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World Cup 2026: Pico Lopes gives Ireland a World Cup by proxy as Cape Verde capture hearts
Cape Verde pushed Argentina to the brink, while Pico Lopes’s remarkable journey kept supporters awake through the night in Dublin
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GAELIC GAMES
Antrim’s Lara Dahunsi silences racist jibes by letting her boots do the talking
Midfielder hoping to follow up on promotion by securing a place in the All-Ireland junior football final
‘They need to do something’: Shane O’Donnell calls for rule change on head-high tackles
Éire Óg forward firm on his decision to end intercounty career at the end of the season
How Kerry’s kickout variety gave them the edge against Tyrone
Broadcasters should rethink how they show replays given how important kickouts are to winning a game
Elder Tribesman Conor Whelan to lead from the front in semi-final showdown with Cork
All-Ireland football semi-finals sell out in minutes amid ‘phenomenal’ demand from fans
Declan Hannon adjusting to life on the other side as Limerick prep for another dance with Clare
Clare GAA launch investigation after incident involving referee at underage game
RUGBY
North and south collide in new Nations Championship of punishing itineraries
Six matches from Cardiff to Córdoba are bound to be intriguing, but player welfare is taking a back seat
Ikitau and McCloskey fight for starring role on Nations Championship’s centre stage
Contrasting styles for Australia and Ireland rivals make for a fascinating and potentially crucial encounter
Peter Dooley returns to Leinster after four-year stint with Connacht
The 31-year-old prop returns to his home province for a second spell
‘Everyone’s raring to go’: Captain Dan Sheehan looking for strong start against Australia
‘I’m just grateful for everything’: Robert Baloucoune is living the dream – finally
Ireland and Australia face off in Nations Championship with plenty to prove
Jamie Osborne cements status as Ireland’s Mr Versatile with number 11 role against Australia
SOCCER
Egypt hold nerve in shoot-out to sink Australia and reach last 16
Socceroos crumble on penalties after surviving relentless late Egyptian press
St Patrick’s Athletic bounce back with emphatic win over Galway
Saints recover from defeat to Bohemians with three early goals at Richmond
Ange Postecoglou appointed Al-Nassr head coach on two-year deal
Australian head to Saudi Arabia after miserable end to Premier League stint
England must go low against Mexico to hit heights with Total Arsenalball
‘It was ridiculous, nuts’: When Ireland played Mexico in 43 degrees at 1994 World Cup
‘Now the flag is everywhere’: how World Cup success has changed life in Cape Verde
Gonçalo Ramos strikes late in action-packed clash with Croatia to send Portugal to last 16
GOLF
Shane Lowry makes impressive move on day three at Travelers Championship
Tom McKibbin in the top 10 at the Italian Open on the DP World Tour
Shane Lowry makes solid start to Travelers Championship
Lauren Walsh has strong finish to leave herself middle of the pack at Women’s PGA Championship
Shane Lowry splits from caddie Darren Reynolds after US Open
Irish golfer will have former caddie Dermot Byrne on the bag for the Travelers Championship
RACING
Benvenuto Cellini puts Epsom furore behind him to secure Irish Derby glory
Aidan O’Brien saddles 1-2-3 at the Curragh to win Ireland’s premier Classic for an 18th time
Estrange puts Oaks winner Thundering On in the shade at the Curragh
Trainer David O’Meara could take a tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after missing out with the filly last year
Séamus Heffernan receives 24-day ban for overuse of the whip at Royal Ascot
Christope Soumillon will resume his appeal against an eight-day ban for ‘team tactics’ next week
MORE SPORT
England v Mexico to stay at original kick-off time after day of chaos
Fifa held discussions about game being brought forward due to thunderstorm risk
Pippa York on being Robert Millar, riding in the Tour de France and doping
In a wide-ranging interview the 67-year-old discusses her transgender journey, her past as a successful cyclist - ‘I can’t deny it’ - doping and the undoubted talents of Stephen Roche and Tadej Pogacar
Norway is dominating sports from athletics to soccer. What is behind its success?
The Norwegians’ emphasis on the joy of sport rather than keeping score is definitely a factor
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