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Andy Murray is hoping all his big rivals will offer him competition for the number one ranking in 2017. See PA story TENNIS London. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire. Andy Murray rightfully ends 2016 on top of the world
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  • Jacob Steinberg
  • November 21, 2016, 14:38

Scot battled hard against fatigue in London to secure his place as world number one

Lewis Hamilton is 12 points behind Nico Rosberg heading into the final Grand Pricx of the season. Photograph: Getty/Clive Mason Lewis Hamilton acknowledges the cards are stacked against him
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  • November 21, 2016, 13:53

Defending world champion is 12 points behind Rosberg heading into final Grand Prix

Mark King ended a 25-year wait for his first professional title in Belfast. Photograph: Inpho/Matt Mackey Mark King breaks 25-year duck in Northern Ireland Open
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  • November 21, 2016, 11:32

Recovering gambling addict picks up first title of his career after Barry Hawkins win

The Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant dives for a touchdown in his side’s win over the Baltimore Ravens. Photograph: Epa/Larry W.Smith Dallas Cowboys notch record ninth straight NFL win
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  • November 21, 2016, 09:23

Dak Prescott inspires Cowboys to 27-17 win over Baltimore Ravens, Giants beat Bears

Joe Root and Alistair Cook after England’s heavy second Test defeat in Vizag. Photograph: Reuters/Danis Siddiqui India put England in a spin to secure emphatic second Test win
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  • Vic Marks
  • November 21, 2016, 08:58

Hosts take 1-0 series lead after Alistair Cook’s side are thrashed by 264 runs in Vizag

Hermes-Monkstown’s Anna O’Flanagan in action for Ireland against Spain earlier this year: the player bagged a hat-trick in Hermes’ 5-0 win over Ulster Elks. Photograph: Rowland White/Inpho/Presseye Hermes-Monkstown extend Hockey League lead as closest rivals draw
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  • Mary Hannigan
  • November 21, 2016, 01:00

In-form Hermes clinch their seventh victory in row with 5-0 defeat of Ulster Elks

Barry Healy (right) receives his trophy and the €800 tackle voucher from Waterford City and County Trout Anglers club secretary David Tantrum Inland Fisheries Ireland launches new fund for angling events
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  • Derek Evans
  • November 21, 2016, 00:00

Fly-tying demo in Rory’s Fishing Tackle shop and Knockaderry Cup and Annamoe results

Andy Murray celebrates during the final of the ATP World Tour Finals against Novak Djokovic. Photograph:Toby Melville/Reuters Andy Murray beats Djokovic to end year as world number one
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • November 20, 2016, 20:48

Scot wins first ATP World Tour Finals title to put gloss on long and glorious year

Andy Murray celebrates winning the men’s singles final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on the eighth and final day of the ATP World Tour Finals. Photograph: Getty Images Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to end year as world number one
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  • November 20, 2016, 20:29

Scot wins the final to claims his first ATP World Tour Finals in London

Alistair Cook’s stoic resistance was ended on the final ball of the fourth day in Vizag. Photograph: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui Alistair Cook falls at the last as India move towards second Test win
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  • Vic Marks
  • November 20, 2016, 12:07

England captain and Haseeb Hameed give tourists a glimmer of hope on final day

Andre Ward earned a tight points decision over Sergey Kovalen in Las Vegas. Photograph: Getty/Ethan Miller Andre Ward earns tight points decision over Sergey Kovalev
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  • Bryan Armen Graham
  • November 20, 2016, 11:29

32-year-old keeps his unbeaten record after a gruelling and controversial win

Andy Murray celebrates after victory over Milos Raonic at the ATP World Tour Finals at The O2, London. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire Andy Murray digs deep to reach first ATP World Tour Finals decider
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  • November 19, 2016, 18:32

Scottish star breaks the record for longest match of tournament yet again

George Groves during his bout against Eduard Gutknecht at the Wembley SSE Arena, London. Photograph: Steven Paston/PA Eduard Gutknecht in hospital after George Groves fight
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  • November 19, 2016, 14:52

