Tipperary in…

Jack Mullin paves path to Connacht final as Galway beat holders Sligo

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Galway are through to the Connacht U-20 final after Jack Mullin hit four points from play to beat holders Sligo at MacHale Park.

Róisín Ní Riain storms home to capture second European Championships gold

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Róisín Ní Riain took her second gold and third medal of the European Championships in Madeira when storming to victory in the 100m backstroke final.

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Cork power past Clare to book Munster U20 football final berth

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Cork steamrolled Clare with five goals to book their place in next Wednesday’s Munster U20 football final against table-toppers Kerry.

‘Going from Munster to being on the dole was a humbling experience’ – Terenure’s Conor Phillips

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Conor Phillips was still coming to terms with the harsh reality of having been let go by Munster when he began to wonder if professional rugby was really for him. It was last August, Phillips was just about to turn 24 and had left Limerick…

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No joy for Irish boxers at European Championships as Dean Clancy and Adam Hession beaten in quarter-finals

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There was no joy for the two Irish boxers in quarter-final action at the European Championships in Belgrade.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan off to a flyer as quest for record eighth world title begins

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Ronnie O’Sullivan roared out of the blocks in his quest to become the first eight-time world champion in the modern era as he built an 8-1 lead over Jackson Page in the first session of their first round match at the Crucible.

Derry City warned of partial stadium closure if trouble at Shamrock Rovers clash is repeated

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Derry City have been warned that a repeat of the disruption at last week’s league game at home to Shamrock Rovers will lead to a partial stadium ban at their home of the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

Ronan O’Gara open to coaching France if Ireland don’t want him

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Ronan O’Gara is open to coaching France in the future, emphasising that he wants to win a Rugby World Cup with either Ireland or his adopted country.

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Tom Cleverley becomes Watford’s 20th permanent manager in 12-year reign of Pozzo family

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Tom Cleverley has been appointed Watford head coach on a permanent deal.

Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick confirms Bayern Munich approach

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Ralf Rangnick has confirmed he has been approached by Bayern Munich over the pending vacancy at the Bundesliga giants.

‘It’s great to see her back. It’s a big boost for us’ – Mick Bohan hails return of Sinead Goldrick

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They were enjoying their coffee on the pavement chairs outside the café.

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Crucible’s days as World Snooker Championship venue are numbered, warns Barry Hearn

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Barry Hearn has warned Sheffield City Council its days of staging the World Snooker Championship are numbered unless the Crucible is ripped down and replaced with a bigger capacity venue.

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Emma Raducanu crashes out of Madrid Open in first round

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Emma Raducanu saw the progress made at the recent Stuttgart Open stall after she collapsed to a straight-sets defeat by Maria Lourdes Carle at the Madrid Open.

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Injury blow for Evan Ferguson as Ireland striker ruled out of summer friendlies

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Evan Ferguson will not play any part in Ireland’s friendly games in June under a caretaker manager as the forward has been ruled out for the rest of this season by his club.

GAA president Jarlath Burns vows to give Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups ‘a proper place’ in calendar

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GAA president Jarlath Burns wants to find a ‘proper place’ for the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups in the calendar.

Brendan Fanning: Four matches, 192,000 tickets sold – life looks pretty good for Leinster right now

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By the time Leinster thank Northampton Saints for dropping by their Northside dacha on Saturday week they will have recently entertained more than 192,000 guests across the three gaffs they now like to call home.

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Erling Haaland ruled out of crucial Man City Premier League clash against Brighton

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Title-chasing Manchester City will be without leading scorer Erling Haaland for Thursday’s Premier League clash with Brighton.

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The Martin O’Neill interview: ‘I never won over the media in Ireland. I was called the Ulsterman… I’m an Irishman’

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Martin O’Neill was one of the finest managers of his generation but at the age of 72 has reluctantly come to accept his career in the dugout is over.

Shark Hanlon hoping stable star Hewick can add Punchestown Gold Cup to stellar CV

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John 'Shark' Hanlon is dreaming of Gold Cup glory at Punchestown next week, with stable star Hewick primed to take on Cheltenham blue riband winner Galopin Des Champs in the Festival showpiece.

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Liverpool open talks with Feyenoord to appoint Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s successor

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Liverpool have opened negotiations with Feyenoord as Arne Slot edges closer to replacing Jurgen Klopp.

Former Man United and City star Carlos Tevez, 40, rushed to hospital in Buenos Aires after suffering chest pain

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Former Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been hospitalised due to chest pain, Club Atletico Independiente, the Argentine club he now coaches, said on Tuesday.

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Tiger Woods to receive $100m equity payment for staying loyal to PGA Tour – while Rory McIlroy will get $50m

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Tiger Woods will today receive an email from Sawgrass HQ informing him that he will receive up to $100 million in equity for staying loyal to the PGA Tour, with Rory McIlroy benefitting possibly to the tune of $50m for not joining LIV.

The English Premiership’s uncomfortable truth – There are too many tries

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The message from around the Premiership has sounded loud and clear: leave our league alone.