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# Advantage

Brilliant Keena strike sees Sligo record shock European win against Motherwell

The Bit O’Red were 1-0 winners at Fir Park.

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Jul 21st 2022, 10:01 PM

# Advantage

Late goals leave Liverpool in pole position to qualify for Champions League quarter-finals

Jurgen Klopp’s side earned a hard-fought win over Inter this evening.

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Feb 16th 2022, 9:53 PM

# Advantage

Djokovic says he wants to play Australian Open after visa cancellation overturned

A government lawyer warned Australia may yet use ministerial powers to order the tennis player’s removal from the country.

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Updated Jan 10th 2022, 3:14 PM

# Advantage

Stephen Kenny suggests fixture schedule favours Ireland's rivals

The Boys in Green have been paired with Ukraine, Scotland and Armenia in their Nations League group.

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Dec 17th 2021, 4:00 PM

# Advantage

Mandroiu double sends Rovers clear at the top with win over Pat's

The champions won the battle of the top two at Tallaght Stadium.

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Jul 30th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Advantage

Christie features as Fulham take charge of Championship play-off semi-final

Scott Parker’s side defeated Cardiff 2-0 in the first leg tonight.

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Jul 27th 2020, 10:05 PM

# Advantage

Stunning goal from Andre Ayew gives Swansea the upperhand in Championship play-offs

The Welsh outfit overcame 10-man Brentford this evening.

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Jul 26th 2020, 8:51 PM

# Advantage

'There is a job to do... Momentum will hopefully swing towards us a little bit now'

Kevin Kilbane and Brian Kerr give their thoughts on the decision to play Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off with Slovakia behind closed doors.

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Updated Mar 10th 2020, 9:22 PM

# Upset

Lyon stun below-par Juventus and Ronaldo

Rudi Garcia’s men held on to secure a precious lead to take to Turin.

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Feb 26th 2020, 10:14 PM

# Advantage

Analysis: Ireland's deception breaks down Scots for pivotal Sexton try

Andy Farrell’s side struck intelligently on penalty advantage for the only try of the game.

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Feb 2nd 2020, 11:32 AM

# Advantage

Neymar on the double as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead to 10 points

The Brazil star appeared to dedicate his second goal to Kobe Bryant, as his side defeated Lille.

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Jan 26th 2020, 10:45 PM

# Advantage

New report finds UCD and IADT have highest proportion of students from affluent backgrounds

The data shows the percentage from affluent backgrounds and disadvantaged backgrounds in each institution.

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Oct 21st 2019, 12:05 AM

# NERVES

How the All Blacks' haka is the ultimate 'ON' switch

The pre-match Māori dance is the perfect way to fire up the central nervous system.

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Nov 16th 2018, 3:55 PM

# Advantage

Advantage Villa in promotion play-off thanks to emphatic Jedinak header

Steve Bruce’s side take a one goal advantage to Villa Park ahead of next week’s second leg.

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May 12th 2018, 7:37 PM

# Advantage

Crisis, what crisis? Arsenal boost Europa League hopes in Milan

First-half goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey helped them secure a victory against Gennaro Gattuso’s side.

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Mar 8th 2018, 8:06 PM

# Report

Late McGregor goal sees Celtic earn first-leg Europa League advantage

The Scottish champions overcame Zenit this evening.

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Feb 15th 2018, 10:08 PM

# Advantage

Drogheda take step closer to Premier Division with playoff first-leg win

Goals from Marc Griffin and Garreth McCaffrey ensured the Boynesiders would lead heading into the second leg next Friday.

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Oct 22nd 2016, 9:42 PM

# Advantage

'Dundalk have their hands on the title'

Cork manager John Caulfield admits his side are now unlikely to win the league.

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Oct 12th 2016, 11:08 AM

# Advantage

Euro Vision: Cork City spoil Roy Carroll's Linfield debut with vital away win in Belfast

Sean Maguire’s spot-kick proved the difference between the sides.

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Jun 30th 2016, 10:21 PM

# Advantage

Sunderland earn a vital win in tense relegation six-pointer

Norwich fans were angry at the decision to award a first-half spot kick, but replays proved the referee correct.

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Apr 16th 2016, 2:41 PM

# Setback

VIDEO: Another Shaun Maloney pot shot has frustrated Ireland again

It finished 1-1, after Jon Walters opened the scoring.

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Jun 13th 2015, 6:16 PM

# Change Of Plan

One-on-one penalties were to come in this weekend but the GAA have pushed it back

The new laws will not now come into force until 11 April.

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Mar 23rd 2015, 1:07 PM

# Anglo Tapes

Burton claims Collins is "politically partisan" over Anglo tapes comments

Collins said that the Taoiseach’s priority is to “exploit these tapes for his narrow political advantage”.

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Jun 29th 2013, 3:26 PM

# set by set

Wimbledon Mens' Final: Federer wins second set to draw level

The tempo has yet to drop in this intriguing final between the imperious Swiss and the hopeful Scot.

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Jul 8th 2012, 4:07 PM

# set by set

Wimbledon Mens' Final: Murray wins first set against Federer

Solid serving games were expected from both men but that was not the case in the opening exchanges.

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Jul 8th 2012, 3:11 PM

# Stadium

Do the Dubs benefit from a Croke Park bias?

Ahead of next Sunday’s Leinster showdown, Dublin’s familiarity with GAA headquarters has been placed under the spotlight.

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Jun 26th 2012, 8:54 PM

# Astronaut

US congressional candidate can say he is an astronaut on ballot paper

A court in California has ruled that former NASA employee Jose Hernandez can keep the moniker on the ballot paper in the June vote.

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Mar 31st 2012, 9:15 AM

# Blade Runner

'Complete farce' to let Pistorius compete at Worlds, says scientist

Dr Ross Tucker feels that the double amputee “blade runner” gets a huge advantage from his prosthetic legs.

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Aug 15th 2011, 4:39 PM