# Optimistic

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21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

# Optimistic

Biden 'hopeful' that US national debt deal 'very close'

The deadline for a deal was moved from 1 June to 5 June.

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Sat 7:58 AM

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# Optimistic

Derby’s administrators say Championship club’s survival chances are 95%

Credible buyers have already come forward.

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Sep 23rd 2021, 11:00 PM

# Optimistic

'We have to create a new future' - Perth backs his players to deliver for Dundalk

The Lilywhites are away to Estonian side Levadia Tallinn this evening.

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Jul 29th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Optimistic

'We're definitely seeing progress,' insists Henderson after Ireland defeat in Dublin

The stand-in skipper rued Ireland’s inability to take advantage of France’s yellow card.

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Feb 14th 2021, 6:37 PM

# Optimistic

Athletes told they will receive Covid-19 vaccination before Olympics - Mo Farah

Meanwhile, Florida has offered to host the Games later this year amid speculation that Japan may back out.

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Jan 26th 2021, 3:04 PM

# Optimistic

English FA targeting October for fans' return to Wembley

Fans may return for a trio of England internationals.

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Aug 19th 2020, 10:07 PM

# Optimistic

Madhmoon's Epsom Derby bid leaves trainer Prendergast and jockey Hayes full of hope

The son of Dawn Approach is an 11-1 shot for Saturday’s Classic.

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May 30th 2019, 12:35 PM

# Optimistic

Woods 'absolutely' expects to win another Major despite missing US Open cut

Woods finished 10-over par at Shinnecock Hills.

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Jun 16th 2018, 10:58 AM

# Optimistic

Liverpool and Arsenal target Lemar issues come-and-get-me plea

The France international missed out on a move to the Premier League last summer but he hasn’t given up hope of earning a similar switch this time around.

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Mar 25th 2018, 4:38 PM

# Optimistic

'I’d happily go back there for free - it was the best year of my life': Balotelli talks City return

The controversial Italian has enjoyed a renaissance with Nice but is keen on playing Champions League football again.

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Dec 21st 2017, 9:36 PM

# long road to recovery

After breaking two vertebrae, Clare champs hope team-mate can attend Munster semi-final

Eoghan Donnellan will be sidelined for up to four months after sustaining the injury in training.

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Nov 2nd 2016, 7:45 AM

# Optimistic

Tiger Woods says he has turned a corner with his new swing

Tiger finished tied for 18th place at the Quicken Loans National last weekend, his best finish since the Masters in April.

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Aug 3rd 2015, 7:04 PM

# Optimistic

Guess which Neville David Moyes has tipped as a future England manager

Hint: It’s not Neville Neville.

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Jul 31st 2015, 12:40 PM

# pushing ahead

Actor John Hurt has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

The actor has has described himself as “more than optimistic” about the diagnosis.

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Jun 17th 2015, 7:30 AM

# positive people

Irish businesses the most optimistic in Europe - who are the least?

A consumer sentiment survey also hinted that Irish household could boost spending in the coming year.

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Feb 5th 2015, 1:30 PM

# be grand

12 reasons Ireland is the world’s most optimistic country

No really, we are, research says it.

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Apr 24th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Immigration

Cautious optimism as US senators meet on immigration reform

Republican Senator John McCain told ABC news he was “guardedly optimistic” they can unite on reform.

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Jan 28th 2013, 4:00 PM

# Optimistic

Irish senior executives optimistic about career prospects

High number are open to moving to new jobs, despite the recession.

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Jan 15th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Is there still hope for Ireland at Euro 2012?

Should we call everyone back from Poland now, or keep our spirits high and shock Spain?

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Jun 11th 2012, 9:21 AM

# Optimistic

Staying positive: Fletcher aims to return next season

The Manchester United midfielder has been missing for four months with bowel disease but says a comeback is being targeted.

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Mar 26th 2012, 4:10 PM