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# Golden Boy

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2022
# Golden Boy
Rhys McClenaghan crowned world champion with pommel horse gold
McClenaghan’s score of 15.300 gave him a wide winning margin over the rest of the field.
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Nov 5th 2022, 4:00 PM
# Golden Boy
'You don't think about being part of history' - inside the mind of Ireland's Olympic champion
Fintan McCarthy was one half of the dynamic duo who captured rowing gold for Ireland in Tokyo.
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Jan 1st 2022, 9:59 AM
All time
# Golden Boy
Steph Curry inspires Golden State Warriors victory over Brooklyn Nets
The Warriors, Jazz and Clippers won.
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Nov 17th 2021, 8:42 AM
# Golden Boy
Jack Woolley wins gold at Albanian Open after recovering from recent assault
The taekwondo competitor from Dublin took gold by beating Cyrian Ravet of France in the 58kg class final.
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Oct 4th 2021, 3:00 PM
# Golden Boy
Steph Curry gets hot as Golden State Warriors edge past Milwaukee Bucks
There were also wins for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks.
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Apr 7th 2021, 8:15 AM
# Golden Boy
Three illegal groin kicks not enough to stop Woolley winning US Open Taekwondo
The Dubliner, who late last year became Ireland’s first ever fighter to qualify for the Olympics in the sport, even overcame three illegal groin kicks in his first bout against Russian opponent Danila Volvos.
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Feb 28th 2020, 12:01 PM
# Next Big Thing
€126m Atletico Madrid star beats Sancho and Havertz to Golden Boy award
Portugal international Joao Felix has been recognised for his meteoric rise to prominence over the past year.
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Nov 27th 2019, 12:36 PM
# U21
World's top young players shortlisted for prestigious Golden Boy award
The likes of Joao Felix, Ansu Fati, Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz will be looking to win the prize that Matthijs de Ligt claimed last year.
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Oct 15th 2019, 1:58 PM
# Gold Rush
Another one! Messi collects record fifth Golden Shoe award
He scored 34 goals in 68 games for Barcelona, finishing as the top goalscorer in Europe last season.
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Dec 18th 2018, 3:19 PM
# Golden Boy
Gold for Ireland! Kurt Walker wins bantamweight final at EU Boxing Championships
Walker did enough for a 3-2 split decision against England’s Peter McGrail.
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Nov 18th 2018, 7:48 PM
# Golden Boy
Canelo signs 'highest-paid guaranteed contract in sports history' with streaming service DAZN
The Mexican’s deal is worth a reported $365m across five years and 10 fights.
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Oct 17th 2018, 10:58 AM
# Golden Boy
Teen star Aaron McKenna wrecks opponent early on US television debut
Aaron McKenna wasn’t hanging around on his return to the ring.
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Mar 23rd 2018, 8:22 AM
# Golden Boy
WBC and WBA back Canelo Alvarez after positive test for banned substance
The WBC and WBA believe Canelo Alvarez is a victim of meat contamination in his homeland.
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Mar 6th 2018, 5:02 PM
# Golden Boy
18 for 18: Monaghan sensation Aaron McKenna is set to take names across the Atlantic
Teen gunslinger Aaron McKenna is Ireland’s youngest professional boxer, and debuted in Vegas last month.
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Jan 1st 2018, 7:00 PM
# Golden Boy
'Imagine being 18 and being signed by De La Hoya': Irish star McKenna set to rock Vegas on debut tonight
The 18-year-old from Monaghan fights Travis Conley in Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino.
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Dec 9th 2017, 8:30 AM
# Golden Boy
Monaghan's teenage boxing sensation to make pro debut at Madison Square Garden
Aaron McKenna will make his paid bow on a future Hall of Famer’s undercard in two weeks’ time.
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Nov 17th 2017, 8:07 AM
# teenage angst
The second-youngest Premier League starter of all-time is currently finding life difficult in Germany
Reece Oxford’s loan move to Borussia Monchengladbach has not gone as planned.
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Oct 19th 2017, 10:48 PM
# hot property
Mbappe, Rashford, Dembele and Solanke all nominated for world's best U21 footballer prize
The 25 players in line to win this year’s Golden Boy award have been announced.
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Sep 19th 2017, 1:40 PM
# Home truths
'Everyone sees Instagram and thinks, 'Quigley's in LA, living the life.' But life is never that simple'
Donegal middleweight Jason Quigley explains why he’s chasing loneliness in Los Angeles.
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Aug 7th 2017, 10:00 AM
# Profile
Can one of the world's best footballers silence the Aviva again?
