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# Hoop Dreams

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Could an unsettled James McCarthy be heading home to Glasgow?
Celtic are in the hunt for the out-of-favour Everton midfielder.
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Aug 25th 2016, 6:12 PM
'Showtime' Lakers would beat Warriors - Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s, with the Hall of Famer named MVP in three of the Finals.
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Jun 8th 2016, 8:12 AM
'Is he ready to go? He could very well be' - O'Neill thinks Keane and Celtic would be a good fit
The Ireland manager was speaking about on-going speculation about his assistant’s future.
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May 12th 2016, 5:11 PM
Cavs, Spurs, Heat and Clippers draw first blood in NBA playoffs
LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love led the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Detroit Pistons in game one on Sunday.
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Apr 18th 2016, 8:13 AM
Four-star Hoops earn bragging rights with win in heated Dublin derby
The game was delayed because of incidents with the fans on the pitch at stages.
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Apr 15th 2016, 10:16 PM
A retro celebration was in order as Danny North celebrated his new arrival and a Rovers win
The new Dad was on the mark while Gavin Brennan also found the net against Galway.
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Sep 25th 2015, 10:08 PM
The most famous basketball player in the world accidentally got his lad out on live TV
And the internet went into meltdown. Obviously.
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Jun 12th 2015, 3:29 PM
Just what is March Madness and why is everyone talking about it?
It’s an American obsession.
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Mar 16th 2015, 9:10 AM
'There are good basketball players in Ireland but they need to be lucky to be spotted'
Ex-Ireland international Paul Cummins is getting young talent noticed through his Sport Dream Academy.
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Mar 1st 2015, 7:05 PM
Heir Jordan: Having just one arm won't dull this Kerry kid's hoop dreams
14-year old Jordan Lee has ambitions of playing for Ireland.
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Nov 10th 2014, 4:55 PM
LeBron James is going to make his much-hyped official return to a Cavs jersey
The big questions is: will he bring back his signature chalk toss?
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Oct 30th 2014, 5:26 PM
Kilduff and O'Connor on the mark as Rovers impress in Drogheda
The Tallaght outfit are three points from third place but won’t qualify for Europe through their league position owing to St. Pat’s better goal stats.
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Oct 17th 2014, 10:55 PM
So, Manny Pacquiao is preparing to make his professional basketball debut
5ft 7in boxing champion was drafted by Philippine expansion team last month.
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Sep 21st 2014, 8:47 AM
Celtic crash out of the Champions League (again) as Maribor strike late
Only an administrative failure can save them now.
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Aug 26th 2014, 9:21 PM
Celtic back in the Champions League as Legia Warsaw eliminated by UEFA
What a stroke of luck.
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Aug 8th 2014, 10:07 AM
Quigley: 'Champions League draw against Celtic the best we could hope for'
The Saints forward believes Legia Warsaw were guilty of taking his team lightly in the first leg of the qualifier clash.
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Jul 18th 2014, 4:29 PM
Peter Mathews: We should hire the national basketball arena for the banking inquiry
The Reform Alliance TD has played down suggestions he is lobbying to be added to the inquiry in the wake of Stephen Donnelly’s departure.
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Jun 17th 2014, 11:41 AM
Roy Keane on shortlist of 'five to 10' candidates for manager's job, says Celtic chief
Peter Lawwell says the Corkman is just one of a number of potential new coaches.
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May 30th 2014, 9:55 AM
'It seemed like he wasn't going anywhere in a hurry' - Doyle surprised by Keane speculation
Bookmakers slash Keane odds to 1/8 after Martin O’Neill confirmed his talks with Celtic.
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May 29th 2014, 9:12 PM
Celtic to use Murrayfield for next season's Champions League
The Scottish champions, and champions-elect, hope the rugby ground’s playing surface will be in good order come July.
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Mar 13th 2014, 8:11 PM
26 signs you're a genuine sports nerd
Can you claim to be a true anorak?