Boxer from Kazakhstan is sedated and will continue to be monitored in the coming days

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Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 50 put India in a dominant position in Vizag. Photograph: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui England left with mountain to climb as India turn screw in Vizag
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  • November 19, 2016, 13:14

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 50 gives hosts healthy lead after Stokes and Bairstow’s resistance

Former IAAF president Lamine Diack is accused of accepting more than €1 million in return for covering up positive drug tests: His son, Papa Massata Diack, is wanted by Interpol on charges of complicity in receiving bribes. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty New evidence of graft in Qatar’s bid for 2017 World Championships
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  • Sean Ingle
  • November 18, 2016, 19:37

Payments made to Qatari officials by Senegalese businessman’s firm, says ‘Le Monde’

Andy Murray during his match with Stan Wawrinka in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2, London. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Andy Murray defeats Stan Wawrinka as battle for number one hots up
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  • November 18, 2016, 17:39

If he and Djokovic make Sunday’s final - it’ll be a straight shoot-out for world number one

England’s Joe Root plays a shot during the second Test between India and England in Visag, India. Photograph: Reuters. England batsmen told to show more fight against India
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  • November 18, 2016, 17:03

Assistant coach Paul Farbrace calls for more resilience as touring side lose their way

Magnus Carlsen, of Norway, reacts at his match with Sergey Karjakin, of Russia, during their round 5 of the 2016 World Chess Championship in New York. Photo: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Political undertones still lurk at World Chess Championships
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  • Bryan Armen Graham
  • November 18, 2016, 10:23

Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin are engaged in fierce competition in New York

Handicap cruiser-racing on Dublin Bay. The IRC rating will get its first world championships in 2018 following a decision at the World Sailing Conference in Barcelona. Photograph: David O’Brien Cruiser-racers get green light for world championships
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  • David O'Brien
  • November 18, 2016, 10:30

Rival rating systems, ORC and IRC, will work towards ‘jointly scored championships’

Seamus Power has made a solid start to the RSM Classic. Photograph: Getty Images Seamus Power fires first round 67 in RSM Classic
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  • November 17, 2016, 22:07

Irishman is six shots off the lead held by Mackenzie Hughes, a PGA Tour rookie

More positive doping cases from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing have been confirmed by the IOC. Photograph: Getty Images IOC announce 16 more positive doping tests from Beijing 2008
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  • November 17, 2016, 21:29

All but one of the positive tests comes from Russia or a former Soviet republic

Ireland’s Mark Downey celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s points race final during the Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup 2016-2017 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Mark Downey eyes World Championship medal after World Cup success
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  • Shane Stokes
  • November 17, 2016, 18:22

Irishman cyclist is chasing the dream of becoming a World Tour bike rider

Ireland goalkeeper David Harte prepares to defend a penalty corner during the Rio Olympics. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho. David Harte nominated for international hockey goalkeeper award
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • November 17, 2016, 17:14

Kinsale native in line to retain world title after good showing at Olympic Games

Orla O’Shea of Harlequins with Anna O’Flanagan of Monkstown. Photograph: Rowland White/Inpho/Presseye/ Cork Harlequins and UCD dominate Ireland selection as they meet in EY Hockey League
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  • Mary Hannigan
  • November 17, 2016, 15:43

Ten players named in Graham Shaw’s training panel of World League 2 in Malaysia

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 151 put India firmly in control after the first day of the second Test against England. Photograph: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui Brilliant Virat Kohli punishes England to hand India initiative
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  • Vic Marks
  • November 17, 2016, 12:11

Adil Rashid’s drop proves costly as tourists made to toil on opening day of second Test

Conor McGregor celebrates after defeating Eddie Alvarez. It just seems that in MMA circles there is as much focus on the entertainment as the athleticism required. Photograph: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports Sonia O’Sullivan: Hard to ignore the Conor McGregor story
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  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • November 17, 2016, 09:29

