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# Blow

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Rooney's Derby deducted 12 points after entering administration
The second-tier side have taken 10 points from eight games this season but are now rooted at the foot of the Championship.
Lewis Hamilton suffers title setback in Monza sprint race
Valtteri Bottas took the victory, while Max Verstappen will start Sunday’s grand prix from pole position.
Wait for historic Grand Slam continues as Serena Williams withdraws from US Open
The star revealed on Instagram that she has decided to allow her torn hamstring more time to recover fully.
Defending champion out of US Open
Dominic Thiem cannot play due to a wrist injury.
Star forward Finn misses out through injury as Cork name All-Ireland semi-final team
The Rebels face an unchanged Meath side in Sunday’s showdown in Croke Park.
Irish captain Brendan Irvine eliminated after split decision loss against Carlo Paalam
Belfast’s Brendan Irvine lost out in his round 32 flyweight bout earlier this morning.
Irish international Jason Knight ruled out of World Cup qualifiers through injury
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has confirmed that the 20-year-old will be out for ‘eight to 12 weeks’ with an ankle injury.
Blow for the Lions as Wyn Jones ruled out of first Test with injury
Rory Sutherland will start in the number one shirt instead.
Two Sligo Rovers players ruled out of Europa Conference League clash due to Covid reasons
The Bit O’Red face FH Hafnarfjarðar on Thursday.
Sam Bennett to miss Tour de France through injury
The Irish rider won’t be able defend the green jersey he won last year.
Scotland's Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19 and ruled out of Croatia clash
Gilmour picked up the man-of-the-match award in Friday’s 0-0 draw against England.
'Really bad luck' for Andrew Porter as Ireland prop is ruled out of Lions tour
Due to injury, the 25-year-old Dubliner’s place has been taken by England’s Kyle Sinckler.
Tottenham's Champions League hopes look all but over after Leeds loss
Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo got the goals for the hosts, with Son Heung-Min scoring what proved to be a consolation for Spurs.
Bayern Munich star Gnabry out of PSG clash with Covid-19
Another blow for the Champions League holders, with Robert Lewandowski also sidelined by injury.
France's Willemse out of Scotland Six Nations title-decider after Wales red
The second row was slapped with a two-game ban.
Bundee Aki gets four-game ban after red card against England
The ban comes as a big blow for Connacht ahead of their clash with Leicester.
Juve's Serie A title hopes rocked as Milan keep pressure on Inter
Ronaldo drew a blank in Turin with Benevento goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo pulling off a string of fine saves.
PSG beat Lyon to go top in France as Mbappe scores 100th Ligue 1 goal
League leaders Lille were beaten 2-1 at home by struggling Nimes.
Ryan and Ringrose ruled out of England game as POM rejoins Ireland squad
The Munster man has completed his suspension.
Ireland defender Egan to miss opening World Cup qualifiers as injury lay-off confirmed
Sheffield United say the Corkman will be out for eight weeks with a dislocated toe.
Jamie McGrath could put surgery on hold to salvage his superb season
The Meath man, who has been in fine form in the Scottish Premiership, has suffered a shoulder injury.
Major blow for Wales as wing Adams sent home for breaching Covid protocols
The 25-year-old was the top try-scorer at the 2019 World Cup.
'We lost a game which I think it's actually impossible to lose. But we did it' - Jurgen Klopp
Ashley Barnes clinched the Clarets’ first win at Liverpool since 1974.
Colin Fennelly opts out of Kilkenny panel for 2021 — reports
The Ballyhale man captained the county last year.
'Rusty' Liverpool denied clear penalty in Southampton defeat, Klopp fumes
Danny Ings put a dent in his former club’s title aspirations last night.
Knee injury to keep Ulster captain Henderson out until Six Nations
The second row’s injury is major blow for Ulster in their Champions Cup pool campaign.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota ruled out for six to eight weeks with knee injury
The Portugal international has scored nine goals in 17 games since joining from Wolves in September.
'If we played her, we could destroy her career' - Ireland forced to plan without West Ham star
Vera Pauw’s Girls In Green face Germany tomorrow night in a last-ditch bid to salvage a Euro 2022 play-off spot.
Henderson and Stockdale ruled out as Ireland make late changes
Andrew Conway and Quinn Roux come into the starting XV against Wales.
Setback for Ireland's Euro qualification hopes as Ukraine beat Greece
It looks like Vera Pauw’s side will need to beat Germany in their final game to progress any further.
France wing Thomas ruled out of Ireland clash with fullback Bouthier a doubt
The Racing 92 man scored a superb try against Wales last weekend.
Huge loss for Waterford hurlers as captain Mahony ruled out for championship
The Ballygunner star will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to a knee injury.
'My priorities have changed slightly' - Longford star Quinn confirms he is stepping away for 2020 season
‘One of the main reasons for playing has always been the joy and excitement it brings my family and friends but in these circumstances, it would do anything but that.’
All Blacks wing Bridge ruled out for six months after training ground injury
Bridge will miss Sunday’s Test against Australia as well as the Rugby Championship.
Wales lose Lions hooker Owens to injury for entire autumn series
Elliot Dee called into Wayne Pivac’s training squad to replace injured hooker.
Another blow for Jones' England as Courtney Lawes ruled out of autumn Tests
England take on Ireland at Twickenham in the Autumn Nations Cup in November.
Clare's Colm Galvin to miss inter-county season through injury
The Clonlara man will remain part of The Banner’s setup in a non-playing capacity before returning to the playing panel in January 2021.
David Clifford set to miss Kerry championship semi-final after losing red card appeal - reports
The Kingdom’s captain was sent-off in the closing stages of East Kerry’s win over St Kieran’s.
Clarke 'heartbroken' after progress hindered by injury on Ireland U21 duty
The Rotherham United player has been sidelined ahead of their return to the Championship.
Cruel setback for Tipperary forward with third cruciate injury in as many years
Billy McCarthy damaged his knee while playing for Thurles Sarsfields against Moycarkey-Borris on Sunday.