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Down star 'on the mend' after sustaining head injury in action for St Kilda
Clara Fitzpatrick has been excellent in her debut AFLW season.
Ireland's most capped hockey player announces his retirement
Eugene Magee retires with 295 international caps to his name.
Portlaoise's former world champion Doheny to return to action in Dubai
The 33-year-old Portlaoise man will look to dust off some cobwebs before making another world-title tilt later in the year.
Ireland head coach Ford to head home from tour of South Africa due to injury
An x-ray in South Africa confirmed that Ford had fractured vertebrae and three ribs in a slip at his home on the eve of his flight.
'We'll never see another player like Kobe' - Bryant honoured as Team LeBron win NBA All-Star game
Kawhi Leonard was awarded the new Kobe Bryant MVP award.
Other - Yesterday’s News
Ugandan champion runner breaks 5,000m world record by almost 30 seconds
Joshua Cheptegei clocked a time of 12 minutes 51 seconds.
Two on target as Cavan star's first goal the highlight of big weekend for Irish in Oz
Aishling Sheridan and Clare’s Ailish Considine both chipped in with goals Down Under.
Tiger Roll delights Gordon Elliott on Navan return while Cracking Smart first
The Grand National hero raced with real enthusiasm for fifth in Boyne Hurdle comeback.
McIlroy shares lead heading into final round at Riviera
A crucial birdie on the 13th kept the Holywood man in the running.
Other - Saturday 15 February, 2020
'I don't think it was me' - NBA rookie breaks backboard of the net after powerful dunk
The rim was left askew after the New Orleans Pelicans player threw down a pass.
'I’m going to leave Tokyo with Olympic gold'
Pressure, pride, adrenaline, despair, peaks, troughs, heartache – Garry Doyle speaks to four Irish athletes heading to Tokyo to find out what it’s really like to qualify for the Olympics.
Playboys, playgrounds and separating the good from the great: Ross Brawn on the magic of F1
Best-known for an incredibly successful time at Ferrari alongside Michael Schumacher, the Formula 1 genius on hangovers and Hamilton.
Other - Friday 14 February, 2020
Let the Tiger roar: History likely to weigh heavy on racing's most perplexing success story
The handicapper has done Tiger Roar and Gigginstown no favours ahead of another Grand National bid, writes Johnny Ward.
Clippers' George fined $35k for post-game comments, Zion drops 32 in career high
Paul George’s comments about NBA officials proved costly as he was penalised on Thursday.
Other - Thursday 13 February, 2020
'Monster' Inoue to make US debut in unification clash with fellow three-weight world champion
The Japanese star will face Johnriel Casemiro of the Philippines at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, on 25 April.
13-strong Irish boxing team announced for 2020 Olympic qualifier
Tickets to Tokyo are on the line in London in March.
Dublin All-Star set for Aussie Rules debut after illness as 16 Irish selected for round two
Niamh McEvoy joins Sinéad Goldrick in the Melbourne side to face Aisling McCarthy and Katy Herron’s Western Bulldogs.
Raptors' 15-game winning streak ended, Giannis-less Bucks fall and LeBron stars
The defending NBA champions finally lost on another busy night of NBA action.
Other - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
Phil Healy breaks 17-year-old Irish record at Athlone IT Grand Prix
Ciara Mageean and Tom Barr also set new indoor PBs in Athlone tonight.
Irish Elite champion Harty, 19, turns professional with Frank Warren
Rathkeale Boxing Club’s Jason Harty won national Intermediate and Elite titles late last year, and joins his brother-in-law in the pro ranks.
World champion Warrington splits with Warren and re-signs with former promoter Hearn
‘I am happy to say that we delivered for Josh on every level and helped him realise his goals in the sport,’ said Warren in a statement.
NHL game abandoned after former Canadian Olympian has cardiac incident on bench
Jay Bouwmeester was ‘alert and moving all of his extremities’ when he was taken to hospital, said St Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong.
'People never gave me a hope': Ireland legend Stringer on succeeding against the odds
The ex-Munster man would also like to see John Cooney given a start at scrum-half in this year’s Guinness Six Nations.
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'The one thing they never did was hit me... They knew I'd hit them back'
Katelynn Phelan, 19, took her inspiration not from Bray, but from Brooklyn, and wants to blaze a trail down a road less travelled.
F1 postpone Chinese Grand Prix over coronavirus fears
The race is the highest-profile sports event to be cancelled since the outbreak of the virus.
Zion soars to 31, Simmons helps 76ers see off Clippers
The Pelicans’ number one draft pick is in sensational form after recovering from a nightmare knee injury.
Other - Tuesday 11 February, 2020
Analysis: How Ireland Women's attack has driven them to two Six Nations wins
Tougher challenges lie ahead but the early signs have been positive in Donnybrook over the past two weeks.
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Other - Monday 10 February, 2020
Rivers to enter free agency after 16 years with Chargers
Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers is unsure what the future holds after ending his long record-breaking spell with the Chargers.
More winning debuts, goals and county teammates going head-to-head on AFLW opening weekend
Tipperary star Aisling McCarthy led the Irish contingent Down Under.
Other - Sunday 9 February, 2020
The Manchester United Graves Society and the week's best sportswriting
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Sunday's sporting fixtures falling victim to Storm Ciara
There have been several postponements and venue changes for today’s action.
Super Sunday for Leona Maguire as she finishes tied for fourth in Australia
Stephanie Meadow also managed a top 20 finish at the Vic Open, which was won by Hee Young Park.
Other - Saturday 8 February, 2020
'I had Joshua when I was 22. For a lot of girls, that could have ended their sporting career'
Donegal and Western Bulldogs star Katy Herron is set to make her AFLW debut tomorrow. Here, she reflects on her journey both on and off the field.
Ighalo won't join Man United's training camp due to fears over coronavirus travel restrictions
United are concerned that Ighalo may not be allowed back into the country if he joins them for their warm-weather break in Spain.
Dream debut as Tipp's Orla O'Dwyer scores with her first touch in AFLW
The new AFLW season got underway with no fewer than 18 Irish players on the books.
'It cost us the f*****g game': Damian Lillard furious as late missed call denies Blazers
Late no-call hands Utah Jazz controversial 117-114 win.
Other - Friday 7 February, 2020
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Weight and see: Michael O'Leary hoping handicapper gives Tiger Roll a fair shot at history
The Gigginstown boss will be awaiting the decision with interest, writes Johnny Ward.
'Home from home' and hopes to 'make everyone proud' - Ladies football CrossCoders set for AFLW dream
12 of the Irishwomen currently in the Australian league came through the CrossCoders programme. They share their thoughts with The42 ahead of round one.
Team LeBron and Team Giannis pick squads for NBA All-Star Game
In last night’s action, Russell Westbrook scored 41 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the LA Lakers 121-11
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