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Amy Broadhurst (top) and Lisa O'Rourke (bottom) celebrate their victories.

Wednesday 18 May

Today's Top Stories

# Going For Gold

Broadhurst and O'Rourke reach World Championship finals on special day for Irish boxing

Girmay Biniam celebrates his stage victory on the Girio. # eye-popping

Girmay withdraws from Giro after champagne cork mishap

# LOI

10 men arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing in the League of Ireland

Stander with his daughter and wife after an Ireland match in 2020. # Moving On

'We do miss Ireland a lot' - CJ Stander well settled into life after rugby

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Today’s News

'We do miss Ireland a lot' - CJ Stander well settled into life after rugby
# Moving On
# Moving On

'We do miss Ireland a lot' - CJ Stander well settled into life after rugby

16 minutes ago 23,559 Views 3 Comments

Having made a shock decision to retire last year, Stander has no regrets.

'I don’t mind it around here, let’s just put it that way' - Lowry ready to challenge for US PGA
# Spirit Of '19
# Spirit Of '19

'I don’t mind it around here, let’s just put it that way' - Lowry ready to challenge for US PGA

1 hour ago 1,756 Views 0 Comments

‘If I was to finish with no more majors, would I be okay with that? Yeah. But I do want more…’

Alberto Dainese becomes first Italian winner in 2022 Giro
# Happy Days
# Happy Days

Alberto Dainese becomes first Italian winner in 2022 Giro

2 hours ago 613 Views 0 Comments

The Spaniard Juan Pedro Lopez (Trek) retained the leader’s pink jersey.

PSG's Gueye asked to explain absence after homophobia accusations
# In The Spotlight
# In The Spotlight

PSG's Gueye asked to explain absence after homophobia accusations

2 hours ago 3,463 Views 26 Comments

The Senegal international was absent for Saturday’s 4-0 win over Montpellier in Ligue 1 for ‘personal reasons’.

Outstanding players of the U20 provincial football championship awarded
# Bright Prospects
# Bright Prospects

Outstanding players of the U20 provincial football championship awarded

3 hours ago 4,150 Views 0 Comments

Tyrone, Kildare, Kerry and Sligo were represented among the winners, which were announced today.

Formula One opts against replacing cancelled Russian GP with another race
# Shortened Season
# Shortened Season

Formula One opts against replacing cancelled Russian GP with another race

4 hours ago 1,392 Views 0 Comments

The Sochi race was originally scheduled for September 25.

Broadhurst and O'Rourke reach World Championship finals on special day for Irish boxing
# Going For Gold
# Going For Gold

Broadhurst and O'Rourke reach World Championship finals on special day for Irish boxing

Updated 4 hours ago 7,282 Views 10 Comments

The Irish pair came through this afternoon’s semi-final in Turkey.

Lampard insists Everton cannot treat home clash with Crystal Palace as 'all or nothing'
# Focus
# Focus

Lampard insists Everton cannot treat home clash with Crystal Palace as 'all or nothing'

4 hours ago 2,890 Views 2 Comments

The Toffees realistically need two points from their remaining two matches to avoid relegation.

Kenny set to include Obafemi in Ireland squad despite previous request to be left out
# ALLSET
# ALLSET

Kenny set to include Obafemi in Ireland squad despite previous request to be left out

4 hours ago 6,748 Views 5 Comments

The Swansea City striker asked not be considered for selection in March but has finished the Championship campaign strongly.

'Historic’ equal pay deal for US men and women soccer teams
# Pay Parity
# Pay Parity

'Historic’ equal pay deal for US men and women soccer teams

5 hours ago 2,264 Views 5 Comments

Confirmation of the move comes after years of pressure from female players.

Kerry's Clifford and Tipperary's O'Mara win GAA higher education player of the year awards
# Stars Of The Show
# Stars Of The Show

Kerry's Clifford and Tipperary's O'Mara win GAA higher education player of the year awards

5 hours ago 3,661 Views 0 Comments

Both players starred for UL this spring.

North and Jones included as Wales call up uncapped Reffell for SA tour
# Summer Tests
# Summer Tests

North and Jones included as Wales call up uncapped Reffell for SA tour

6 hours ago 3,250 Views 1 Comment

Jonathan Davies and Callum Sheedy have been left out by Wayne Pivac.