MMA would not be my cup of tea but the enigmatic Irishman is an engaging figure

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Mary Decker, Zola Budd and Maricica Puica (316) during the controversial Women’s 3000 Metres final at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Photo: Tony Duffy/Getty Images Rapprochement of Zola Budd and Mary Decker an uplifting tale
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  • Mary Hannigan
  • November 17, 2016, 05:00

Athletes who fell out at the 1984 Olympics had a lot more in common than they thought

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Faf du Plessis: In 2013, the South Africa captain was fined half his match fee for ball tampering against Pakistan. Photograph: EPA/Dave Hunt Faf du Plessis lolly-licking footage under ICC review
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  • November 16, 2016, 20:12

Images of South Africa captain emerge a day after taking lead in Australian test series

Andy Murray in action during his ATP World Tour Finals match against Kei Nishikori, which he eventually won 6-7, 6-4, 6-4. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Andy Murray makes hard work of win at ATP World Tour Finals
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • November 16, 2016, 20:30

Scot remains on course to face Novak Djokovic on Sunday where world number one ranking would be on the line

Andy Murray reacts during his men’s singles match against Kei Nishikori of Japan at the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London. Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA Andy Murray comes through gruelling test against Kei Nishikori
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  • November 16, 2016, 18:14

World No 1 posts a 21st consecutive win in longest three-set match in ATP World Tour Finals

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Redskins. Going into last weekend, TV audiences had declined by 15 per cent compared to 2015. Photo: Ray Carlin/ Getty Images America at Large: Decline NFL ratings continues to puzzle stakeholders
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  • Dave Hannigan
  • November 17, 2016, 17:16

Most powerful ratings juggernaut in American sport has mysteriously slowed down

John Higgins made a 147 break in his second round match against Sam Craigie at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images John Higgins makes 147 break at Northern Ireland Open
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  • November 16, 2016, 16:43

Scottish player claims eighth maximum of his career in Belfast

Austria’s Dominic Thiem signs autographs after winning his match with France’s Gaël Monfils. Photograph: Tony O’Brien/Reuters Dominic Thiem beats unpredictable Gaël Monfils in London
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • November 15, 2016, 20:42

The young Austrian wins 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 at ATP World Tour finals at O2 Arena in Greenwich

Ron Dennis said he was disappointed he had to quit McLaren. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire Ron Dennis stands down as McLaren chairman after 35 years
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  • November 15, 2016, 19:43

Dennis relinquishes duties at F1 team after shareholders place him on gardening leave

England’s team captain Alastair Cook bats on the fifth day of the first cricket test match between India and England in Rajkot, India, Sunday, November 13th. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Jimmy Anderson ready but England expected to remain unchanged
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  • Vic Marks
  • November 15, 2016, 20:49

With Mohali in sight it’s unlikely Jimmy Anderson could cope with back-to-back Tests

Steve Smith trudges off after his dismissal by Kagiso Rabada during Australia’s heavy second Test defeat in Hobart. Photograph: Reuters/David Gray Australia collapse to latest embarrassing defeat in Hobart
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  • November 15, 2016, 09:00

South Africa win by an innings as Steve Smith’s side lose last eight wickets for 32

Andy Murray reacts after winning a point against Croatia’s Marin Cilic during their round robin stage men’s singles match on day two of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament in London. Photo: Getty Images Andy Murray breezes past Marin Cilic in first game as world number one
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  • November 14, 2016, 22:06

The Scot won in straight sets in his opening round clash at the ATP World Tour Finals

Novak Djokovic knows his resilience under the cosh has wilted a little. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA Novak Djokovic desperate to repair aura of invincibility
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • November 14, 2016, 23:10

Serb consumed by reality of battle and has inner animal that resides in all the greats

Max Verstappen of Red Bull on his way to a podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, São Paulo. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images Max Verstappen reignites spirits of Senna and Schumacher in Brazil
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  • Paul Weaver
  • November 14, 2016, 17:42

The young Red Bull driver steers through a sodden field to take third place in Grand Prix

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Katie Taylor will face Poland’s Karina Kopinska on her professional debut. Photograph: Inpho/Dan Sheridan Katie Taylor’s opponent for first professional fight announced
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  • November 14, 2016, 14:03

