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At the launch of the Irish Life Health Festival of Running is Jessie Barr. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Former Irish Olympian Jessie Barr retires from athletics
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 17, 2019, 20:01

Older sister of Thomas Barr has battled a series of injuries since the 2012 Olympics

India and Pakistan fans show their support during their ICC Cricket World Cup group stage match at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Photograph: PA India and Pakistan fans provide World Cup with jolt of adrenaline
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  • Sean Ingle
  • June 17, 2019, 08:16

It was like a discordant Last Night at the Proms, albeit closer to Schönberg than Elgar

Partners and sponsors at Portglenone on the Lower Bann, ahead of the European coarse fishing championships. Angling Notes: European championships come to the Bann
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  • Derek Evans
  • June 17, 2019, 00:00

Major coarse fishing event has support from Waterways Ireland and local landowners

Head coach Noel McNamara addresses the Ireland squad after the victory over Italy in Santa Fe, Argentina. Photograph: Pablo Gasparini/Inpho Ireland U-20s braced for another clash with familiar English rivals
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  • John O'Sullivan
  • June 16, 2019, 20:37

Both teams much-changed from the sides that started the original pool clash

India’s captain Virat Kohli celebrates with his teammates after victory in the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage against Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester. Photograph: Getty Images India beat Pakistan to maintain perfect World Cup record
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  • Andy Bull
  • June 16, 2019, 20:34

This was most comfortable of India’s seven victories in World Cup against Pakistan

Felix Auger-Aliassime, right, congratulates Matteo Berrettini on his victory after the final of the Stuttgart Open at Tennisclub Weissenhof in Stuttgart, Germany. Photograph: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bongarts/Getty Images Berrettini overpowers Auger-Aliassime to lift Stuttgart Open title
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  • June 16, 2019, 20:15

World No 30-rated Italian claims his first title success on grasscourt

Babe Ruth: he hit 714 home runs over his 22-year career, 15 of those years with the Yankees. Photograph: Getty Images Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $5.64m
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  • June 16, 2019, 20:13

Jersey is one of 400 pieces of Ruth memorabilia supplied by his family and collectors for auction at the Yankee Stadium

Chris Froome at the University Hospital of St Etienne, France, following his crash on June 12th. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Team Ineos principal convinced Froome will fight to return to top-level cycling
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  • June 16, 2019, 19:55

Brailsford says he expects Team Ineos and cycling in general to review rider safety following Froome’s crash

Andy Murray during a practice session ahead of the Fever-Tree Championship at the Queen’s Club in London. Photograph: Steven Paston/PA Wire Murray has different expectations before comeback number three
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  • June 16, 2019, 18:57

The former world number one returns in the Fever-Tree Championships in doubles with Feliciano López

Korea celebrate a goal during their victory over Ireland in the FIH Women’s Series Final at Banbridge Hockey Club. Photograph: Jonathan Porter/Inpho/PressEye Korea crash Ireland party in Banbridge to take FIH Series title
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  • Stephen Findlater
  • June 16, 2019, 18:52

Ireland had already booked Olympic playoff with win over Czech Republic

Jose Maria Lopez, Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, Fernando Alonso, Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima on the podium after the 87th edition of the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race at Le Mans in France. Photograph: Jean-Francois/ AFP/getty Lady luck helps Alonso to Le Mans 24 Hours success
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  • June 16, 2019, 18:48

Late puncture drops former leaders into second place in a one-two finish for Toyota

John Jackson opened the scoring for Ireland in the defeat to Egypt. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Ireland hopes suffer after defeat to Egypt in France
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  • Stephen Findlater
  • June 16, 2019, 14:44

Alexander Cox’s side had taken the lead against a powerful Egypt side

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Bertram Allen is part of the Ireland Nations’ Cup team in Poland. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Equestrian: Ireland chase Nations’ Cup success in Poland
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 16, 2019, 13:28

Billy Twomey enjoyed individual success in Sopot on Saturday night

Tyson Fury poses with boxing promoter Bob Arum and referee Kenny Bayless after defeating Tom Schwarz at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Getty Images Tyson Fury puts on show with two-round destruction of Tom Schwarz
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  • Bryan Armen Graham
  • June 16, 2019, 13:12

