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Grigory Rodchenkov and Brian Fogel in the Netflix documentary Icarus. Joanne O’Riordan: Will giants of doping fly too close to the sun?
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  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • August 17, 2017, 07:00

Netflix documentary 'Icarus' an eye-opener on drugs in sport

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Ireland batsman Andrew Balbirnie celebrates reaching his double-century during day two of the Intercontinental Cup clash against the Netherlands at Malahide. Photograph: Rowland White/Inpho/PressEye Andrew Balbirnie gets double century against Dutch to put Ireland in control
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  • August 16, 2017, 20:40

Batsman joins Eoin Morgan and Ed Joyce in international 200 club with marathon knock in Malahide

England captain Joe Root and West Indies captain Jason Holder with the series trophy ahead of the Test series between the sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP Joe Root eager for bright start to West Indies series
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  • Vic Marks
  • August 16, 2017, 19:43

Day-night Test ‘step into unknown’ for England as Stoneman gets chance to partner Cook

International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Wu Ching-Kuo gestures during an interview in Lausanne, Switzerland on August 2nd. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images Aiba president Wu’s reign set to end as federations back opponents
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  • Sean Ingle
  • August 16, 2017, 19:41

Wu to learn his fate at extraordinary congress in Dubai in November

Referee Robert Byrd prepares to start the third round of the light heavyweight title bout between Sergey Kovalev (left) and Andre Ward at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in November 2016. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images American referee Byrd to take charge of McGregor v Mayweather
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  • August 16, 2017, 19:11

Nevada State Athletic Commission confirm 8oz gloves will be used for fight

The lightweight pair of Mark O’Donovan and Shane O’Driscoll will compete at the World Rowing Championships in Florida. Photograph: Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images Lighweight crews to lead Irish challenge at World Championships
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  • Liam Gorman
  • August 16, 2017, 17:03

Denise Walsh will also be looking to continue fine season in Florida

Maria Sharapova has been handed a wild card for the US Open. Photograph: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Maria Sharapova handed US Open wild card
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  • Ben Rothenberg
  • August 15, 2017, 20:16

Tournament will be Russian’s first Grand Slam appearance since 15-month ban

Number one court during this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Photograph: Getty Images Wimbledon secures loan for retractable roof over No1 Court
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  • August 15, 2017, 12:46

New roof and other ‘Master Plan’ projects should be ready in time for the 2019 event

England’s Stuart Broad: “Every ball in this series is going to be competitive, and we have to be switched on to that.” Photograph: Getty Images First day-night cricket Test in England to be held this week
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  • August 14, 2017, 22:10

Match is first of three England games against young West Indies side missing some stars

Britain’s women’s 4x400m relay team of Zoey Clark, Laviai Nielsen, Eilidh Doyle and Emily Diamond celebrate winning silver at the World Championships in London. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images. Michael Johnson urges Britain not to get carried away with relay medals
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  • Sean Ingle
  • August 14, 2017, 22:00

Former 400m great tweets ‘£27m investment. I’d be concerned.’

Jack Tector: The Ireland under-19 captain has impressed at all levels this summer Jack Tector and Nathan Smith in Ireland cricket squad
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  • Emmet Riordan
  • August 14, 2017, 21:30

Ireland face Netherlands in Intercontinental Cup clash at Malahide

Seattle’s Michael Bennett (right), who sat out the US anthem on Sunday, with 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016. Kaepernick has yet to be signed since his anthem protest. Photograph: Steve Dykes/Getty Images. Bennett follows Lynch in sitting out US anthem after Charlottesville violence
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  • Tom Lutz
  • August 14, 2017, 20:42

Many NFL players to follow lead of Seahawks’ defensive end and Raiders running back

Rafael Nadal during the Rogers Cup in Montreal, earlier this month. Photograph: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Rafa Nadal set to take World No1 spot from Andy Murray
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  • August 14, 2017, 18:09

