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- Munster‘s Ian Costello has been confirmed as the new head coach of Nottingham in England’s second tier.
- The southern province are getting their head around the bright new dawn that Rassie Erasmus‘ reign promises.
- Irish Paralympian Alan O’Hara had his international caps stolen in a raid on his home.
- Ulster number eight Nick Williams has played his last game for the province, and Tommy Bowe will miss Saturday’s crucial Pro12 meeting with Leinster.
- Another injury for Martin O’Neill’s list as Marc Wilson hobbles out of comeback.
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- The longest jury case in British legal history came to an end today with the ruling that 96 football fans were unlawfully killed at Hillsborough in 1989.
- Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the World Snooker Championships.
- Tiger Woods has registered to play the US Open, but it may simply be Eldrick following procedure rather than planning to add another Major to his haul.
- Leicester’s Jamie Vardy will miss the champions-in-waiting’s trip to Manchester United through suspension.
- The great Martin Castrogiovanni has been suspended by Racing Metro for hitting Vegas with PSG.
- Jamie Carragher says questions must be asked of Mamadou Sakho after his failed drugs test.
The Best Thing We Shared Today
Roy O’Donovan’s A-League Goal of the Season… WOOF!
On The Record
This has been the greatest miscarriage of justice of our times. But, finally, it is over. After 27 long years, this is real justice for the 96, their families and all Liverpool supporters.
– Andy Burnham, Britain’s shadow home secretary.
Where We Were Today
Ben Blake went along to The Aviva to get a word with a few legends and try to swipe a bit of kit (off what must be an enormous washing line) while he was at it.
The Fixture List
There are minor football championship play-offs in Leinster and Munster. Carlow take on Laois in Dr Cullen Park at 18.45. Waterford host Limerick in Leamybrien at 19.00.
Then, the second Champions League semi-final sees Atletico Madrid meet Pep Guardiola’s Bayern at 19.45.
Showbiz, Baby!
Martin Castrogiovanni told his bosses at Racing Metro he had to go to Argentina for family reasons… then he was snapped topless in Las Vegas with Zlatan Ibrahimovic!