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- Frida Maanum scores as Arsenal earn draw at Barcelona
- Weak foundations, mounting debts, and relentless pressure: Welcome to Manchester United, Mauricio
- Rory McIlroy two off lead in Dubai, Seamus Power withdraws in Austin through injury
- 'I wouldn't say it's an experimental team' - Farrell expects rejigged Ireland side to deliver
- Pierre Sage sacked as Crystal Palace manager after less than five months
- Tuisova returns in exciting Fiji team to face Ireland
- Ireland's Kristian Jubani narrowly misses out on Youth Olympics gold
- George Ford back at out-half as England make 10 changes for Japan clash
- Beirne named captain as Farrell makes 7 changes in Ireland team to face Fiji
- Too serious or building resilience? The teenage GAA debate
- Michael Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager
- Beauden Barrett to captain New Zealand for first time as Mo'unga returns against Wales
- Ireland fall to late Iceland flourish in Eurobasket pre-qualifying opener
- The man of many playing positions who left a lasting legacy as a Kilkenny goalkeeper
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