LOI preview: Hoops moving towards fourth title as Shelbourne visit
Shamrock Rovers are edging closer towards a fourth league title in succession with Damien Duff's Shelbourne the visitors to Tallaght Stadium tonight.
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Fergal O'Brien misses out on British Open last-eight
Fergal O'Brien has missed out on a spot in the Cazoo British Open quarter-finals after a 4-2 defeat to Jack Lisowski in Cheltenham.
New study outlines stark extent of possession-based approach in Gaelic football
A significant increase in hand-passing, uncontested kick-outs, backward passes and a definite decrease in turnovers and contests for possession are the key trends that a new study into Gaelic football has found.
Trio share lead in France as Olivia Mehaffey off the early pace
Annabel Dimmock, Liz Young and Laura Fuenfstueck share the lead after the first round of the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.
Japan boost knockout hopes by holding off 14-man Samoa
Japan boosted their chances of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the second successive time as they beat an ill disciplined Samoa 28-22 in Toulouse, a result which sent England through to the last eight on Thursday.
Preview: Strong Europe side primed to take on highly ranked USA in Rome
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will both be in action in side-by-side matches in the opening session of foursomes of the Ryder Cup on Friday morning with McIlroy paired with Tommy Fleetwood and Lowry alongside the Austrian Sepp Straka.
'Jack is back' - Conan set to be available for Scotland encounter
Ireland will head towards their final Rugby World Cup Pool B game against Scotland with a full squad to choose from, with Jack Conan set to be available after close to eight weeks out injured.
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy selected for early Ryder Cup action
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have both been selected for action on the opening morning of the Ryder Cup in Italy.