We’ll Leave It There So: Cruyff's farewell, Ireland's new Olympic medallist and all today's sport

Here’s what happened in the world of sport today.

EirGrid GAA U21 Provincial Finals Media Event Dublin's Andy Foley and Kildare's Mark Sherry (plus photobomber) at today's EirGrid GAA U21 media event. Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

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He might not have his Olympic bronze medal around his neck just yet, but Rob Heffernan now looks certain to receive one after a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) today.
Olive Loughnane will also be recognised as a world champion in the 20km race walk — more than six years after she was denied her gold medal by a disgraced Russian athlete.
World Sailing has announced that Irish duo Saskia Tidey and Andrea Brewster have sealed qualification for the 49erFX skiff event at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ireland’s Dan Martin has surrendered the race lead and slipped back to fourth at the Volta a Catalunya.
Nina Carberry is free to ride in the Aintree Grand National after the British Horseracing Authority ruled that her ban will not be enforced on that day.
The GAA has accused the Department of Sport of making them ‘look foolish’ over the upcoming American football match between Boston College and Georgia Tech.
The Republic of Ireland U21 side were well beaten by a stylish and ruthless Italian outfit at Waterford’s RSC.
John Giles is to leave his role as an analyst with RTÉ after Euro 2016.
Iain Henderson will make his first Ulster start in almost four months in tomorrow night’s trip to Glasgow Warriors, while Munster head coach Anthony Foley has handed a starting role to out-half Johnny Holland for their clash with Zebre.

Martin Keown and Martin O'Neill Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown and Ireland manager Martin O'Neill at the RSC this evening. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Away

Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff passed away today at the age of 68 after battling lung cancer.
Former Sunderland winger Adam Johnson been sentenced to 6 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual activity with a child.
Harry Redknapp’s first game as manager of Jordan has ended in an 8-0 victory.
South African scrum-half Fourie du Preez has announced his retirement from rugby.
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has been voted the Six Nations Player of the Championship.
Former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III is now a Cleveland Browns player.

Where we were today

Paul Fennessy was at the Aviva Stadium as the Republic of Ireland trained ahead of tomorrow night’s friendly against Switzerland, while Fintan O’Toole was at an EirGrid GAA Football U21 provincial finals media event at The Herbert Park Hotel.

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane looks on during today's Lansdowne Road training session. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

The best thing we shared

Steph Curry was doing ridiculous things on a basketball court… again.

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On the record

At the time I didn’t even understand the effect it was having on me. Not only was I not enjoying being a rugby player, I wasn’t really enjoying anything I was doing.”

Munster’s Cathal Sheridan adds his voice to IRUPA’s mental health campaign.

The fixture list

The Republic of Ireland entertain Switzerland in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium at 7.45pm.
There are two Irish sides in Guinness Pro12 action tomorrow action, with Munster hosting Zebre at 7.00pm and Ulster away to Glasgow Warriors at 7.35pm

Showbiz, baby!

Marvel at the magic of one of the most gifted players ever to kick a football.

RIP Johan Cruyff.

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