Only injured Roger Federer could’ve prevented him from returning to the summit

Best lady angler, Mary Miller, receiving her prize from committee president, Joe Cusack Hylands is top of the world
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  • Derek Evans
  • August 14, 2017, 14:35

Angling notes: Banbridge angler comes first in world’s premier trout competition on Lough Mask

Former OCI President Pat Hickey has claimed there are significant inaccuracie sin Justice Carroll Moran’s report on the Rio ticket touting controversy. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Pat Hickey: ‘Significant inaccuracies’ in Moran report
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 14, 2017, 13:25

However Hickey is ‘pleased to see my reputation and good name have been cleared’

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Alexander Zverev beat Roger Federer in straight sets in Montreal. Photograph: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Alexander Zverev shocks Roger Federer in Montreal
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  • August 14, 2017, 08:53

20-year-old beats 19-time Grand Slam winner in straight sets to secure Rogers Cup

Seb Coe: “We wouldn’t be in the business of marking our own homework at this stage.” Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty Images Rob Heffernan leaves Irish athletics facing new challenges
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 14, 2017, 01:44

Walker was best of the Irish in London in what was his final major championships

Usain Bolt of Jamaica bids farewell to fans after his last World Athletics Championships during day ten of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 at The London Stadium on August 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Farah and Bolt unable to bow out on their terms
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 13, 2017, 23:18

Mo Farah rails against questions about his association with coach still under investigation

Sam Bennett was on the winner’s podium on Sunday. Photograph: Ciaran Fallon/Inpho Sam Bennett on the winner’s podium at the Czech Cycling Tour
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  • Shane Stokes
  • August 13, 2017, 18:47

Carrick-on-Suir rider shrugs off lumpy course profile to win sprint into Doulany

Britain’s Mo Farah reacts on the track after coming in second to take silver as Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris (right) does Farah’s trademark ‘Mobot’ gesture as he celebrates his win. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images Mo Farah hits back at critics ‘trying to destroy’ his legacy
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  • August 13, 2017, 14:22

‘History doesn’t lie. What I achieved over the years, people are proud of me’

Rob Heffernan crosses the finish line in eighth place in London. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Rob Heffernan bows out with eighth place finish in London
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 13, 2017, 12:56

Yohann Diniz takes the 50km walk gold as Irish great rages against dying of the light

Mo Farah applauds the crowd after the race. Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Mo Farah beaten in his last ever track race
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 12, 2017, 22:24

Farah loses out to Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris in 5,000m final at World Championships

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Usain Bolt of Jamaica falls to the track in the Men’s 4x100 Relay final. Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images Bolt breaks down as Britain sprint to relay gold
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 12, 2017, 22:24

Sprint legend pulls up injured on his final ever competitive appearance

Michaela Walsh has won the 54kg gold at the European Union Boxing Championships. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Ireland’s Michaela Walsh takes 54kg gold in Italy
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  • August 12, 2017, 17:52

Kellie Harrington settles for silver at the European Union Boxing Championships

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Conor McGregor has said he will be a ‘god of boxing’ after his bout with Floyd Mayweather. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Conor McGregor: ‘I will be a god of boxing’
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  • August 12, 2017, 12:49

UFC fighter: ‘I have been boxing my whole life so this is not a new experience for me’

Usain Bolt anchored Jamaica into the 4x100m final in London. Photograph: Glym Kirk/AFP Bolt prepares to say goodbye as Jamaica reach 4x100m final
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  • August 12, 2017, 12:27

‘For me it’s hard to be sad because of the energy I am getting from the crowd’

Cork’s Daire Connery will be central to their plans on Sunday. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Cork should have the edge over Dublin
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  • August 12, 2017, 10:40

Minor Rebels likely to be too strong in All-Ireland semi-final

Mo Farah: vowed he will be ready for the 5,000 metres final. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Farah poised to sign off in usual victorious style
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 12, 2017, 06:00

Most successful British athlete of all time can’t quite shake off suspicions of doping

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This will be Rob Heffernan’s seventh World Championships. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Rob Heffernan back again on familiar London stage
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 12, 2017, 01:00

Olympic champion Toth among those missing from Sunday morning’s 50km walk

Sebastian Coe: said the biggest challenge facing athletics is not doping; it’s the need to attract a younger and wider audience. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Slower winning times in London may be a good sign
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 11, 2017, 21:42

Are the current stricter anti-doping controls ensuring a more level playing field?

