NFL: Detroit Lions roar into NFC championship game showdown with San Francisco 49ers for shot at Super Bowl ticket
The Detroit Lions advanced to the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991 with a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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String of early setbacks sorely tested Dean Rock's resolve
Dean Rock admits the thought of stepping away from consideration for Dublin did cross his mind briefly early on in his career amid injuries and non-selection before his fortunes turned decisively towards a golden era that saw him win eight All-Ireland medals.
AFCON: Favourites Morocco held by DR Congo, big win for South Africa
Morocco scored early but the pre-tournament favourites had to share the points in a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash on Sunday.
Leona Maguire finishes with flourish as Lydia Ko wins LPGA season opener in Florida
Leona Maguire saved her best round for the last day of action at the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida.
Nottingham Forest demand explanation over controversial Ivan Toney goal in loss to Brentford
Nottingham Forest have asked for an explanation from the Premier League and referees' body PGMOL over Ivan Toney's controversial free-kick that helped Brentford to a 3-2 win in west London on Saturday.
Quirke leads Cork to victory over Galway in stormy conditions
A superb individual display from Katie Quirke ensured Cork got their Lidl Ladies NFL Division 1 off to a winning start at Bishopstown.
Euro round-up: Jude Bellingham inspires Real fightback
Jude Bellingham inspired Real Madrid with a goal and an assist as they came from two goals down to earn a last-gasp 3-2 win over rock-bottom Almeria in La Liga.
Ireland U21s' Rocco Vata off the mark as Celtic down Buckie Thistle to advance in Scottish Cup
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Rocco Vata seized a surprise chance in the Celtic team to score his first goal for the club in a 5-0 victory over Buckie Thistle.