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Sophie O’Sullivan is presented with a medal from her mother Sonia at the Cork City Sports last year. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho Sophie O’Sullivan to make Irish debut next month
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 21, 2018, 17:56

Sonia O’Sullivan’s daughter will run at European Youth Championships

Every time Sarah Healy has stepped on the track this year she has impressed, her progression perfectly steady. Photograph: Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: Sarah Healy shows she will be one to watch
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  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • June 21, 2018, 07:30

Novice 1,500m runner is now putting a bit of pressure on Ciara Mageean

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Sarah Woods, DCU Mercy. Photograph: INPHO/Tommy Dickson Sarah Woods on living her motto: ‘Look good. Feel good. Play good’
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  • June 21, 2018, 06:00

DCU Mercy player in form as Ireland hosts European Championships for Small Nations

Ireland’s Boyd Rankin and Stuart Thompson shakes hands after Ireland’s first ever Test match against Pakistan. Photo: Inpho Ireland’s cricketers to play at least 140 matches under new FTP
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  • Emmet Riordan
  • June 20, 2018, 20:31

Test match against England at Lord’s expected to be added to the schedule in July 2019

England’s Adil Rashid (centre) celebrates victory with teammates after his side inflicting a world record 481 for six on Australia’s hapless bowlers. Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP/Getty Images England’s ‘thunder bats’ flatten Australia to break ODI record
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  • Ali Martin
  • June 19, 2018, 22:14

Eoin Morgan’s side break their own one-day international cricket record total by 37 runs

Britain’s Andy Murray returns to Australia’s Nick Kyrgios during their first round match at the ATP Queen’s in Lindon. Photograph: Getty Images Murray loses on return after Kyrgios battles back at Queen’s Club
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 19, 2018, 19:44

The Scot, who last played 342 days ago in Wimbledon 2017, can look to positives despite defeat

Paul Kennedy on board Cartown Danger Mouse. Photo: Francois Nel/Getty Images for Professional Sports Group Equestrian: Paul Kennedy record a double at Bolesworth
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 18, 2018, 08:01

Co Limerick-born Kennedy was one of 11 riders who progressed to the second round of Sunday’s Grand Prix

Adrian Marron shows Norway coalfish on his recent trip to the fjords. Angling Notes: Salmon Conservation and Midland Fisheries Fund open
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  • Derek Evans
  • June 18, 2018, 00:00

Closing date for applications for habitat restoration and conservation projects is July 12th

The Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid team of Fernando Alonso, Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima celebrate after Toyota win for the first time at the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Photograph: by Ker Robertson/Getty Fernando Alonso wins Le Mans 24 Hours to get closer to triple crown
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  • June 17, 2018, 19:00

Kazuki Nakajima and Sébastien Buemi join in Toyota victory

Sarah Healy runs second fastest 1,500m time at European youth level
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 17, 2018, 14:19

Blackrock AC athlete continues brilliant form at event in Germany

Gary and Paul O’Donovan will make their debut at the Henley Regatta in London at the start of July. Photograph: Inpho O’Donovan brothers to make Henley Regatta debut next month
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 17, 2018, 13:18

Olympic silver medallists to row in the Double Sculls Challenge Cup at famous regatta

Andrew Balbirnie made 74 from 40 balls as Ireland beat Scotland by 46 runs in Deventer. Photograph: Inpho/ICC Balbirnie knock helps Ireland end losing run with win over Scotland
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  • Emmet Riordan
  • June 16, 2018, 20:29

Batsman makes 74 from 40 balls as Ireland post strong total in Deventer

In 1994, at the Irish senior championships, they were pulling runners out of the mud for hours afterwards. There must be dozens of spikes still buried in those fields, lost souvenirs of a running war. Brown trout and cross-country and other soft spots for Roscommon
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 15, 2018, 19:20

County’s footballers looking forward to throwing down the gauntlet to Galway again

