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Quick victory opens up range of fresh opportunities for Conor McGregor

Sport
06:30

Brutal dismissal of outclassed Cerrone puts Dubliner firmly back in the limelight

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: “I am not going to protect myself. I am going to do what is best for the club, what I think and we feel is right for the club and I will never put myself before the club.” Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP

Ken Early: Solskjaer’s short-term gambles proving very costly for United

English Soccer
07:00

Short-sighted risking of injured players shows loyal club man also motivated by vigorous self-interest

Ruthless West Indies thrash Ireland to level T20 series

Kieron Pollard celebrates taking his third wicket against Ireland. Photograph: Cricket Ireland

Other Sports
06:55

Tourist collapse batting first before Lendl Simmons hits fine 91* as series is drawn

Leinster to face Saracens, the opponents nobody wanted

Saracens’ Billy Vunipola scores a try despite the efforts of Leinster’s James Lowe and Luke McGrath during last year’s Champions Cup final at St James’s Park, Newcastle. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

European Cup
01:00

Formidable champions Saracens can focus fully on European quarter-final test

Minella Till Dawn favourite to bridge long Thyestes gap for JP McManus

JP McManus: Wylde Hide recorded back to back Thyestes wins for him in 1995-96. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho

Racing
01:00

Presenting Percy set to bid to complete a hat-trick of victories in Galmoy Hurdle

TV View: Woolly hats fuel Roy’s forebodings as Liverpool secure place on perch

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring his side’s first goal with Roberto Firmino during the Premier League victory over Manchester United at Anfield. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Sport
06:00

Former United legend’s cheeks flex in vexation as Souness harps on about Anfield

Shane Lowry agreeing to play in Saudi Arabia is an unfortunate choice

A silhouette of Shane Lowry as he practises on the range during day one of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Golf
06:00

Tipping Point: Golfer could have done a small thing here at no real personal cost

Champions Cup: Leinster meet Saracens and Ulster face Toulouse in quarter-finals

Saracens’ players celebrate after beating Racing 92 in the Champions Cup. Photo: Glyn Kirk/Getty Images

European Cup
17:13

In the other last eight matches there’s an all-English derby and an all-French derby

Ballyhale are history makers in a special year for Kilkenny hurling

Ballyhale players celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Hurling
19:39

Kilkenny club become the first club to win the All-Ireland title on eight occasions

As It Happened: Ballyhale 0-18 Borris-Ileigh 0-15

Corofin combine total football with dark arts for three-in-a-row

Corofin’s Conor Cunningham celebrates scoring a goal in extra-time. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Gaelic Football
20:03

In Kilcoo they found nutty opposition determined to make them grind for their glory

As It Happened: Corofin 1-12 Kilcoo 0-7

Salah seals the deal as Liverpool see off a dogged Man United

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League win over Manchester United. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images

English Soccer
18:39

Jürgen Klopp’s side move 16 points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand

Premier League table, fixtures and results

Connacht huff and puff but Montpellier pull away at the end

Montpellier’s Gabriel Ngandebe scores a try during the Champions Cup win over Connacht. Photo: Pascal Guyot/AFP via Getty Images

European Cup
18:36

Match had no impact on qualification but was an entertaining finish to pool stages

Champions Cup Pool 5 standings

Injury to Marcus Rashford adds to the need to bring in new faces

Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford missed his team’s defeat to league leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Photograph: Getty Images

English Soccer
20:45

Manchester United are fifth in the Premier League, 30 points adrift of leaders Liverpool

Liverpool have a shot at genuine legacy season

Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring Liverpool’s late second goal against Manchester United to seal victory at Anfield yesterday. Photograph: Getty Images

English Soccer
21:07

Win over Manchester United edge Liverpool closer to Premier League title

Munster cruise past Ospreys on a dead rubber day at Thomond

Munster’s Craig Casey scores their fourth try of the game during the Champions Cup win over Ospreys. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

European Cup
15:47

Local player Craig Casey scored his first try for the province in what was an easy win

Glasgow slam European door shut on Munster

14-man Saracens reach last-eight after edging Racing 92

Maro Itoje dives to scores for Saracens against Racing 92. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

European Cup
15:50

Defending champions now face Leinster after defying Skelton red card to win

Champions Cup pools, fixtures and results

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Corofin and Ballyhale frank their greatness at headquarters

Gaelic Games

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Corofin combine total football with dark arts for three-in-a-row

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European Cup

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Minella Till Dawn favourite to bridge long Thyestes gap for JP McManus

Racing

Presenting Percy set to bid to complete a hat-trick of victories in Galmoy Hurdle

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Ken Early: Solskjaer’s short-term gambles proving very costly for United

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Short-sighted risking of injured players shows loyal club man also motivated by vigorous self-interest

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English Soccer

Defender accepts title race is over but eyes other chances of silverware for club

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Shane Lowry agreeing to play in Saudi Arabia is an unfortunate choice

Golf

Tipping Point: Golfer could have done a small thing here at no real personal cost

Class is permanent for Lee Westwood as he claims Abu Dhabi title

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Ruthless West Indies thrash Ireland to level T20 series

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Leinster to meet Saracens in Europe, Corofin and Ballyhale make history 08:03

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