(Ireland’s Conor O’Keefe has his picture taken with a volunteer at the World University Games in South Korea)
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- Despite recent speculation linking Ireland boss Martin O’Neill with the job, Claudio Ranieri has been confirmed as the new Leicester manager.
- Ireland secured fifth place at the World University Games today, after beating South Africa 3-1.
- The draw for the All-Ireland football qualifiers has been made, with Tipperary v Tyrone and Kildare v Cork/Kerry among the standout ties.
- The FAI have confirmed that they plan to develop a new centre of excellence in Cork.
- The Irish Sevens squad for the next round of Olympic qualifiers has been announced.
- Conor McGregor is set to lead team Europe in the new season of The Ultimate Fighter.
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- Ivan Basso has had to pull out of the Tour de France after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
- Man United have announced two high-profile signings, while their pre-season tour has some interesting omissions.
- Brendan Rodgers has played down talk of a rift between himself and Raheem Sterling, with the youngster’s Liverpool departure reportedly imminent.
- Formula One star Lewis Hamilton was denied entry to the Royal Box at Wimbledon yesterday.
- Chelsea have completed the signing of Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
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Conor McGregor seemed to be enjoying himself at the party following his UFC 189 triumph.
On the record
“It’s barbaric. I’ve watched it and I’m repulsed by it. And I’m thinking ‘should the mainstream media engage with this?’. Clearly he (McGregor) has got a lot of support.”
Award-winning Irish journalist, Paul Kimmage, does not appear to be the biggest fan of MMA.
Where we were today
Neil Treacy was in attendance for the Irish Rugby Sevens’ squad announcement.
The fixture list
- There are a number of Champions League second round matches taking place tomorrow, including Crusaders’ clash with Albanian side Skenderbeu Korce.
- Sporting fashionistas will probably already be aware that the new Ireland rugby jersey is launching in Galway.
- After a rest day today, the Tour de France recommences with stage 10 taking place tomorrow.
Showbiz, baby!
This BBC presenter hugging Marion Bartoli is the most awkward thing we’ve seen in a while.
“Begovics can’t be choosers.”
