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# class is permanent

This year
2023
Munster man Earls returns as time runs down in bid for World Cup places
The 35-year-old has had an injury-ravaged season but is now back fit.
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Apr 11th 2023, 12:28 PM
Last year
2022
Andy Moran scores 3-3 in final club game in Mayo in relegation semi-final win
The game was the last for the veteran, the current Leitrim senior manager, in Ballaghderreen colours.
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Oct 1st 2022, 8:15 PM
Padraig Harrington wins US Senior Open
The Dubliner triumphed by one shot at Saucon Valley.
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Jun 27th 2022, 12:07 AM
All time
Hoolahan 'would love to carry on' for another season as 39th birthday looms
His seven goals and eight assists helped Cambridge United achieve promotion from League Two.
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May 11th 2021, 5:40 PM
38-year-old Wes Hoolahan up for League Two Player of the Month award
The form of the veteran playmaker helped Cambridge United climb to the top of the table in January.
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Feb 9th 2021, 9:42 AM
'It was disappointing last year but you can't carry that with you forever' - Richie Hogan's redemption song
15 months after he was sent off in the All-Ireland final, Richie Hogan arrived off the bench to help steal the Leinster title for Kilkenny.
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Nov 15th 2020, 7:00 AM
Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh hits the net twice as Tullaroan reach All-Ireland intermediate final
Fellow Kilkenny club Conahy Shamrocks also beat Ulster opposition to reach the junior decider.
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Jan 4th 2020, 6:28 PM
Lewandowski helps manager-less Bayern Munich reach Champions League knockout stages
Bayern Munich are headed to the Champions League last 16 after earning a 2-0 win over a lacklustre Olympiacos in Group B.
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Nov 6th 2019, 8:26 PM
Ben Smith sparkles as New Zealand seal third-place spot
The veteran was left out of the semi-final line-up, but sparkled in a six-try win for the deposed champions.
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Nov 1st 2019, 11:01 AM
Italy legend De Rossi scores on his debut for Boca Juniors
The 36-year-old midfielder recently left his boyhood club Roma to start a new chapter of his career in Argentina.
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Aug 14th 2019, 11:11 AM
'Conor is a world class player': Van Graan not concerned by Murray's form during Six Nations
The Munster head coach said massive standards are constantly expected of players like Conor Murray.
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Feb 12th 2019, 7:30 AM
Eddie Brennan's first-half goal the difference as Graigue-Ballycallan claim Leinster IHC title
The veteran forward scored 1-1 in a comfortable win at Nowlan Park this afternoon.
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Dec 1st 2018, 4:07 PM
After 333 minutes of frustration, Cristiano Ronaldo gets off the mark for Juventus
The 33-year-old tapped in on the line after a goalmouth scramble on 50 minutes.
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Sep 16th 2018, 4:30 PM
Class is permanent! Andres Iniesta's first goal in Japan is a beauty
The J-League side went in front against Jubilo Iwata when Lukas Podolski and the former Barcelona midfielder combined for a fine effort.
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Aug 11th 2018, 2:57 PM
At 48, Sinisa Mihajlović is still humiliating goalkeepers with that immaculate left foot
The current Torino boss rolled back the years during some recent target practice.
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Jul 26th 2017, 12:09 AM
The stats regarding Roger Federer's history-making Wimbledon win are astounding
We’ve crunched the numbers and they are very, very impressive.
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Jul 16th 2017, 7:00 PM
Cora Staunton leads Mayo to victory with 1-6 on her first game back at Croker in nine years
Sinead Aherne finished with 1-7 for the Dubs.
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Mar 25th 2017, 7:01 PM
Ronaldo ends tough spell in front of goal with hat-trick against Alaves
Zinedine Zidane’s side claimed a 4-1 in Vitoria.
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Oct 29th 2016, 5:57 PM
Pádraig, you beauty! Harrington surges to first European Tour victory since 2008
The three-time Major winner tastes his first success of the year.
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Oct 23rd 2016, 5:11 PM
40-year-old Shay Given set for prolonged spell as Stoke's first-choice after Butland injury setback
The former Republic of Ireland international has started all four of the club’s games so far this season.
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Sep 2nd 2016, 11:29 AM
Cats cling on to advance to another All-Ireland final after epic Déise battle
Colin Fennelly scored two first-half goals for Kilkenny who had just enough to see off Waterford at the second time of asking.
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Aug 13th 2016, 8:42 PM
Wes Hoolahan continues to show his class with two goals just a week before the Championship starts
Hoolahan netted twice against Hannover at Carrow Road this afternoon.
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Jul 30th 2016, 7:34 PM
Two of the finest players in Major League Soccer really enjoyed themselves at the weekend
Sebastian Giovinco and Didier Drogba both scored hat-tricks for Toronto FC and Montreal Impact respectively.
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Jul 25th 2016, 1:37 PM
Ronaldinho shows he's still got it with outrageous double nutmeg at Soccer Aid
It was not the only spectacular moment during the game at Old Trafford last night.
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Jun 6th 2016, 12:27 PM
Jordan Spieth is making golf look pretty easy again
The world number two made six birdies on the back nine to win the Dean and Deluca Invitational by three shots.
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May 30th 2016, 11:51 AM
New man at helm, same old result as Cork ladies make it four in a row
Ephie Fitzgerald’s side made a sluggish start to their League campaign but finished it in style with a win against Mayo.
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May 7th 2016, 9:51 PM
Staunton's late score snatches dramatic semi-final win for Mayo
The Connacht side will face Cork in the Division 1 final in two weeks’ time.
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Apr 23rd 2016, 5:55 PM
'That's 31': 80-year-old Gary Player just hit a hole-in-one at Augusta
The South African legend turned to Jack Nicklaus to point out it’s his 31st career ace.
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Apr 6th 2016, 9:23 PM
Navas: Real Madrid back on track in title race
Bale and Ronaldo on target for Rafa Benitez’s side and goalkeeper insists recent poor form was just a temporary blip.
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Nov 29th 2015, 8:42 PM
'I've been dreaming of this day' - Emotional McDowell savours landmark victory
The Northern Irishman earned his Tour card until 2018 and a place at next year’s Masters.
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Nov 16th 2015, 4:08 PM
After an early nightmare, Petr Cech is quickly becoming the real jewel in Arsenal's season
The former Chelsea goalkeeper has sparkled ever since that forgettable Premier League debut for the Gunners.
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Oct 21st 2015, 6:06 PM
Didier Drogba is really enjoying himself in MLS as he continues his fine form
The veteran striker has been superb since joining the Montreal Impact.
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Sep 24th 2015, 10:02 PM
48 year-old Japanese football legend 'Kazu' scores, dances like no-one is watching
Kazuyoshi Miura was playing in the J-League when Gary Lineker was there in the early 1990s.
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Apr 6th 2015, 12:05 AM
Thierry Henry lit up New York with two magical assists last night
37-year-old Henry put on a masterclass against DC United.
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Nov 3rd 2014, 10:02 AM
Emile Heskey showed he's still got it on Soccer AM earlier
You’ve leaned back a little there.
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Sep 6th 2014, 1:40 PM
Roger Federer's back-court between-the-legs lob over Benjamin Becker is ridiculous
He can barely believe his own eyes.
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Feb 25th 2014, 10:23 AM