Heavyweight secures 20th stoppage of his career on Las Vegas debut

Australia’s Aaron Finch hits a six during the Cricket World Cup group match against Sri Lanka at The Oval in London. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire Finch and Starc shine as Australia outclass Sri Lanka to go top
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  • June 15, 2019, 20:13

Australia opener makes 153 before left-armer takes four wickets

Bann enjoy surprise victory in junior women’s eighths at Athlone Regatta
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 15, 2019, 19:54

Molly Curry keeps up her excellent form in the junior 18 single sculls

Ireland’s Dan Martin in action during stage seven of the Critérium du Dauphiné from Saint-Genix-les-Villages to Les Sept Laux-Pipay. Photograph: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Dan Martin enjoys strong showing at Critérium du Dauphiné
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 15, 2019, 19:13

Irish rider finishes fifth on seventh stage as Tour de France

Screengrab taken from the Twitter feed of Chris Froome who has admitted he is lucky to be alive after crashing on Wednesday. Photograph: @chrisfroome/PA Wire Chris Froome admits he is lucky to be alive after horror crash
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  • June 15, 2019, 16:45

‘I know how lucky I am to be here today and how much I owe to all the paramedics and medical staff’

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Shirley McCay opens the scoring for Ireland in the FIH Women’s Series semi-final against the Czech Republic at Banbridge Hockey Club. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Shirley McCay’s ‘skipper’ strike gets the ball rolling in Ireland win
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  • Stephen Findlater
  • June 15, 2019, 15:42

Semi-final victory over Czech Republic moves Ireland closer to Olympic qualification

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Sofie Slattery enjoyed success in Sweden. Photo: PIerre Costabadie/Icon Sport via Getty Images Equestrian: Sofie Slattery and Harold McGahern successful in Sweden
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 15, 2019, 11:46

The Irish duo completed on a total of five faults with Sweden finishing second, just ahead of France

Liam Jegou competing in the Men C1 Heats Run 1 during the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup at Lee Valley White Water Centre London. Photo: Roland Harrison/Action Plus via Getty Images Liam Jegou narrowly misses out on final place at canoe slalom World Cup
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 15, 2019, 11:42

Ireland paddler will now head for the World Under-23 Championships in July

Pakistan and Indian cricket supporters wave flags at a super-fan event in Manchester on Friday ahead of the India v Pakistan World Cup cricket match. Photograph: Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP India and Pakistan prepare to renew rivalry at World Cup
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  • Sean Ingle
  • June 15, 2019, 06:00

800,000 fans applied for 26,000-capacity match at Old Trafford on Sunday

Pierce O’Callaghan: “Minsk and Belarus have always had a huge sports culture, and, for better or for worse, it’s always been a major part of people’s lives here” Irishman tees up big sporting events in Lima, Doha and Minsk
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 15, 2019, 06:00

Belarus very happy to embrace the second European Games

Chris Froome: won’t race again this season after the injuries suffered in a crash during a descent through Saint-Andre-d’Apchon in France last Wednesday. Photo credit should read Martin Rickett/PA Wire Life goes on at scene of Froome’s fall but locals wince at memory of crash
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  • June 14, 2019, 22:42

Four-time Tour de France champion has many months of recovery ahead o him

England’s Joe Root bats during the World Cup match against the West Indies at The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images Joe Root leads England to comprehensive victory over the West Indies
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  • June 14, 2019, 18:31

Batsman makes unbeaten century in eight-wicket win; injury concerns over Morgan and Roy

Liam Jegou qualifies for semi-finals in London
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 14, 2019, 17:37

Irish canoeist shakes off back injury to make it through in Lee Valley

Thomas Bach: Aiba problems that led to Olympic ban hopefully ‘a unique’ case
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  • June 14, 2019, 15:41

‘The Aiba issues are many fold, an aggregation of challenges and we cannot see this in any other international federation’

