We'll Leave It There So: Irish sprinters progress in 100, 200 and all today's sport

Plus, some light Keane-on-Giggsy thigh slapping.

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Amy Foster and Marcus Lawler were the big Irish winners at the European Athletics Championships today.

Amy Foster qualifies for the semi-finals Karel Delvoije / INPHO Karel Delvoije / INPHO / INPHO

Conor McGregor’s coach Jon Kavanagh drew a short, sharp response from UFC president Dana White.
Ryan Giggs gave Roy Keane a little something to pin on the dressing room wall before Ireland face Wales in World Cup qualifyication.
Fionnuala McCormack calls the current state of nationalities in athletics ‘a complete joke’ after coming fourth over 10,000 metres yesterday.

Away

Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber set up a final meeting at Wimbledon.
Mark Cavendish claimed today’s stage of the Tour de France.

Tour de France 2016 - Stage 6 - Arpajon-sur-Cere to Montauban AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Jon Jones was withdrawn from UFC 200 this weekend after a possible doping violation.
2013 Wimbledon champ Marion Bartolisays she fears for her life after picking up a mystery virus.
Liverpool are putting together a new deal for Jurgen Klopp as he inches closer to his anniversary in the job.

The Best Thing We Shared

Sadly, we didn’t see this until after Big Ron led Portugal to victory over Wales. Some man for a smack.

#WAL players beware! You won't like @Cristiano Ronaldo when he's angry! #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/uVSliSYC7u
— The Sun Dream Team (@dreamteamfc) July 6, 2016

Dream Team / Twitter

On The Record

I can’t believe I’m in the final this year. I’m 0-2 this year so I’m determined to win one.”

Serena Williams didn’t need to remind us she’s determined, but the woman is relentless.

Where We Were Today

Fintan O’Toole was sipping his coffee while hearing what Dean Rock had to say at this morning’s Dublin press briefing.

Dean Rock Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

The Fixture List

Eight more Irish athletes go under the gun in Amsterdam tomorrow at the European Championships. Amy Foster and Marcus Lawler will sprint in their respective 100 and 200 metre sprint semi-finals from 17.50.

Tomorrow evening has two Airtricity League Premier Division ties in store with Bohemians hosting Bray and Galway travelling up the west coast on their way to Finn Harps.

Showbiz, Baby!

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