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Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker is claiming diplomatic immunity from ongoing bankruptcy proceedings in the UK on the basis that he is an ambassador for the Central African Republic, British media have reported. Photograph: Getty Images Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy proceedings
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  • June 15, 2018, 13:12

Three-time Wimbledon champion has cited his role with the Central African Republic

Dan Martin celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the fifth stage of the 70th edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné cycling race. Photograph: Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images Dan Martin doesn’t know or care if Froome will ride Tour de France
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 14, 2018, 22:10

Irish rider will concentrate on his own form in this year’s race, one of the toughest

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The Fireball World Championships in Sligo in 2011. Photograph: Joe St Leger Fireball World Championships to blaze ahead in Howth in 2020
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  • David O'Brien
  • June 14, 2018, 18:45

Top-flight dinghy competition will feature teams from across Europe and further afield

“You’re swept up in the whole thing, I’ll never forget it. And then Mum was crying on the phone. My family have been there for me from day one and supported me through all the dark days, so it was incredibly emotional. It was a really, really good day.” Sportswoman of the Month: Hard work pays off for Natalya Coyle
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  • Mary Hannigan
  • June 13, 2018, 17:00

The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman Award for May: Natalya Coyle (Modern Pentathlon)

Katie Taylor to defend world titles in London
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  • June 13, 2018, 14:26

Irish fighter will meet America’s Kimberly Connor on July 28th on Whyte-Parker bill

Simi Singh’s 3-23 and 57no couldn’t prevent Ireland’s defeat to the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho Ireland lose Netherlands T20 despite Simi Singh heroics
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  • June 12, 2018, 21:43

Stunning 57 off 29 balls not enough to chase down target of 144 in Rotterdam opener

David Haye has announced his retirement from boxing aged 37. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty David Haye announces retirement from boxing aged 37
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  • June 12, 2018, 15:21

‘The things I used to be able to do in the ring now exist only in my mind and in video clips’

Ireland’s Kellie Harrington made her exit from the European Boxing Championships in Sofia on Monday with a bronze medal. Photo: Tommy Dickson Harrington and Walsh win bronze medals at European Championships
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • June 11, 2018, 17:42

Both Irish boxers lose on split decisions in semi-finals

Jonty Evans in action on Cooley Rorkes Drift during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Family give update on condition of event rider Jonty Evans
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 11, 2018, 17:15

Irish international remains unconscious but in a stable condition at Beaumont Hospital

Martina Navratilova will commentate for the BBC at Wimbledon despite comments she made about gender pay differences among broadcasters at the event. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Navratilova to commentate at Wimbledon despite BBC pay gap comments
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  • June 11, 2018, 17:03

Former tennis star revealed that John McEnroe is paid 10 times more than her

Minister of State Seán Kyne at the wheel of the new RIB with Minister of State Joe McHugh, Donegal mayor Cllr Gerry McMonagle and IFI personnel. Photograph: Brian McDaid First of 12 new rigid inflatables for fishery protection launched
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  • Derek Evans
  • June 11, 2018, 00:00

Angling Notes: New RIBs costing €3.3m to be phased in over several years

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Sebastian Vettel of Germany driving the Scuderia Ferrari SF71H during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. Photograph: Dan Istitene/ Getty Images Emotional weekend for Ferrari as Vettel wins Canadian Grand Prix
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  • June 10, 2018, 22:05

Sebastian Vettel charged home seven seconds clear of Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas

Rafael Nadal shows his emotions as he hugs the Musketeers’ Cup following the men’s singles final against Dominic Thiem of Austriaon Sunday in Paris. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Majestic Rafael Nadal sheds tear for French Open court he’s made his own
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  • Simon Cambers
  • June 10, 2018, 21:32

Spaniard’s 11th Roland Garros win emotional but his thoughts quickly turned to Wimbledon

Sam Bennett saw off Marcel Kittel to finish first in the Rund um Köln. Photograph: Ciarán Fallon/Inpho Bennett wins Rund um Köln as Martin finishes fourth in France
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 10, 2018, 20:48