Chris Froome underwent lengthy surgery after suffering a broken femur and broken ribs in a high-speed crash. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire Froome could claim seventh Grand Tour in intensive care
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  • June 14, 2019, 07:07

British cyclist looks certain not to race again this season after horror crash on Wednesday

Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry holds up the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Photo: Larry W Smith/EPA Toronto lifts off as Raptors seal historic NBA title
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  • Melissa Rohlin
  • June 14, 2019, 06:23

Kawhi Leonard named NBA finals Most Valuable Player as Raptors claim first ever title

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Ireland’s Ayeisha McFerran and Chloe Watkins celebrate after the 11-0 victory over Singapore in the FIH Series Finals Pool A clash at Banbridge. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Hockey: Ireland confident ahead of rematch with Czech Republic
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  • June 14, 2019, 06:00

Ticket to October’s direct Olympic qualifiers on the line for Green Machine in semi-final

Tyson Fury and Tom Schwarz pose during a news conference at MGM Grand in Las Vegas ahead of their heavyweight bout. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Haye believes Fury must turn on the style against Schwarz
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  • June 13, 2019, 21:20

‘A jab-and-grab bore-fest isn’t going to be enough. He needs to do something special’

Michael Cotter’s 94-foot Windfall alongside Paul O’Higgins’s 36-foot Rockabill VI. Windfall has won line honours and set a new course record in the Dún Laoghaire to Dingle Race. Photograph: David O’Brien Cotter sets new course record in Dún Laoghaire to Dingle Race
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  • David O'Brien
  • June 13, 2019, 20:42

Windfall takes line honours, beating Cotter’s record set in 2009 on Whisper by seconds

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Wout van Aert, Team Jumbo-Vismarider, celebrates as he pips Bora-Hansgrohe rider Sam Bennett (right), to win the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine in Voiron, France. Photograph: Anne-Christing Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Bennett pipped during sprint finish in stage five of Critérium du Dauphiné
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 13, 2019, 20:34

Irishman frustrated after he got boxed in during exciting finale to 201km stage

UCD were the overall and men’s winners at the University Championships, with Trinity taking the Bank of Ireland trophy for women Athlone regatta to see 125 races run at five-minute intervals on five-lane course
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 13, 2019, 18:15

Trinity to miss Henley Royal Regatta as it prioritises Irish Championships

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Chris Froome will remain in intensive care for a number of days after suffering serious injuries in a practice fall on Wednesday. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Chris Froome to remain in intensive care after eight hours’ surgery
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  • June 13, 2019, 14:03

Froome sustained broken femur, elbow and rib bones in practice crash on Wednesday

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Chris Froome will miss the Tour de France after a fall during the Criterium du Dauphine. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Chris Froome to miss Tour de France after suffering multiple injuries in crash
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 12, 2019, 20:19

Four-time Tour winner crashed while doing time-trial reconnaissance

Australia’s David Warner celebrates his century during the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan at the County Ground in Taunton. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire David Warner hits century as Australia hold off late Pakistan surge
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  • June 12, 2019, 19:05

Opening bat scores his first century since return from 12-month suspension

Tyson Fury trains ahead of his heavyweight clash with Tom Schwaz in Las Vegas. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua is ‘finished’ in boxing
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  • June 12, 2019, 11:28

‘Everybody thought that man could beat me. In what world could he ever beat me?

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Bristol county ground was abandoned. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images Bangladesh bemoan lack of reserve days after latest abandonment
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  • June 11, 2019, 21:45

Inclement weather in England and Wales is starting to become a major talking point

Ireland’s Gillian Pender scores against Singapore during the FIH Women’s Series Pool A clash at Banbridge Hockey Club, Belfast. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Ireland thrash Singapore to secure semi-final place
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  • Stephen Findlater
  • June 11, 2019, 18:16

Eight players get on the scoresheet as visitors are outclassed at Banbridge

Bora-Hansgrohe rider Ireland’s Sam Bennett celebrates as he crosses the finish line after the third stage of the 71st edition of the Criterium du Dauphine. Photograph: Getty Images Impressive Sam Bennett takes seventh win of season in France
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 11, 2019, 17:52

