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- There was good news for eir Sport subscribers today as the broadcaster signed a deal which will see them provide exclusive coverage of UFC events to Irish viewers.
- Ireland U21 international Daniel Cleary has signed for Birmingham City after leaving Liverpool last May.
- Cork City finalised their preparations for tomorrow’s crucial Europa League third qualifying round first leg against KRC Kenk after they arrived in Belgium earlier.
- Bohemains have announced the departure of veteran defender Dave Mulcahy with the 38-year-old returning to Cork City.
- 13-year-old golfing prodigy Tom McKibbin will make his professional debut at the Northern Ireland Open tomorrow.
- Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane was in the stands to watch Barcelona train in London today as they prepare to face Celtic in Dublin on Saturday.
- The Laois footballers want Kerry native John Sugrue to become their next manager.
- Rory McIlroy is in confident mood heading into the final Major of the year, claiming he fancies his chances at the US PGA Championship.
- Wes Hoolahan is back in pre-season training with Norwich and it didn’t take him long to make an impact in last night’s friendly against Coventry City.
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- Russian president Vladimir Putin was to meet the Russian Olympic team before their departure for Rio earlier today.
- Jason Day says he’s ‘running on empty’ on the eve of his US PGA Championship defence.
- Leigh Griffiths’ late equaliser has put Celtic in the driving seat in their Champions League third qualifying round tie against Astana.
- Man United and Liverpool are among six Premier League clubs to reject an invite to field teams in the revamped EFL Trophy.
- Man City manager Pep Guardiola has denied he banned unfit players from training during the club’s pre-season tour of China.
- Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis says Gonzalo Higuain betrayed the club by joining rivals Juventus.
The Best Thing We Shared
PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez and Monaghan corner-forward Conor McManus found themselves on the same pitch recently. Here’s what happened:
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On The Record
“My dad is one of my idols. I look up to him and he has always encouraged me to do whatever I felt and what I believe in doing. I’m very proud to be my dad’s daughter.“(1983) was a different time. Obviously I’ve grown up with it, but it’s not something I’ve been massively involved in.”
Olympics-bound Saskia Tidey told our own Paul Fennessy about her father’s IRA kidnap ordeal 33 years ago.
Where We Were Today
Murray Kinsella took a trip down to Cork, where Munster unveiled their new alternate kit for the 2016/17 season.
The Fixture List
- Cork City‘s Europa League campaign continues with John Caulfield’s men in Belgium to face KRC Genk in their third qualifying round first leg. Kick-off is at 7pm.
- It’s Ladies Day at the Galway Races on Thursday with the Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap the highlight of the card.
Showbiz, Baby!
When McGregor met Ronaldo…just a couple of ordinary lads hanging out.
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Watch: When Riyad Mahrez met Monaghan’s Conor McManus for a keepy-uppy challenge
Wes Hoolahan’s first goal since Ireland’s opener at Euro 2016 was a beauty
