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Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid before the start of the Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Real Madrid expected to announce Mourinho’s departure

Press conference scheduled for this evening may also reveal successor to Portuguese manager

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland, seen here at Carton House, has been ‘lucky enough’ with injuries. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire. Warren Gatland rules Seán O’Brien out of Pro12 final

Lions coach contradicts Leinster in confirming flanker will miss Barbarians game, at least

Last year’s Ladbrokes St Leger winner Encke among seven more horses from Mahmood Al Zarooni stable to test positive for anabolic steroids. Photograph: Getty Images St Leger winner Encke among 7 more Godolphin horses to test positive

BHA findings bring to 22 the number of tainted horses under care of banned trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni

Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington watches his shot from the 10th tee during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on May 10th. Photograph: Chris Keane/Reuters Harrington withdraws from Wentworth
  • Golf
  • May 20, 2013, 14:10

McDowell up to seventh in world rankings after victory over Jaidee in the Match Play in Bulgaria

 

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Mayo’s Alan Dillon lies injured following an off the ball incident with Galway’s Niall Coleman which resulted in a straight red card. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Alan Dillon reflects on an unexpected start and an even more unexpected result

Mayo star pays tribute to his side’s work rate in win over Galway

Soccer

Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid before the start of the Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Real Madrid expected to announce Mourinho’s departure

Press conference scheduled for this evening may also reveal successor to Portuguese manager

Anthony Pilkington of Norwich celebrates his goal against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Photograph: Paul Thomas/Getty Images Anthony Pilkington pulls out of Ireland squad

Norwich City winger nursing a knee injury and encouraged by club to rest over the summer

Rugby

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland, seen here at Carton House, has been ‘lucky enough’ with injuries. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire. Warren Gatland rules Seán O’Brien out of Pro12 final

Lions coach contradicts Leinster in confirming flanker will miss Barbarians game, at least

Samoan utility back James So’oialo has signed for Connacht. Photograph: Getty Images Connacht sign Samoa international James So’oialo
  • Rugby
  • May 20, 2013, 15:36

Pat Lam hopes utility back’s big boot can prove an asset in the season ahead

Golf

Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington watches his shot from the 10th tee during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on May 10th. Photograph: Chris Keane/Reuters Harrington withdraws from Wentworth
  • Golf
  • May 20, 2013, 14:10

McDowell up to seventh in world rankings after victory over Jaidee in the Match Play in Bulgaria

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland celebrates after beating Thongchai Jaidee 2&1 in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort in Kavarna, Bulgaria. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images McDowell wins World Match Play final in Bulgaria
  • Golf
  • May 19, 2013, 13:40

Northern Irishman recovers from two down to beat Thongchai Jaidee 2&1 at Thracian Cliffs

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Racing

Last year’s Ladbrokes St Leger winner Encke among seven more horses from Mahmood Al Zarooni stable to test positive for anabolic steroids. Photograph: Getty Images St Leger winner Encke among 7 more Godolphin horses to test positive

BHA findings bring to 22 the number of tainted horses under care of banned trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni

Thousand Stars runs in the Prix la Barka. Mullins turns his attention to some of France’s top hurdle races

Thousand Stars will warm up for a hat-trick attempt on next month’s French Champion Hurdle in tomorrow’s Prix La Barka

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