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The Best Thing We Shared

Sometimes being a goalkeeper is a thankless task. Not last night for Partizani Tirana’s Alban Hoxha who took the phrase penalty shoot-out heroics to new heights as he saved three spot kicks after nervelessly dinking in a Panenka of his own.

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On The Record

His conviction for drug possession at The Star casino, a police warning for consorting with known criminals at the casino, filming incidents involving apparent drug use and sexual activity, and distributing video of those incidents…”

The NRL could have suspended Corey Norman for any part of that paragraph.

Where We Were Today

Tipperary’s Brendan Cummins was in Croke Park with our own Fintan O’Toole ahead of the launch of the All-Ireland Poc Fada.

M. Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Poc Fada David Maher / SPORTSFILE David Maher / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

The Fixture List

Tomorrow morning sees the start of Super Rugby’s knock-out phase as the Brumbies host reigning champions, the Highlanders in Canberra.

Later tomorrow evening, the Airtricity League is back to domestic matters with Galway hosting Wexford Youths (19.45) and Derry City travelling to Philbsborough to take on Bohs (20.00)

Showbiz, Baby

Of course, we all look good in skinny jeans with a GAA jersey.

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