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Preparation before the judging of the coloured horses category at the RDS. Photograph: Alan Betson RDS showing report: Wexford exhibitors have another exceptional day
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  • Margie McLoone
  • August 11, 2017, 21:39

Roches win both young stock and breeders’ championships

USA’s Laura Kraut, Lillie Keenan, Lauren Hough and Beezie Madden celebrate winning the Nations’ Cup. Photograph: Inpho/Lorraine O’Sullivan USA fields all-female team to win the Nations’ Cup
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  • Margie McLoone
  • August 11, 2017, 20:43

Ireland on a score of zero after first round, only to lose out in the second

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Sally Pearson of Australia wins her 100m hurdles semi-final at the World Athletics Championship in London. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Sally Pearson on the comeback trail in London
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 11, 2017, 20:27

Australian puts two years of crippling injuries behind her to reach 100m hurdles final

Floyd Mayweather believes his fight with Conor McGregor in Las Vegas won’t go the distance. Photograph: John Gurzinski/AFP Floyd Mayweather: Conor McGregor fight ‘just another day’
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  • August 11, 2017, 09:20

Undefeated pound for pound great believes bout with UFC fighter won’t go the distance

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Japan’s Abdul Hakim Sani Brown, Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards, Botswana’s Isaac Makwala, Turkey’s Ramil Guliyev, US athlete Isiah Young and South Africa’s Wayde Van Niekerk compete in the final of the men’s 200m at the World Championships in London. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images Van Niekerk feels disrespected by Makwala claims of favouritism
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  • August 11, 2017, 02:30

South African: ‘It really did upset me a bit. I’ve always shown him massive respect’

Nick and Suzi Jones’ First 44.7 Lisa, skippered by Royal Irish Yacht Club member Michael Boyd. Michael Boyd’s crew produce top ten finish in Fastnet Race
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  • David O'Brien
  • August 10, 2017, 22:04

First 44.7 Lisa, skippered by Dubliner Boyd, lying second in Class Two behind Pintia

Acqua Blue Sport’s Adam Blythe, Matthew Brammeier, Mark Christian, Conor Dunne, Andreew Fenn, Daniel Pearsons and Larry Warbasse. Photograph: KT/Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Cycling Aqua Blue Sport all set for their Vuelta a España bow
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  • Shane Stokes
  • August 10, 2017, 21:42

Conor Dunne or Matt Brammeier likly to be included in the Irish team’s line-up

Aga Khan manager Rodrigo Pessoa, with Gemma Haire, Inistioge, Kilkenny, supporting the Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland, ahead of the Dublin Horse Show. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Ireland drawn second of eight teams for Aga Khan trophy
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  • Margie McLoone
  • August 10, 2017, 21:04

Brazil-born Rodrigo Pessoa looking forward to his first Aga Khan as Irish team manager

Spectators watch Thursday’s action at the 2017 Dublin Horse Show in the RDS. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Assagart Lord Lancer crowned champion three-year-old at Horse Show
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  • Margie McLoone
  • August 10, 2017, 20:28

Home-bred gelding owned by John Roche was two-year-old champion at RDS last year

Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain celebrates after winning silver in the Women’s 400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in London. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Athlete nationality issue hasn’t been lost in London
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 10, 2017, 20:00