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Feb 28th 2014, 9:30 PM
Power ranking the 15 best sports films available to watch on Netflix Ireland
Do you agree with our choices?
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Feb 7th 2014, 8:00 PM
Scooters, silent sidelines and Hoop Dreams: It's the week's best sportswriting
If it’s longreads you want, we’ve got just the thing.
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Jan 19th 2014, 8:30 AM
Shamrock Rovers defeat Drogheda to seal EA Sports Cup victory
Goals from Gary McCabe and Thomas Stewart settled affairs at Tallaght Stadium.
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Sep 21st 2013, 7:55 PM
Enjoy Neil Lennon's Champions League celebration with this epic gif
It was one of those nights at Celtic Park.
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Aug 28th 2013, 9:55 PM
'We're not down and out yet' declares Lennon after night to forget
The Glasgow Celtic boss believes his side have enough quality to overturn a 2-0 eficit against Shakhter Karagandy.
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Aug 21st 2013, 9:39 AM
New Bhoy Jim McGuinness on what he does at Celtic
The Donegal manager says his new role on Neil Lennon’s staff is helping his GAA ambitions.
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Jun 20th 2013, 9:30 AM
5 things to look out for in the NBA Finals
As Will Smith said: Welcome to Miami. Also… boom, shake, shake, shake the room.
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Jun 6th 2013, 6:36 PM
Hooper nets twice to deliver double for Glasgow Celtic
Pat Fenlon’s Hibs were soundly beaten at Hampden Park.
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May 26th 2013, 4:56 PM
We can definitely get better says Croly after 7-1 cup final win
“There’s a volcano waiting to happen,” said Mick Cooke. “It, unfortunately, exploded and we were the recipients of it.”
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May 12th 2013, 3:12 PM
Rovers rout Drogheda with a Magnificent 7 in Setanta Cup final
Shamrock Rovers beat Drogheda United 7-1 to win the Setanta Sports Cup in Tallaght Stadium.
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May 11th 2013, 5:08 PM
Snapshot: Pat Spillane courtside for son's All-Ireland title bid in Tallaght
Pobail Scoil Inbhear Sceine took on Cnoc Mhuire Granard at the National Stadium today.
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Jan 23rd 2013, 6:39 PM
Brown backs Celtic to get back to winning ways
The league leaders were beaten 1-0 by Hibernian on Saturday and next face in-form Ross County.
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Jan 1st 2013, 6:47 PM
Lennon: Much more to come from Celtic
“We have got something we can really get our teeth into in the new year.”, said the Scottish Champions’ head coach.
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Dec 6th 2012, 10:52 AM
SPL: Nouioui opens Celtic account at Pittodrie
The Hoops’ 2-0 win over Aberdeen was enough to put them top of the table after Hibernian fell to Dundee.
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Nov 17th 2012, 5:39 PM
Shamrock Rovers appoint Trevor Croly as new boss
The former Hoops assistant arrives back in Tallaght with a two-year contract.
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Nov 7th 2012, 12:48 PM
Fenlon backs SPL rivals Celtic to make point in Moscow
The Hibs boss reckon the Bhoys can progress with a bit of luck in Europe this season.
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Oct 2nd 2012, 3:20 PM
Ballin'... Kobe Bryant and the Dream Team challenged Olympic volunteers to a drinking game last night
We usually talk to a guy called ‘Shaky John’ when we go to our local after work. These guys met LeBron and co.
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Aug 9th 2012, 3:34 PM
QPR chief Mark Hughes denies Berbatov link
“At this time of year, there are a lot of names flying around. But we prefer to get the job done, get the business done, and then we announce it.”
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Aug 1st 2012, 11:45 AM
Champions League preview: Rovers look to cast off domestic woes
With Anderlecht awaiting in the next round, the Hoops are in Lithuania for tonight’s Champions League second leg against FK Ekranas.
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Jul 24th 2012, 8:18 AM
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