Five-time world champion will face Poland’s Karina Kopinska at London’s SSE Arena

Frank Warren’s BoxNation channel have agreed a deal with BT Sport. Photograph: Getty BT deal could help Frank Warren poach rival Matchroom fighters
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  • November 14, 2016, 13:00

Katie Taylor has recently joined Eddie Hearn’s impressive Matchoom stable

Rob Gronkowski (L) of the New England Patriots attempts to catch a pass as he is tackled by the Seattle Seahawks’ Kam Chancellor. Photograph: Adam Glanzman/Getty Seattle Seahawks gain measure of revenge over New England Patriots
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  • November 14, 2016, 12:05

Superbowl champions The Denver Broncos stun New Orleans Saints at the death

Illegal net seized from River Ormore, Wales Angling Notes: World Shore Angling Championship under way
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  • Derek Evans
  • November 14, 2016, 00:00

For the first time an Irish ladies’ team is competing

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Ireland’s Mark Downey celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s points race final during the Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup at the sport centre Omnisportin Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Photograph: Getty Images Mark Downey takes points race in World Cup track event
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  • Shane Stokes
  • November 13, 2016, 20:29

Irishman seals victory by winning the final sprint, where double points were on offer

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes GP celebrates his win in parc ferme during the Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images Lewis Hamilton prevails at wet and wild Brazilian Grand Prix
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  • November 13, 2016, 20:15

Nico Rosberg held on for second place and needs third place in Abu Dhabi to take title

Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Dominic Thiem during their singles group match of the ATP World Tour Finals. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA ATP Finals: Djokovic dispatches debutant after first-set shock
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  • November 13, 2016, 20:08

Former number one ups gear to claim opener from Dominic Thiem after loss of tiebreak

Conor McGregor during the post fight press conference of UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden, New York. Photo: Tom Hogan/Inpho Conor McGregor remains most valuable asset in UFC’s short history
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  • Dave Hannigan
  • November 13, 2016, 18:21

The Dubliner’s New York history-making was more of a coronation than a real contest

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India’s captain, Virat Kohli, on the right, shakes hands with his English counterpart, Alastair Cook, after the end of the last day’s play at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Buoyant England should expect a tougher India next time
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  • Ali Martin
  • November 13, 2016, 18:21

Second Test will be harder – but British have seen their hosts are far from unbeatable

Liz McInerney had given Hermes a first quarter lead but by half-time they trailed 2-1 to Cork Harlequins.Photograph: Inpho Defending champions Hermes-Monkstown defeat Cork Harlequins with late strike
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  • Mary Hannigan
  • November 13, 2016, 18:11

Nikki Evans sealed Hermes’ sixth win in as many games with a reverse strike from the top of the circle

Matthew Bell puts Banbridge to the top of the men’s Hockey League
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  • Stephen Findlater
  • November 13, 2016, 18:05

Tie of round six was the 5-5 draw between Glenanne and UCD in Tallaght

Alastair Cook’s 30th Test match century gave England an outside chance of victory against India in Rajkot. Photograph: Reuters/Amit Dave Virat Kohli and India dig in to salvage first Test draw with England
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  • November 13, 2016, 11:42

Alastair Cook’s 30th Test century gives tourists platform to push for win in Rajkot

Conor McGregor celebrates his KO victory over Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Conor McGregor makes UFC history at Madison Square Garden
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  • Dave Hannigan
  • November 13, 2016, 07:20

Dubliner becomes first person in UFC history to hold two world title belts at same time

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Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes ahead of the Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen during the qualifying session for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos in Sao Paolo. Photograph: Nacho Doce/Reuters Lewis Hamilton takes Brazilian pole to pile pressure on Nico Rosberg
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  • November 12, 2016, 17:36

Hamilton has to finish above his Mercedes team-mate to keep championship hopes alive

Haseeb Hameed’s maiden test 50 put England in control heading into the final day in Rajkot. Photogaph: Reuters Haseeb Hameed gives England upper hand in Rajkot
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  • November 12, 2016, 14:36

Makes maiden Test 50 after Rashid bowls tourists into first innings lead against India

