Cork's Ruairi Deane and Kerry's Sean O'Shea.

Monday 5 June

Today's Top Stories

# Talking Points

Kerry relief after win, Cork improvement and another Clifford scoring show

# No beginner's luck

'What is happening? I just can't believe it,' says Rose Zhang after LGPA title on pro debut

Hovland claimed his fourth PGA Tour title.

# Viktor's Spoils

Hovland takes dramatic playoff win at Memorial as McIlroy's charge fizzles out

Vera Pauw has been Ireland manager since 2019.

# Up For The World Cup

Names and numbers: The Vera Era and the Ireland players Pauw has capped

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# Transfer News

Luka Modric, Hugo Lloris among 'more than 10' big-name Saudi Arabia targets

Sergio Ramos and Jordi Alba are also being lined up according to a source.

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# as it stands

'Don't give a damn' Heat pull level against Nuggets in NBA Finals

On Sunday, they handed Western Conference top seeds Denver their first home defeat of this post-season.

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# Record Breaker

Jim Hines, first sprinter to break the 10 second barrier, passes away

15-year record stood as the longest in the era of automatic timing, also played NFL for Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs.

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# No beginner's luck

'What is happening? I just can't believe it,' says Rose Zhang after LGPA title on pro debut

Straight from an NCAA triumph to a professional title in a week for American golfer.

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1 hour ago

# Talking Points

Kerry relief after win, Cork improvement and another Clifford scoring show

Kerry claimed a 1-14 to 0-15 victory in a game that delivered talking points.

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1 hour ago

# Up For The World Cup

Names and numbers: The Vera Era and the Ireland players Pauw has capped

Ireland are preparing for their first-ever major tournament in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

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# Viktor's Spoils

Hovland takes dramatic playoff win at Memorial as McIlroy's charge fizzles out

Seven bogeys cost Rory McIlroy his chance, as Hovland beat Denny McCarthy in a playoff.

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11 hours ago

Yesterday

4th June 2023

# real deal

Karim Benzema’s Real Madrid exit a ‘surprise for everyone’ – Ancelotti

After 14 years, 25 trophies and 648 appearances, French striker scored his 354th and final goal for Madrid in 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao.

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11 hours ago

# Euro Vision

James Abankwah makes first Serie A start in final game of the season

Ex-St Pat’s defender played 59 minutes in Udinese’s defeat to Juventus.

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# Bowing out

'It's the moment to say goodbye': Tearful Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement aged 41

Swedish star announces his retirement following final game of Serie A season.

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12 hours ago

# Roland Garros

Sabalenka and Svitolina to meet in politically-charged French Open quarter-final

Sabalenka of Belarus will meet Svitolina of Ukraine in the Roland Garros quarter-finals on Tuesday.

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# Ladies Football

All-Ireland champions Meath on the hunt for new manager after Davy Nelson's shock departure

The Royals begin their All-Ireland series against Waterford on Sunday 25 June.

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# By Royal Appointment

Alderweireld scores 94th-minute equaliser to win Antwerp's first league title in 66 years

‘I’ve experienced a lot of emotions in my career but this one goes above them all.’

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13 hours ago

# next chapter

'We are in the final stage': Al Hilal officials fly to Paris in bid to seal Lionel Messi deal

Saudi Arabian club are hoping to announce a mega deal for the Argentinian superstar next week.

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14 hours ago

# Athletics

Andrew Coscoran wins 1500m at FBK Games, Sarah Lavin runs season's best

Thomas Barr, Sharlene Mawdsley and Luke McCann were also in action in the Netherlands on Sunday.

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15 hours ago

# Tennis

Djokovic and Alcaraz one win away from blockbuster showdown in French Open semis

Novak Djokovic reaches his record 17th French Open quarter-final, while clinical Carlos Alcaraz wins in straight sets.

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# Code Breaker

Cork U20 star hurler Ben O'Connor confirms switch to rugby

Multi-talented defender confirms ‘very tough decision’ after helping Cork to All-Ireland U20 glory.

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# Draw

New York handed Carlow trip in Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-finals

Offaly will host Wexford next weekend, while Fermanagh are at home to Laois, and Down are at home to Longford.

