Jason Smyth on his way to gold. Luc Percival / SPORTSFILE Luc Percival / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

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• Jason Smyth didn’t let last minute re-classification stand in the way of winning yet another gold medal for Ireland.
• Donegal manger Jim McGuinness compared Dublin’s rise to dominance with Chelsea’s under Roman Ambramovic.
• There was bad news for Munster as hooker Mike Sherry joined Anthony Foley’s ever increasing list of injured players following a second shoulder operation.
• Paudie Maher was full of praise for Tipperary goalkeeper Darren Gleeson after his display against Cork at the weekend.

Donncha O'Callaghan in reflective mood at today's Munster press conference. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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• Manchester United fans rejoiced as news broke that Nani would be leaving the club with Marcos Rojo joining.
• New Barcelona striker Luis Suarez revealed he sought professional help after his latest biting incident and vowed not to do it again.
• Leicester added a Thorn in their side as 39-year old Brad agreed to join the Premiership outfit.
• Max Verstappen became the youngest driver in Formula One after Toro Rosso announced the 16-year old would drive for them next season.

Max Verstappen with his former-F1 driver dad Jos. James Moy Photography / Press Association Images James Moy Photography / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

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Brian Cullen stakes a claim to be the next Leinster 10:

 On the Record

“There’s no disappointment in your effort, in the whole tournament, the whole season, it’s been an incredible journey.”

Little league coach Dave Belisle tells his charges there’s no shame in losing and teaches us all a valuable lesson. 

The fixture list

• Irish women’s football team take on Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier.
• The Champions League playoff round continues with Celtic one of the teams in action.
• The European Swimming Championships in Berlin continue.
• The Paralympic Athletics European Championships continue in Swansea.

Showbiz, baby!

Rory McIlroy only went and called out the 43rd President of the United States for his ALS ice bucket challenge.

Rory McIlroy / Vimeo

“He can’t afford the phone call, he spends too much money on moustache wax.”

Nani is going back to Sporting Lisbon and a mean kid might be to blame

Ex-Cork selector Ger Cunningham has got a new hurling management job