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- Martin O’Neill, Roy Keane and the Ireland management team signed a new contract to stay on for the 2018 World Cup qualification campaign
- Ireland pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat Wales in the World Rugby U20 Championship
- The GAA ordered that the controversial Christy Ring Cup final between Meath and Antrim must be replayed
- Laois v Armagh is the standout tie in the draw for round one of the All-Ireland football qualifiers
Away
- Kimbo Slice, the iconic MMA star, died at the age of 42
- Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro settled her cases against the club and then-manager Jose Mourinho for an undisclosed sum
- Roma legend Francesco Totti, 39, agreed a one-year contract extension with the Serie A giants
- Respected MMA journalist Ariel Helwani had his “life ban” lifted by the UFC after two days
The Best Thing We Shared
There were emotional scenes at the Copa America as Angel di Maria inspired Argentina to beat Chile just hours after the death of his grandmother.
Where We Were Today
Rory Keane was with the Irish rugby team as they trained in the shadow of South Africa’s Table Mountain, while Niall Kelly headed along for the unveiling of Ireland’s Olympic kit.
On The Record
I remember my mother got a letter in the post one day and she actually started crying. It didn’t bother me, that stuff doesn’t bother me. I just get on with things but to think somebody could do that over a football game. It is a bit much.
– Meath’s Joe Sheridan on the fallout from THAT ‘goal’ in 2010 Leinster football final
Showbiz, Baby!
We caught up with Damien Coleman who used his bank holiday Monday to set a new world record — by soloing with a hurley and sliotar for the entire 26.2 miles of the Cork City Marathon.
The Fixture List
- Later tonight in the Copa America, USA take on Costa Rica (1am Weds Irish time) while Colombia meet Paraguay (3.3oam Irish)
- As Ireland fly out for France, Portugal finalise their Euro 2016 preparations with a friendly against Estonia (7.45pm)
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