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The countdown is on for Conor McGregor to UFC 196. Raymond Spencer / INPHO Raymond Spencer / INPHO / INPHO

• Conor McGregor insists he cannot accept comparisons to Muhammad Ali.
• Cian Healy is going to win his 150th cap for Leinster in their Guinness Pro12 clash tomorrow.
• An Ireland U21 striker broke his leg in a freak accident training with Everton yesterday.
• For Munster, Simon Zebo and Tommy O’Donnell are back in the starting side.
• The Roscommon footballers have been forced to give up home advantage this weekend and will instead play in Longford.

Roscommon face Down on Sunday as they seek to build on last week's Cork win. Ken Sutton / INPHO Ken Sutton / INPHO / INPHO

Away

• Man United are giving free away jerseys to any fans bound for Anfield for next week’s Europa League game.
• One of the world’s greatest footballers is facing huge questions about possible corruption.
• No stopping Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors after their 44th straight home win.
• Bad news keeps coming for Arsenal with Petr Cech out for up to four weeks.

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We’re just over three months away to Euro 2016 and the FAI have revealed Ireland’s new home kit.

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Where We Were Today

Sean Farrell was out having a laugh with Leinster’s Leo Cullen and Isa Nacewa.

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And Ryan Bailey caught up with Katie Taylor.

Katie Taylor is an ambassador for the Adidas and Lifestyle Sports Boost Run. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

On The Record

The differences in Conor have been night and day. He’s had a smile on his face all week, savouring every second of it.”

John Kavanagh writes for The42 ahead of tomorrow’s big fight at UFC 196.

The Fixture List

Soccer

Eight games tomorrow in the Premier League with the standout fixtures seeing Tottenham and Arsenal clash in White Hart Lane at 12.45pm. Other games involving title contenders see Man City at home to Aston Villa at 3pm while Leicester are away to Watford at 5pm.

At home in the League of Ireland,  Bray Wanderers face Dundalk at 7.30pm while Sligo Rovers play Shamrock Rovers at 7.45pm

Rugby

In the Guinness Pro12, Leinster are at home to Ospreys at 3pm while Munster entertain Newport Dragons at 7.35pm

GAA

Plenty Allianz League action tomorrow, the highlight being the Cork-Dublin double-header in Croke Park.

Cork and Dublin face off tomorrow night. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Showbiz, Baby!

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