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Friday, Jun 23

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Transfers: Neves off to Saudi Arabia, United eye Mount

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Wolves have confirmed the departure of captain Ruben Neves to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for a club record £47m (€54.8m).

Wednesday, Jun 21

22

US Senate summons key figures over shock PGA/LIV merger

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The leading figures in the controversial partnership between Saudi Arabia and the PGA Tour have been summoned to attend a United States Senate hearing next month.

12

Ireland's Special Olympics legacy resonates 20 years on

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The legacy of Ireland's hosting of the Special Olympics World Summer Games 20 years ago continues to resonate to this day, according to the organisation's international CEO Mary Davis.

Tuesday, Jun 20

11

Gerrard declines offer to manage in Saudi Pro League

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Steven Gerrard has said that he had decided against taking up an offer to coach in Saudi Arabia, following reports the former Liverpool captain was considering an offer to become coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.

Monday, Jun 19

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Defiant Kenny expects to be judged at end of campaign

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Stephen Kenny believes that he will be judged at the end of the Euro 2024 campaign and was in no humour to discuss his tenure up to this juncture on the eve of the Gibraltar qualifier.

Saturday, Jun 17

FAI to review access issues faced by fans in Athens

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The FAI say they will be reviewing the access issues that impacted Republic of Ireland's supporters as they attempted to gain entry the OPAP Arena in Athens on Friday night.

Thursday, Jun 15

09

Australia's Beale pleads not guilty to sexual assault

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Australia international Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty to three charges of sexual assault stemming from an alleged incident in a bar near Bondi Beach last year.

Wednesday, Jun 14

19

Samoura to step down as FIFA secretary general

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FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura, the first female and non-European to hold the role, is to leave her post at the end of the year.

10

AI to generate commentary at European Games

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Some of the commentary on this month's European Athletics Team Championships will be generated by Artificial Intelligence, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have announced.

Monday, Jun 12

23

The Greek view: What have they in store for Ireland?

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Greek football writer and broadcaster Vasilis Sambrakos speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about the Greece team that Ireland will face in Athens on Friday and the issues that the country is facing with regard to its football.

18

Tipperary 'the most dangerous team in the country'

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Eight teams remain in the race for the Liam MacCarthy Cup but Tipperary are the "most dangerous" of them, Jackie Tyrrell tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast.

Friday, Jun 9

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Harrington: Why has PGA backtracked on 9/11 stance?

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Padraig Harrington says the fact that PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has backtracked on his stance regarding Saudi Arabia involvement in the 9/11 attacks highlights the perilous state the organisation was in before this week's shock…

Tuesday, Jun 6

Merger more evidence of Saudi sportswashing - Amnesty

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The shock announcement of a new commercial entity for golf backed by the financial power of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is "just more evidence of the onward march of Saudi sportswashing", Amnesty International has said.

Monday, Jun 5

21

Seven punished by Spanish government for racist insults

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Seven people involved in different racist attacks against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr have been punished by Spain's State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport.

Saturday, Jun 3

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31 arrested as authorities condemn protester on track

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British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington condemned the "reckless and dangerous" actions of a protester who ran on to the Epsom track after the Betfred Derby had started, with 31 arrests made on flat racing's blue…

Wednesday, May 31

London Irish future in the balance over pay issues

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London Irish must pay all staff for May in full today or be withdrawn from the Gallagher Premiership.

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France prop Haouas handed one-year prison term

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A French court handed rugby international Mohamed Haouas a one-year prison sentence, AFP and L'Equipe reported, after a fast-track trial for alleged domestic violence.

Friday, May 26

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Jockey Club granted injunction to help prevent protest

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The Jockey Club has been granted a High Court injunction against Animal Rising protesters who plan to disrupt the Betfred Derby at Epsom next weekend.

09

Maguire battles back from four down at Vegas Matchplay

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Leona Maguire battled back from four down to defeat South Korea's Jenny Shin to take control of Group 7 at the Bank of Hope LPGA Matchplay in Las Vegas.

Saturday, May 20

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NFL great and activist Jim Brown dies aged 87

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Jim Brown, the former NFL great and prominent activist during the American civil rights movement, has died at the age of 87.

Thursday, May 18

Four children found alive in Amazon after plane crash

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Four Indigenous children missing for more than two weeks after a plane crash in the Colombian Amazon have been found alive, President Gustavo Petro said, declaring "joy for the country".

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Harmful levels of antibiotics found in Irish rivers

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Scientists from Dublin City University have found antibiotics and antidepressants in four Irish rivers at levels that are harmful to aquatic life. They say current waste water treatment in Ireland is not sufficient to deal with the problem.

Wednesday, May 17

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Woman jailed for four years over false rape allegations

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A 43-year-old woman who made false allegations of rape and sexual assault against three social workers, a solicitor and a senior garda has been jailed for four years.

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Motorcyclist who caused death of woman avoids jail

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A motorcyclist who caused the death of a pedestrian in a "sad and tragic" accident has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Man jailed for sexual assault that 'destroyed lives'

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A man who was found guilty of a number of sexual assault charges has been jailed for five years and six months following a sitting of Longford Circuit Court this morning.

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Ukraine air defence system damaged but operational - US

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A high-tech Patriot air defence system provided to Ukraine suffered damage but is still working, a US defence official has said.

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Five go on trial in Germany for anti-Covid coup plot

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Five Germans have gone on trial over a far-right plot to kidnap the country's health minister and overthrow the government in protest against Covid-19 restrictions.

Harry, Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic car chase'

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Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother have been involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" involving paparazzi photographers, a spokesperson for the prince has said.

€1.35m interim settlement for girl over birth injuries

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The High Court has approved an interim settlement of €1.35million in the case of a 6-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who sued over the circumstances of her birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital.

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NI prepares to go to the polls for local govt elections

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Voting takes place tomorrow in Northern Ireland's local government elections.