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# Chip off the old block

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2022
# Chip off the old block
Eubank junior knocks Liam Williams down four times en route to a points win in Cardiff
The Cardiff show also saw Claressa Shields record a facile win over previously unbeaten Slovenian, Ema Kozin
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Feb 5th 2022, 11:46 PM
# Chip off the old block
'My grandfather used to cycle from Waterford to Kilkenny to play rugby - it is in the blood'
Josh van der Flier’s work ethic is renowned across the rugby world – but given his background, no one should be surprised.
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Feb 4th 2022, 6:55 AM
# Chip off the old block
Middlesbrough give green light to League Two loan for son of ex-Ireland midfielder
Calum Kavanagh has signed for Harrogate Town.
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Jan 28th 2022, 7:15 PM
All time
# Chip off the old block
Tiger Woods makes competitive return, son Charlie Woods steals show again at PNC Championship
Woods Sr showed flashes of his old brilliance even though he lacked his usual power and length as he eased his way back into competitive action.
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Dec 19th 2021, 12:54 AM
# Under 20s
Shane Jennings’ wonder try evokes memories of mentor Mannion’s score in ‘89
The Ballinasloe-born centre is the latest rugby star to emerge from the Galway town.
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Jun 19th 2021, 8:41 PM
# Chip off the old block
Robbie Savage's son signs first professional contract with Man United
Charlie Savage, 17, will hope to go one better than his father who never made a first-team appearance while at United.
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Apr 7th 2021, 9:34 PM
# Chip off the old block
Wayne Rooney's eldest son Kai signs for Manchester United
A ‘proud day’ for the club’s record goalscorer.
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Dec 17th 2020, 11:38 PM
# Chip off the old block
Patrick Kluivert's son gets his first Leipzig goal in Bundesliga thriller
Bayern had to come from behind to secure a 3-3 draw in top of the table clash.
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Dec 5th 2020, 8:41 PM
# Chip off the old block
Dortmund boss talks up 17-year-old son of ex-Man City midfielder after impressive debut
American attacking midfielder Gio Reyna was handed his first Bundesliga appearance in the 5-3 win over Augsburg.
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Jan 22nd 2020, 6:41 PM
# Sporting family
Son of Olympians Rob and Marian Heffernan scores for Ireland U15s
There was also a stunning goal from Shamrock Rovers’ Kevin Zefi in the 2-1 win over Poland.
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Nov 20th 2019, 11:03 AM
# Chip off the old block
Paolo Maldini's 17-year-old son makes Milan debut in defeat to Bayern
The attacking midfielder started for the Rossoneri, but Leon Goretzka’s goal handed victory to the Bundesliga champions.
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Jul 24th 2019, 11:07 AM
# Chip off the old block
Gheorghe Hagi's son to play in Champions League this season after leaving Romanian club
Ianis Hagi has swapped Viitorul Constanta for KRC Genk.
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Jul 12th 2019, 11:51 PM
# Schooling
Different class: champion jockey Donnacha O'Brien looking towards the future with trainers' course
‘The plan for now is to continue riding,’ he says.
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May 17th 2019, 11:25 AM
# Chip off the old block
Mark Kinsella's son Liam scored a cracker to knock Sunderland out of the FA Cup
The 22-year-old midfielder struck to set up a third-round clash for Walsall against Bolton Wanderers.
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Dec 12th 2018, 2:02 PM
# Chip off the old block
Cristiano Ronaldo's son joins Juventus youth academy
Other senior Juventus players have children in the team at underage level.
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Aug 28th 2018, 8:00 PM
# Chip off the old block
Phil Neville's 16-year-old son Harvey signs for Man United from Valencia
The teenager has put pen to paper on a professional deal with the club his father and uncle Gary made a name for themselves.
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Jun 26th 2018, 6:19 PM
# Chip off the old block
'I felt jitters in my stomach' - Patrick Kluivert's son makes senior Netherlands debut at 18
The Ajax teenager came off the bench for a late cameo in last night’s 3-0 win over European champions Portugal.
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Mar 27th 2018, 1:28 PM
# Chip off the old block
Son of Irish rugby legend Keith Wood scores amazing try to win Munster Junior Cup
St Munchin’s were victorious at Thomond Park this afternoon — ending a 20-year wait.
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Mar 7th 2018, 6:04 PM
# Chip off the old block
Darragh Canavan, son of Peter, bags this goal of the year contender as Tyrone lift All-Ireland U17 crown
Canavan finished with 1-3 after a delightful display from centre-forward.
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Aug 27th 2017, 1:21 PM
# Chip off the old block
These photos of Theresa May awkwardly eating chips have become a huge meme
Has she seen a chip before?
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May 3rd 2017, 7:56 AM
# Chip off the old block
17-year-old son of Patrick Kluivert scores first goal for Ajax
It’s 10 years and one day since his father’s last strike in the Dutch top-flight.
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Mar 19th 2017, 3:46 PM
# Chip off the old block
Notions alert - the 'world's most expensive crisps' cost €51 for a box of five
Five. Just five crisps. Would you be WELL?
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Oct 20th 2016, 11:28 AM
# Chip off the old block
A father and son could play alongside each other in the Pro12 Friday night
Regan King could be joined by his son as Scarlets take on Dragons.
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Oct 29th 2015, 3:32 PM
# Chip off the old block
He might be a goalkeeper, but it's clear Luca Zidane is his father's son
The Real Madrid teenager saved three penalties while also hitting the crossbar with a Panenka at the U17 European Championships.
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May 19th 2015, 4:31 PM
# Chip off the old block
Chips: An important and definitive ranking
McDonald’s. Supermacs. Burger King. Who will come out on top?
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May 15th 2015, 9:30 PM
# Chip off the old block
The Beckham boys team up to take on Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo turned up at PSG’s training to show off their skills.
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Apr 20th 2013, 6:02 PM
# Family Business
A chip off the old block: 12 great father and sons in football
When they grow up they want to be just like their dad.
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Jan 26th 2013, 10:00 AM