James Skehill ponders bright Galway future with focus on minor decider
Galway selector James Skehill admits he'd be "borderline devastated" if at least half a dozen of his minor hurlers don't go on to have long senior careers.
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Olympic gold winner Faith Kipyegon sets new women's 1500m record at Florence Diamond League
Faith Kipyegon set a new world record for the women’s 1500m in the Florence Diamond League meeting on Friday night. The Kenyan is the reigning world and Olympic champion, and with 10 metres’ advantage on second place, held by Briton Laura Muir, she extended her lead as she set a time of 3 minutes 49.11 seconds.
Brendan Devenney: Tyrone's desperation gives them an edge
Brendan Devenney believes that Tyrone's mixture of "desperation" and attacking firepower gives them the edge at home to Armagh in their All-Ireland group stage clash in Healy Park on Saturday evening (Live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Ollie Pope Makes History, Breaks 41-Year-Old Record With Maiden Double Ton
Ollie Pope made a double century after Ben Duckett compiled the fastest 150 in a Test at Lord's as England ran riot against an outclassed Ireland in their Ashes warm-up on Friday. Pope's 205 and Duckett's 182 were the cornerstones of England's imposing 524-4 declared on the second day of four, a lead of 331 runs. The pair shared a second-wicket stand of 252 after coming together at 109-1 after Zak Crawley's exit for 56. Both Duckett and Pope scored a hundred runs in a session on Friday, left-hander Duckett achieving the feat in the morning's play and Pope matching him between lunch and tea.
Cork City extend winning run to close in on Drogheda United
A long-awaited away victory in the Premier Division for Cork City ensured a third straight league victory for Liam Buckley's team and breathed new life into their survival bid.
League of Ireland round-up: Shamrock Rovers back on top after win over Dundalk
Shamrock Rovers are back on top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.
Lewis hits brace as in-form Pat's breeze past UCD
Noah Lewis proved St Patrick's Athletic's unlikely super-sub with the defender scoring a brace as they breezed to victory at the UCD Bowl.