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GAELIC GAMES
‘With great privilege comes great responsibility’: Evan Comerford on Dublin keeper role
Ballymun player sets his sights on a long stint between the posts after injury woes
Former GAA president John Horan named as new chair of Steering Group on Integration
Horan takes over role after Mary McAleese vacated position early last month
Cillian O’Connor gets the ending he deserved to one of the greatest careers in GAA history
The championship’s all-time leading scorer wasn’t content to pile up the numbers – his belligerence typified Mayo’s refusal to bend the knee
RUGBY
Ulster overcome slow start to claw back draw against Munster
Jacob Stockdale with a brace of tries on his 150th appearance for Ulster
Wallabies blown away by All Blacks blitz to retain Bledisloe Cup
Les Kiss’s side given second-half reality check in Auckland
Leinster look to restore their home fortress against Cardiff
Province return to competitive action at the redeveloped Laya Arena
SOCCER
Bruno Guimarães completes Arsenal comeback to end Leeds’ unbeaten run
Dara O’Shea sends Ipswich to victory, Brentford fight back to draw at Villa
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout
Striker subsequently apologised for his actions
James McClean standoff with Derry City looms over FAI Cup trip to Galway
Candystripes travel to Eamonn Deacy Park for FAI Cup semi-final against John Caulfield’s side
Waterford stun Bohemians at Dalymount to reach FAI Cup final
Managers react to Manchester City’s guilty verdict: ‘Uncertainty is not good for anyone’
Manchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick
Kazakhstan 0 Ireland 8: Ireland stroll to World Cup playoff win – as it happened
GOLF
Shane Lowry makes solid start to Spanish Open in Madrid
On the Ladies European Tour, Lauren Walsh is the best of the Irish in Korea
‘There’s no favouritism’: Luke Donald says every player will ‘earn their way’ to Ryder Cup
Englishman will attempt to become first European captain to win three straight matches at next year’s tournament
‘It’s us against the world’: Jim Furyk says USA need to have chip on shoulder to win Ryder Cup
Captain says side are underdogs for Adare Manor and will make reconnaissance visit with possible players next July
RACING
Clock ticking on Aidan O’Brien’s pursuit of new Group One world record
Chelmsford set to resume hosting racing next month after ARC secures multiyear lease on track
Green Empress enhances Sun Goddess’s reputation with Group One win in France
Aidan O’Brien lands first Forêt success as Guineas heroine True Love emerges on top in thrilling finish
Daryz emulates Alleged by winning the Prix de l’Arc Triomphe back-to-back
Francis Graffard-trained star beats Bay City Roller and Diamond Necklace in €5m Longchamp highlight
MORE SPORT
Rhasidat Adeleke on burnout; Kate O’Connor on her ‘turning point’
Athletes explain what they learned from Paris and how they hope to navigate the next 21 months to the LA Games
Katie Taylor named Sportswoman of the Month for September
Peerless boxer signs off storied career with a magical night in Croke Park
Mona McSharry wins second 100m breaststroke title of World Cup series
Sligo swimmer on track for $10,000 ‘triple crown’ bonus next week in Kazakhstan
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