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Australian Cavallo becomes first A-League player to come out as gay
“I’m a footballer and I’m gay,” the 21-year-old declared on social media.
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Oct 27th 2021, 8:15 AM
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Hole-in-one, looking up to POC, and physical battles - Hill's rise to the Lions
The England lock gets a start for the Lions this weekend.
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Jul 1st 2021, 10:00 PM
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'Denis Leamy has been extremely good to me - taking me under his wing'
Ireland Under 20 captain Alex Kendellen is thriving on and off the pitch under Leamy’s tutelage.
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Jun 15th 2021, 7:08 AM
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Fellow Holywood graduate flattered by Rory McIlroy comparisons
Tom McKibbin is keeping the advice he has received from the star close to his chest.
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Apr 28th 2021, 4:58 PM
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Rivalry set aside as Liverpool boss Klopp heaps praise on Rashford for school meals drive
‘What Marcus has started is absolutely incredible. I don’t know him but even I am proud of him.’
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Oct 24th 2020, 11:21 AM
# Journey
'You go through the suffering of being stared at, looked at, pointed at, but at the end of the day, you’re you'
Nicole Turner on growing up with dwarfism and winning a bronze medal at the World Championships earlier this year.
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Dec 24th 2019, 7:01 AM
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'A lot of us have a platform to be more socially conscious. I'd love to see the lads doing even more'
Dublin midfielder Michael Darragh Macauley on his life off the field.
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Aug 27th 2019, 6:05 AM
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The Ireland youngster aiming to follow in Liam Miller's footsteps
Tyreik Wright is set to represent the Boys in Green in the U19 Euros.
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Jul 11th 2019, 6:00 AM
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Smiles and belts all round as Katie Taylor visits Temple Street
The Bray boxer was today announced as an official ambassador for the hospital.
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Jun 21st 2019, 4:36 PM
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The Irishman who dreams of emulating Virgil van Dijk
Norwich’s Andrew Omobamidele is getting ready to represent his country at the U17 Euros.
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May 1st 2019, 12:01 AM
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Sterling sends touching letter to young victim of racist abuse
‘Speaking up isn’t easy, but easy never changed anything’.
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Jan 10th 2019, 9:14 PM
# Finisher
Nephew of a Wallaby wing, Monty Ioane now making his own name in Pro14
The 23-year-old Aussie wing is a crucial player for the ever-improving Benetton.
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Sep 22nd 2018, 9:00 AM
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'He is an inspirational manager' – Under-fire Man Utd boss Mourinho earns praise from Pochettino
Jose Mourinho is under pressure at Man United following a tumultuous pre-season.
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Aug 27th 2018, 8:47 AM
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Constance Markievicz to be formally honoured at House of Commons today
A portrait of the former Sinn Fein MP is set to be presented to the British Parliament later today.
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Jul 18th 2018, 10:38 AM
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'He can do what 1,000 scholars cannot do'
In addition to his miraculous goal-scoring feats, Mo Salah’s cultural impact should not be underestimated.
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Jun 24th 2018, 8:15 AM
# Independent woman
Here's why Vogue's cover story with Amal Clooney is so important
If you don’t already love her, this interview will win you over
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Apr 12th 2018, 6:01 PM
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'People coming up to you in the street is nice reward for all the hard work'
Sophie Spence is enjoying the limelight but remains focused on bringing women’s rugby to a new level.
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Mar 22nd 2016, 1:00 PM
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'Call me out for being a bad analyst but not for being a woman talking about a man's game'
Anna Geary is settling into life after inter-county camogie and has become a big hit on RTÉ.
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Nov 3rd 2015, 5:27 PM
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'Have the courage to be yourself' - Michael Sam's moving awards speech
The NFL’s first openly gay player delivered inspiring words at the ESPY ceremony last night.
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Jul 17th 2014, 1:05 PM
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Higdon arrested hours after being named Scotland's Player of the Year
The 29-year-old was arrested for an alleged assault in the early hours this morning.
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May 6th 2013, 11:18 AM
# brothers in blue
'Strong, successful teams are built around players like Isa Nacewa' - Rob Kearney
The Leinster fullback believes his team will ‘massively’ miss the presence of the soon-to-retire Kiwi.
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Mar 20th 2013, 5:11 PM
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VIDEO: 14-year-old Tiger Woods predicts he'll become the Michael Jordan of golf
TransWorldSport have dug this candid interview with a young Tiger out of the archives.
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Dec 6th 2012, 10:56 AM