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- Joe Schmidt has named four uncapped players in his 44-man Ireland squad for an upcoming one-day training camp ahead of the summer tour of South Africa.
- Katie Taylor needs just one more win to secure her place at the Rio Olympics.
- Gardaí are investigating the death of MMA fighter Joao Carvalho.
- Anthony Foley wants Munster’s new director of rugby to have ‘his own opinions’.
- Waterford manager Derek McGrath admits his side are working to rectify their recent goal drought.
- Former Ireland U21 defender Gavin Gunning has had his contract terminated by mutual consent by Scottish side Dundee United.
- Peter O’Mahony has emerged as a major doubt for Ireland’s tour of South Africa.
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- Maria Sharapova‘s future in tennis could be cleared up next week when Russian officials meet the International Tennis Federation.
- The PFA Player of the Year shortlist has been announced with Leicester City dominating the nominees.
- Karim Benzema has revealed that he will not be selected by France to play in Euro 2016 as the investigation into his part in the alleged blackmail attempt of a team-mate continues.
- Former Super Rugby player Kurtis Haiu has died aged 31.
- UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn is coming out of retirement to fight at UFC 199.
The Best Thing We Shared
Three-year-old Xyla is an avid LA Galaxy fan and the moment she gets to meet Robbie Keane in person is heartwarming.
On The Record
“I used to play Fifa until it affected my boxing. I had to stop playing because it affected my sleep and recovery.I could stay up till five in the morning playing it, get up at seven and train.That’s how mad it was. It wasn’t healthy. Even then it was always sports.”
Where We Were Today
Eoin O’Callaghan caught up with the soon-to-be Italy head coach Conor O’Shea while Ryan Bailey was at Croke Park for the announcement of Bord Gais’ continued sponsorship of the U21 Hurling Championship.
The Fixture List
- The Europa League quarter-finals are down for decision with Liverpool’s clash with Borussia Dortmund at Anfield the highlight. All four games kick-off at 8.05pm.
Showbiz, Baby!
Shane Lowry tied the knot in New York today.
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