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• Ulster were left counting the cost of their Pro12 win over Edinburgh on Friday.
• And the news was not much better for Connacht either.
• Darragh Ó Sé was slammed for his ‘mean-spirited’ remarks about Diarmuid Connolly.
• The GAA announced the Interpros, postponed last weekend, would not take place in 2015.
• John Mooney, one of Ireland’s top cricketers, announced his retirement.

Away

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown leaps into the goal post after scoring a touchdown. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

• Carlo Ancelotti said that ‘every manager would be interested in Manchester United‘ when linked with the role.
• Sepp Blatter is reportedly in the FBI spotlight over their $100 million bribery case.
• Neil Robertson made some snooker history on Sunday… and a LOT of money too.
• The sky is still blue, the grass is still green and the Golden State Warriors are STILL unbeaten in the NBA.
• In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers also remain perfect but there was a shock defeat for the Super Bowl favourites.

 The Best Thing We Shared

Almost 30,000 soft toys were thrown onto the rink during this ice hockey game. And the video is bloody brilliant:

Where We Were Today

Niall Kelly was chatting to Jackie Tyrrell and Stephen O’Brien at the launch of the 2016 Liberty Insurance GAA National Games Development Conference.

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On The Record

McGregor is just a very big guy for that weight class and he’s very durable. When he starts putting his hands on these smaller guys they go down and I think that’s what’s going to happen again.

UFC heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell is backing Conor McGregor to succeed when he faces Jose Aldo this weekend.

The Fixture List

• The final round of Champions League group games get under way with Manchester United needing a win to guarantee progressing while the blue half of the City need a win to have any chance of topping the group.

Showbiz, Baby!

It’s been a long time since Rajon Rondo was relevant but look at this ludicrous behind-the-back bounce pass he produced last night to help a team-mate score:

Did you stay in a caravan in Wexford?

McGregor’s wide stance a tempting target for Aldo’s primary weapon

One of Ireland’s top cricketers has announced his retirement