(Greece’s Giana Gkeorgkieva and Athanasia Tsola pictured at a Synchronised Swimming event at the 2015 European Games in Baku)
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- Cork U21s have been hit with an injury crisis ahead of their clash with Waterford.
- Irish gymnast Kieran Behan has qualified for the All Around Individual final at the European Games in Baku
- After some initial doubt, it now looks like Paul O’Connell’s move to Toulon is going ahead.
- A pilot has defended the decision not to fly an anti-John Delaney banner over the Aviva Stadium at the weekend.
- The Andy Lee-Billy Joe Saunders title fight could be on the same weekend as the All-Ireland hurling final.
- A former League of Ireland star, Enda Stevens, has linked up with Paul Cook at Portsmouth.
- Two senior coaching appointments have been announced at Leinster.
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- Michael Cheika believes Quade Cooper could turn his back on Toulon.
- Aston Villa have issued a response, after controversial photos, allegedly of Jack Grealish, emerged on social media.
- An Olympic champion feared her hand would have to be amputated following a ‘bone explosion’.
- Robin van Persie has emphasised his commitment to Man United amid rumours that his departure is looming.
- Italy’s Rugby World Cup squad have announced they’re going on strike.
- American football has made the shortlist of new potential sports to be included at the 2020 Olympics.
The best thing we shared today
John Oliver was in brilliant form as usual when mocking Jack Warner and Fifa.
On the record
“My father was extremely sexist and I have told him that since… He had very low expectations for me.”
Clare Balding discusses women in sport and growing up in a sexist environment.
Where we were today
Fintan O’Toole was on hand to interview Cillian O’Connor and Michael Fennelly at a press event earlier.
The fixture list
- The Copa America continues, with Ecuador v Bolivia and Chile v Mexico the late games tonight.
- Two internationals friendlies take place tomorrow — Italy v Portugal and Poland v Greece.
- The Women’s World Cup features Ecuador against Japan and Switzerland taking on Cameroon.
- The 2015 European Games in Baku continues, with Irish interest in boxing, shooting, canoe sprint and archery.
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