Martin plans to ‘recover for a few days’ ahead of preparation for Tour de France

Safyaan Sharif celebrates after taking the final wicket of Mark Wood as Scotland beat England in a One-Day International match at Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh. Photograph: Philip Brown/Getty Images Scotland stun England to record ODI victory in Edinburgh
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  • June 10, 2018, 19:53

Calum MacLeod scores unbeaten 140 from 94 balls in high-scoring affair

Romania’s Simona Halep celebrates winning the French Open by kissing the trophy. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Simona Halep learns lessons in defeat to become popular champion
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  • Simon Cambers
  • June 10, 2018, 19:01

World number one’s French Open triumph comes after three defeats in grand slam finals

An emotional Rafael Nadal celebrates his French Open final victory over Austria’s Dominic Thiem at Roland Garros. Photograph: Pascal Rossignol/Reuters Rafael Nadal claims 11th French Open title with straight-sets win
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  • June 10, 2018, 17:30

Dominic Thiem blown away by Spanish clay king in Paris

Ireland’s Phil Healy continued her brilliant form in Geneva. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Phil Healy continues hot streak at Geneva International
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 10, 2018, 14:30

Cork athlete improves her 200m and 400m personal bests yet again

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Photograph: Charles Coates/Getty Images Vettel takes pole in Canada as Hamilton makes late mistake
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  • June 9, 2018, 20:52

Bottas takes second spot; Verstappen nips in to take third

Romania’s Simona Halep celebrates by lifting the trophy after winning the final of the French Open against Sloane Stephens of the United States at Roland Garros in Paris. Photograph: Pascal Rossignol/Reuters Halep fights back against Stephens to prove Grand Slam credentials
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  • Christopher Clarey
  • June 9, 2018, 16:51

Romanian world number one was 2-0 down in second set after losing first to American

The Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in game four. Photograph: PA Warriors sweep Cavs to cement dynasty as LeBron ponders future
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  • June 9, 2018, 14:25

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant named NBA finals MVP for second year

Cameron Hanley impressed in Cannes on Friday. Photograph: Getty Images Cameron Hanley records Global Champions Tour win in Cannes
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 9, 2018, 11:33

Denis Lynch also finished in the prizes, taking fourth place with Fairview Aliquidam

Ireland head coach Craig Fulton “is going to be a hard act to follow”. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho Fulton’s departure mars Irish hockey World Cup preparations
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • June 9, 2018, 06:00

Frustrated coach’s Belgian move could not have come at a worse time for the team

Phil Healy: the runner would be the first to admit her title of Ireland’s fastest woman may not last long. File photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Catching up with Phil Healy – Ireland’s new fastest woman
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 9, 2018, 05:00

In sun-kissed Morton Stadium in Santry on Wednesday, a rare sporting moment came

Michaela Walsh won Ireland’s first medal at this year’s European Championships. Photo: Donall Farmer/Inpho Ireland’s Michaela Walsh secures bronze medal at European Championships
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • June 8, 2018, 18:03

Belfast featherweight beat Belarussian Helina Bruyevich to win Ireland’s first medal

Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after defeating Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro during their semifinal match at the French Open. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP Photo Rafael Nadal will meet Dominic Thiem in French Open final
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 8, 2018, 17:38

Spaniard swept aside Juan Martin del Potro in impressive semi-final at Roland Garros

Jonty Evans is in a stable condition in Beaumont Hospital. Photo: Inpho Jony Evans remains in stable condition at Beaumont Hospital
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 8, 2018, 17:32

Irish showjumper was injured in a fall at the water jump at Tattersalls trials on Sunday

Ireland’s Daniel Martin celebrates after crossing the finish line ahead of Britain’s Geraint Thomas to win the fifth stage of the 70th edition of the Criterium du Dauphine cycling race between Grenoble and Valmorel. Photo: Philippe Lopez/Getty Images Ireland’s Dan Martin wins stage five of Criterium du Dauphine
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 8, 2018, 17:22