Kosuke Takahashi of Japan performs during the finals of the freestyle football world championship Red Bull Street Style in London. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool Backflips, handstands and colourful runners – say hello to freestyle football
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  • Ruaidhrí Croke
  • November 12, 2016, 07:00

Mind-boggling tricks with a football are the norm at Red Bull Streetstyle Finals in London

Conor McGregor’s stares down Eddie Alvarez in a UFC 205 billboard on Times Square in New York City. Photograph: Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Conor McGregor wants to conquer The Garden but Ronnie Delany got there first
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • November 11, 2016, 22:00

Olympic hero dominated indoor racing in New York when athletics really mattered

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Conor McGregor shows off for the crowd at the open workouts in Madison Square Garden ahead of his UFC 205, where he will fight champion Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title. Photograph: Julio Cortez/AP Photo Conor McGregor on the brink of making UFC history
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  • Paul O'Keeffe
  • November 12, 2016, 12:35

Fighter will become two-weight world champion if he wins at Madison Square Garden

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England players celebrate the wicket of Indian batsman Amit Mishra on the third day of the first Test against India in Rajkot, India. Photograph: AP Photo Farbrace hails 'outstanding day' for England after fightback
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  • November 11, 2016, 16:20

India looked in control but lost two late wickets on day three of the first Test against India

Lewis Hamilton, of Mercedes, Felipe Massa, of McLaren and Nico Rosberg, of Mercedes attend a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: PA Lewis Hamilton: ‘I hope Trump proves the world wrong’
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  • Paul Weaver
  • November 11, 2016, 07:41

Mercedes driver says Trump election surprised but that neither candidate was ‘mega’

UFC president Dana White stops Conor McGregor from attempting to throw a chair at Eddie Alvarez during the UFC 205 press conference at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Conor McGregor’s vaudeville press conference all fur coat
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  • Les Carpenter
  • November 11, 2016, 02:42

Contrived build-up to New York showdown light years from Dubliner’s old wit and charm

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Enda O’Coineen waves from the “Kilcullen Voyager” as he leaves to take part in the Vendee Globe solo around-the-world sailing race. Photograph: Jean-Sebastien/AFP/Getty Images Enda O’Coineen sails towards history in the Vendee Globe
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  • David Branigan
  • November 11, 2016, 01:00

Conor Clarke targets overall World Championships title with ‘Embarr’ in Miami Beach

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Martyn Irvine won gold and silver medals in the 2013 World Championships: with an indoor velodrome, other Irish cyclists could emulate him. Photograph: Eric Feferberg/AFP/Getty Images Cycling Ireland’s indoor velodrome project left in limbo
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  • Shane Stokes
  • November 11, 2016, 01:00

Six Irish riders to compete in seven events at second round of World Cup in Apeldoorn

Pat Hickey with IOC president Thomas Bach at the NOC general assembly in Washington DC last year. Photograph: Larry French/Getty Images IOC president breaks silence to call for Pat Hickey’s return home
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • November 11, 2016, 01:00

Thomas Bach says ‘it is very clear that the presumption of innocence prevails’

Ireland won the three-match series against Scotland 2-0, 2-1 and 1-0. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho. Internationals return to club duty after successful Scottish series
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  • Mary Hannigan
  • November 10, 2016, 19:48

Hermes-Monkstown and Cork Harlequins to vie for top spot in Hockey League

Ireland coach Craig Fulton: “The door is never closed to the national squad if performances warrant it.” Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Ireland hockey coach Craig Fulton picks squad for World League 2
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • November 10, 2016, 20:01

Ulster venue chosen to host World Cup qualification event next March

Gary and Paul O’Donovan with their coach Dominic Casey. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision Dominic Casey nominated for rowing coach of the year award
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  • Liam Gorman
  • November 10, 2016, 19:49

O’Donovan brothers’ trainer recognised by governing body Fisa after successful year

FEI open case against Kevin Thornton after death of horse
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  • Margie McLoone
  • November 10, 2016, 18:23

Show jumper expresses surprise at move and stands behind findings of German veterinary expert

