May 2024

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Prendergast pulls the strings as Leinster claim bonus-point win over Connacht

Leo Cullen’s team scored five tries at the RDS. from The 42 https://ift.tt/2wIQNln

digisk 31 May, 2024
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Day of drama at US Open as Leona Maguire shows grit

World No.1 Nelly Korda stumbled to a nightmare 10 at the par-3 12th hole on her way to a 10-over-par 80 in Pennsylvania. from The 42 https...

digisk 30 May, 2024
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From a January stroke to Croke Park: the life and losses of Erne hurling boss Joe Baldwin

Despite the loss of a son, and serious health difficulties this year, Joe Baldwin’s drive to fight against the odds is perfectly matched to ...

digisk 30 May, 2024
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Former Dublin footballer Diarmuid Connolly pleads guilty to 'unprovoked' New Year's Eve assault

The judge ordered Connolly to pay €2,000 compensation and adjourned sentencing until 27 June. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VfTlgDU

digisk 30 May, 2024
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Dupont's display against Leinster was mesmeric and majestic

The Toulouse scrum-half was the difference between the teams in London. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Atv2lYQ

digisk 29 May, 2024
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Former Ireland winger Kennedy takes over as new Swindon Town boss

Kennedy departed his role with Lincoln City last October. from The 42 https://ift.tt/qWhgC4s

digisk 29 May, 2024
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US prosecutors drop assault charges against world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler was arrested after a traffic incident outside the US PGA Championship earlier this month. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YWq1kQK

digisk 29 May, 2024
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Novak Djokovic wins Roland Garros opener in straight sets

The world number one disposed of home player Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the French Open. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZaP1gti

digisk 28 May, 2024
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Ciara Mageean and Sarah Healy tune up for Europeans with brilliant 1-2 at Golden Spike

Athletics Ireland announce initial squad selection for the European Championships which begin in Rome on 7 June. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 28 May, 2024
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Munster target Abrahams has 'got that X factor ability'

Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast on Thaakir Abrahams’s skillset and Simon Zebo’s retirement. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mwZhMNQ

digisk 28 May, 2024
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Three League of Ireland matches postponed due to international call-ups

Bohemians v Shelbourne, Galway United v Shamrock Rovers, and Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians will all be rescheduled. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 28 May, 2024
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Tickets for All-Ireland U20 hurling final sold out due to 'unprecedented demand' on system

Tipperary and Offaly will square off in the decider in Nowlan Park on Saturday evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/p9fbv7n

digisk 27 May, 2024
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Should Leinster have kicked at goal more often against Toulouse?

The two sides’ approach to penalties was notably different in the Champions Cup final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9ce64TU

digisk 27 May, 2024
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Report card: How will every county reflect on their hurling provincial championship?

Another hectic of provincial round-robin hurling has concluded. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RHZGw4s

digisk 27 May, 2024
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Blow to Hansen's South Africa tour hopes as Connacht keep him sidelined for Leinster

The 26-year-old has been out of action since suffering a shoulder injury on New Year’s Day against Munster. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7NE...

digisk 27 May, 2024
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Five Irish swimmers have now secured Olympic qualification times

Danielle Hill and Tom Fannon joined Daniel Wiffen, Ellen Walshe and Mona McSharry as individual qualifiers. from The 42 https://ift.tt/tFf...

digisk 26 May, 2024
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'I’m absolutely heartbroken because you put so much into this' - Henry Shefflin

Galway manager to decide on his future in the coming days. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mJiazEU

digisk 26 May, 2024
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O’Donovan goal decisive as Kilkenny edge Dublin to claim Leinster minor title

Elsewhere, Galway and Wexford both picked up wins in the All-Ireland MHC preliminary quarter-finals. from The 42 https://ift.tt/h8axF6T

digisk 25 May, 2024
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Galway in control as they earn second win of season against Dundalk

Goals from set-pieces undo the visiting team. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8kY7sAd

digisk 24 May, 2024
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Sharks win Challenge Cup and secure one of URC's eight Champions Cup spots

The South Africans’ victory also ensures Leicester will play in Europe’s top tier next season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/f9kqYJE

digisk 24 May, 2024
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Last-gasp Danny Grant goal leaves Stephen Kenny and Pat's frustrated

