Offaly withdraw from O'Byrne Cup semi-final with Louth
Offaly have confirmed they are withdrawing from Sunday's O'Byrne Cup semi-final against Louth, citing player welfare concerns.
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Djokovic resumes his Grand Slam hunt in Australia
Novak Djokovic resumes his Grand Slam title race with Rafa Nadal next week at the Australian Open, returning to what was his happiest hunting ground before the ugly controversy which led to his absence last year.
Champions Cup teams: Internationals return for Leinster as Ulster ring changes
Hugo Keenan will make his 50th appearance for Leinster when they face Gloucester at Kingsholm in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup tie (kick-off 1pm).
Benjamin Mendy cleared of rape charges
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been cleared of sex attacks on four women, as jurors failed to reach verdicts on two others following a six-month trial.
Five-in-a-row lifts Sebastien Loeb into Dakar Rally top two
Sebastien Loeb took his fifth stage win in a row to slot into second overall in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Friday as Toyota's reigning champion Nasser Al-Attiyah continued his cruise towards a fifth title.
Conor Murray left out as Munster name squad to face Saints
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has sprung a major surprise, with Conor Murray dropped from the matchday squad for Saturday's crucial Heineken Champions Cup Round 3 game against Northampton Saints (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Howe in 'shock' over Joelinton drink driving charge
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted Brazilian midfielder Joelinton could be dropped for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham after being arrested for drink driving.
Preview: Iga Swiatek the favourite as Australian Open set for new champion
Iga Swiatek is the strong favourite to land her fourth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but the picture is considerably less clear if the world number one fails to live up to her top seeding.