England’s Ben Stokes kicks the ball away from the stumps during day two of the first Test against India in Rajkot. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Centuries from Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes give England advantage
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  • Vic Marks
  • November 10, 2016, 15:21

India finish day two on 63 without loss after England make 537

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has called for Pat Hickey’s release from Brazil. Photo: Getty Images IOC president Thomas Bach calls for Pat Hickey’s return home
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • November 10, 2016, 10:39

It’s the first time the International Olympic Committee president has spoken on matter

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Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, UFC president Dana White and featherweight champion Conor McGregor interact with the media and fans during a press event at Madison Square Garden in September. Photograph: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images UFC’s crazy trip to Conor McGregor headline show in Madison Square Garden
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  • Dave Hannigan
  • November 9, 2016, 20:00

Saturday night’s New York card shows how far the sport has travelled this last 20 years

Joe Root’s century helped give England the upper hand in the opening day of the first test against India in Rajkot. Photograph: AP/Rafiq Maqbool Joe Root’s century hands England initiative on opening day in Rajkot
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  • Vic Marks
  • November 9, 2016, 12:23

Moeen Ali closes opening day of first India Test on 99 not out with tourists in control

Nick Kyrgios looks up to world number one Andy Murray. Photograph: Getty How Andy Murray can help save Nick Kyrgios’s career
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  • Steve Brenner
  • November 9, 2016, 11:33

Firebrand Australian looks up to the world number one and they share many traits

Andy Murray celebrates after winning the BNP Paribas 2016 Masters in Paris. Photograph: Christophe Petit Tesson/EPA Andy Murray faces tough draw as he bids to keep world No 1 ranking
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  • November 7, 2016, 21:03

Scot will face Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic in ATP Wold Tour Finals

The sweary, chuntering, foot-dragging sufferer who prevails to conquer all real and imagined demons will not change just because he now looks down from the mountain instead of up. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images Reaching the summit will not change Andy Murray
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • November 7, 2016, 16:10

He is essentially no different to the Murray barely any of us knew when we first became aware of his talent a decade and more ago

Kagiso Rabada kisses the WACA pitch after completing his five wicket haul. Photograph: Getty South Africa complete first Test demolition of Australia
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  • November 7, 2016, 10:49

Kagiso Rabada’s five-for in Perth sees hosts slump to a fourth consecutive Test defeat

Erne Integrated, Enniskillen, winning team at NI Schools’ Coarse Competition, with Cllr Sharon McAleer Angling Notes: Free junior licences to be introduced in Wales
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  • Derek Evans
  • November 7, 2016, 00:00

‘This shake-up is great news for anglers across Wales,’ says minister

Three Rock Rovers see off Monkstown in three-goal rout
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  • November 6, 2016, 20:58

Meanwhile, it’s as you were at the top of the EY Hockey League table after the three leading clubs all picked up wins on Saturday

Andy Murray poses for pictures after winning the Paris Masters final against John Isner. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/ Reuters Andy Murray celebrates world number one slot with Paris victory
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • November 6, 2016, 18:51

Scottish star sets sights on ATP Tour Finals to extend lead over Novak Djokovic

Manny Pacquiao earned a points decision over Jessie Vargas on his return to the ring. Photograph: Reuters Manny Pacquiao makes winning return to the ring
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  • November 6, 2016, 10:26

37-year-old gets unanimous decision over Jessie Vargas on retirement comeback

Stefan Slavchev was disqualified for lifting up Paddy Barnes during their bout in Belfast, handing Barnes victory on his professional debut. Photograph: Getty Paddy Barnes wins on professional debut in absurd fashion
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  • November 6, 2016, 09:38

Stefan Slavchev disqualified for picking up Belfast fighter during fourth round

Andy Murray is the new world number one after Milos Raonic withdrew from their semi-final at the Paris Masters, handing him the final place he needed to secure the ranking. Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images Andy Murray is the new world number one
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  • November 5, 2016, 14:43

The Scot toppled Novak Djokovic in top spot after Milos Raonic withdrew from semi-final

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