David Alaba will be hoping to inspire his side against Ireland, having made the difference in previous games.
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Jun 11th 2017, 6:59 AM
# Golden Boy
'There's a good lad in there': Cheika hopes James O'Connor will get help after cocaine arrest
The Wallabies boss suggests that the talented back should put rugby aside to sort his personal issues out.
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Mar 1st 2017, 9:20 AM
# Golden Boy
Jason Quigley set for huge televised headline fight in California
He fights for his first professional title against Glen Tapia.
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Jan 28th 2017, 4:02 PM
# Golden Boy
Mourinho backs 'best midfielder in the world' Pogba to win a Ballon d'Or
The Manchester United manager has been delighted with his player’s performances.
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Dec 27th 2016, 8:48 PM
# Golden Boy
Man finds €3.5 million worth of gold in house he inherited
“It was under the furniture, under piles of linen, in the bathroom… everywhere.”
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Nov 23rd 2016, 7:46 AM
# Golden Boy
Steph's back, baby! Curry drops 17 points in overtime to snatch Game 4 for Golden State
“Nobody could have predicted that explosion,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr.
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May 10th 2016, 10:38 AM
# Golden Boy
In pictures: Jason Quigley gets ready to defend his unbeaten record in Vegas
Quigley meets James de la Rosa on the Canelo-Khan undercard.
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May 4th 2016, 4:05 PM
# Golden Boy
Relentless Golovkin defends title with devastating knockout - his 22nd in a row
The 34-year-old has won all 35 of his fights and has his sights set on WBC champion Saul Alvarez who takes on Amir Khan next month.
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Apr 24th 2016, 9:22 AM
# Golden Boy
Steph Curry served up TWO ridiculous moments last night
Steph was ballin’ against the Utah Jazz last night.
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Mar 10th 2016, 10:35 AM
# Golden Boy
The NBA's best player thrilled again as the Warriors continued incredible home streak
Steph Curry grabbed 26 points and embarrassed Kevin Durant a few times too.
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Feb 7th 2016, 10:16 AM
# Golden Boy
Five-time All-Ireland winner Bryan Sheehan will captain Kerry this season
St Mary’s clubman previously captained Kingdom to the 2010 Munster title.
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Jan 10th 2016, 10:22 PM
# Golden Boy
'He likes a beer, he likes a laugh and he's nice company' - Hansen lauds Carter
The 33-year-old out-half ends his New Zealand career after tomorrow’s World Cup final.
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Oct 30th 2015, 2:27 PM
# Baku 2015
Michael O'Reilly has won Ireland's second gold of the day
The 22-year-old defeated Azerbaijani Xaybula Musalov in the middleweight final.
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Jun 27th 2015, 3:53 PM
# Golden Boy
Joe enjoys the show as Cossack gets the job Don to claim Punchestown Gold Cup
After disappointment at Cheltenham, the Gordon Elliott trained horse bounced back today.
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Apr 29th 2015, 6:59 PM
# Golden Boy
Ireland's Jason Quigley takes 82 seconds to win pro debut in Las Vegas
The Donegal middlweight defeated American Howard Reece with a first round stoppage last night.
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Jul 13th 2014, 4:20 PM
# Golden Boy
Jason Quigley: 'My dad just said, let's get our arses up and make this happen for ourselves'
Boxing star Jason Quigley talks to TheScore.ie about his decision to turn professional with Golden Boy Promotions and plans for his American debut.
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May 5th 2014, 8:00 AM
# going pro
Jason Quigley turns pro after signing up with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy
The Donegal boxer surrendered his national title in February, sparking speculation he was to leave the amateur ranks.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 10:33 AM
# Final Destination
Ravenhill on the shortlist for Frampton title fight - but he's ready to take his shot in America
Barry McGuigan expects Santa Cruz showdown to be “the best fight in the Super-Bantamweight division.”
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Apr 5th 2014, 2:32 PM
# Golden Boy
JJ Hanrahan is 'a talented kid' - Munster coach Rob Penney
The Kiwi was pleased with the Kerry native’s contributions to the 22-16 win over Connacht last night.
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Dec 28th 2013, 1:00 PM
# utility back
Exile: James O'Connor signs with London Irish until end of season
The 23-year-old will give Brian Smith plenty of back-line options between now and May.
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Oct 29th 2013, 10:33 AM
# Golden Boy
Tarnished James O'Connor winging his way to Europe
London Irish are being linked with the young back who lost out on a central contract in Australia last month.
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Oct 23rd 2013, 8:45 AM
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