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# shock - Friday 27 March, 2020
'I don't understand how New England let him get away' - NFL icon Joe Montana on Brady exit
The legendary quarterback has signed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
# shock - Friday 21 February, 2020
2019 European medallist Regan Buckley retires from boxing aged 22
The Bray man cited financial reasons, and his not being selected for March’s Tokyo 2020 qualifiers, as cause to hang up his gloves.
# shock - Sunday 26 January, 2020
Gonzaga make history with dramatic late comeback to dump Blackrock out of Leinster Senior Cup
They scored two tries at the death to steal a famous victory.
# shock - Friday 24 January, 2020
15-year-old Coco Gauff knocks defending champion Osaka out of Australian Open
The teen sensation won in straight sets to reach the last 16.
# shock - Sunday 12 January, 2020
Titans take out Super Bowl favourites Ravens in Baltimore
The New England Patriots one week, the Baltimore Ravens the next. The Tennessee Titans caused another upset on Saturday.
# shock - Saturday 19 October, 2019
10-man Madrid stunned by Mallorca as Zidane's men suffer first league defeat of the season
Real Madrid had Alvaro Odriozola sent off in the second half during their 1-0 defeat.
# shock - Sunday 6 October, 2019
10-man Celtic stunned by Livingston as Lennon's side suffer first league defeat
Rangers will have the chance to go top of the Scottish Premiership later today.
# shock - Sunday 29 September, 2019
'We’re going to have to stay tight. There will be a lot of questions from the outside'
Ireland played into Japan’s hands in their shock 19-12 defeat to Japan.
# shock - Saturday 28 September, 2019
'All the Irish media were talking about South Africa' - Japan savour huge shock
The Brave Blossoms took some motivation from the Irish focus on a possible quarter-final.
# shock - Wednesday 25 September, 2019
'It's not a surprise because I've seen how much work those boys put in'
Irishman Dean Lester was part of Uruguay’s S&C team in their preparation for the World Cup.
# shock - Tuesday 13 August, 2019
Celtic's Champions League campaign ends in humiliation after home defeat to CFR Cluj
Neil Lennon’s side side lost 4-3 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.
# shock - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Buffon close to sensational Juventus return with back-up keeper expected to depart
The legendary Italian goalkeeper recently announced his intention to leave PSG after one season.
# shock - Friday 19 April, 2019
Leeds' promotion hopes suffer massive blow as 10-man Wigan triumph at Elland Road
Marcelo Bielsa’s men suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat to Wigan Athletic at home on Friday.
# shock - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Woods falls to Danish outsider in 'stinging' WGC Match Play loss after knocking McIlroy out
Tiger was left hurting after a surprise defeat to Lucas Bjerregaard in Austin.
# shock - Tuesday 12 March, 2019
Espoir D'Allen wins the Champion Hurdle for Gavin Cromwell
Buveur D’Air’s reign ended when he fell early in the race.
# shock - Sunday 17 February, 2019
Sergio Ramos sent off as Real Madrid horror-show rocks title hopes with shock Girona defeat
The Blancos’ seven-game unbeaten run came to an end after an abysmal performance as Ramos saw red.
# shock - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
World number one Osaka splits with coach after recent success
The Australian Open champion enjoyed a breakthrough 2018 alongside Sascha Bajin but the two have parted ways.
# shock - Wednesday 6 February, 2019
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer handed four-year ban for use of electric 'jiggers'
The devices were found in Darren Weir’s bedroom.
# shock - Saturday 24 November, 2018
Real Madrid slump to stunning defeat to Eibar in Solari's first game
The European champions were beaten 3-0 by Eibar.
# shock - Sunday 28 October, 2018
Aberdeen shock Steven Gerrard's Rangers to set up League Cup final with Celtic
Lewis Ferguson’s 79th-minute goal saw Rangers dumped out of the Scottish League Cup on Sunday.
# shock - Thursday 25 October, 2018
'It's a lifetime thing': Wozniacki reveals rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
The world number three said it is a condition she will have to deal with daily.
# shock - Monday 6 August, 2018
Shock giant-killing as Cobh Ramblers stun League Cup holders Dundalk to book final spot
Chris Hull’s goal with 15 minutes to go booked Cobh Ramblers’ place in their first ever senior cup final.
# shock - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
Sane exclusion puts Low 'under massive pressure' – German legend Ballack
Joachim Low’s decision to leave Leroy Sane out of his Germany squad surprised Michael Ballack.
# shock - Wednesday 9 May, 2018
British number one downs Novak Djokovic in shock victory at Madrid Open
23-year-old Kyle Edmund claimed the win after a thrilling contest this afternoon.
# shock - Tuesday 20 February, 2018
Allergy treatment to prevent severe reactions to peanut could be on the way
A US company has conducted research on young children.
# shock - Sunday 7 January, 2018
FA Cup holders dumped out in third round as Nottingham Forest stun Arsenal
Eric Lichaj hit two goals for the winners, one of them a stunning volley.
# shock - Saturday 6 January, 2018
Pressure mounts on Hughes after Stoke go down to League Two opposition
A memorable result for Coventry City, who were captained by Irish midfielder Michael Doyle.
# shock - Sunday 17 December, 2017
Major upset as Mo Farah is crowned 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Anthony Joshua didn’t even feature in the top-three despite having been the red-hot favourite.
# shock - Friday 6 October, 2017
Dundalk's Conor Clifford handed six-month worldwide ban for 'betting offences'
All 112 offences took place in the UK.
# shock - Monday 18 September, 2017
Senna helped me to shock win, says Hamilton
The British driver had to hold his nerve during three safety cars and the first wet conditions ever seen in Singapore.
# shock - Thursday 7 September, 2017
PFAI claim Athlone ruling based on 'half-baked innuendo', club brands it 'outrageous'
It was announced earlier today that Igors Labuts and Dragos Sfrijan would face 12-month bans for ‘manipulating matches’.
# shock - Wednesday 23 August, 2017
Massive NBA trade as Boston pick up superstar Kyrie Irving and send Isaiah Thomas to Cleveland
The Cavs have traded to a direct Eastern Conference rival and could prove the difference in getting the Celtics back to a Finals.
# shock - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
Ireland lose World Rugby U20 Championships opener to Italy
Ireland conceded a late try to fall to a shock defeat.
# shock - Saturday 25 March, 2017
Wiggins vows to 'shock a few people' over doping claims
The former Team Sky rider added he would have “a lot to say” when UK Anti-Doping finished its investigation.
# shock - Thursday 23 February, 2017
Leicester City sack Claudio Ranieri just 9 months after winning Premier League
The Foxes are currently just one point above the relegation zone.
# shock - Saturday 28 January, 2017
Many Clouds collapses and dies moments after beating Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack
Death of 2015 Grand National winner stuns racing community at Cheltenham.
Watch: Here are the goals that knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup
Richard Stearman and Andreas Weimann bagged the goals.
# shock - Saturday 21 January, 2017
Liverpool's title hopes dealt major blow as struggling Swansea stun Anfield
The Reds were stunned as Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fernando Llorente grabbed a 3-2 Premier League victory for Swansea City.
# shock - Thursday 19 January, 2017
Novak Djokovic dumped out of Australian Open by world number 117
Denis Istomin has caused the shock of the tournament in round two.
# shock - Wednesday 14 December, 2016
Colleagues express shock and sadness as Cork councillor dies suddenly
Tributes were paid to Claire Cullinane, after the news she passed away suddenly emerged today.
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THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
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