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# Nearly there

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2023
# Nearly there
Murray sinks 37 points as Nuggets rout Lakers to close in on NBA finals
The Denver side are now just one win away from reaching the finals for the first time in their history.
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May 21st 2023, 9:33 AM
Last year
2022
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Evenepoel closes in on Vuelta victory after increasing overall lead after stage 18
The Quick-Step rider beat his main rival Spaniard Enric Mas on the climb to the summit of Piornal.
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Sep 8th 2022, 10:38 PM
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Ireland's men's and women's 7s teams have qualified for the World Cup
The tournament will take place in Cape Town, South Africa in September.
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Jul 17th 2022, 6:00 PM
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Mbappe scores match-winning penalty as PSG close in on Ligue 1 title
A 2-1 win over rivals Marseille means PSG could win the league this week.
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Apr 17th 2022, 10:18 PM
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Celtic take massive step towards title as they inflict first home defeat on Rangers in two years
Ange Postecoglou’s side are on course to bring the title back across the city.
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Apr 3rd 2022, 2:30 PM
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FAI expect to finalise contract extension for Stephen Kenny by next month
Meanwhile, the FAI CEO says Kenny will find a ‘bloody good coach’ to replace Anthony Barry.
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Feb 8th 2022, 11:00 PM
# Done Deal
Juventus complete €75m signing of Vlahovic from Fiorentina
The Serbian striker has signed a contract until 2026 to join the Turin giants.
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Jan 28th 2022, 7:35 PM
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Everton full-back Digne set for Villa medical as €30m fee is agreed
Steven Gerrard is close to adding the French international to his squad, having already secured a loan deal for Philippe Coutinho.
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Jan 12th 2022, 12:53 PM
All time
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Shamrock Rovers maintain nine-point lead at the top after hard-fought win over Derry City
The Hoops were 2-1 winners in front of a boisterous crowd of 4,000 at Tallaght Stadium.
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Oct 1st 2021, 10:12 PM
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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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Real Madrid close in on La Liga title with eighth consecutive win
Karim Benzema scored from the penalty spot before assisting Marco Asensio’s second-half tap-in.
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Jul 10th 2020, 11:48 PM
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Liverpool on verge of the title as they demolish Crystal Palace
Jurgen Klopp’s side were 4-0 winners at Anfield this evening.
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Jun 24th 2020, 10:07 PM
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Dundalk three wins from title after late Kelly header sees off Cork City
The Lilywhites went 10 points clear with a 1-0 win at Oriel Park.
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Sep 6th 2019, 10:03 PM
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Highly-rated Cork City defender set to sign for Championship side Hull today
Sean McLoughlin’s deal is all agreed subject to a medical, says Grant McCann.
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Jul 25th 2019, 9:40 AM
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Katie Taylor's undisputed showdown against Persoon still awaiting confirmation
The deal should be done in the coming days though.
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Apr 15th 2019, 6:47 PM
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Celtic close in on eighth straight Scottish Premiership title as Rangers ease to victory
Timothy Weah and Ryan Christie were on target for Celtic to secure a 2-0 win over St Mirren.
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Apr 3rd 2019, 10:49 PM
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Taylor overcomes career-toughest test and batters Volante to win third world title
After a thrilling encounter, Taylor is now the IBF, WBA and WBO World lightweight champion.
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Mar 16th 2019, 3:08 AM
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Mixed news for Ireland and Burnley duo on the injury comeback trail
Robbie Brady could return for tonight’s Premier League clash, but it’s likely to come too soon for Stephen Ward.
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Jan 2nd 2019, 8:54 AM
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Sinclair header sees Celtic close in on Europa League knockout stages
Celtic scored the only goal of the night against Rosenborg to earn a crucial Group B victory.
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Nov 29th 2018, 8:16 PM
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Stressed about your Leaving or Junior Cert? Here are some tips to help you stay calm
Get plenty of sleep and exercise, and remember that anxiety is normal.