The Team Emirates rider held of Britain’s Geraint Thomas on the climb to Valmorel

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving the White House in Washington on Friday. The US president may grant a pardon to former boxer Muhammad Ali. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta Trump may pardon Muhammad Ali but it's not needed
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  • David Smith
  • June 8, 2018, 14:37

US president suggested a pardon but Ali’s conviction was already overturned in 1971

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“We’re back to compass and sextant, and we don’t have electric auto-pilots either so the boat steers by the wind” McGuckin hoping to be first Irish person to race solo and non-stop around world
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  • David Branigan
  • June 7, 2018, 19:05

Irish sailor will begin nine-month odyssey on July 2nd from Les Sables d’Olonnes in France

Sanita Puspure: “It is ridiculous that we are trying to find someone to fund the team at the Europeans. We’re one of the top Olympic sports in Ireland.” Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Puspure’s next challenge is third and final World Cup in Lucerne
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 7, 2018, 18:30

Funding has not kept up with the rise in the number of top-class Irish rowers

France’s Julian Alaphilippe (right) sprints ahead of Ireland’s Daniel Martin (centre) and Britain’s Geraint Thomas to win the fourth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine in France. Photograph: Getty Images Dan Martin second on stage four of Critérium du Dauphiné
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 7, 2018, 18:22

Martin’s prime objective in riding race is to hone his form prior to the Tour de France

Sloane Stephens plays a backhand return to Madison Keys during their women’s singles semi-final match on day twelve of the French Open. Photo: Thomas Samson/Getty Images Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens set for French Open final
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 7, 2018, 17:55

Simona Halep remains world number one after outclassing Garbine Muguruza

Spain’s Rafael Nadal during his quarter final match against Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters Rafael Nadal overcomes hiccup to march into Paris semi-finals
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 7, 2018, 13:50

The Spaniard overcomes Diego Schwartzman’s challenge in rain-delayed match

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors celebrate with Kevin Durant at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Photograph: Getty Images Durant scores 43 as Warriors move within win of finals sweep
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  • June 7, 2018, 08:55

LeBron James twisted his right ankle on a layup attempt in middle of second quarter

Grace Doyle surfing a wave. “Surf competitions are about luck as well as skill. I’ve been unlucky sometimes in heats where just a few waves come through” New wave of Irish women surfers rising to the challenge
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  • Niamh Griffin
  • June 7, 2018, 05:00

Grace Doyle preparing for World Surfing Games in Japan next September

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Cork’s Phil Healy has broken the Irish women’s 100m record in Santry Cork’s Phil Healy breaks Irish women’s 100m record in Santry
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  • June 6, 2018, 22:22

Records time of 11.28 to claim record from Ailis McSweeney and Amy Foster

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Irish showjumper Jack Dodd passed away after a car crash in Belgium. Irish showjumping rider Jack Dodd dies after car crash
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 6, 2018, 20:41

Meanwhile, Jonty Evans remains in a stable condition in Beaumont Hospital

Rafael Nadal is a set down against Diego Schwartzman in their French Open quarter-final match at Roland Garros. Photo: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters Rafael Nadal faces a battle as play suspended at French Open
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 6, 2018, 19:10

Spaniard is hot favourite to claim an 11th title but trails Diego Schwartzman by one set

In April 1983 Muhammad Ali set off on an eventful roadtrip. Photo: Getty Images A story of Muhammad Ali, a tiny truck stop and an epic road trip
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  • Dave Hannigan
  • June 6, 2018, 17:20

In 1983 Ali set off on a drive from Chicago to LA in a gold-plated 1978 Stutz Bearcat

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Russia’s Maria Sharapova reacts during her women’s singles quarter-final match at the French Open against Spain’s Garbine Muguruza. Photo: Christophe Archambault/Getty Images Maria Sharapova crashes out of French Open
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 6, 2018, 16:36

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza ruthlessly ended Russian’s chances with straight sets win

