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Donegal Captain was instrumental in persuading the manager to come back after 10 years, effectively ‘doorstepping’ him, he says
The obvious way Donegal can be beaten by Kerry is ... David Clifford
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Gutsy Shelbourne unravelled by late Qarabag onslaught in first leg Champions League qualifier
Kerry’s Marc Ó Sé believes Kingdom will prevail over Donegal in tight All-Ireland final
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GAELIC GAMES
Kerry’s Marc Ó Sé believes Kingdom will prevail over Donegal in tight All-Ireland final
Contrasting styles will make for an exciting decider, says former footballer of the year
Shane Ryan: ‘If you go out there fearing a mistake, you’re never going to express yourself’
Kingdom’s shot-stopper set to play in his fifth All-Ireland final on Sunday
Jim McGuinness will be putting 2014 out of his mind as Donegal face Kerry
Manager returns to lead Donegal in their first All-Ireland final in 11 years, but they will be facing one of the best players in the game
Gavin Devlin appointed as Louth manager on a three-year term
How Tipperary capitalised on Cork’s chronic lack of flexibility to take All-Ireland title
All-Ireland number four is Noel McGrath’s sweetest yet, but he may already be plotting the drive for five
‘You don’t get asked too often’: James Costello jumped at chance to join Jack O’Connor’s Kerry backroom
RUGBY
Overnight sensation Thomas Clarkson taking advantage of surprise Lions call-up
Tighthead prop speaks about being understudy to Tadhg Furlong and dealing with social media backlash
Garry Ringrose keeps his head level and his hand up for second Test selection
The Ireland centre impressed after his early entry into Tuesday’s game but felt Darcy Graham’s pain at going off
Andy Farrell more optimistic on fitness of Joe McCarthy than Mack Hansen for second Lions Test
Head coach was impressed by Garry Ringrose, Jamie Osborne and Ben White in game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV
Lions Tour: Ryan, Ringrose and Van der Flier makes their cases for second Test and what else we learned
Lions 24 First Nations and Pasifika XV 19: Jamie Osborne scores two tries on debut - as it happened
Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika
Lions player ratings: Versatile Jamie Osborne shines with two-try debut in Melbourne
SOCCER
Gutsy Shelbourne unravelled by late Qarabag onslaught in first leg Champions League qualifier
Azerbaijani champions put three goals past Shels at Tolka Park
Conference League qualifiers: Shamrock Rovers and St Pat’s look to keep their European summer on track
Stephen Bradley’s men are away to St Joseph’s while Stephen Kenny’s charges are at home to Nõmme Kalju
Evan Ferguson completes season-long loan move to Roma
‘Niggling injuries’ have stalled 20-year-old Irish international’s progress at Brighton
GOLF
We are watching greatness every time Scottie Scheffler steps on a golf course, whether he cares or not
World number one demonstrated his mastery at Portrush, showing he is at a level far above all others
The Open Day Four: Scottie Scheffler cruises to victory at Royal Portrush – As it happened
American wins by four strokes as he wins fourth Major championship
Scottie Scheffler takes another giant stride into golfing pantheon after stunning Open success
World No 1 becomes champion golfer of the year at Royal Portrush with another display of poise and skill
RACING
Minnie Hauk makes it more exciting than anticipated but lands Irish Oaks at 2/11
Aidan O’Brien trained hotpot needs to be shaken up by Ryan Moore to overhaul rival Wemightakedlongway
Joseph O’Brien aiming for Group Two glory in France on Sunday with Green Sense
Grade One novice chase at Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day restored to programme
Minnie Hauk at prohibitive odds to become 16th filly to complete Epsom-Curragh Oaks double
True Love takes on just three colts in rescheduled Railway Stakes at the Curragh
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Lewis makes 87 off 50 balls and shares match-winning partnership of 131 with Orla Prendergast
Ben Healy: ‘He had a better kick and beat me to the line’
Irishman makes late sprint but beaten by Aurélien Paret-Peintre at Mont Ventoux
