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Emma Raducanu can ‘rule the world’ after shock US Open success
Former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade says the 18-year-old needs advice on how to cope with her increased fame
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Sep 13th 2021, 5:00 PM
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Brooklyn Nets defy early Harden exit to seize lead over Milwaukee Bucks
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined for 54 points in a 115-107 victory for the Nets.
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Jun 6th 2021, 9:28 AM
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Putting diesel fuel tax on par with petrol 'justifiable', report finds
Putting diesel tax on par with petrol would result in net gains for the exchequer and net reductions in pollution, the ESRI says.
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Feb 22nd 2018, 7:53 AM
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Liverpool have three finals left – Mignolet eyes top four-finish
The Liverpool No 1 is desperate to end the season strongly and finish in the top four.
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May 3rd 2017, 8:05 AM
# backhand boys
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic teamed up to make this music video
You’re move, Andy.
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Mar 18th 2017, 10:49 AM
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Novak Djokovic won a ridiculous amount of money playing tennis this year
Take the rest of the day off. .
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Nov 25th 2015, 8:22 AM
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Back off, Madrid: Manchester United have started contract negotiations with David De Gea
The Old Trafford No 1 has been the club’s top performer.
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Feb 9th 2015, 2:05 PM
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Chelsea post record financial results
The London club raked in £255.8 million in the 12 months to 30 June.
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Jan 1st 2014, 7:10 AM
# Wowzers me trousers
As the NBA returns, here's a brilliant alternate take on basketball commentary
Every announcer should have the phrase wowzers me trousers in their Arsenal.
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Oct 29th 2013, 12:53 PM
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The 10 highest paid soccer players in the world right now
I want to go there.
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May 6th 2013, 1:00 PM
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Football stars avoid French plan for 75% income tax
Footballers earning over €1m, like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, would have lost a heft chunk of their weekly wage.
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Dec 30th 2012, 8:15 AM
# Nerds
Snapshot: 'Geek' and 'nerd' Wozilroy exchange Christmas gifts
‘But I wanted a dork one!’
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Dec 27th 2012, 11:46 AM
# double joy
Delight for Chloe Magee as she wins Turkish Open title
The Irish Olympian also won the mixed doubles with her brother Sam Magee.
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Dec 22nd 2012, 3:31 PM
# unbridled
Scott Evans wins Irish Open badminton title
Chloe Magee was unlucky to lose out in the Women’s Singles Final in Baldoyle this afternoon.
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Dec 9th 2012, 5:58 PM
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Evans and Magee advance to the finals of Irish Open
The Olympic badminton stars will face French and Danish opponents in Sunday title deciders.
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Dec 8th 2012, 8:42 PM
# Last Line
Net gain: Giovanni Trapattoni confident in Given's replacement Westwood
“We know our fans expect instant success but that’s easier said than done and overall I am happy with our performance and the result.”
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Aug 16th 2012, 11:36 AM
# Tennis
Caroline Wozniacki is releasing her own underwear line
This is why the Danish star’s website has crashed.
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Jun 5th 2012, 6:19 PM
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German town names street after Roger Federer
Turn left at Boris Becker and continue on down to the end of Michael Stich…
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May 8th 2012, 9:37 PM
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Northern exposure: Wozzilroy swing in to add glamour to Ravenhill
Sport’s youngest power couple were pitchside as Leinster saw off provincial rivals Ulster in Belfast tonight.
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Apr 20th 2012, 10:22 PM
# It's for you
VIDEO: Nets fan gets hit by ball while texting
Scolding parents the world over will enjoy this ‘told you so’ moment from an NBA match
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Apr 20th 2012, 3:33 PM
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Courting: Isner singles out Serena for Olympic mixed doubles
“I’m pretty good friends with Serena. Might need to bribe her, maybe send a gift in the mail to get her to play with me.”
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Apr 18th 2012, 8:30 AM
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David de Gea: critics drove me on
Spanish ‘keeper endured a difficult start to his Old Trafford career but has been an ever-present in the United side since the beginning of February.
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Mar 8th 2012, 12:09 PM
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The lad will go far: Peter Schmeichel backs young pretender De Gea
Old Trafford legend says media have been too harsh on Manchester United’s young goalkeeper.
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Mar 2nd 2012, 10:30 PM
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While you were sleeping: here's what you missed at the Aussie Open
It’s been a good day for the likes of Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova in Melbourne.
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Jan 25th 2012, 9:27 AM
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Australian Open leading the way online
Innovative social media concepts at this year’s tournament aim to help fans feel like they are involved, even if they aren’t there – or in bed halfway round the world.
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Jan 19th 2012, 9:50 AM
# Down Under
While you were sleeping: Nadal, Clijsters, Na advance at Aussie Open
Nadal, the 2009 champion at Melbourne Park, beat Alex Kuznetsov 6-4, 6-1, 6-1.
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Jan 16th 2012, 10:24 AM
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Top tennis players set to battle for the largest prize in history of grand slams
The Australian Open is offering the biggest purse ever. Not bad work if you can get it.
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Jan 13th 2012, 12:08 PM
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Ireland seventh in Europe... in footballtennis
Those lovers of the hybrid sport have once again done their nation proud during a week in Cyprus
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Dec 8th 2011, 10:54 AM
Voices
Column: have you heard about Ireland's other European Championships bid this week?
A group of young students set up the country’s FootballTennis association after a late-night email to the world governing body. Now they’re off to the Euros.
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Nov 19th 2011, 10:00 AM
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Juego Bonito: the best bits (and the worst) from last night’s Copa America action
The line-up for the tournament’s quarter-finals is now complete. Catch up with all of the latest action here.
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Jul 14th 2011, 1:07 PM
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Nadal is fighting fit, insists doctor
Wimbledon champ is strong enough to face Mardy Fish later, according to physician who treated Nadal’s foot.
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Jun 29th 2011, 1:29 PM
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Stating the obvious: De Gea admits Manchester United interest
Spain U-21 ‘keeper was in Manchester yesterday for a medical with the Old Trafford club.
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Jun 28th 2011, 1:50 PM
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De Gea at Old Trafford for Man United medical
Fergie’s on the brink of sealing big-money deal for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper.
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Jun 27th 2011, 3:53 PM
# All single ladies
Roger, can you handle this? Wimbledon to welcome Beyonce and Jay-Z
Hip-hop’s first couple picked a good day to visit SW19 with plenty of intriguing matches slated for decision.
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Jun 27th 2011, 12:36 PM
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Dublin-based Diatchenko into final Wimbledon qualifier
Recovering from 0-2 in the 2nd set, Diatchenko won four straight games before serving out the match.
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Jun 15th 2011, 5:32 PM
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King of Queen's: Dogged Murray defeats Tsonga in London
Britain’s Wimbledon hopeful claims an impressive victory against France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
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Jun 13th 2011, 4:30 PM
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Boom! Murray sets up Nadal semi-final clash
It’s going to be quite the finish to the men’s tournament as the game’s top four square off at Roland Garros.
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Jun 1st 2011, 6:11 PM