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# Closing In

This year
2023
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City survive late scare against Allardyce's Leeds to extend lead at the top
City were comfortable for long periods but missed a penalty and conceded a late goal to set up a nervy final few minutes.
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May 6th 2023, 5:14 PM
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Andy Friend insists pressure is on Ulster as he nears Connacht exit
Return of key internationals also give province cause for optimism.
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May 2nd 2023, 4:06 PM
Last year
2022
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Rickie Fowler confident of ending title drought ahead of final round in Japan
Leona Maguire is tied-25th in the individual competition at the Aramco Team Series, while Team Maguire finished in a tie for fifth place.
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Oct 15th 2022, 9:41 AM
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Birthday boy Verstappen rates himself 'long shot' to clinch F1 title in Singapore
The Dutchman, who turns 25 tomorrow, can potentially wrap up back-to-back world championships on Sunday.
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Sep 29th 2022, 3:00 PM
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Derry City now just a point off the top after Duffy's magic strike seals win
Candystripes march into second spot above Dundalk.
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Sep 9th 2022, 10:12 PM
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Chelsea make breakthrough in bid to sign Wesley Fofana from Leicester
The club is also understood to be continuing its pursuit of Everton winger Anthony Gordon and former Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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Aug 26th 2022, 11:05 PM
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Late Witsel winner helps Dortmund cut Bayern's lead in Bundesliga
A 1-0 win against Mainz has reignited the Bundesliga title race.
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Mar 16th 2022, 8:05 PM
All time
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Di Maria goal puts Argentina on verge of World Cup qualification as Messi starts on bench
Argentina will qualify if they beat Brazil and any one of Colombia, Chile or Uruguay fail to win.
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Nov 13th 2021, 11:32 AM
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Spurs in advanced talks with Antonio Conte
The former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss is understood to be the top target for the London club.
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Nov 1st 2021, 6:18 PM
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Peamount United two wins away from third title on the spin
Peamount are now seven points clear of Shelbourne, who play Treaty United tomorrow, with three games to play.
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Oct 16th 2021, 9:46 PM
# Nearly there
Sheffield United complete club-record deal for Liverpool youngster Brewster
As part of the deal, Liverpool will have a buy-back option for the next three years.
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Oct 2nd 2020, 6:15 PM
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Goretzka's late goal leaves Bayern one win away from another Bundesliga title
Even without the suspended Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller, Bayern earned their 13th straight win.
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Jun 13th 2020, 8:24 PM
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Donovan underlines European title credentials with dazzling display
‘Lilywhite Lightning’ moved to 12-0(7KOs) as he inflicted a first stoppage defeat over an opponent who had previously fought Ryan Burnett.
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Feb 2nd 2020, 9:37 AM
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Joint-second McIlroy one shot off leader Koepka at Tour Championship halfway mark
The Northern Ireland man is alongside Justin Thomas on 12-under heading into the third round.
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Aug 24th 2019, 7:47 AM
# closing stages
Carapaz still in pink as Chaves wins Giro 19th stage
Esteban Chaves claimed victory in today’s penultimate mountain stage.
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May 31st 2019, 5:14 PM
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O'Gara ‘ready to sign’ with Les Bleus for World Cup — French report
The former Munster man’s contract with the Crusaders expires this summer.
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Mar 25th 2019, 11:50 AM
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Residents evacuated as 'monster' Hurricane Florence approaches US east coast
Forecasts indicate that the storm will strengthen before making landfall later this week.
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Sep 12th 2018, 7:17 AM
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Champions elect! Man City set up potential title party against United
Pep Guardiola’s side made light work of Everton at Goodison Park.
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Mar 31st 2018, 7:37 PM
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'Our character was questioned but I never doubted these guys'
John Caulfield was full of praise for his Cork City side after they edged closer to the Premier Division crown.
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Aug 22nd 2017, 6:56 PM
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Liverpool agree potential club record package for Roma star
The extras of the deal for Egypt international Mohamed Salah could ultimately reach £39m.
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Jun 20th 2017, 4:17 PM
# coup
Swansea agree fee to bring Spanish World Cup winning striker to the Premier League
The arrival of Fernando Llorente would be a real coup for the Premier League side.
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Aug 5th 2016, 8:25 AM
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Great day for Leicester complete as Selby wins World Championship final
It was the second time in three years that the Englishman had won snooker’s most important prize.
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May 2nd 2016, 10:27 PM
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Warriors bounce back from shock loss to close in on wins record
The Golden State Warriors have to win four of their remaining five games to beat the Chicago Bulls’ NBA record.
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Apr 4th 2016, 9:36 AM
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Open Thread: Who would you pick in Ireland's starting XV to face England?
Do we hold some big guns in reserve against England or go out and meet fire with fire?
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Sep 2nd 2015, 2:02 PM
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11 sure signs the Irish summer is truly done
Say goodbye :(
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Aug 31st 2015, 9:30 PM
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11 sure signs the Irish summer is truly done
Say goodbye :(
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Aug 31st 2015, 6:00 PM
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Chelsea can win the title on Sunday after tonight's victory at Leicester
They had to come from behind at the break.
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Apr 29th 2015, 9:49 PM
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British IS executioner 'Jihadi John' reportedly injured in air strike
The British man is believed to have been responsible for the murders of US journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and British aid workers David Haines and Allan Henning.
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Nov 16th 2014, 8:01 AM
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Daniel Martin increases his Volta a Catalunya lead
The Garmin Sharp rider holds a 17 second lead with just one stage remaining.
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Mar 23rd 2013, 5:13 PM