Nigerian-born Salwa Eid Naser’s medal for Bahrain a sign of the times

Ireland’s Claire Lambe and Sinead Lynch celebrate qualifying for the lightweight double sculls final at the Olympics in Rio. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Sinéad Lynch ‘tempted’ to return to Ireland squad next year
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  • Liam Gorman
  • August 10, 2017, 19:33

Olympic finalist in Rio is fighting fit and has not been resting on her laurels

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Isaac Makwala celebrates his second place finish in his 200m semi-final in London. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP Brilliant Isaac Makwala sets up van Nierkerk showdown
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 9, 2017, 22:29

Botswanan says he is ‘running with anger’ after he stole the show on a sodden day

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Greg Broderick on Zuidam wins the Speed Stakes at the 2017 Horse Show at the RDS. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/INPHO Dublin Horse Show: Ireland gets off to victorious start
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  • Margie McLoone
  • August 9, 2017, 21:32

Greg Broderick wins on Zuidam, while Linda Murphy triumphs on Gortfree Lakeside Lad

Andy Murray has pulled out of the upcoming Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati due to an ongoing hip injury. Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire Andy Murray withdraws from Cincinnati Masters
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  • August 9, 2017, 21:30

World number one eyes return at US Open later in August after ongoing hip injury

Isaac Makwala crosses the line in his solitary 200m heat at the World Championships in London. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Isaac Makwala beats the clock to book place in 200m semis
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 9, 2017, 19:14

Botswanan bounces back from 400m exclusion by smashing time needed in solo heat

“Within minutes of bouncing it around, he beseeched his grandfather to lower the hoop in his driveway from 10 feet to seven and a half, and began taking pot shots” Photograph: Inpho Dave Hannigan: True spirit of sport evident in six-year-old’s joy
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  • Dave Hannigan
  • August 9, 2017, 17:15

Bitten by the basketball bug, it’s almost time to enter the fraught world of the local league

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Isaac Makwala has the chance to compete in the 200m semi-finals after being excluded from the 400m on Tuesday. Photograph: John Walton/PA Botswana’s Isaac Makwala offered solitary salvation in 200m
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 9, 2017, 17:11

Must run 20.53 in a time trial to qualify for semi-finals later on Wednesday evening

UFC president Dana White separates Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Photograph: Tom Hogan/Inpho Floyd Mayweather gives Conor McGregor a fighting chance
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  • August 9, 2017, 15:52

Pound for pound great admits he is ‘slipping a little bit’ ahead of bout with UFC fighter

Thomas Barr: affected by illness which forced him to withdraw from his 400m hurdle semi-final at the World Championships. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Patsy McGonagle on the ‘brutal’ realities of elite athletics
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 9, 2017, 06:00

Irish team manager says standard at World Championships getting tougher all the time

Botswana’s Isaac Makwala was excluded from Tuesday’s 400m final on medical grounds. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP IAAF defend decision to exclude Isaac Makwala
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  • August 8, 2017, 22:49

Botswana’s medal hope excluded from Tuesday’s 400m final on medical grounds

Wayde van Niekerk romped to gold in the 400m in London. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Wayde van Niekerk romps to 400m gold in London
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 8, 2017, 22:20

Botswana’s medal hope Isaac Makwala refused access to stadium due to illness

Michael Twohig, Kanturk (right) receiving the Ballinrobe anglers’ trophy from chairman Kevin Egan. Angling Notes: Impressive turnout for Autism charity day
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  • Derek Evans
  • August 8, 2017, 16:30

Chris Simpson comes up trumps at 57th All-Ireland Coarse Championships

Two cases of norovirus have been identified after an outbreak of illness at one of the official London 2017 World Championships hotels. Photograph: PA Team Ireland request change of hotel to avoid vomiting bug
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 8, 2017, 14:56

Race walkers Rob Heffernan, Brendan Boyce and Alex Wright arrive on Thursday

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Ireland’s Thomas Barr after the 400m hurdles heat in London. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Two cases of norovirus confirmed at World Championships
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  • August 8, 2017, 13:21

