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• The Dublin and Galway hurlers will face off in Boston’s famous Fenway Park in a one-off match in November.
• London GAA’s chairman has defended his decision to vote to allow a British Army GAA team to compete in local championships.
• Irish-born Aj MacGinty will be the USA’s first choice out-half heading into the Rugby World Cup.
• Cork City’s Ross Gaynor scored a stunning volley in their FAI Cup quarter-final replay win over Derry City.
• Meanwhile, Derry boss Peter Hutton has been sacked by the club after last night’s defeat.
• Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath has been handed a new three-year deal.

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is stretched off the pitch with a suspected leg break. EMPICS Sport EMPICS Sport

• The Champions League group stages returned tonight with Manchester United and Manchester City both in action.
• And Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has suffered a suspected broken leg in the first half of their match away to PSV Eindhoven.
• The Australian Medical Association has called for a ban on boxing followed in the death of a 28-year-old fighter who was knocked unconscious in the ring.
• One of the biggest names in the UFC, Nick Diaz, has been handed a five-year suspension for marijuana use.

The Best Thing We Shared

A 42-shot table tennis rally from China. Outstanding.

On The Record

 I was diagnosed with epilepsy last season, which is thought to be from multiple head traumas and has led to a degree of brain injury.” – Former Wales and Ospreys flanker Jonathan Thomas has announced his retirement from the game.

The Fixture List

•  As we’ve mentioned already, there are eight matches in the Champions League tonight, while there are eight more tomorrow evening. For live scores and a full fixture list, visit our score centre. 

Showbiz, baby!

We’ve listed ten of the best players who will miss out on this month’s Rugby World Cup, including Todd Clever of the USA.

“When will you stop banging on about not getting a birthday cake?”