Ireland forward Katie Mullan Ireland face stern tests against India and USA ahead of hockey World Cup
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • June 5, 2018, 19:36

Ireland, ranked 16th, have set the target of getting out of a tough group in London

Novak Djokovic congratulates Marco Cecchinato on victory in their men’s singles quarter finals match during day ten of the 2018 French Open at Roland Garros. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Novak Djokovic exits French Open and may skip Wimbledon
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 5, 2018, 19:18

Serb bows out in Paris after a surprising loss to world No72 Marco Cecchinato in four sets

Sloane Stephens returns the ball to Daria Kasatkina during their women’s singles quarter-final match on day ten of the Roland Garros 2018 French Open. Photo: Christophe Simon/Getty Images Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys set up all-US French Open semi-final
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  • June 5, 2018, 18:25

Stephens brushed aside young Russian Daria Kasatkina while Keys also went through in straight sets against Yulia Putintseva

Jacksonville Jaguars players kneel in protest during the national anthem before the NFL International Series match at Wembley Stadium, London last month. Photo: Simon Cooper/PA Wire NFL was told not to mix with Trump and now it’s paying for it
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  • Ken Belson
  • June 5, 2018, 16:50

Team owners have created problems for themselves by giving in to the president

Donald Trump has called off the White House celebration honoring the Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles. Photograph: AJ Mast/The New York Times Trump disinvites Philadelphia Eagles to White House
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  • Sam Levin and Lauren Gambino
  • June 5, 2018, 09:30

Announcement came after a number of players said they planned to shun the visit

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Rafael Nadal plays a forehand to Maximilian Marterer during their men’s round of 16 match during the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris. Photo: Ian Langsdon/EPA Rafael Nadal continues to ruthlessly pick opponents off
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 5, 2018, 05:00

Spaniard is well on way to 11th French Open title after win over Maximilian Marterer

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Michael Dunlop: “Once you’re on the bike you’ve got freedom. It’s only you. Off the bike lots of people are picking and poking at you. I’m free on the bike.”. Photo: Linden Adams/Getty Images Michael Dunlop: ‘I don’t look out for anyone else. They don’t look out for me’
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  • Donald McRae
  • June 4, 2018, 15:51

World’s best road racer is a quiet individual but there are chinks in his leather armour

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winnning his fourth round match against Germany’s Maximilian Marterer at the French Open. Photo: Charles Platiau/Reuters Rafael Nadal looks unstoppable once again at Roland Garros
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  • June 4, 2018, 15:06

Spaniard took another straight sets win in his quest for an 11th French Open title

Serena Williams speaks during a press conference after withdrawing from her fourth round match with Maria Sharapova at the French Open. Photo: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Williams ‘beyond disappointed’ after French Open withdrawal
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  • June 4, 2018, 14:49

Meanwhile, Caroline Wozniacki was eliminated at Roland Garros as Halep progressed

Jonty Evans was injured in a fall at the international horse trials on Sunday. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Jonty Evans in intensive care after fall at Tattersalls trials
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 4, 2018, 13:11

Rider came off Cooley Rorkes Drift during cross-country phase of George Mernagh Memorial

John Brown with a fine carp from Oaklands Fishery Angling Notes: Historic deal to save North Atlantic salmon secured
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  • Derek Evans
  • June 4, 2018, 06:00

Greenland agreement a vindication of the great work of the late Orri Vigfusson

Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams face each other in the fourth round of the French Open. Photograph: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set for Paris reunion
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  • Christopher Clarey
  • June 4, 2018, 05:00

Pair face off for first time since Williams’s pregnancy and Sharapova’s suspension

Russia’s Darya Kasatkina returns the ball to Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki during their women’s singles fourth round match on day eight of the Roland Garros 2018 French Open. Photo: Eric Feferberg/Getty Images Caroline Wozniacki facing uphill battle as play suspended
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  • June 3, 2018, 21:04

