Irish gymnast Ellis O'Reilly practices in Rio ahead of the Olympic Games. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

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• Irish Olympic boxer Michael O’Reilly has failed a doping test.
• It’s been confirmed that the Aviva Stadium will host Dundalk’s Champions League play-off.
• A number of Ireland’s boxers have received a bye in the Olympics draw.
• GAA handball legend Michael ‘Ducksy’ Walsh has passed away at the age of 50.
• The GAA today revealed their plans for reform of the All-Ireland football championships.

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• Bastian Schweinsteiger should file a complaint against his treatment at Manchester United and “seek a penalty” for Jose Mourinho, according to a leading figure at FIFPro.
  
• Russia’s boxers have been cleared to fight at Rio 2016.
• Wasps have signed South African international Willie le Roux ahead of the new season.
• Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight the WBO champion, according to his manager.
• Nike has announced its intention to exit the golf equipment business.

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On The Record

I have to say for me, hearing the news about an hour ago, it was a shock, it was hugely disappointing news to hear as well, and I think Michael O’Reilly should be well aware, as all the boxers are, and all of the athletes, that you are responsible for whatever you put into your mouth, and that you consume.”

Former Irish boxer Mick Dowling on Michael O’Reilly’s failed drugs test.

Where we were today

Fintan O’Toole was in attendance as the GAA revealed its football championship reform plans, while Sinead O’Carroll and Niall Kelly are in Rio ahead of the Olympics.

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The Fixture List

• Cork are one of the many teams in action in the Europa League this evening. You can follow all the action here.
• The Olympic Games’ opening ceremony begins at midnight Irish time on Friday night/Saturday morning, while there are two soccer matches tomorrow, including Japan v Nigeria.
• There are five Airtricity League Premier Division games taking place on Friday evening. Dundalk, fresh from their Champions League success, face a trip to Galway. 
• The Championship gets back underway, as Newcastle face Fulham tomorrow.

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