We'll Leave it There So: Heartbreak for Irish UFC star, O'Neill on 'great lunatic' McClean and all today's sport

There was disappointing news for Dubliner Neil Seery as his farewell Belfast bout suffered a late cancellation.

Wyatt Crockett pictured during the New Zealand All Blacks Captain's Run at the Aviva Stadium today. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

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US coach Pete Strickland has taken charge of the Ireland senior men’s basketball team.
There was disappointing news for Dubliner Neil Seery as his farewell UFC bout suffered a late cancellation.
Shamrock Rovers have announced a quartet of new signings.
After being postponed following Anthony Foley’s death, Munster’s meeting with Racing 92 has been rescheduled for January.
Conor McCormack has joined Cork City from Derry.

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CSKA Moscow midfielder Roman Eremenko has been hit with a two-year ban for cocaine use.
Sergio Garcia and Francesco Molinari share the lead in Dubai at the DP World Tour Championship, while Rory McIlroy is making improvements.
Fifa have confirmed they’re taking action against England and Scotland over the poppy controversy.
An NFL player was carted off the field in tears after suffering another apparent head injury.

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Probably the toughest interview of Rory McIlroy’s career to date.

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On The Record

Remember that great time when he was stepping onto the pitch against, was it Poland? And even Roy (Keane) had said to him — Roy, of all people — be careful. And he said: ‘I am, I am, I will be, I will be, I will be.’ And then the Polish boy’s legs were over the stand.”

Martin O’Neill reserved some words of praise and caution for James McClean.

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Murray Kinsella was at the Ireland Rugby Press Conference at the Aviva Stadium today.

The Fixture List

Ireland versus New Zealand kicks off at 5.30pm tomorrow, while before that, Ireland’s Women are in action against Canada at 2pm.
A number of other November Tests are taking place, including France v Australia and England v Fiji.
There are some big matches in the Premier League this weekend, including Man United against Arsenal in the early Saturday kick-off.
It’s a busy weekend in GAA, with the Leinster SHC semis and the Munster SHC Final among the big games taking place.
Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward is among the big boxing bouts this weekend, while Grainne Walsh, Shauna O’Keeffe and Christina Desmond are in action in the Women’s European Championships.
The DP World Tour Championships Day 3 and 4 get underway this weekend.
UFC Belfast includes the much-anticipated fight between Gegard Mousasi and Uriah Hall.
It’s a busy weekend in horse racing, with some big races at Ascot, Haydock and Punchestown.
There’ll be some interesting match-ups in the latest round of NFL action on Sunday night.

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Robbie Keane scored some stunning goals during his time with LA Galaxy.
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