Also in the main bunch was fellow Irishman Dan Martin who stays in 17th overall

Katie Taylor celebrates with all four belts after her win over Delfine Pursoon. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Katie Taylor: ‘The hard work paid off. I made history’
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  • Michael Dorgan
  • June 11, 2019, 15:24

Taylor happy to take Persoon rematch as new unified champ assesses her options

Ireland celebrate Bethany Barr’s goal against Malaysia. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Hockey: Ireland women off to a strong start with Malaysia win
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  • Stephen Findlater
  • June 11, 2019, 14:39

Bethany Barr stars as Ireland begin FIH Series campaign with a victory in Banbridge

Anna O’Flanagan and her Irish teammates celebrate a goal against the Czech Republic at Banbridge Hockey Club. Photograph: Jonathan Porter/Inpho/Presseye Hockey: Four goals for O’Flanagan as Ireland crush the Czech Republic
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  • Stephen Findlater
  • June 11, 2019, 14:38

With Singapore to come on Tuesday, Ireland look on course for a semi-final place

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins dives for the ball during his side’s win over the Toronto Raptors. Photograph: Warren Toda/EPA NBA Finals: Warriors keep themselves alive after Game 5 thriller
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  • Joshua Kloke
  • June 11, 2019, 07:24

Durant limps off but defending champions pull within one game of Toronto Raptors

Ireland take on England at Lord’s in July for the first ever time in a Test match. Photo: Christopher Lee/Getty Images for The Cricketer England v Ireland at Lord’s: Flights, getting to the ground and tickets
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  • Ruaidhrí Croke
  • June 11, 2019, 07:02

All you need to know if you fancy seeing historic Test match at cricket’s most famous ground

While it is difficult to say that some tipsters are deliberately giving out losing tips, there are plenty of other methods to tempt customers in to bets that will most likely lose How online tipsters make a profit when punters lose
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  • Ruaidhrí Croke
  • June 11, 2019, 06:00

Covering all the bases: Many tipsters stand to make percentage of customer losses

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OJ Simpson pictured during a parole hearing in 2017. Photograph: Jason Bean-Pool/Getty Living in Las Vegas and playing golf: Life ‘is fine’ for OJ Simpson
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  • Victoria Bekiempis
  • June 10, 2019, 17:28

Former NFL player served nine years for kidnap and robbery before 2017 release

Cathal Daniels stands on the top of the podium following victory in the CCI-L U25 4* at the Bramham International Horse Trials. Photograph: Kit Houghton/Horse Sport Ireland Galway’s Cathal Daniels doubles up with another win
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  • Margie McLoone
  • June 10, 2019, 09:23

He recorded one of just two clears in show jumping phase to win in Bramham

Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari swaps the number boards at parc ferme after the F1 Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal. Photograph: Dan Istitene/Getty Images Furious Sebastian Vettel falling out of love with Formula One
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  • June 10, 2019, 08:38

Ferrari have appealed five-second penalty that cost victory in Canadian Grand Prix

Minister of State Seán Canney speaking at Aasleagh Falls on the river Erriff Wisdom needed to restore Ireland’s salmon populations
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  • Derek Evans
  • June 10, 2019, 00:00

Angling Notes: Minister visits river Erriff to hear concerns over fewer returning salmon

Second-placed Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari swaps the number boards at parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. Photograph: Dan Istitene/Getty Images Stewards have vital say as Hamilton claims Canadian Grand Prix
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  • June 9, 2019, 21:45

Vettel takes chequered flag but loses out due to a five-second penalty for a near-collision

Bora-Hansgrohe riders lead the pack on the first stage of the 71st edition of the Criterium du Dauphine cycling race on Sunday. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP Dan Martin finishes in front group in tough Critérium du Dauphiné opener
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  • Shane Stokes
  • June 9, 2019, 20:55

Irish cyclist gets off to positive start crossing the line 48th as Boasson Hagen triumphs

