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McIlroy and Lowry secure play-off win in New Orleans

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event after a play-off.

Third seeds Derry to spice up Sam Maguire group draw

The strength of the third seeds – particularly Derry – for the All-Ireland series group stage is likely to result in a group of death, according to former Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice.

New Irish mentality springs hope, says Miller

The mentality shown by Ireland in their crucial Women's Six Nations victory over Scotland gives the team plenty to build on, says former international Alison Miller.

Kiely: Injured Casey will receive 'best of care'

Limerick manager John Kiely has promised that Peter Casey will get "best of care" following a serious injury sustained during the Treaty County's Munster SHC round-robin win against Tipperary at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

McManus: Antrim enthralled us in 'heartwarming' victory

Former Antrim star Neil McManus reflected on a "heartwarming" performance that saw the Saffrons edge Wexford in a thrilling Leinster SHC round-robin clash at Corrigan Park.

Olympic sevens shot available for Ireland stars

A number of Ireland's 15s players will get a chance to try out for the sevens team ahead the Olympic Games.

In-form Littler lands Austrian Open

Luke Littler maintained his blistering form with victory over Joe Cullen to win the Austrian Open title in Graz.

Green stars in Hollywood for a second successive year

Hannah Green defended her JM Eagle LA Championship title at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Racing saddened by death of 'warrior' Shishkin

Nicky Henderson has reported the tragic news that his popular stable star Shishkin has died due to an injury suffered at Seven Barrows.

Shefflin happy to earn parity against efficient Cats

Henry Shefflin was pleased that his Galway side battled back to earn a share a spoils against what he felt was a more efficient Kilkenny outfit in Sunday's Leinster SHC round-robin clash at Pearse Stadium.

'It means everything' - McGuinness embracing the battle

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness said the intensity and heat of the Ulster SFC makes victory all the sweeter as he savoured a massive semi-final win over Tyrone.

Sunday's Hurling Championship results and reports

Limerick and Clare beat Tipperary and Cork respectively in the Munster Hurling Championship, while Galway and Kilkenny draw in their Leinster round-robin clash.

Sunday's Football Championship results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Dublin and Louth reach the Leinster final, while Donegal, after extra-time edged out Tyrone to claim a place in the Ulster decider.

Guardiola: Dry pitch helped 'so lucky' City beat Forest

Pep Guardiola believes "incredibly fortunate" Manchester City were aided by the dry state of the City Ground pitch in their 2-0 win over wasteful Nottingham Forest.

Euro wrap: PSG crowned champions as Lyon beat Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain were crowned Ligue 1 champions for a record-extending 12th time on Sunday as second-placed Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon.

O'Sullivan closes in on quarters; Allen leads Higgins

Ronnie O'Sullivan opened up a 10-6 lead on Ryan Day to move within three frames of another World Championship quarter-final appearance.

Swail secures big-money win in Kentucky

Conor Swail and Casturano landed the $225,000 Kentucky Invitational four-star Grand Prix, while the Charlotte Jacobs-ridden Irish Sport Horse (ISH), Rincoola Milsean also on the podium.

Limerick turn on style to hammer Tipperary

Limerick made it two wins from two in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship following a 2-27 to 0-18 win over Tipperary at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

City dig out win at Forest to keep up heat on Arsenal

Manchester City reeled Premier League leaders Arsenal back in with a 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest as the title race heads towards a thrilling finale.

Dublin cruise past Offaly and into Leinster final

Goals from Con O'Callaghan, Niall Scully and Colm Basquel helped Dublin secure a comfortable 3-22 to 0-11 win over Offaly in their Leinster Senior Football Championship semi-final at Croke Park.