Touch the Sky – Carolina Panthers quarter-back Cam Newton makes an explosive entrance against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Ewe beauty! Ireland and Leinster rugby player Sean O’Brien promoting Friday’s EweroMillions jackpot.

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Hang time – Chicago Bulls centre Joakim Noah takes in the view after a dunk against the Orlando Magic.

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Sporting gesture – Oulart The Ballagh’s Shaun Murphy consoles Stephen Bergin of Clough-Ballacolla  after their Leinster club championship match.

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Textbook  - Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud keeps his eye on the ball as he grabs a late consolation goal against Bayern Munich.

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POC the doc – UL did a great job of cheering up Paul O’Connell with an Honorary Doctorate this week.

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Bottoms up –  Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates his victory in the Mexico Grand Prix.

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Heroes’ welcome – Fans wait for the All Blacks to arrive at their homecoming in Auckland.

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Flipping delighted – Boca Juniors’ Luciano Monzon celebrates scoring against Tigre in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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FAI Cup final’s success has little to do with FAI and everything to do with people who actually care

Here are the dates and venues for the Irish rugby team’s 2016 summer tour