Seán Moran: Hurling championship kept its biggest surprise until the end
In contrast to football, it was supposed to be predictable until Tipperary showed how to script a finale
Shane Ryan: ‘If you go out there fearing a mistake, you’re never going to express yourself’
Shelbourne looking to pull off a shock and take Qarabag scalp
Gavin Devlin appointed as Louth manager on a three-year term
Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika
Ben Healy: ‘He had a better kick and beat me to the line’
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GAELIC GAMES
Gavin Devlin appointed as Louth manager on a three-year term
Tyrone native worked as Mickey Harte’s assistant previously; Ciarán Meenagh set for Derry job
How Tipperary capitalised on Cork’s chronic lack of flexibility to take All-Ireland title
The Premier County won the tactical chess game, adjusting their shape and controlling the space to utterly dominate
All-Ireland number four is Noel McGrath’s sweetest yet, but he may already be plotting the drive for five
Tipp hurler spent Monday savouring the moment after thrilling victory against Cork the day before
‘You don’t get asked too often’: James Costello jumped at chance to join Jack O’Connor’s Kerry backroom
Donegal v Kerry: Throw-in time, TV details and team news about All-Ireland football final
‘We had a terrible game in-house’: Tipperary bounced back from sobering loss to win All-Ireland in style
No homecoming event for Cork hurlers after All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary
RUGBY
Lions Tour: Ryan, Ringrose and Van der Flier makes their cases for second Test and what else we learned
Andy Farrell and his coaching staff have a few further selection conundrums after win over First Nations and Pasifika XV
Lions 24 First Nations and Pasifika XV 19: Jamie Osborne scores two tries on debut - as it happened
Follow all the action from Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium as Owen Farrell captains side
Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika
Midweek side do little to make argument for inclusion in starting XV for Australia Test
Lions player ratings: Versatile Jamie Osborne shines with two-try debut in Melbourne
If Lions complete Australia rout, clamour for tour of France will grow
Jamie Osborne’s reaction to late Lions nod? He followed the template for Irish sons and called his mum
Test places up for grabs as Lions face First Nations and Pasifika XV
SOCCER
FAI Cup draw: Champions Drogheda United drawn against Derry City in repeat of last year’s final
Last 16 draw throws up four all Premier Division ties including Dublin derby between St Pats and Shelbourne
‘Club of my dreams’: Bryan Mbeumo seals £71m Manchester United move
Cameroonian forward joins Matheus Cunha in bolstering Red Devils attack
Liverpool agree €92m deal for Hugo Ekitike, taking spending to almost €350m
Eintracht Frankfurt to get guaranteed €80m for striker
Shelbourne learn potential opponents as they chase lucrative qualification for European group stages
St Patrick’s Athletic prove toughest of tests for UCC as they knock in eight goals
Evan Ferguson arrives in Italy to finalise Roma loan move
Cork City take their time to shake off debutants Leicester Celtic
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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Team Ireland leave Bergen with record five-medal haul
Gaby Lewis’s 67 sets up six-wicket Ireland win over Zimbabwe in first T20
Skipper’s 49-ball innings steers her side to comfortable victory at Sydney Parade
