Fluctuating form adds intrigue to Irish forward options
When the full-time whistle blew after Ireland's 3-0 win over Scotland in June, there was a sense that an exciting strike partnership was brewing between Troy Parrott and Michael Obafemi.
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What's at stake as Ireland finish off Nations League?
Four games played, two remaining; barring a strange set of results over the next week, Ireland look set to end their League B, Group 1 campaign in mid-table obscurity.
Road to Qatar: how Denmark qualified for World Cup 2022 - in pictures
With just two group games to go, it looked very much like Denmark might complete the perfect World Cup qualification campaign.
Robert MacIntyre beats Matt Fitzpatrick in play-off to win Italian Open
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre defeated US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off to win his second DP World Tour title in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.
'She's the proper athlete in the family' – O'Dowda proud of medal-winning sister
Callum O’Dowda has had a busy summer, making the move across the England-Wales border, changing clubs from Bristol City to Severnside derby rivals Cardiff City.
Gordon: We're better prepared for Ireland and Ukraine tests
Craig Gordon feels Scotland are much better prepared physically and mentally to face Ukraine and Republic of Ireland after having to "grind out" performances against their Nations League opponents in June.
'The perfect tribute'- Mourners praise the BBC for screening Paddington 2 after Queen's funeral
Viewers have praised the BBC for getting it 'spot on' as they screened Paddington 2 following the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Fans of the duffel coat-wearing cuddly character from Peru fell in love with the bear all over again when he made a starring appearance alongside the late monarch as part of a surprise appearance for her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.
Ireland beat USA to get off the mark in T20 qualifying
Ireland bounced back from defeat against Bangladesh to claim an emphatic T20 World Cup qualifying victory over the USA in Abu Dhabi.