Paris 2024: Olympic stars battle gloom in City of Light
Paris welcomed the 33rd Olympic Games with an opening ceremony like no other, but Friday night's flotilla down the River Seine was almost washed away by relentless rain.
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Manchester United hire set-piece specialist Andreas Georgson
Erik ten Hag has added set-piece specialist Andreas Georgson to his coaching staff at Manchester United.
Drogheda defeat Waterford to end winless streak
Drogheda United earned just their fourth league victory of the season at United Park as Waterford failed to move clear of the chasing pack towards the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.
Bohemians and Dundalk six-pointer ends in draw
Daryl Horgan's fourth goal in five games punished Bohemians, who just couldn't make their superiority pay as they had to settle for a hugely frustrating point in a match they could have lost at Dalymount Park.
First Division wrap: Athlone strike late, Bray earn win
Athlone Town continued their play-off push with an injury time goal from Kyle Robinson giving them a 2-1 victory over Cobh Ramblers at St Colman’s Park.
Ireland finish third in Nations Cup of Great Britain
Ireland's show jumping team extended their excellent record of Nations Cup podium finishes this year to 11 by coming third in a the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain at the All England Jumping Course in Hickstead this afternoon.
Olympics Podcast: Rhys McClenaghan takes the horse to France; Simone Biles phenomenon
Among the Irish in action on Day 1 of the Games is gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, a genuine medal hope in the pommel horse.
Auguste Rodin ready to banish King George demons
Auguste Rodin will bid for King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes redemption at Ascot on Saturday, where he could also set up a tantalising tilt at the Japan Cup.