India’s Shikhar Dhawan in action playing a shot from Australia’s Nathan Coulter-Nile during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between India and Australia at The Oval. Photograph: Getty Shikhar Dhawan the standout as India defeat Australia
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  • June 9, 2019, 20:06

Century lifts India to 36-run winning margin in first heavyweight clash of World Cup

Cartoon, owned by Sybil McCormack, representing Royal Irish Yacht Club at the ICRA national championships 2019 in Dún Laoghaire. Photograph: David Branigan/Oceansport Nice weather for Dux as Gore-Grimes sails to victory in Dún Laoghaire
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  • David Branigan
  • June 9, 2019, 19:45

Irish Cruiser Racing nationals see a testing mix of lightning, hail and wind on Dublin Bay

Rafael Nadal celebrates after he secured his 12th French Open title. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Rafael Nadal wins a stunning 12th French Open title
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 9, 2019, 17:41

Spaniard lures in Dominic Thiem before blowing him away in four sets and three hours in Paris

Conor Swail finished third in Canada. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Equestrian: busy night on both sides of the Atlantic for Irish riders
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  • Margia McLoone
  • June 9, 2019, 11:48

Three Irish riders finished in the top seven of the Rolex Grand Prix in Canada

Sebastian Vettel has taken pole position in Canada. Photograph: Dan Istitene/Getty Sebastian Vettel takes pole position in Canada
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  • June 8, 2019, 21:40

Ferrari driver ‘full of adernaline’ after he beats Lewis Hamilton to top spot

Kane Williamson steered New Zealand home against Afghanistan. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty New Zealand make it three from three against Afghanistan
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  • June 8, 2019, 21:07

James Neesham takes five wickets before Kane Williams steers Black Caps home

England’s Jofra Archer celebrates taking the wicket of Bangladesh’s Soumya Sarkar. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty England back on track with dominant win over Bangladesh
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  • June 8, 2019, 18:30

Jason Roy’s fine innings sets World Cup hosts on their way to romp in Cardiff

Australia’s Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning the French Open. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP Ashleigh Barty bowls over Vondrousova to take French Open title
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  • June 8, 2019, 17:04

23-year-old Australian routs Czech teenager as she emulates Margaret Court in Paris

Austria’s Dominic Thiem plays a forehand during his French Open men’s singles semi-final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at Roland Garros in Paris. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Dominic Thiem ends Novak Djokovic’s French Open hopes in Paris
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  • June 8, 2019, 16:26

Austrian sets up repeat of last year’s final against Rafael Nadal

Joe Ward will turn professional after signing a management contract with Times Square Boxing based in New York. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Bernard Dunne: Joe Ward’s decision to go pro ‘disappointing’
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  • June 8, 2019, 14:11

Irish team captain was set to be key contender for Olympic medal

Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors takes an elbow from Shaun Livingston of the Golden State Warriors in the second half during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Toronto raid Golden State playbook to take 3-1 lead in NBA Championship
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  • Marc Stein
  • June 8, 2019, 12:51

Raptors enjoy haymaker of a third quarter to move within one win of the title

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry speaks with Davidson head coach Bob McKillop prior to Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals in Oakland, California. Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Steph Curry – the ‘everyday guy’ who defied the odds to triumph in the NBA
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  • Keith Duggan
  • June 8, 2019, 06:00

The young Curry was considered too small to succeed. His college coach thought differently

Patsy McGonagle consoles Rob Heffernan after he finished fourth in the 50km Walk at the London Olympics in 2012. McGonagle assured him it wouldn’t be the end of the story, knowing full well the Russian winner Sergei Kirdyapkin was doping, as has since been proved. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho McGonagle relentless in his pursuit of the best for Irish athletes
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 8, 2019, 01:25

Ex-team manager’s eagerly-awaited memoir shines a revealing light on the last 25 years of Irish athletics

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A sailing camp taking place in Dublin Bay. Photograph Nick Bradshaw Rockabil VI edges into lead on day one of ICRA National Championships
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  • David Branigan
  • June 7, 2019, 21:25

