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This year
2023
Lakers rout Warriors, Heat rip Knicks to grab NBA series leads
Anthony Davis scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while LeBron James added 21 points.
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May 7th 2023, 9:40 AM
Bennacer gives Milan first blood in Champions League derby with Napoli
Algeria midfielder Bennacer lashed in the decisive strike five minutes before half-time.
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Apr 12th 2023, 10:17 PM
Own goal secures semi-final first leg win for Barcelona over Real Madrid
The Catalans were somewhat depleted going into the Copa del Rey tie against their rivals.
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Mar 2nd 2023, 10:33 PM
Coman scores winner as Bayern edge PSG in Paris
Kylian Mbappe was denied a late equaliser by VAR.
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Feb 14th 2023, 10:17 PM
'We think we're fitter' - Lowe says Ireland have the tools to topple France
James Lowe feels Ireland’s fitness levels could prove key at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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Feb 7th 2023, 8:06 PM
Last year
2022
Brilliant Keena strike sees Sligo record shock European win against Motherwell
The Bit O’Red were 1-0 winners at Fir Park.
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Jul 21st 2022, 10:01 PM
Late goals leave Liverpool in pole position to qualify for Champions League quarter-finals
Jurgen Klopp’s side earned a hard-fought win over Inter this evening.
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Feb 16th 2022, 9:53 PM
Djokovic says he wants to play Australian Open after visa cancellation overturned
A government lawyer warned Australia may yet use ministerial powers to order the tennis player’s removal from the country.
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Jan 10th 2022, 3:14 PM
All time
Stephen Kenny suggests fixture schedule favours Ireland's rivals
The Boys in Green have been paired with Ukraine, Scotland and Armenia in their Nations League group.
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Dec 17th 2021, 4:00 PM
Mandroiu double sends Rovers clear at the top with win over Pat's
The champions won the battle of the top two at Tallaght Stadium.
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Jul 30th 2021, 10:00 PM
Christie features as Fulham take charge of Championship play-off semi-final
Scott Parker’s side defeated Cardiff 2-0 in the first leg tonight.
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Jul 27th 2020, 10:05 PM
Stunning goal from Andre Ayew gives Swansea the upperhand in Championship play-offs
The Welsh outfit overcame 10-man Brentford this evening.
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Jul 26th 2020, 8:51 PM
'There is a job to do... Momentum will hopefully swing towards us a little bit now'
Kevin Kilbane and Brian Kerr give their thoughts on the decision to play Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off with Slovakia behind closed doors.
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Mar 10th 2020, 9:22 PM
Lyon stun below-par Juventus and Ronaldo
Rudi Garcia’s men held on to secure a precious lead to take to Turin.
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Feb 26th 2020, 10:14 PM
Analysis: Ireland's deception breaks down Scots for pivotal Sexton try
Andy Farrell’s side struck intelligently on penalty advantage for the only try of the game.
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Feb 2nd 2020, 11:32 AM
Neymar on the double as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead to 10 points
The Brazil star appeared to dedicate his second goal to Kobe Bryant, as his side defeated Lille.
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Jan 26th 2020, 10:45 PM
New report finds UCD and IADT have highest proportion of students from affluent backgrounds
The data shows the percentage from affluent backgrounds and disadvantaged backgrounds in each institution.
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Oct 21st 2019, 12:05 AM
How the All Blacks' haka is the ultimate 'ON' switch
The pre-match Māori dance is the perfect way to fire up the central nervous system.
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Nov 16th 2018, 3:55 PM
Advantage Villa in promotion play-off thanks to emphatic Jedinak header
Steve Bruce’s side take a one goal advantage to Villa Park ahead of next week’s second leg.
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May 12th 2018, 7:37 PM
Crisis, what crisis? Arsenal boost Europa League hopes in Milan
First-half goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey helped them secure a victory against Gennaro Gattuso’s side.
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Mar 8th 2018, 8:06 PM
Late McGregor goal sees Celtic earn first-leg Europa League advantage
The Scottish champions overcame Zenit this evening.
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Feb 15th 2018, 10:08 PM
Drogheda take step closer to Premier Division with playoff first-leg win
Goals from Marc Griffin and Garreth McCaffrey ensured the Boynesiders would lead heading into the second leg next Friday.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 9:42 PM
'Dundalk have their hands on the title'
Cork manager John Caulfield admits his side are now unlikely to win the league.
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Oct 12th 2016, 11:08 AM
Euro Vision: Cork City spoil Roy Carroll's Linfield debut with vital away win in Belfast
Sean Maguire’s spot-kick proved the difference between the sides.
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Jun 30th 2016, 10:21 PM
Sunderland earn a vital win in tense relegation six-pointer
Norwich fans were angry at the decision to award a first-half spot kick, but replays proved the referee correct.
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Apr 16th 2016, 2:41 PM
VIDEO: Another Shaun Maloney pot shot has frustrated Ireland again
It finished 1-1, after Jon Walters opened the scoring.
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Jun 13th 2015, 6:16 PM
One-on-one penalties were to come in this weekend but the GAA have pushed it back
The new laws will not now come into force until 11 April.
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Mar 23rd 2015, 1:07 PM
Burton claims Collins is "politically partisan" over Anglo tapes comments
Collins said that the Taoiseach’s priority is to “exploit these tapes for his narrow political advantage”.
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Jun 29th 2013, 3:26 PM
Wimbledon Mens' Final: Federer wins second set to draw level
The tempo has yet to drop in this intriguing final between the imperious Swiss and the hopeful Scot.
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Jul 8th 2012, 4:07 PM
Wimbledon Mens' Final: Murray wins first set against Federer
Solid serving games were expected from both men but that was not the case in the opening exchanges.
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Jul 8th 2012, 3:11 PM
Do the Dubs benefit from a Croke Park bias?
Ahead of next Sunday’s Leinster showdown, Dublin’s familiarity with GAA headquarters has been placed under the spotlight.
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Jun 26th 2012, 8:54 PM
US congressional candidate can say he is an astronaut on ballot paper
A court in California has ruled that former NASA employee Jose Hernandez can keep the moniker on the ballot paper in the June vote.
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Mar 31st 2012, 9:15 AM
'Complete farce' to let Pistorius compete at Worlds, says scientist
Dr Ross Tucker feels that the double amputee “blade runner” gets a huge advantage from his prosthetic legs.
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Aug 15th 2011, 4:39 PM