The former Ireland boss was moments away from his first win since taking over. from The 42 https://ift.tt/eVaxnJ0

digisk 24 May, 2024
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Under fire Ten Hag vows to save Man Uinted project by winning FA Cup

Man United take on rivals Manchester City in the final this Saturday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FlObczs

digisk 23 May, 2024
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Detective who arrested Scottie Scheffler reprimanded for not turning on body camera

The Louisville Police Chief says the detective who made the arrest had violated policy. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RVJ6qsu

digisk 23 May, 2024
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Jon Daly named as new Dundalk manager after St Pat's sacking

Daly replaces Noel King who stepped down recently due to ‘medical reasons.’ from The 42 https://ift.tt/OWHTVhx

digisk 23 May, 2024
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6 players to watch as Cork and Tipperary compete for Munster hurling glory

Throw-in tomorrow at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick is 8pm, the game is live on TG4. from The 42 https://ift.tt/jYqKO2o

digisk 23 May, 2024
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'Toulouse are about something bigger than just the rugby match'

The French aristocrats take pride in their playing identity and homegrown players. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HNAr1KI

digisk 22 May, 2024
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Offaly beat Dublin to seal back-to-back Leinster U20 hurling titles

Another Adam Screeney tour de force did the trick for his side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hc9owkJ

digisk 22 May, 2024
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Ireland's Hill breaks one-minute barrier to secure Olympic qualification time

Meanwhile, there was disappointment for Conor Ferguson. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZSgVQ7j

digisk 22 May, 2024
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino leaves club after just one season in charge

The Blues finished sixth in the Premier League this season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gXrZOpo

digisk 21 May, 2024
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2019 All-Star who can score and defend - Mayo count the cost of Durcan injury

Mayo captain Paddy Durcan is likely to miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NSRQDkA

digisk 21 May, 2024
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Tom McKibbin qualifies for US Open next month at Pinehurst

McKibbin carded a round of five-under today in qualifying at Walton Heath. from The 42 https://ift.tt/csL1pvD

digisk 20 May, 2024
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Tipperary crowned Munster minor champions with win over Clare as they hit key goals

Goals from Stefan Tobin and Cillian Minogue helped the Premier collect their 42nd title. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Xg5fIrd

digisk 20 May, 2024
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RTÉ and GAAGO coverage confirmed for last day in Munster and Leinster hurling

Three games live on TV next Sunday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Ek1Q0XM

digisk 20 May, 2024
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McCabe named in Arsenal squad for Melbourne trip a week before Sweden game

The game takes place this Friday 24 May at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4qIibv6

digisk 20 May, 2024
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Irish involvement in Premier League shows big increase - but it may not last

The 23/24 season was a much better story from an Irish point of view – but several of the most active players suffered relegation. from Th...

digisk 19 May, 2024
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Cork make their hurling public fall in love with them all over again

The Great Entertainers could still go out of the Munster championship next weekend, but what a travesty that would be as they inflict a fill...

digisk 19 May, 2024
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Sharlene Mawdsley beats 400m Olympic qualification time

Tipperary sprinter won her heat in a time of 50.72. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dwpHrvN

digisk 18 May, 2024
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Connacht's hopes of play-off and Champions Cup rugby all but over after Stormers defeat

The Cape Town side toughed out a 16-12 victory which leaves their hosts with a mountain to climb. from The 42 https://ift.tt/AkKFIMm

digisk 18 May, 2024
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Mayo return to winning ways but Paddy Durcan pulls up late with injury

The skipper was carried off just before full-time in Mayo’s nine-point success over Cavan. from The 42 https://ift.tt/z9FUIl4

digisk 18 May, 2024
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Bohs bag three goals as they power to victory away to Sligo

Dayle Rooney impressed for the away side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bw3xFM7

digisk 17 May, 2024
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Late Cork rally clinches win over Clare to set up Munster final against Tipperary

Four points separated the teams in Cusack Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/fNB32Zo

digisk 17 May, 2024
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Excitement, emotion and suspicion - Factors at play in Stephen Kenny's League of Ireland return

