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Latest news : Joshua regains heavyweight titles as he outclasses Ruiz in the desert
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Latest news : Johann van Graan: ‘We’ll take a win against Saracens any day of the week’
Latest news : Mark McCall says Saracens will bring back big guns for return leg
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Latest news : Manchester City investigating allegations of racist abuse during derby match
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Anthony Joshua lands a right to the face of Andy Ruiz Jr during the heavyweight title fight in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Joshua regains heavyweight titles as he outclasses Ruiz in the desert

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22:43

English fighter claims unanimous points win over Mexican in Saudi Arabia

New Munster battle some old-school weather to hold off Saracens

Munster’s Peter O’Mahony stretches out to score a try during the Heineken Champions Cup match against Saracens at Thomond Park. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

European Cup
20:07

Game of two halves sees Mark McCall’s side take bonus point away from Thomond Park

Rasford and Martial goals earn United all the glory in Manchester derby

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the Premier League match against Manchester City at the Etihad stadium. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

English Soccer
20:25

Ugly incidents in the second half mar game at the Etihad stadium

Johann van Graan: ‘We’ll take a win against Saracens any day of the week’

Munster’s Arno Botha receives a red card from referee Roman Poite late in the Heineken Champions Cup game against Saracens at Thomond Park. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

European Cup
21:32

Peter O’Mahony admits second-half weather meant it was better off not having possession

Manchester City investigating allegations of racist abuse during derby match

Fred of Manchester United reacts after being hit by a lighter thrown from the crowd during the Premier League match against Manchester City at the Etihad stadium. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

English Soccer
20:34

Club working with Greater Manchester Police after video appears on social media

Mark McCall says Saracens will bring back big guns for return leg

Saracens’ Joel Kpoku tackles Munster’s Niall Scannell during the Heineken Champions Cup match at Thomond Park. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

European Cup
20:58

Bonus point keeps champions in the frame to qualify for knockout stages

John Cooney completes brilliant Ulster comeback with late penalty

Ulster’s John Cooney celebrates at the final whistle with Louis Ludik after his late penalty secured victory over Harlequins in the Heineken Champions Cup game at the Kingspan stadium in Belfast. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

European Cup
18:23

Harlequins led by nine points after back-to-back tries from Elia Elia

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Seventh heaven as Leinster leave Franklin’s Gardens with a bonus point

Ross Byrne scores Leinster’s fifth try against Northampton. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

European Cup
15:22

Johnny Sexton limps off but Leo Cullen’s side don’t miss a beat to get the job done in style

Henrik Stenson wins World Challenge as Tiger Woods fades to fourth

Sweden’s Henrik Stenson kisses the trophy after winning the Hero World Challenge at Albany in Nassau, Bahamas. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Golf
20:50

Swede almost makes an albatross on the 15th hole on his way to first win in more than two years

Reed suffers two-stroke penalty in Bahamas

Ireland’s Lydia Gurley wins bronze at UCI World Cup event in Christchurch

Lydia Gurley won bronze in the scratch race at the UCI World Cup in Christchurch, New Zealand. Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images

Other Sports
22:12

Irish rider makes podium in scratch race on penultimate day of competition

Ireland’s Mona McSharry just edged out of medals in 100m final

Ireland’s Mona McSharry in action during the final of the 100m breaststroke at the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow. Photograph: Giorgio Scala/Inpho

Other Sports
19:34

Sligo swimmer finishes fourth in Glasgow as Irish swimmers continue to set new national records

Johnny Sexton to undergo scan after injuring knee in Northampton rout

Leinster’s Jonathan Sexton pictured with strapping to his right knee after the match at Franklin’s Gardens. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

European Cup
16:57

Leo Cullen: ‘I don’t know the extent of it, but we’ll find out more in the early part of next week’

Jürgen Klopp enjoys perfect day as Liverpool make light work of Bournemouth

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain opens the scoring for Liverpool against Bournemouth. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA

English Soccer
18:58

Three goals in a 19-minute spell helps Reds move 11 points clear at the top

Premier League table

Goodison Park rocks as Calvert-Lewin brace sinks Chelsea

Duncan Ferguson celebrates Everton’s third goal against Chelsea. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty

English Soccer
14:48

Beleaguered Everton bounce back under temporary manager Duncan Ferguson

Son stunner helps rampant Spurs thrash sorry Burnley

Son Heung-min celebrates his fine solo effort for Spurs against Burnley. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

English Soccer
17:03

South Korean dribbles from his own half to score, Crystal Palace are held at Watford

Defi Du Seuil edges out valiant Un De Sceaux at Sandown

Defi Du Seuil (R) pipped Un De Sceaux at Sandown. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty

Racing
15:31

11-year-old pipped by young pretender in a thrilling renewal of the Tingle Creek Chase

Emmet Malone: The only positive is that FAI has sunk so low the only way is up

FAI president Donal Conway during the FAI accounts press conference at Abbotstown, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

International
06:30

Shane Ross and FAI vice-president Cooke can agree association has hit rock bottom

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Joshua regains heavyweight titles as he outclasses Ruiz in the desert 22:43

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Johann van Graan: ‘We’ll take a win against Saracens any day of the week’ 21:32

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