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16 hours ago

# emphatic

Three-goal Derry power past Donegal to continue unbeaten start

It was an encouraging sight for Donegal fans when Paddy McBrearty returned from injury in the second half.

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17 hours ago

# Nowhere to Hyde

Roscommon pull away from Sligo to go top of Group 3 on points difference

Davy Burke’s side ran out 10-point winners at Dr Hyde Park.

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# young rebels

Cork clinch third All-Ireland U20 crown in four years after tough battle with Offaly

Micheál Mullins and Diarmuid Healy bagged crucial goals for Cork while Ben Cunningham scored nine points.

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# FARNEY ARMY

Monaghan progress to All-Ireland knockout stages after victory over Clare

A late goal from Conor McCarthy helped Monaghan over the line.

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# The Green And Red

Mayo narrowly hold off late Louth fightback to maintain winning run in All-Ireland series

Mayo were five points ahead with injury time almost up when Louth attempted a late rally.

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# The New Hollywood Kid

Antrim's Tom McKibbin wins first DP World Tour golf title aged 20

McKibbin, 20, shot a three-under par final round to win the Porsche European Open in Hamburg.

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18 hours ago

# super max

Verstappen stretches championship lead with wire-to-wire win at Spanish Grand Prix

Mercedes duo Hamilton and Russell make podium in Barcelona as Verstappen takes fifth win of the season.

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19 hours ago

# UK

Man charged after wearing shirt appearing to refer to Hillsborough disaster

The man wore the shirt to Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup final between Manchester City and local rivals Manchester United.

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# Banner Day

Clare's young guns deliver first All-Ireland minor hurling title since 1997

The Banner ran out five-point winners over Galway in Semple Stadium.

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# Moving On

Real Madrid great Benzema agrees to leave club after 'unforgettable era'

The 35-year-old has been heavily linked this week with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.

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# Wrap

Bohs and Shamrock Rovers play out draw as Peamount regain top spot

Meanwhile, Shelbourne remain in third place after a 2-0 win over Galway United.

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# Irish Eye

McKibbin shares lead at European Open as Maguire slips back

Stephanie Meadow is also in action at the LPGA Americas Open.

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Sun 10:14 AM

# Abuse

‘People are getting phone calls in the middle of the night… A lot of that goes unnoticed’

Gerard Perry and Sean Slattery discuss the various challenges and worrying instances of violence involving referees.

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Sun 8:30 AM

# Talking Points

Red card blues, Tyrone's love of O'Neill and Unlucky Geezer

A game that might not have set the championship alight, but it tees up an incredible closing weekend, we look at the major talking points emerging from Tyrone V Armagh

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Sun 7:00 AM

# Interview

'I've done everything possible' - World Cup the motivation for returning Kiernan

The Ireland and Liverpool striker is back in action after eight months out with an ankle injury.

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Sun 7:00 AM

# talking point

Still no mention of elephant in the room as Man City close in on treble

As expected, Pep Guardiola’s men overcame United in Saturday’s FA Cup final.

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Sun 12:01 AM

Last week

28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

# Wrap

Swiatek shines in 51-minute blitz, Gauff ends 16-year-old's run

Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the competition.

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Sat 11:58 PM

# Going Well

McIlroy grabs share of PGA Memorial lead with Kim, Lipsky

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry finished the day tied for 32nd on one-under-par.

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Sat 11:37 PM

# Departures Lounge

Messi booed as his final game for PSG ends in defeat

He has been linked with moves to Inter Miami and a club in Saudi Arabia as well as a return to Barcelona.

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Sat 10:55 PM

# Review

Barcelona target scores as Inter win Champions League final warm-up

Marcelo Brozovic struck the only goal of the game in the 37th minute in Turin.

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Sat 10:51 PM

# Ulster warfare

Tyrone survive late rally against 14-man Armagh

Rian O’Neill’s red card had Armagh up against it but Tyrone pick up first points.

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Sat 8:48 PM

# Pastures new

4 years on from €115 million move, Eden Hazard to depart Real Madrid

The Belgium international made just 54 league appearances, including six this season, and scored seven goals.

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Sat 8:45 PM