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This year
2023
Ireland Men's Sevens team qualify for 2024 Olympics after winning European Games Final
Ireland defeated Great Britain 26-12.
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Jun 27th 2023, 9:22 PM
Ireland Men's Sevens team qualify for 2024 Olympics after winning European Games Final
Ireland defeated Great Britain 26-12.
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Jun 27th 2023, 9:03 PM
Kevin De Bruyne and Pep Guardiola: Champions League is City dream and obsession
Club stand on the brink of glory as they prepare to face Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul tomorrow.
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Jun 9th 2023, 8:23 PM
Last year
2022
Chelsea close in on £52.5 million deal for Brighton wing-back
Brighton have moved to insist that no deal has been agreed on Marc Cucurella.
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Aug 3rd 2022, 8:37 PM
Harrington holds five-shot lead at US Senior Open after impressive third-round 66
The Dubliner is in a great position to finish the tournament as the champion.
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Jun 26th 2022, 9:38 AM
USA hold dominant lead to close in on third Curtis Cup in-a-row
The event will be decided after eight single matches on Sunday.
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Jun 12th 2022, 10:13 AM
Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Sevilla defender for reported £26million
29-year-old Brazilian Diego Carlos is set to travel to England for a medical.
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May 26th 2022, 6:04 PM
Chris Kirchner set to officially become new Derby owner
Quantuma said the sale is targeted to be complete by 31 May.
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May 17th 2022, 9:21 AM
Come-from-behind victory puts Celtic on the cusp of Scottish title
The Hoops are nine points clear and have a far superior goal difference over second-placed Rangers, who have just three games left.
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May 7th 2022, 2:07 PM
PSG win but Ligue 1 title celebrations put on hold
Mauricio Pochettino’s side brushed aside Angers despite being without the injured Lionel Messi and the suspended Neymar.
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Apr 20th 2022, 10:28 PM
All time
Maguire shines once more as Europe hold two-point lead ahead of final day at Solheim Cup
The United States mounted a comeback on Sunday but Europe maintain their lead.
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Sep 6th 2021, 12:08 AM
Antetokounmpo and Holiday combine as Bucks close in on first NBA title in 50 years
Khris Middleton added 29 points in their 123-119 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 5.
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Jul 18th 2021, 10:02 AM
Pliskova rallies from one set down to reach maiden Wimbleon final
The world number 13 player defeated Aryna Sabalenka to book a spot in Saturday’s decider.
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Jul 8th 2021, 7:10 PM
Lille close in on Ligue 1 title as PSG held to a draw by Rennes
PSG led at half-time after Neymar converted a penalty before Serhou Guirassy headed in the equaliser in the second half.
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May 9th 2021, 10:49 PM
Fans breach lockdown restrictions with Ibrox gathering as Rangers close in on Premiership title
Supporters gathered outside the stadium before Steven Gerrard’s side recorded a 3-0 win against St Mirren.
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Mar 6th 2021, 5:04 PM
Crucial first-half brace seals victory for Fulham to maintain promotion push
Aleksandar Mitrovic was on target as the Cottagers overcame Swansea.
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Nov 29th 2019, 10:51 PM
Ronaldo hits hat-trick in 6-0 victory as Portugal close in on Euro qualification
Goncalo Paciencia, Pizzi and Bernardo Silva were also on target.
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Nov 14th 2019, 10:30 PM
Moynihan closing in on European Tour card ahead of final round in Paris
The Dubliner is tied for fifth after carding a three-under 68 at the Open de France.
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Oct 19th 2019, 7:15 PM
Ireland's Lanigan-O'Keeffe closing in on qualification for Tokyo Olympics
The Kilkenny man has reached the final of the European Modern Pentathlon Championships.
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Aug 8th 2019, 7:54 PM
Ireland U19s take another major step towards qualification for Euros with big win over Azerbaijan
Ireland’s place at this summer’s tournament will be secured if Russia fail to beat Romania this afternoon.
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Mar 23rd 2019, 12:04 PM
Saints move closer to securing home advantage in NFL playoffs after edging out Panthers
Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are one win away from clinching the top seed in the NFC.
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Dec 18th 2018, 9:57 AM
'I need those games' - SOB keen on Australia tour after missing Grand Slam
The 31-year-old expects to return for Leinster next week against Benetton.
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Apr 5th 2018, 7:47 AM
Chris Froome all but secures Vuelta title as Contador wins stage 20
Froome now holds a 2min 15secs lead over Vincenzo Nibali.
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Sep 9th 2017, 6:01 PM
Cork City need just eight more points to secure the title after slender win in Drogheda
Stephen Dooley’s goal proved the difference as John Caulfield’s side bounced back after defeat to Bohs.
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Aug 4th 2017, 10:29 PM
It's nearly over: almost half of Garth Brooks tickets refunded in a day
The end of the Croke Park concerts fiasco is nigh, folks…
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Jul 18th 2014, 5:57 PM
Irish people can save the most cash by being good during Lent, say statistics
If you give up drink, cigarettes, fast food, coffee and sweets you could save around €550.
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Apr 19th 2014, 3:32 PM
Former Clare hurler almost wins $10,000 at US handball tournament
Diarmuid Nash just missed out on the top prize.
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Jan 27th 2014, 12:42 PM
McDowell on track to end trophy drought at World Challenge
The Northern Irish golfer is two shots clear of Keegan Bradley, going into the final round.
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Dec 2nd 2012, 10:21 AM
Spain close to Davis Cup final with 2-0 lead on USA
The Spaniards are on the brink of victory against their American opponents.
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Sep 14th 2012, 10:05 PM