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Fancy adding this to your memorabilia collection?

The flag that launched a thousand headlines has been signed by the Irish team and will be auctioned for charity this coming Thursday.

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Jun 18th 2012, 4:41 PM

# Etiquette

FAI and PFAI criticise handling of Mons announcement *UPDATE*

The Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland has expressed disbelief at Monaghan United’s failure to consult players prior to its League of Ireland withdrawal.

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Jun 18th 2012, 2:45 PM

# Endurance

Audi clinches Le Mans 24-Hour title

The victory marks the first occasion in the event’s 79-year history that a team using a hybrid car has claimed the top prize.

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Jun 18th 2012, 12:17 PM

# Sad

Monaghan United withdraws from Airtricity League

Chairman Jim McGlone confirmed the club’s decision to end its 27-year affiliation with the League of Ireland in a statement released this morning.

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Jun 18th 2012, 12:07 PM

# Optimism

O'Driscoll expects heroism in Hamilton

The Ireland captain is determined to put the painful lessons of Christchurch to good use during his side’s final encounter with the All Blacks.

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Jun 17th 2012, 10:15 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Group A finale, Euro 2012

It was all to play for as the Czech Republic took on tournament hosts Poland and lowly Greece clashed with Advocat’s mercurial Russia.

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Jun 16th 2012, 7:29 PM

# Tour de Suisse

Alpen attack carries Albasini to victory

Home favourite Michael Albasini shattered the peloton en route to claiming his third World Tour stage of the season.

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Jun 16th 2012, 6:42 PM

# Patronising

Hansen: "What a difference a week makes, eh?"

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes Ireland were at their absolute best during his side’s narrow victory in Christchurch.

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Jun 16th 2012, 5:26 PM

# Penal

VIDEO: How tough is the US Open?

Greens like this are one of several very good reasons the US Open is considered golf’s most gruelling challenge.

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Jun 16th 2012, 11:25 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Sweden v England, Euro 2012

Could Roy Hodgson’s men secure three points in Kyiv? Not if one Zlatan Ibramhimovic had anything to say about it.

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Jun 15th 2012, 7:49 PM

# blood sweat and gears

Time trial sees Roche slip from contention

The AG2R leader requires a strong performance in the mountains if he’s to achieve his goal of a top-10 finish in the Tour de Suisse.

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Jun 15th 2012, 7:04 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France v England, Euro 2012

England’s Group B curtain-raiser pitted Roy’s men (and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain) against a resurgent France. Could they take the old(er) enemy?

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Jun 11th 2012, 4:37 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Russia v Czech Republic, Euro 2012

A grudge match between former Eastern Bloc “allies”, the second encounter of the opening night had the potential to get messy. Good thing Howard Webb was on hand…

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Jun 8th 2012, 7:08 PM

# Nordea Masters

Westwood on cruise control in Sweden

The world No.3 continued to put his new irons to good use at the Nordea Masters on Friday. He’ll begin tomorrow’s final round with at a three-shot lead over compatriot Ross Fisher.

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Jun 8th 2012, 6:14 PM

# Moving On

Williams thanks rivals, begins preparation for Monaco GP

24 hours after a fire destroyed equipment and injured seven team members, one seriously, Williams has stated its intention to contest next week’s Monaco Grand Prix.

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May 14th 2012, 8:00 PM

# Shenanigans

Barton charged with two counts of violent conduct

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton faces an FA ban of up to 10 weeks for charges relating to his sending off at the Etihad Stadium.

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May 14th 2012, 6:46 PM

# Au Revoir

Cheika won't be staying on at Stade Francais

After failing to reach the playoffs for a second season in succession, Top 14 giants Stade Francais have opted not to renew Michael Cheika’s coaching contract.

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May 14th 2012, 5:25 PM

# Survey

15% 'unaware' of the European Championships

A survey of the Irish public’s Euro 2012 knowledge has turned up a couple of surprises, not least of which being the refusal of a significant minority to acknowledge the tournament’s existence. Who are these people?

