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# Day 5
Olympic breakfast: Rowers, boxers and sailors among the Irish in action today
All the key details surrounding the must-watch events in Rio.
# Bargain buys
5 fantasy league bargains to gamble on this season
Ahead of the new season, we’ve highlighted a few players that could do well in your team this season.
# Day 4
Olympic breakfast: Swimmers, sailors and boxers among the Irish in action today
All the key details surrounding the must-watch events in Rio today.
# title defence
St Pat's triumph in Tallaght to book place in the EA Sports Cup final
The Inchicore men now face Limerick.
# shock result
First big shock of Rio Olympics as Williams sisters crash out
The American sisters lost in straight sets to Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic.
# Hockeyed
Ireland suffer thrashing at the hands of the Netherlands
The Irishmen received a 5-0 drubbing from the men in orange tonight in Rio.
# great start
Irish eventing team are well in contention after dressage day
Meanwhile, Jonty Evans is also in contention for a medal in the individual event.
# history made
Jim Furyk made history today on the PGA Tour
The American golfer shot a 58 in the final round at the Travelers Championship.
# Welcome boost
Akinade has a hand in both goals as Bohs earn much-needed win over Harps
Keith Long’s side picked up a 2-0 victory at Dalymount Park this evening.
# Show Me The Money
The potential opponents in line to fight Carl Frampton
There’s a lot of names already in the mix so we’ve taken a look at some of the bigger ones.
# Rumour Mill
Chelsea offer Rémy for Lukaku, more competition for Towell, and all today's transfer gossip
And we take a look back at Paul Pogba’s move to Juventus in today’s Retro Deal of the Day.
# Rumour Mill
Rafa chases Irish international, Sane signs for Man City, and all today's transfer gossip
In today’s Retro Deal of the Day, we look back at Ireland’s Public Enemy No. 1.
# knowing the ropes
'We're hoping for the best but preparing for the worst' - Ireland's sailors on the polluted Rio waters
Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton are sailing into Rio with high ambitions, and ready for the challenge water pollution poses.
# twitterverse
McGregor is maid in Manhattan - It's the sporting tweets of the week
Shay Given, Shane Dowling and Luis Suarez also make the shortlist.
# Clones to Cleveland
Patrick Murray: The Monaghan man joining the Moneyball revolution at the Cleveland Browns
After being released by Tampa Bay, Murray has found himself a new home in the NFL.
# false alarm
'Journalist = parrots': Pogba to United deal still isn't done, says Mino Raiola
The transfer saga appeared to come to an end today – but it’s not done yet.
# Rumour Mill
Payet linked with Man United, Pogba saga nearly done, and all today's transfer gossip
Plus, PSG could be about to steal one of Arsenal’s targets and we look back at the deal that smashed the world transfer record in 1996.
# Glory path
From North Belfast to NYC: Carl Frampton's long road to the top
The Belfast boxer has won Irish amateur, Celtic, Commonwealth and world titles – but Saturday night is his biggest test to date.
# Rio Stars
The time is now: 5 athletes who are ready to light up the Rio Olympics
Who are the contenders gunning to become the star of Rio 2016?
# head to head
Ireland v Mexico: Frampton/Santa Cruz only the latest in a long history of fights
In anticipation of this weekend’s big fight, we take a look back at some of the most notable fights between both countries.
# El Terremoto
Stats don't lie: Carl Frampton is up against one of the best in the world this weekend
Leo Santa Cruz is a big step up from any of the Jackal’s previous opponents.
# Going nowhere
'I don't think the end is anywhere near': Richie Power on Cody's Kilkenny future
Retired Cats ace can’t see past another Tipp-Kilkenny clash on the first Sunday of September.
# Hurler of the Year
If Hurler of the Year was being given out today, this would be the shortlist
We look at half-a-dozen players who stood out during the provincial championships and qualifiers.
# Power Struggle
'There's anger there and a lot of questions I'd like answered': Richie Power's injury nightmare
The Kilkenny man on coming to terms with the injury battle that forced his early retirement.
# Plain sailing
John Twomey: Ireland's flag bearer will be competing at his 11th (!) Paralympic Games
“It’s a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
# Rumour Mill
Mourinho targets Liverpool midfielder, Bayern eye up Koscielny and more transfer gossip
Elsewhere, Robbie Brady’s switch to the Premier League champions could be back on the cards.
# Klopp Idol
Are Liverpool trying to make Jurgen Klopp the next Ferguson or Wenger?
Klopp’s contract extension illustrates Liverpool’s willingness to wait for success.
# goldrush
'Realistically we can come home with 8 medals': Paddy Barnes has huge confidence in Irish boxing team
Barnes heads to his third Olympics insisting that anything less than gold would be “a massive failure.”
# No Need for Change
You won't eclipse the magic that Clones brings to Ulster final day
Plans to move the Ulster football final to Croke Park were misguided, writes Aonghus Ă“ MaicĂ­n.
# Pull no Punches
'I'd blame his PR team for talking shite': Paddy Barnes on McIlroy's Olympics no-show
Paddy Barnes isn’t happy with Rory McIlroy’s recent comments.
# Watch this space
Richie Towell: 'I don't want to be a sub, I don't think any footballer will accept that'
Richie Towell is ready to make his mark in the Championship.
# Ready to Rock
Dubliner Stephen Ormond will have a world title shot on the line in his next fight
‘The Rock’ fights in an IBF world title eliminator in Las Vegas on 5 August.
# Open season
Tips for Troon: 5 players worth an each-way punt at the Open this week
Underdogs regularly prevail at the tournament but who has the best chance of challenging this year?
# Revenge is sweet
Fourth time lucky? Portugal's tournament record against France makes for grim reading
Can Cristiano Ronaldo inspire this Portugal side to a historic victory over the Euro 2016 hosts?
# Wise Weeshie
Weeshie Fogarty interview: The legendary broadcaster on what makes Kerry football so special
Weeshie’s book, The Heart and Soul of Kerry Football, will be released this September
# Feel the Burn-ett
'Three fights and then he's ready': Ryan Burnett could be Ireland's next world boxing champion
A Burnett world title fight would be the first in Belfast since Carl Frampton defeated Chris Avalos.
# Familiar Foes
The day Fermanagh gave Mayo an almighty scare - and both counties' fortunes since then
Qualifier clash is the counties’ first competitive meeting since 2004 All-Ireland semis.
# Time to shine
'After what the players did to Anthony Cunningham, they need to come out.'
JJ Delaney expects a big performance from Galway.
# Another Mourinho
Jose Mourinho's son will be playing for Fulham this season
The 16-year-old has previously been part of the youth teams at Real Madrid and Chelsea.
# Crunch time
'Cork's attitude and performance will determine whether Kingston gets another year or not'
JJ Delaney feels it could be make or break for the Rebels’ boss when they face Dublin tomorrow evening.