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5.04pm, 9 Jun 2017
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Diarmuid Connolly was hit with a proposed 12-week ban this week for an altercation with a linesman. Who is that linesman?
©INPHO/James Crombie
David Coldrick
Maurice Deegan

Ciaran Branagan
David Gough
Carl Frampton is set to return to the ring next month in Belfast. When was the last time he fought in Belfast?

Ireland defeated Uruguay last weekend in a friendly. Who scored the only goal of the night for Uruguay?
©INPHO/Oisin Keniry
Martin Caceres
Sebastien Coates

Edison Cavani
Jose Gimenez
The Lions suffered defeat against the Blues in the second match of their New Zealand tour. Who scored the Lions' only try of the game?
©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Robbie Henshaw

Dublin hurler Liam Rushe explained why he wore ankle socks in his side's Leinster championship defeat to Galway. What was his reason?
©INPHO/Tommy Dickson
He forgot his county socks and had nothing else
He wanted to make a fashion statement

To help prevent blisters
He lost a bet
Liverpool were caught in a transfer controversy this week over which Southampton defender?

What is Tipperary goalkeeper Evan Comerford reportedly considering to do during his 12-week ban from Gaelic football?
©INPHO/Donall Farmer
Travel for a bit
Play in the SSE Airtricity League

Link up with Munster rugby
Do a part-time course
Preston have already signed Cork City's Sean Maguire. Which of his team-mates are they reported to be chasing next?

©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Jimmy Keohane
©INPHO/Bryan Keane
Kevin O'Connor
Padraig Harrington has been forced to withdraw from the St Jude Classic in Memphis this week due to an elbow injury. What caused the injury?
©INPHO/James Crombie
He slipped and landed awkwardly on his elbow
He was struck during a practice swing while coaching an amateur

A door accidentally slammed against his arm
He was struck with a ball while he was out practising
Which former Leinster player has been added to Ulster's coaching ticket for next season?

©INPHO/Morgan Treacy
Luke Fitzgerald
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