We'll Leave It There So: Walsh on top of the world, jail for Rooney robbery attempt and today's sport

Dundalk have secured the services of two first team regulars, while Colm Cooper begins our end-of-year quiz series.

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Kerry the dog during training Kerry the dog during Munster's training session today. Tommy Dickson / INPHO Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO

Billy Walsh has been named AIBA world coach of the year after leading the US to three medals at the Rio Olympics.
Kiwi centre Francis Saili could be in line to make his first Munster appearance in Monday’s Pro12 clash with Leinster.
After losing Ronan Finn to Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk have tied down full-backs Dane Massey and Sean Gannon for the 2017 season.
Ireland hockey captain David Harte looks back on a heartwarming but heartbreaking year.
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Robert McNamara court case Robert McNamara, who tried to break into the home of Wayne Rooney. Danny Lawson Danny Lawson

An ex-army man has been jailed for two years and eight months after attempting to burgle the home of Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney.
Northampton have escaped punishment over their treatment of George North’s head injury against Leicester.
Victims of the British football sexual abuse scandal were as young as four, police revealed today.
Simon ‘The Wizard’ Whitlock produced a masterful finish at the PDC World Darts Championship last night.
Jose Aldo claims his next fight will be for the interim UFC lightweight title.

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Kerry footballer Colm Cooper is first up in our Christmas Quiz series. Check out how the Gooch got on…

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On The Record

Christmas presents would be necessities – socks, pants, jumpers. Where most children enjoyed laughter and love in equal measure I endured pain, hatred, fear, racism and physical abuse. In equal measures.” – Read a harrowing extract from the book of former world welterweight champion boxer Kevin Lueshing.

The fixture list

The Bundesliga’s top two, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, clash (7pm) in one of five matches in the German top flight this evening.
In England, Newport County take on Plymouth Argyle (7.45pm) in the FA Cup and Millwall meet Charlton Athletic (7.45pm) in League One.
There’s also Inter Milan v Lazio in Serie A (7.45pm) and a full set of fixtures in Ligue 1.
The PDC World Darts Championship continues at Alexandra Palace tonight and tomorrow.

Showbiz, Baby!

It’s 20 years to the day since Eric Cantona produced this moment of sheer class in Manchester United’s 5-0 win over Sunderland.
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