(Beirne Leadon-Bolger and Dawn Leadon-Bolger pictured today at Leopardstown Racecourse)
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- There was more good news for Irish boxing today, as Sean McComb won his last 32 encounter with Ukraine’s Tymur Beliak.
- Leinster have expressed surprise at the lack of interest in their head coaching position.
- There was heartbreak for the Irish hockey team, as their Olympics hopes were dealt a blow following a dramatic shoot-out defeat.
- Roscommon have made two changes ahead of their clash with Sligo, who have four debutants in their side.
- TV3 have remained coy on rumours that John Giles is set to become part of their football coverage.
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- Emerging reports suggest British athelete Mo Farah missed two drugs tests prior to the Olympics.
- The US Open has begun and Phil Mickelson is the early leader.
- Liverpool look set to bolster their defence with the signing of Joe Gomez, in addition to securing one other important summer deal.
- Toulon have been boosted by the signing of South Africa number eight Duane Vermeulen on a three-year contract.
- Barcelona superstar Neymar was sent off as Brazil were beaten in last night’s Copa America.
The best thing we shared today
Bastian Schweinsteiger paid tribute to the Irish student who lost his life in the Berkeley tragedy.
On the record
“I guessed there would be a lot of [viewers], given that it was the Six One News plus our audience, which was pretty sizeable. It seemed like not too big a leap to suggest that everybody in Ireland was watching this, so the line came naturally. But in terms of thinking that this would sum it up and it would be the title of a book years later, no it didn’t [register].”
George Hamilton remembers Italia 90 and his famous “the nation holds its breath” commentary.
Where we were today
Fintan O’Toole was in attendance today for a press conference featuring former All-Ireland winning captains Eoin Kelly and John O’Leary.
The fixture list
- The Copa America continues, with Mexico v Ecuador and Peru v Venezuela taking place.
- There’s more 2015 European Games action, and Irish interest aplenty.
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