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May 14th 2012, 4:42 PM

# Olé

Rheinisch paddles home with Olympic dream intact

Slalom canoeist Eoin Rheinisch booked his place at a third consecutive Olympic Games on Saturday. We caught up with the Kildare-based athlete as he drove – yes, drove – home from Augsburg, Germany.

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May 14th 2012, 3:29 PM

# Giro 2012

Tiralongo wins trek the top in stage 7

Astana’s Paolo Tiralongo emerged from a group of GC contenders to take the first hilltop finish of this year’s race.

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May 12th 2012, 6:49 PM

# F1

Hamilton dominates Spanish GP qualifying

The Briton banished memories of McLaren’s inconsistent practice session to take pole ahead of Pastor Maldonaldo.

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May 12th 2012, 5:30 PM

# Fail

Rookie MLB star needs 10 stitches after hitting self in face

Nationals rookie Bryce Harper learned an important lesson at Cincinnati on Friday: sometimes, even hard things bounce.

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May 12th 2012, 3:13 PM

# Controversy

Gatlin returns to Olympic reckoning with fastest 100m since ban

Former Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin, banned for four years in 2006, outpaced Asafa Powell at Friday’s Diamond League meeting in Doha.

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May 12th 2012, 2:21 PM

# Controversy

Hague brands Falklands ad a 'sad stunt'

The British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has condemned Argentina’s provocative decision to film an Olympic promotional video on the Falkland Islands.

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May 5th 2012, 4:55 PM

# Awwww

In pictures: Leinster Rugby hits Stephen's Green

Isaac Boss, Richardt Strauss and Fergus McFadden were among the stars in attendance at this afternoon’s open training session.

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May 5th 2012, 3:35 PM

# PR Savvy

Got questions? Tiger Woods readies fan Q&A

Billed as “a chance to have him interact more with fans,” Tiger Woods will bypass his tournament press conference this week in favour of posting a video Q&A session.

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Apr 30th 2012, 5:08 PM

# Mischief

Jermaine Pennant charged with drink-driving

The Stoke City winger will appear in court on 9 May to face charges of driving while drunk, legally disqualified and without insurance.

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Apr 30th 2012, 4:07 PM

# Wisdom

WATCH: 'When you get into the battle, it just completely changes'

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington explains the key to his recent turnaround in form on this week’s iTalkSport.

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Apr 30th 2012, 12:54 PM

# Classy

WATCH: Proof Messi is still quite good at football

The pint-sized Barca striker looked back to something approaching his best form during yesterday’s encounter with La Liga strugglers Real Vallecano.

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Apr 30th 2012, 10:56 AM

# Ch-Ch-Changes

Nadal nudges closer to Djokovic

The Spaniard captured his seventh Barcelona Open title to move within 3,000 ranking points of the world No1, while Maria Sharapova thumped Victoria Azarenka to move within sight of the top spot.

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Apr 30th 2012, 10:30 AM

# Well read

The Sunday Papers: Some of the week's best sportwriting

Bidding farewell to football’s greatest manager, the mathematical possibilities of MMA and the gut-wrenching fall of sport’s first superagent.

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Apr 29th 2012, 8:30 AM

# blood sweat and gears

Tour of Romandie: Sánchez seizes the day

Rabobank all-rounder Luis Léon Sánchez sprinted clear to take stage three and pull within a second of general classification leader Bradley Wiggins.

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Apr 27th 2012, 6:07 PM

# Terrorism

Would-be bombers jailed for Celtic campaign

Two men in their forties have received prison terms for sending parcel bombs to public figures and groups associated with Celtic FC, including manager Neil Lennon.

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Apr 27th 2012, 2:05 PM

# Snub

Baptism of fire: Jackson to start Heineken Cup semi-final

The province will begin the biggest match of its recent history with Irish U-20 captain Paddy Jackson at fly-half.

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Apr 27th 2012, 1:09 PM

# Europa League

Bielsa: 'We are an extraordinary team'

The Athletic Bilbao coach hailed his side’s performance following their dramatic victory over Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League semi-final.

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Apr 27th 2012, 11:47 AM

# End of an era

Guardiola to leave Barcelona

After suffering at hat-trick of public disappointments in quick succession, Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has declared his intention to leave the club at season’s end.

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Apr 27th 2012, 10:57 AM