The new manager of St Patrick’s Athletic begins his reign against Derry City today. from The 42 https://ift.tt/h2MkaLz

digisk 17 May, 2024
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Leeds crush Norwich in second-leg play-off to close in on Premier League return

Daniel Farke’s side are now just one win away from climbing back up to the top flight. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3D9q46h

digisk 16 May, 2024
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Dubliner Jake Carroll signs for Bohs after decade in England and Scotland

The 32-year-old has been at Dalymount Park since pre-season as he recovers from a serious knee injury. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZoI7yaN ...

digisk 16 May, 2024
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'A bit surreal... I need to work. That's just the way I’m built. I’m happier doing that'

Stephen Kenny took his first training session this afternoon after being confirmed as new St Patrick’s Athletic manager. from The 42 https...

digisk 16 May, 2024
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Adam Idah finds net as Celtic are crowned Scottish champions

Republic of Ireland international scores early as Brendan Rodgers side beat Kilmarnock 5-0 for third title in a row. from The 42 https://i...

digisk 15 May, 2024
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Postecoglou using fan debate to deflect and find leverage

Losing five of their last six Premier League games cost Tottenham a place in top four. from The 42 https://ift.tt/wi8TcVN

digisk 15 May, 2024
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PGA Championship Preview: McIlroy can end his major famine at Valhalla's clash of in-form stars

We look ahead to the year’s second major, as McIlroy returns to the scene of his last major victory. from The 42 https://ift.tt/K1h2u6P

digisk 15 May, 2024
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'Hail the King': Meade pays tribute to Harchibald following superstar hurdler’s death, aged 25

Noel Meade’s superstar won five Grade Ones. from The 42 https://ift.tt/egS8365

digisk 14 May, 2024
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Ireland come up short as Pakistan chase down series win in Clontarf

Pakistan eased to their victory target of 179 with 18 balls remaining. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VGna9Pu

digisk 14 May, 2024
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'90% fit' Mack Hansen ruled out of Connacht's must-win clash with Stormers

Argentine international Sanitago Cordero is set to make his long-awaited debut for Pete Wilkins’ side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DlmxHE4 ...

digisk 14 May, 2024
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Shelbourne secure 250-year Tolka Park lease

The club has a long association with the ground in its 129-year history. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6HwFolu

digisk 13 May, 2024
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Izuchukwu shows exciting potential at blindside for Ulster

The 24-year-old looks like he’s kicking on under new boss Richie Murphy. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Im9yFQf

digisk 13 May, 2024
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'You’re talking about the blink of an eye here' - Why it is rare to save a penalty in hurling

Short-stoppers and goalkeeping coaches explain the immense difficulty of facing a penalty. from The 42 https://ift.tt/L4RpHsN

digisk 13 May, 2024
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Ulster title a good start for Donegal, but there is a glass ceiling

Huge strides have been made in Donegal, but their gameplan is not designed to take out the elite teams. from The 42 https://ift.tt/CYAfZrw...

digisk 12 May, 2024
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Arsenal beat Man Utd to put title race pressure back on Man City

United made Arsenal sweat more than most predicted on Sunday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0ZSQvXy

digisk 12 May, 2024
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Shels and Peamount take advantage of Galway break to keep pressure on

Shamrock Rovers’ struggles also continue with a 2-1 defeat to Cork City. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Pi0lIfZ

digisk 11 May, 2024
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Seven-try Munster power past Connacht at Thomond Park

Graham Rowntree’s side had seven different try-scorers in a dominant win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/i0FCOjx

digisk 11 May, 2024
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Ireland claim famous T20I victory over Pakistan

Ireland won by five wickets in front of a sell-out Clontarf crowd. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RXBNc9g

digisk 10 May, 2024
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Sarah Lavin posts fastest-ever season opening time at Doha Diamond League

Andrew Coscoran took seventh in the men’s 1,500m while Sarah came home in 10th in the women’s 1,500m. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0VULCR9

digisk 10 May, 2024
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Kylian Mbappe says he will leave PSG at end of season

The French striker joined the club in 2017. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zvMbX1a

digisk 10 May, 2024
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Clare and Tipperary advance to Munster minor hurling championship final

They beat Cork and Limerick this evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Ni2L13S

digisk 9 May, 2024
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'Many mixed emotions' - Simon Carr retires from pro tennis at 24

