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Kerry’s David Clifford celebrates scoring his second goal with his brother Paudie Clifford during the Allianz League win over Galway. Photo: James Crombie/Inpho

David Clifford on fire as Kerry blast past lacklustre Galway

Gaelic Football
16:53

Kingdom made very light work of their opponents as the Clifford brothers ran riot

Mayo score 2-21 in impressive opening day win over Down

Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue scores his side’s second goal of the game during the Allianz League win over Down. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Gaelic Football
17:44

James Horan’s young team begin their Division 2 campaign with comfortable win

Impressive Kildare quick out of the blocks to beat Cork

Kildare’s Jimmy Hyland scores a goal during their Allianz League win over Cork. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Gaelic Football
18:21

Rebels finished with 14 players after kicking the final five points but it wasn’t enough

After 478 attempts, Richard Bland completes fairytale win at British Masters

Richard Bland celebrates after winning the British Masters at the Belfry. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire

Golf
17:30

Englishman held off Guido Migliozzi in a playoff for emotional victory at the Belfry

Now that Conor McGregor is in Gatsby’s mansion, what will his legacy be?

Conor McGregor arrives for the 2020 Grammy Awards in LA. The former plumber from Crumlin was the sporting world’s highest-paid athlete in 2020, according to Forbes. Photograph: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images

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07:00

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Giro d’Italia: Victor Lafay takes stage eight as favourites keep powder dry

Team Cofidis rider Victor Lafay celebrates on the podium after winning the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia. Photo: Dario Belingheri/AFP via Getty Images

Other Sports
17:52

Dan Martin experienced some bike changes early on but moved up one place to eighth

Arrogance personified? When mudlark John Treacy upstaged Steve Ovett

John Treacy dips under Steve Ovett to win the 5,000 metres at the Coca-Cola International meeting at Crystal Palace in August 1980. Photograph: Steve Ovett

Other Sports
06:00

The Irishman snatching the race from Ovett in 1980 is an indelible childhood memory

Report to be sent to FA after McNeil and Alioski flashpoint

Referee Graham Scott speaks with Ezgjan Alioski after the incident involving Dwight McNeil in the match between Burnley and Leeds. Photo: Carl Recine - Pool/Getty Images

English Soccer
16:30

Burnley player appeared to say something in the ear of Leeds opponent who then reacted

Rodrigo double caps convincing win for Leeds

Brendan Rodgers finally as good a coach as he has always claimed

Brendan Rodgers is surer these days, more confident and more relaxed. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire

English Soccer
22:30

Leicester manager now has ample evidence of the success of his methods

Tuchel has eyes on bigger picture ahead

Already the toast of Connacht, Bundee Aki is ready to become a Lion

Jason Leonard, Chairman of the British and Irish Lions, announces Bundee Aki of Ireland in the squad. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho

International
07:00

For the first time since 1983 Connacht have a representative in the touring squad

Capital returns: The story of Dublin’s decade in nine league games

Michael Darragh MacAuley on his debut at centre forward for Dublin in their 1-12 to 1-10 victory against Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney; February 7th, 2010. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Gaelic Football
06:00

League exploits show how a team has achieved its success

Sporting Passions: Roddy Doyle on his enduring love for Chelsea

Roberto Di Matteo scores for Chelsea in the first minute of the 1997 FA Cup Final against Middlesbrough at Wembley. Chelsea won 2-0 and it heralded an extraordinary rise in fortunes for the London club. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Allsport

English Soccer
09:30

‘It’s never boring following them. Even this season has had ridiculous twists and turns’

Tommie Gorman on his love for Sligo Rovers

Malachy Clerkin: And on the 147th day, football rose again

Division One North looks especially unforgiving, with Tyrone, Donegal, Armagh and Monaghan set to lock each other in a claw grip for a month before really putting the squeeze on come the Ulster Championship. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Gaelic Games
06:00

The return of GAA matches is another small Lego brick of life clicked back into place

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Palace Pier pounces for brilliant Lockinge victory

Frankie Dettori celebrates winning The Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes on Palace Pier during Al Shaqab Lockinge Day at Newbury Racecourse. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

Racing
17:02

Frankie Dettori romps home on the favourite at Newbury

Rangers break 100-point barrier to complete unbeaten season

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard celebrates with the trophy after winning the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox Stadium. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Soccer
16:05

Steven Gerrard’s men finished 25 points ahead of Celtic with 4-0 final day win

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Impressive Kildare quick out of the blocks to beat Cork

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Rebels finished with 14 players after kicking the final five points but it wasn’t enough

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Gaelic Games

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For the first time since 1983 Connacht have a representative in the touring squad

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Failure to add to their third try in final 18 minutes means they still trail Munster

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Sir Lucan outdoes Wordsworth to take Yeats Stakes at Navan

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Aidan O’Brien’s second string edged out the 8-15 favourite

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Frankie Dettori romps home on the favourite at Newbury

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Southampton compound Fulham’s misery with comfortable win

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Nathan Tella scored his first goal for the club against already-relegated Cottagers

Report to be sent to FA after McNeil and Alioski flashpoint

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Burnley player appeared to say something in the ear of Leeds opponent who then reacted

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After 478 attempts, Richard Bland completes fairytale win at British Masters

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Englishman held off Guido Migliozzi in a playoff for emotional victory at the Belfry

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