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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.
Bennacer gives Milan first blood in Champions League derby with Napoli
Algeria midfielder Bennacer lashed in the decisive strike five minutes before half-time.
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.
Coman scores winner as Bayern edge PSG in Paris
Kylian Mbappe was denied a late equaliser by VAR.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stunning goal from Andre Ayew gives Swansea the upperhand in Championship play-offs
The Welsh outfit overcame 10-man Brentford this evening.
'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.
Lyon stun below-par Juventus and Ronaldo
Rudi Garcia’s men held on to secure a precious lead to take to Turin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Late McGregor goal sees Celtic earn first-leg Europa League advantage
The Scottish champions overcame Zenit this evening.
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.
'Dundalk have their hands on the title'
Cork manager John Caulfield admits his side are now unlikely to win the league.
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.
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.
VIDEO: Another Shaun Maloney pot shot has frustrated Ireland again
It finished 1-1, after Jon Walters opened the scoring.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.