We'll Leave It There So: Another medal in Baku, hurling legend passes away and all today's sport

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Orla O'Reilly takes a shot Ireland's Orla O'Reilly during a match against Slovenia at the European Games. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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Belfast boxer Sean McComb secured Ireland’s second medal at the European Games with victory in his lightweight division quarter-final this morning.
But there was disappointment for Wexford’s Adam Nolan as he missed out on a medal with defeat to Britain’s Josh Kelly in Baku.
Tributes have been flowing for legendary Tipperary hurler Jimmy Doyle who passed away last night.
Colm Galvin has rejoined the Clare hurling panel after returning home from Boston.
Dundalk’s Daryl Horgan knows he has to secure a move across the water if he is to harbour hopes of an international call-up.

Gordon D'Arcy and Isa Nacewa pose with the Webb Ellis Cup at Old Belvedere.

Dublin fans are organising a touching tribute to the Berkeley victims and the late Harris brothers for this Sunday’s game against Kildare.
The team’s for tomorrow night’s Bord Gáis Energy Leinster U21 hurling semi-final between Kilkenny and Carlow have been named.
Former Ireland U21 captain Rob Kiernan has sealed his move to Rangers.
Davy Fitzgerald’s son has been named in midfield for Clare’s Munster minor clash against Tipperary.

Ireland's John Jackson is congratulated after scoring the equalising goal against GB at the World Hockey League. Koen Suyk / INPHO Koen Suyk / INPHO / INPHO

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New Zealand is in mourning once again following the death of former All Black Norm Berryman at the age of 42.
Neymar has offered an explanation as to why he left Brazil’s Copa America squad after he was suspended for head butting an opponent.
Stuart Lancaster says he remains undecided on whether Danny Cipriani will be in his World Cup squad or not.
Danny Ings has turned down the opportunity to wear the iconic number seven shirt at Anfield, insisting it must be earned.
Tana Umaga has been appointed as the Auckland Blues’ new head coach.
Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo has confirmed he is coming out of retirement at the age of 43.

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On the record

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Where we were today

Patrick Ward was chatting with SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for May, Daryl Horgan in Stephen’s Green.

Elsewhere, Sean Farrell caught up with Gordon D’Arcy and Isa Nacewa on the latest stop of the Rugby World Cup trophy tour.

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The fixture list

In the Bord Gáis Leinster U21HC semi-finals, Carlow face Kilkenny and Offaly host Wexford with both games starting at 7.30pm.
The European Games continues on Wednesday with Katie Taylor taking to the ring at 8.30am Irish time.

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