Ireland’s number one player has called time on his professional career. from The 42 https://ift.tt/o6jzhtk

digisk 9 May, 2024
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Former Stoke star Joselu the hero as Real Madrid reach Champions League final

Bayern looked set for victory after Canada international Alphonso Davies had opened the scoring. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7d3ui1m

digisk 8 May, 2024
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Jack Kelleher and Lindsay Peat win AIL Player of the Year awards

Meanwhile, Sean Skehan of Terenure College and UL Bohemian’s Fiona Hayes were also recognised. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VklX57L

digisk 8 May, 2024
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Longford minors into first Leinster final since 2015 while Kerry and Cork progress

There was plenty of action in the provincial minor football championships this evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HiUVgvY

digisk 7 May, 2024
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Munster fans 'very understanding' of Leinster move - Snyman

The double World Cup winner says the Munster fans have not given him any hassle over the impending move. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HWxOih...

digisk 7 May, 2024
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The frenetic last 5 minutes when Leinster sealed their final spot

Leinster needed a big defensive effort to deny Northampton a late score. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LAoPCnr

digisk 7 May, 2024
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10-man Galway United leapfrog Bohemians after impressive win at Dalymount

Maurice Nugent’s first-half strike proved enough to take all three points out west. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Gcf0elj

digisk 6 May, 2024
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Comer symbolises Galway workrate as injured crew make difference

Galway will be relieved to have an emptier casualty wing in their camp after completing a Connacht three-in-a-row. from The 42 https://ift...

digisk 5 May, 2024
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Roy Keane labels Erling Haaland "spoiled brat" following reaction to substitution

The Man City star was unhappy to be taken off after scoring four times against Wolves. from The 42 https://ift.tt/vxGLAf3

digisk 5 May, 2024
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Nerveless Gleeson kicks monstrous free to seal Galway three-in-a-row after Connacht thriller

Pádraic Joyce’s side retained their crown after an absorbing battle with Mayo. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3SmlFgr

digisk 5 May, 2024
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City respond to Arsenal win as Haaland hits four in Wolves mauling

Striker nets first-half hat-trick in a 5-1 rout to close gap at top to one point with a game in hand. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hxS0R3X

digisk 4 May, 2024
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Real Madrid crowned La Liga champions with four games to spare

Barcelona’s 4-2 defeat to Girona hands rivals title after 3-0 win earlier in day. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HP760Yi

digisk 4 May, 2024
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Late Tipperary rally secures dramatic draw against Waterford in Munster

11,966 watched on in Walsh Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/i6ZPzGX

digisk 4 May, 2024
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Lowe hat-trick sees Leinster survive late Northampton surge at Croke Park

The province were dominant in the first half before the Saints set up a tense finish. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0kMhRwj

digisk 4 May, 2024
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Ireland remain unbeaten as Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier semi-final beckons

Ireland face Scotland on Sunday where World Cup qualification is up for grabs. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DGamy2P

digisk 3 May, 2024
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Willie Mullins becomes most successful-ever Irish trainer with Punchestown win

Ballyburn delivered the historic victory for Mullins in the Champion Novice Hurdle. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lqYO50K

digisk 3 May, 2024
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Super Bowl winner Odell Beckham Jr agrees deal with Miami Dolphins - reports

The 31-year-old is set to join his fourth club in three seasons. from The 42 https://ift.tt/y5q8pLr

digisk 3 May, 2024
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Ten Hag: Sancho's Dortmund performance shows he 'represents a high value' for Man United

The United boss praised the on-loan winger’s display in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg against PSG. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 2 May, 2024
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Advantage Borussia Dortmund after Champions League first-leg win over PSG

Jadon Sancho starred for the German side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ngoDZfA

digisk 1 May, 2024
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Ireland down Vanuatu to reach semi-finals of T20 World Cup qualifiers in Abu Dhabi

They avoided an upset to make it three wins from three. from The 42 https://ift.tt/BHQEAU0

digisk 1 May, 2024
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Billy Vunipola to face no Saracens action after Majorca arrest

The English Premiership champions have warned Vunipola over his conduct. from The 42 https://ift.tt/1B9feOi

digisk 1 May, 2024