GAA confirm dates and venues for Tailteann Cup Round 1 fixtures
# Dates For Your Diary
# Dates For Your Diary

GAA confirm dates and venues for Tailteann Cup Round 1 fixtures

7 hours ago 4,992 Views 3 Comments

The matches will be held on the weekend of 28-29 May.

Man arrested after footballer Billy Sharp allegedly assaulted during play-off pitch invasion
# Incident
# Incident

Man arrested after footballer Billy Sharp allegedly assaulted during play-off pitch invasion

Updated 7 hours ago 15,072 Views 12 Comments

Sharp was knocked to the ground by a supporter in the aftermath of Nottingham Forest’s victory on penalties.

Jurgen Klopp has ‘no reason to talk’ to Steven Gerrard before title climax
# D Day
# D Day

Jurgen Klopp has ‘no reason to talk’ to Steven Gerrard before title climax

8 hours ago 5,438 Views 3 Comments

Liverpool finish the season at home to Wolves, while leaders Manchester City host Gerrard’s Aston Villa.

Barnes and Pearce confirmed as referees for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
# Officials
# Officials

Barnes and Pearce confirmed as referees for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

9 hours ago 6,778 Views 9 Comments

Both deciders will take place later this month.

Five Frankfurt fans arrested in Seville after attack on Rangers supporters
# Discord
# Discord

Five Frankfurt fans arrested in Seville after attack on Rangers supporters

9 hours ago 6,954 Views 0 Comments

Several police vans were called at around midnight to neutralise ugly scenes in the centre of the Spanish city.

10 men arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing in the League of Ireland
# LOI
# LOI

10 men arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing in the League of Ireland

Updated 10 hours ago 43,616 Views 0 Comments

The arrests stem from an investigation launched following reports of alleged match-fixing received from the FAI and Uefa.

Girmay withdraws from Giro after champagne cork mishap
# Eye-popping
# Eye-popping

Girmay withdraws from Giro after champagne cork mishap

10 hours ago 6,812 Views 3 Comments

Girmay yesterday became the first black African to win a stage of a Grand Tour and then injured his eye when popping the celebratory champagne.

Russian gymnast banned for one year for pro-war 'Z' symbol
# Ivan Kuliak
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# Ivan Kuliak

Russian gymnast banned for one year for pro-war 'Z' symbol

11 hours ago 23,755 Views 11 Comments

The Z symbol has gone from a marking on Russian military vehicles to a pro-war symbol.

Roman Abramovich and UK Government reach resolution to push through Chelsea sale
# Edging Closer
# Edging Closer

Roman Abramovich and UK Government reach resolution to push through Chelsea sale

11 hours ago 4,398 Views 2 Comments

The parties are understood to have found common ground on how to handle the Stamford Bridge club’s £1.5billion debt to the Chelsea owner.

In-demand UCD striker Whelan hit with serious injury blow
# Bad Timing
# Bad Timing

In-demand UCD striker Whelan hit with serious injury blow

12 hours ago 4,051 Views 1 Comment

The Irish U21 international will miss at least six months of action.

Con O'Callaghan: 'Sometimes people would come up to me and tell me I'm going to the hurlers'
# King Con
# King Con

Con O'Callaghan: 'Sometimes people would come up to me and tell me I'm going to the hurlers'

Updated 12 hours ago 23,326 Views 3 Comments

The Dublin football star dismissed rumours he was set to swap codes earlier this season.

Ex-LOI footballer Harkin appointed Sporting Director of Standard Liege
# New Role
# New Role

Ex-LOI footballer Harkin appointed Sporting Director of Standard Liege

12 hours ago 3,006 Views 1 Comment

Harkin is joining the Belgian club after a successful 14 years at Manchester City.

'He's a special guy' - Kendellen thriving with opportunities in Munster's back row
# Talent
# Talent

'He's a special guy' - Kendellen thriving with opportunities in Munster's back row

13 hours ago 9,095 Views 5 Comments

The 21-year-old was excellent against Toulouse two weekends ago.

Case for the Tailteann Cup, a life committed to Wicklow football and March manager change
# Garden County
# Garden County

Case for the Tailteann Cup, a life committed to Wicklow football and March manager change

14 hours ago 3,155 Views 0 Comments

The Wicklow footballers play Waterford in the Tailteann Cup preliminary round on Saturday.

