Jan Hirt claims first Grand Tour stage win
Czech rider Jan Hirt claimed a first Grand Tour win with victory over a gruelling mountain stage as Richard Carapaz saw his overall lead of the Giro d'Italia cut down to just three seconds.
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Team GB sprinter Adam Gemili returns to Wentworth Primary School in Dartford as part of myphizz campaign to get kids physically active
Team GB sprinter Adam Gemili has returned to his roots to "inspire as many kids" as he can to become more physically active.
Daniil Medvedev eases into round two at the French Open
Second seed Daniil Medvedev enjoyed a comfortable passage into the second round of the French Open with his opponent clearly struggling with an injury.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Champions League final, next Ireland squad and LOI review
Former Ireland striker Stephen Elliott, ex-Dundalk league winner Gary Rogers and The Independent's chief football writer Miguel Delaney join Raf Diallo and James McMahon on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.
Spurs get £150m from owners to boost transfer funds
Tottenham Hotspur's owners ENIC agreed a £150million cash injection into the club to help Antonio Conte's side challenge for honours after securing a return to the Champions League next season.
The Irishman on the sideline for Manchester City's Premier League triumph
A lot of Irish eyes were glued to the gripping Premier League final day on Sunday.
Outsider Sawbuck makes history as joint-biggest winner ever returned in Ireland
The joint-biggest winner in the history of Irish racing was returned today after the Conor O'Dwyer-trained Sawbuck won at Punchestown at 300-1.
Champions League final ball to be auctioned for UN refugee body
DUBAI: The ball used in Saturday’s Champions League soccer final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be auctioned after the game with the proceeds going to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), ball maker adidas said on Tuesday. The German sportswear company said the white and silver panelled ball will be inscribed with the word ‘peace’ in English and Cyrillic script and would not be on sale to the public.