John Maybury’s Joker II topped Division One with emphatic back to back wins

Katie Taylor : ‘It’s incredible the support I’ve got here, even during the low times’ Photograph: Tommy Dickson/INPHO Katie Taylor: ‘I’m definitely living the life of my dreams right now’
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  • Sorcha Pollak
  • June 7, 2019, 21:21

World champion returns home to Bray where young girls chant ‘We love you Katie’

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French Open: Rafael Nadal during his semi-final against Roger Federer. Photograph: Reuters/Benoit Tessier French Open: Nadal produces rock-solid performance to see off Federer
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  • Simon Chambers
  • June 7, 2019, 20:36

Rain stops semi-final between Djokovic and Thiem gifting Nadal extra rest day for final

Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning against Roger Federer during their men’s singles semi-final at the French Open in Paris. Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images Rafael Nadal brews up a storm to blow Roger Federer off court
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  • Simon Cambers
  • June 7, 2019, 20:24

Novak Djokovic faces Saturday battle against Dominic Thiem as second semi-final hit by weather

Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic celebrates winning her semi-final match against Britain’s Johanna Konta at the French Open in Paris. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Konta lets chances slip as Vondrousova sets up final date with Barty
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  • Kevin Mitchell
  • June 7, 2019, 17:05

British player twice blew 5-3 leads to Czech teenager at French Open

Ger Prendergast with his children at the Lilliput Adventure Centre. 60 Ironmans in 60 days: Meet Ger Prendergast
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 7, 2019, 14:56

The 39-year-old is looking to set a new world record at the Lilliput Adventure Centre

Joe Ward will not be competing for Ireland at the Olympics. Photograph: Inpho Joe Ward turns pro with aim of becoming a future world champion
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  • June 7, 2019, 08:07

‘Decision to turn professional was not easy. I felt time was right for me and my family’

Katie Taylor poses with her belts at the County Club, Co Meath. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Persoon rematch must wait as Serrano up next for Katie Taylor
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • June 7, 2019, 06:00

Belgian deserves another shot as Bray boxer says bout in Ireland is not in her near future

Aifric Keogh, Sanita Puspure and Monika Dukarska. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Six of our best women en route to Poland for World Cup regatta
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  • Liam Gorman
  • June 7, 2019, 06:00

Rowing: Sanita Puspure’s champion journey; Skibbereen man is World Coach of the Year

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The late Tom Power (right) who died on June 1st, on George Sisk’s WOW as tactician and navigator in July 2013. His sailing career has spanned more than 40 years. Photograph: David Branigan/Oceansport Leading light of offshore sailing honoured in memorial service
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  • David Branigan
  • June 7, 2019, 06:00

Tom Power was stalwart of Admiral’s Cup and Fastnet race, and member of WOW crew

Roisin Upton, Ayeisha McFerran, Gillian Pinder, Anna O’Flanagan and Katie Mullan of the Ireland Women’s Hockey team. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Ireland confident as they take first steps on road to Tokyo
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • June 7, 2019, 06:00

Team ranked 8th in the world take on 22nd-placed Malaysia in FIH series in Banbridge

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Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking his fifth wicket in the World Cup match against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images Holder says West Indies batsmen must take responsibility after Australia loss
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  • June 6, 2019, 21:37

Strac takes five wickets after Coulter-Nile and Smith rescued Australian innings

Thomas Barr finished fourth at the Golden League meeting in Rome on Thursday night. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Thomas Barr just pipped for podium finish in Rome
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  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 6, 2019, 20:38

Irish hurdler’s time of 49.65 seconds just short of his season’s best

Eugene McGee’s hat-trick against France came on his 280 cap for Ireland. Photograph: Rowland White/Inpho/Presseye Eugene Magee caps perfect day with winning hat-trick against France
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  • Johnny Watterson
  • June 6, 2019, 18:09

Banbridge player earns 280th international cap in second match of series

Germany’s Alexander Zverev slips at the net during his men’s singles quarter-final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the French Open. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images Novak Djokovic brings Alexander Zverev crashing back to earth
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  • June 6, 2019, 16:24

Tall German had served for first set before Djokovic went through the gears

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