(Katie Taylor in Dublin Airport with Gearoid Murphy (9) and Oisin Murphy (8) after winning a fifth lightweight title at the AIBA World Women’s Elite Championships in Jeju, South Korea)
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- FAI Chief Executive John Delaney has apologised after he was caught on camera singing a republican song.
- Ulster Rugby have expressed optimism after Chris Henry underwent heart surgery.
- The Sports Personality of the Year shortlist has been announced, with Rory McIlroy the clear favourite to prevail.
- Leo Cullen has done little to downplay speculation that Robbie Henshaw could become a Leinster player eventually.
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- Australian cricketer Phil Hughes is in critical condition after suffering a freak head injury.
- Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is far from untouchable in his role as Liverpool manager.
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The Irish amputee footballers’ World Cup 2014 preview video, replete with a Roy Keane cameo, is top class.
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On the record
“I’m used to driving from Cork to Dublin or Cork to Derry or Cork to Sligo or whatever the case may be for domestic games. So flying from Boston to Los Angeles on a six-hour flight for a domestic game is a strange one.”
Irish referee Alan Kelly tells TheScore.ie about life as an MLS official.
Where we were today
Sean Farrell was on the scene as the Leinster squad were put through their paces in UCD.
The fixture list
- The Champions League continues, with Liverpool’s trip to Ludogorets among the key ties.
- The Irish Defence Forces are in action at the the CISM European Football Championship, as they take on Germany.
Showbiz, baby!
Conor McGregor pays a visit to fellow Irish MMA fighter Aisling Daly in the latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter.
“He’s sailing perilously close to David Brent territory again.”
Has Pep enjoyed unparalleled success with Bayern? I know it’s hard to follow someone who won the treble, but Bayern have never looked as dangerous playing the ‘Pep’ way as they did when they tore Barca apart playing direct, fast, powerful football.
He’s been great domestically but Dortmund did sort of fall apart around the same time.
Good to see a manager posting some common sense re cultural tactics. Shame LVG is too arrogant to admit his approach doesnt work in england. Leicester have probably the lowest possession stats in the league.
Hiddinks style is working well anyway…
It’s always surprised me why Guardiola has gotten the credit for a system started by Cruyff. I remember when Guardiola decided to leave Barcelona as a player. He had trouble finding a club willing to pay what he thought he was worth. He’s always had an inflated ego.