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Football
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Fun in the sun
A friendly in the shadows but significance could be realised when Ireland are under the spotlight
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green jambos
The cult hero, the godly man and the goalkeeper – Irish Hearts embrace club's shot at history
Aaron McEneff, Jake Mulraney and Colin Doyle explain very different reasons for fond memories of time in Edinburgh.
Friday
15 May
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Reaction
'I can understand they don’t have a lot of confidence that things can be better next season'
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big win
Dundalk produce another statement result as Wilson stunner sinks Shamrock Rovers
The defeat does little damage to Rovers’ title charge, but Dundalk’s remarkable return to the top flight continued.
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League of Ireland
Daniel Kelly delivers edge required for Shelbourne against St Patrick's Athletic
Joey O’Brien’s side produce sweet win in Dublin derby as substitutes combine for 1-0 win at Richmond Park.
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Explainer
Southampton ‘Spygate’ hearing could delay play-off final – so what happens next?
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The Boss
Michael Carrick in line for two-year deal as Manchester United manager
Carrick expects his future to be decided ‘pretty soon’, possibly ahead of Sunday’s game against Nottingham Forest.
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End of an era
Seamus Coleman to finish Everton playing career at end of season before deciding next move
The defender has the option of taking up a coaching role at Everton or continuing his playing career with another club and the Republic of Ireland.
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THE BEAT
Algorithms offer synthetic reality online as threats from social media come in different forms
Cork City’s decision to quit the X platform is just one of the challenges facing League of Ireland clubs.
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coming into bloom
Scotland's thrilling title race: Where new world analytics meets Old Firm torpor
Thursday
14 May
Wednesday
13 May
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French Favourites
Kvaratskhelia nets as PSG clinch Ligue 1 title ahead of Champions League final
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Football
Man City beat Crystal Palace to keep Premier League title race pressure on Arsenal
Pep Guardiola’s side win 3-0 at the Etihad.
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brann new name
Cork City 'keeper Conor Brann a surprise inclusion in Ireland provisional squad for Qatar and Canada games
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Progress
Southampton win extra-time thriller to reach Championship play-off final
Northern Ireland’s Shea Charles was the hero against Middlesbrough.
Tuesday
12 May
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Real Madrid
Iker Casillas opposes Jose Mourinho return as Florentino Perez rounds on critics
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Warm-up
Alli and Idah on target as Ireland beat Real Murcia 'B' in behind-closed-doors friendly
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The Predictions Episode
Sinéad and Gavin nail their colours to the mast as they debate their big sporting predictions for the rest of 2026 and beyond.
59m
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down to the wire
'It will be tough until the last minute' – Tottenham preparing for tense relegation fight
Monday
11 May
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