Thomas Barr was forced to withdraw from his 400m semi-final with vomiting bug

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South Africa’s Luvo Manyonga celebrates his gold medal win after the final of the men’s long jump at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London on Saturday. Photograph: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images Luvo Manyonga: the long jump from drug addict to gold medallist
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 8, 2017, 06:00

The South African was addicted to crystal meth, but an Irishman helped save his career

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Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon beats Jenny Simpson (USA, right) and Caster Semenya (South Africa) to win the women’s 1,500m final at London Stadium. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images Semenya’s double hopes in ruins as she is no match for Kipyegon
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 7, 2017, 23:14

Kenyan Olympic champion takes high-class 1,500m race in London

Thomas Barr of Ireland competes in the Men’s 400 metres hurdles during day three of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships in London. Photograph: Getty Images Thomas Barr withdraws from London with illness
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 7, 2017, 19:44

Irish hurdler one of a number of athletes struck down with gastroenteritis at Irish team hotel

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England spinner Moeen Ali celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa’s Quinton de Kock during day four of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Moeen Ali’s five wickets completes the job for England
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  • Vic Marks
  • August 7, 2017, 19:32

New captain Joe Root passes first exam with 3-1 series win against South Africa

Alberto Contador, seen here in action during this summer’s Tour de France, will retire from cycling after the Vuelta a Espana. Photograph: Christian Hartmann/Reuters Alberto Contador to retire after Vuelta a Espana
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  • August 7, 2017, 16:59

Spanish star one of six riders to win all three Grand Tours and was stripped of 2010 Tour de France title for doping

Justin Gatlin pips Christian Coleman and third placed Usain Bolt to win the men’s 100m at the World Championships in London. Photograph: Kirill Kudryavtse/Getty Bolt no-show allows Gatlin claim victory if not kudos
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 7, 2017, 06:00

Cacophony of booing reminds American that public hadn’t forgotten his doping past

Betty Cuthbert of Australia (third from left) wins the women’s 100 metres final at the Melbourne Olympics on December 2nd, 1956. Photograph: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Australia’s ‘Golden Girl’ Betty Cuthbert dies aged 79
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  • August 7, 2017, 00:20

Sprinter was only athlete to win Olympic 100m, 200m & 400m titles

Ireland’s Brian Gregan on the way to finishing sixth in a 400m semi-final at the World Athletics Championships in London. Photograph: INPHO/Morgan Treacy Brian Gregan on the blocks with the world’s top athletes
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 6, 2017, 22:29

Irish runner pleased with sixth place in 45.42 seconds at the World Championships

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Ireland’s Thomas Barr in action during his heat of the men’s 400m hurdles at the London Stadium. Photograph: PA Wire Thomas Barr relieved to advance to 400m semi-finals
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 6, 2017, 21:44

Hurdler initially fifth in his heat but is promoted to fourth after disqualification

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England’s Moeen Ali hits a six during day three of the fourth Test against South Africa at Old Trafford. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire Moeen Ali opens his shoulders to keep England on front foot
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  • Vic Marks
  • August 6, 2017, 19:55

All-rounder’s unbeaten 67 from 59 balls puts England 360 runs ahead

Kenya’s Geoffrey Kipkorir Kirui high fives spectators as he approaches the finish line in the men’s marathon at the World Athletics Championships in London. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Kirui continues brilliant year with marathon win in London
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  • August 6, 2017, 15:18

Ireland’s Mick Clohissey finishes 22nd in season-best time

Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin after the 100 metres final at the World Championships. Photograph: PA Gatlin’s 100m medal ceremony brought forward to avoid booing
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  • Sean Ingle
  • August 6, 2017, 13:13

Ceremony moved from 8pm to 6.50pm before the evening programme begins

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Ireland’s Thomas Barr during the Men’s 400m Hurdle heat two at the London Stadium. Photograph: PA Thomas Barr over the hurdles into semi-finals in London
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 6, 2017, 12:27

