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GAELIC GAMES
Westmeath’s All-Ireland opener against Cavan sells out in minutes
Leinster champions welcome Dermot McCabe’s side to Cusack Park on May 30th
LGFA not involved in August AFLW fixture between Ireland and Australia
Ireland team to be made up of Irish AFLW players
Westmeath’s breaking-ball nous and raw leadership proved too much for Dublin
Dublin were unlucky with the injury to Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, but Westmeath’s defensive kickout setup was inspired
All-Ireland football championship: A complete guide to the Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup competitions
Leinster MHC final: Galway triumph against Kilkenny after extra-time
Munster MFC: Cork beat Kerry in extra-time for first provincial silverware since 2022
Tale of two provinces as Armagh take the plunder and Westmeath march into history
RUGBY
‘We’re going to have to put in a big defensive effort’: Adam Coleman relishing Leinster test
Bordeaux-Bègles secondrow ready for tough challenge in a decider where ‘small moments matter’
From soccer town to rugby country, the rise of Bordeaux Bègles is no ordinary success story
Two clubs’ willingness to put egos aside and agree to a merger led to the Champions Cup behemoth of today
‘Solid shoulders’ and ‘rib ticklers’: Leinster coach Robin McBryde on training for a final
McBryde dispelled any notions the players were wrapping themselves up in cotton wool ahead of Champions Cup showdown
Ulster get Rob Baloucoune boost ahead of Challenge Cup final against Montpellier
Leinster v Bordeaux Bègles: TV details, kick-off times and team news for Champions Cup final
Leinster’s Tommy O’Brien in doubt for Champions Cup final
England secure fifth consecutive Grand Slam with victory over France in Bordeaux
SOCCER
So long Pep Guardiola: nothing personal, but you won’t be missed as City boss
Engine was powered by Abu Dhabi oil, but the Spanish coach created brilliant teams and an impressive club culture
Pico Lopes admits he’s in pinch-me territory as World Cup opener against Spain closes in
Up to 20 family members will travel across the US to support the Shamrock Rovers player in action for Cape Verde
Southampton kicked out of Championship playoff final after admitting ‘multiple’ cases of spying
Middlesbrough reinstated to take on Hull in Saturday’s playoff final with Southampton having a right to appeal
Roberto Martinez names Portugal World Cup squad with symbolic ‘plus one’ for Dioga Jota
Southampton striker Ross Stewart named in Scotland World Cup squad after four-year absence
Pep Guardiola tells Manchester City players he is leaving as club line up Enzo Maresca
Pep Guardiola’s milestones at Manchester City: from selling Joe Hart to conquering Europe
GOLF
Aaron Rai keeps celebrations low-key after PGA Championship win: ‘He’ll probably have Chipotle’
Englishman lauds ‘invaluable’ advice from wife Gaurika Bishnoi
Rory McIlroy left counting missed opportunities at US PGA Championship
Masters champion finishes five shots behind winner Aaron Rai
PGA Championship day four: Aaron Rai wins Major with Rory McIlroy five behind - as it happened
Pádraig Harrington makes eagle from bunker in final round at Aronimink as he continues to roll back the years
RACING
Revitalised Godolphin team weigh up Curragh classic raid
1000 Guineas remains only Irish classic sheikh Mohammed’s powerful operation is yet to win
IHRB to investigate 53-minute delay to start of racing at Navan
‘Human error’ the reason for medical officer’s late arrival at racecourse
The Lion In Winter hunting Group One Lockinge glory
Cheltenham and Aintree hero Home By The Lee bids to continue peak form in French Champion Hurdle
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O’Hora and Arsenal both on top of the world
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