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Jun 4th 2018, 6:00 PM
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Fabulous Frampton survives hairy 11th to see off 'dangerous motherf*****r' Donaire
Carl Frampton admitted he was “definitely hurt” in the 11th round, but out-fought the future Hall-of-Famer in Belfast.
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Apr 22nd 2018, 12:31 AM
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'We're a point closer and it will be nice to win the league back at home'
Cork City’s Kieran Sadlier is hopeful they can finally end the title race at Turner’s Cross on Monday.
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Oct 14th 2017, 12:31 PM
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'We've nothing to fear from them' - Bohs stand in the way of Cork City and the Premier Division title
Keith Long’s side will look to prevent the Leesiders from clinching the SSE Airtricity League’s top flight at Dalymount Park.
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Oct 12th 2017, 7:54 PM
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'If someone said you'd be within two points of winning the league, you'd have taken their hand off'
Cork City boss John Caulfield was disappointed to concede late to Dundalk last night, but he is proud of how his side performed.
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Sep 26th 2017, 10:56 AM
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Liverpool have one final hurdle to jump tonight before a long-awaited Champions League return
The Reds take a 2-1 lead into this evening’s play-off second leg with German outfit Hoffenheim.
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Aug 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM
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Dominant Limerick just one point off Premier Division return after victory over Cabinteely
Shane Tracy and Garbhan Coughlan scored in a 2-0 win at Markets Field.
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Aug 13th 2016, 4:40 PM
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A small island has Hillary Clinton on the verge of making history
By tomorrow night, she may be the first woman to become a nominee of either major party for US President.
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Jun 6th 2016, 10:34 AM
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O'Neill enthused by Arter and Judge but Damien Delaney's Euro hopes a long-shot
The Republic of Ireland manager’s loyalties are to the players who ensured qualification for this summer’s tournament.
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Feb 26th 2016, 6:15 AM
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Hannon stars as Limerick defeat Cork to close in on Munster SHL final
Adare clubman Hannon shot 1-9 for Limerick.
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Jan 17th 2016, 4:08 PM
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Ireland's James McGee one win away from the main draw of Australian Open
One step closer to a second career Grand Slam for the Dubliner.
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Jan 15th 2016, 12:30 PM
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Grief-stricken Hungary beat Norway to edge one step closer to Euro 2016
The Hungarians wore black armbands to mark the death of former player Marton Fulop.
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Nov 12th 2015, 10:07 PM
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Limerick's great escape still on after play-off first leg at a jam-packed Markets Field
The Blues sealed a narrow victory tonight as they look to hang onto their Premier Division status.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 10:01 PM
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Limerick fans sing 'that's why you're champions' to Dundalk players after comeback
The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders had been behind at Markets Field before the turnaround.
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Sep 26th 2015, 9:01 PM
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Pope puts Cork woman one step closer to becoming a saint
The founder of the Sisters of Charity Mary Aikenhead has been declared venerable.
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Mar 18th 2015, 5:45 PM
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6 signs we've reached peak Dry January
Two for The Imitation Game please.
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Jan 18th 2015, 11:39 AM
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Daniel Sturridge in 'final stages' of rehab (but don't expect to see him this weekend)
Liverpool travel to Sunderland in the Premier League tomorrow.
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Jan 9th 2015, 7:43 PM
# Monday Blues
Open thread: How are you coping with the first day back to work?
Just a couple more hours and you’re home free…
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Jan 5th 2015, 3:28 PM
# Inspirational
VIDEO: Emotional Steven Gerrard gathers Liverpool in for post-match team-talk as title comes within reach
The Liverpool captain says Norwich away is now the biggest game of the season.
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Apr 13th 2014, 4:00 PM
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4 pets that can ALMOST reach... but not quite
NNNNNNNnnnnnnGH!
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May 10th 2013, 2:53 PM
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Walcott getting closer to signing new Arsenal deal
The 23-year-old, whose current deal runs out in the summer, is the club’s top goalscorer this season.
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