Waterford native progresses in the 400m hurdles at the World Championships

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt poses after taking the third place in the men’s 100m final at the London 2017 IAAF World Championships. Photo: Sean Dempsey/EPA Usain Bolt says Justin Gatlin is ‘an excellent person’ after 100m upset
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  • August 5, 2017, 22:52

The American pipped Bolt and Christian Coleman to the world title in London

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Justin Gatlin bows down to Usain Bolt after the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in London. Photo: Phil Noble/Reuters Justin Gatlin plays the villain to ruin Usain Bolt’s farewell party
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 5, 2017, 22:13

Previously banned American beat Bolt to 100m gold medal at World Championships

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Jamaica’s Usain Bolt loses out to Christian Coleman of the United States in the semi-finals of the 100m at the World Atletics Championships in London. Photograph: Jean-Christophe Bott/EPA Usain Bolt makes 100m final despite double scare
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  • August 5, 2017, 20:20

Jamaican superstar comes second to USA’s Christian Coleman in semi-final

South Africa’s Temba Bavuma is bowled by England’s James Anderson during day two of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire James Anderson enjoys home comforts to leave South Africa rattled
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  • August 5, 2017, 19:15

England bowler records best Test bowling figures at Old Trafford

Ireland’s Brian Gregan celebrates after finishing third in the heats of the 400m at World Athletics Championships in London. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Brian Gregan nails semi-final spot with impressive run
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 5, 2017, 14:04

Clonliffe Harriers athlete runs his second fastest 400m in London World Championships

Ireland’s Denis Lynch riding All Star 5 during the Longines Global Champions Tour event in London. Photograph: Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images Ireland’s Denis Lynch takes second spot in London
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  • Margie McLoone
  • August 5, 2017, 13:22

Equestrian round-up: Irish Aga Khan squad for RDS named

Irish junior doubles make B Final at World Championships
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  • Liam Gorman
  • August 5, 2017, 13:10

Aoife Casey and Margaret Cremen finish fourth in their semi-final

Supporters are pictured in Usain Bolt masks during day one of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 at The London Stadium Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images London evokes special memories of the great Con Houlihan
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 5, 2017, 06:30

English capital, like athletics, was always close to the heart of the great Kerry writer

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Usain Bolt celebrating winning the men’s 200m final at the National stadium as part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images Slow starter Usain Bolt evolved into his sport’s superstar
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 5, 2017, 06:00

Seventh major 100m title beckons for Jamaican in his final global championship

Britain’s Mo Farah celebrates while crossing the finish line to win the men’s 10,000m final at the London 2017 IAAF World Championships. Photograph: Franck Robichon/EPA Mo Farah steps up to the mark again to take 10,000m world title in London
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 4, 2017, 22:28

It’s now a hat-trick of world titles and an undefeated record that stretches six years

Ireland’s Ciara Mageean dejected after finishing 13th in her Women’s 1500m heats at the World Athletics Championships. Photo: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Ciara Mageean suffers ‘disaster’ in London 1,500m heats
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 4, 2017, 20:44

The Irish runner finished 13th and last in her heat with the top six finishers qualifying

Paulie Malignaggi has left the Conor McGregor camp, calling the fight “a farce”. Photo: Getty Images Conor McGregor’s sparring partner pulls out of ‘fiasco’
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  • August 4, 2017, 15:15

Paulie Malignaggi angry that photos emerged of McGregor flooring him in the ring

Usain Bolt during a training session ahead of the World Athletics Championships in London 2017. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty World Athletics Championships: All you need to know
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 4, 2017, 10:00

London’s Olympic Stadium the venue for the biggest global sporting event of the year

Mo Farah training prior to the World Athletics Championships in London where he will seek to win another 5000/10,000 metre double. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Mo Farah on track to complete a remarkable hat-trick
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • August 4, 2017, 06:30

A third 5,000/10,000m double at the World Championships would be some way to bow out

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