Dane trails Darya Kasatkina going into tomorrow at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic beat Fernando Verdasco in straight sets to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Photograph: Caroline Blumberg/EPA French Open round-up: Novak Djokovic eases into last eight
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  • June 3, 2018, 19:09

Serbian beats Fernando Verdasco while Alexander Zverev wins marathon five-setter

Jos Buttler brings up his 50 for England against Pakistan. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty England complete Headingly rout to level Pakistan series
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  • Vic Marks
  • June 3, 2018, 18:29

Jos Buttler’s 80 sets up comfortable win in Leeds as Dom Bess takes first Test scalps

Sarah Healy broke Ciara Mageean’s 1,500m record in Tullamore on Sunday. Photograph: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Records tumble at 2018 All-Ireland Schools track and field
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 3, 2018, 16:02

Sarah Healy breaks Ciara Mageean’s 1,500m record, Gary O’Hanlon wins Cork marathon

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Jonty Evans and Cooley Rorkes Drift are well placed in Meath. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Jonty Evans primed in George Mernagh Memorial
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 3, 2018, 12:18

Irish rider second heading into Sunday’s concluding cross-country phase in Meath

Sanita Puspure took silver in Belgrade. Photograph: Detlev Seyb/Inpho Sanita Puspure takes World Cup silver in Belgrade
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 3, 2018, 11:42

Fine morning on the water for Ireland as Paul and Gary O’Donovan win bronze

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Serena Williams of the United States celebrates victory during the ladies singles third round match against Julia Georges of Germany at the 2018 French Open at Roland Garros. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Serena Williams stirs up rivalry before Maria Sharapova duel
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  • June 2, 2018, 19:50

American saw off Julia Goerges to set up a meeting with old nemesis at Roland Garros

England batsman Jos Buttler cuts a ball watched by wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed during day two of the second test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images England fight hard to remain in pole position against Pakistan
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  • June 2, 2018, 19:46

Home side give themselves an obvious opportunity to square the series

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during his men’s singles third round match against Richard Gasquet of France during day seven of the French Open at Roland Garros. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Rafael Nadal continues relentless march at French Open
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  • June 2, 2018, 17:46

Spaniard beat Richard Gasquet with ease at Roland Garros while Kyle Edmund went out

Paul and Gary O’Donovan are through to the lightweight double A final in Belgrade. Photograph: Srdjan Stevanovic/Inpho O’Donovan brothers secure A Final place in Belgrade World Cup
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 2, 2018, 17:45

Sanita Puspure also through to A Final in Serbia after finishing second in semi-final

Jonty Evans and Cooley Rorkes Drift. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho James Avery leads two of three senior classes at Tattersalls Ireland trials
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 2, 2018, 15:13

Australia’s Emma McNab lies second with Jonty Evans and Cooley Rorkes Drift third

LeBron James: scored 51 points in an extraordinary display against the Golden State Warriors but Cleveland still lost in overtime in game one of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Photograph: Monica Davey/EPA Cleveland remains the fitting backdrop to Lebron James’s magnificence
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  • Keith Duggan
  • June 2, 2018, 09:00

World’s best basketball player is operating at a supreme level for the sake of the Cavaliers

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Ireland’s Sam Bennett celebrates winning the final stage of the Giro d’Italia in Rome on May 27th. Photograph: Luk Benies/AFP/Getty Images Sam Bennett’s talent shines through in Italian sunshine
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 1, 2018, 23:00

Carrick-on-Suir rider has taken three stages of Giro d’Italia - an Irish record

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Stuart Broad and James Anderson both took three wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 174 at Headingley. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP England bounce back on opening day at Headingley
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  • Vic Marks
  • June 1, 2018, 21:34

Pakistan bowled out for 174 as Root’s beleaguered side start second Test with a bang

England’s captain Joe Root bats on the first day of the second Test cricket match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images England in strong position on first day of second test
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  • June 1, 2018, 21:20

Skipper Joe Root looking well set on 29 not out as Pakistan are bowled out for 174

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