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O'Gorman the hero as Hoops mark return with win in Sligo

Aine O'Gorman struck a dramatic 93rd minute winner at the Showgrounds as Shamrock Rovers got their return to the League of Ireland off to a winning start against a battling Sligo Rovers.

Camogie round-up: Cork edge out Tipperary

Cork sit on top of Division 1A of the Very Camogie League after this afternoon's series of games, but Matthew Twomey’s side were pushed to the wire by Tipperary at The Ragg in a 1-14 to 1-12 win, the first time this year that serious questions were asked of last year’s league and All-Ireland finalists.

Championship round-up: Will Smallbone the creator as Stoke dismantle Sunderland

Will Smallbone has yet to be capped at senior level by the Republic of Ireland, but the midfielder aided his cause for international recognition with a commanding performance in Stoke's 5-1 annihilation of Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship.

Reports: Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason jumping to the Indianapolis Colts

The late-cycle churn through Marcus Freeman’s second coaching staff continues with multiple Saturday morning reports that Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason is heading to join the Indianapolis Colts in the same role, joining new Colts head coach Shane Steichen.