'I feel like there’s a huge opportunity for me to push on' - Connacht's Tierney-Martin
# Optimism
# Optimism

'I feel like there’s a huge opportunity for me to push on' - Connacht's Tierney-Martin

14 hours ago 4,403 Views 1 Comment

The 22-year-old recently returned to action again after a lengthy injury setback.

Yesterday’s News

Blackpool's Marvin Ekpiteta apologises for ‘offensive and inappropriate’ tweets
# Regret
# Regret

Blackpool's Marvin Ekpiteta apologises for ‘offensive and inappropriate’ tweets

21 hours ago 9,917 Views 6 Comments

Teammate Jake Daniels earlier this week became the first Briton in the men’s professional game to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990.

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool Premier League title win 'not likely but possible'
# Hope
# Hope

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool Premier League title win 'not likely but possible'

21 hours ago 5,672 Views 5 Comments

The Reds are just one point behind leaders Manchester City, with both teams having one game left.

Brooks Koepka late for PGA practice after locking keys in car
# Error
# Error

Brooks Koepka late for PGA practice after locking keys in car

21 hours ago 4,271 Views 3 Comments

The 32-year-old American hasn’t played since missing the cut at last month’s Masters.

Heartbreak for Irish stars as Nottingham Forest beat Sheffield United on penalties in playoff semis
# Mixed Fortunes
# Mixed Fortunes

Heartbreak for Irish stars as Nottingham Forest beat Sheffield United on penalties in playoff semis

22 hours ago 8,375 Views 8 Comments

Steve Cooper’s side are now one game away from promotion to the Premier League.

Eddie Jones says attack-minded teen star reminds him of Matt Giteau
# Talent
# Talent

Eddie Jones says attack-minded teen star reminds him of Matt Giteau

22 hours ago 10,867 Views 0 Comments

Henry Arundel ls one of 10 uncapped players included in a 36-man training group

Under-strength Liverpool prevail to bring Premier League title race to final day
# Boost
# Boost

Under-strength Liverpool prevail to bring Premier League title race to final day

23 hours ago 42,987 Views 40 Comments

Jurgen Klopp was without several important players against Southampton tonight.

‘He has his opinion, I have mine’ – Tiger Woods on Phil Mickelson controversy
# Alternate View
# Alternate View

‘He has his opinion, I have mine’ – Tiger Woods on Phil Mickelson controversy

Tue 8:41 PM 9,157 Views 5 Comments

‘It’s always disappointing when the defending champion is not here,’ he added.

Senegal's president supports PSG star amid homophobia accusations
# Scrutiny
# Scrutiny

Senegal's president supports PSG star amid homophobia accusations

Tue 8:26 PM 7,305 Views 9 Comments

Idrissa Gana Gueye missed a Ligue 1 game against Montpellier on Saturday during which players were to wear rainbow jerseys.

Newcastle owners pumped £167.9million into club
# Big Money
# Big Money

Newcastle owners pumped £167.9million into club

Tue 8:18 PM 15,180 Views 3 Comments

Former chairman Mike Ashley was owed £106.9million.

Tiger, Spieth and McIlroy will play together at PGA Championship
# Looking Ahead
# Looking Ahead

Tiger, Spieth and McIlroy will play together at PGA Championship

Tue 7:47 PM 13,630 Views 2 Comments

The trio will start Thursday’s opening round from the 10th tee at 8:10 a.m.

Legacy on the line for Rangers in Europa League final
# Pressure
# Pressure

Legacy on the line for Rangers in Europa League final

Tue 7:36 PM 5,405 Views 5 Comments

The Scottish side face Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville aiming to add to their 1971/72 Cup Winners’ Cup success.

Hammer blow for La Rochelle as Kerr-Barlow ruled out of Champions Cup final with Leinster
# Misfortune
# Misfortune

Hammer blow for La Rochelle as Kerr-Barlow ruled out of Champions Cup final with Leinster

Tue 7:21 PM 13,273 Views 6 Comments

‘The hand is broken, it’ll take six weeks to fix,’ the former All Black, capped 28 times, told AFP.

Anthony Nash: 'He is the most underrated hurler in the county'
# The42 GAA Weekly
# The42 GAA Weekly

Anthony Nash: 'He is the most underrated hurler in the county'

Tue 7:04 PM 40,297 Views 11 Comments

Luke Meade was a key performer during Cork’s victory over Waterford.

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