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<p>SO CLOSE: Brian McGuire runs past Sam before the 2011 All-Ireland final against Dublin.</p>

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The Kerry footballer, the A$10m horse and the sale of the century

Brian McGuire left the Kerry panel a decade ago to chase his other life passion - horses. Last month in Sydney the Listowel man scored big in more ways than one. He spoke to Darragh Leen.

SRonan O'Gara: Having the weekend off has never felt so uncomfortable

<p>Jack Collins of Tipperary controlling the sliotar against Diarmuid Healy.</p>

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Tipp hand Cork first defeat of the Ben O'Connor era

Cork City edge Kerry in Division 1 Munster derby

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Cork City edge Kerry in Division 1 Munster derby

Kevin McStay 21/4/2024

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Galway vs Mayo in the rare, modern times

Galway v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

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Weekend GAA Previews: Mayo scoring power can extend Connacht run against Galway

Dundalk v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

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Dundalk held to scoreless draw against league leaders Shelbourne

Jamie Finn 3/5/2024

soccer

Jamie Finn: "I'd love to investigate the upsurge in ACL injuries"

Arsenal v Manchester City - Premier League

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Arsenal's Jover the poster boy for rise of the set-piece coach

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S Ronan O'Gara: Having the weekend off has never felt so uncomfortable

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Jack Anderson: Not yet summer in Northern Ireland but communities are moving slowly

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Sligo v Galway - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Galway make two changes, Mayo none for Connacht final

Damien Comer and John Maher come into the Galway forward line.

Four changes for Kerry, one for Clare as Munster final teams confirmed

Four changes for Kerry, one for Clare as Munster final teams confirmed

Shane Bennett comes up against David Blanchfield and Paddy Deegan 16/3/2024

Team news: Tipperary unchanged, Bennett and Hogan return to Waterford panel

Patrick McBrearty and Paddy Burn only focus is Ulster final not Sam Maguire draw

Patrick McBrearty and Paddy Burn only focus is Ulster final not Sam Maguire draw

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soccer

Aston Villa v Olympiacos - UEFA Conference League - Semi Final - First Leg - Villa Park

Douglas Luiz keen to keep taking penalties despite miss against Olympiacos

Villa's hopes of reaching a first European final since 1982 are hanging by a thread after a damaging 4-2 loss at Villa Park on Thursday night

Ange Postecoglou says 'change has to happen' at Tottenham this summer

Ange Postecoglou says 'change has to happen' at Tottenham this summer

Manchester City v Chelsea - Emirates FA Cup - Semi Final - Wembley Stadium

England 'on the verge' of winning a major championship - Pep Guardiola

Luton Town v Everton - Premier League - Kenilworth Road

Abebayo scores on his return as Luton seal draw with Everton

rugby

Emirates Lions v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Antoine Frisch reported to leave Munster for Toulon at the end of the season

Frisch joined Munster from Bristol Bears in 2022 and has gone on to play a key role for the province of midfield helping them to the URC title last season.

Northampton Saints Captain's Run

Phil Dowson: 'A huge privilege to come and play and it’s an exciting opportunity'

Leinster Rugby Captain's Run and Media Conference

Mayo's Caelan Doris looking to Hill 16 to cheer on Leinster's boys in blue

Luke McGrath with Micheal Ala'Alatoa and Jamison Gibson-Park 3/5/2024

Leo Cullen: It's a privilege to be at Croke Park. It's a magnificent stadium

racing

State Man bags 10th Grade One to help Mullins to another staggering landmark

State Man bags 10th Grade One to help Mullins to another staggering landmark

The seven-year-old has now come out on top in 12 of his last 13 races, only losing out to Constitution Hill at Cheltenham last year

Punchestown day four tips: State Man and Ballyburn impossible to oppose

Punchestown day four tips: State Man and Ballyburn impossible to oppose

Teahupoo gives Kennedy double cause for celebration

Teahupoo gives Kennedy double cause for celebration

More Grade One glory for Danny Mullins and Il Etait Temps

More Grade One glory for Danny Mullins and Il Etait Temps

golf

Woods accepts special exemption into US Open

Woods accepts special exemption into US Open

This year will mark Woods' 23rd US Open appearance, third at Pinehurst and first since the 2020 edition at Winged Foot Golf Club.

Golf - Ryder Cup - Great Britain v USA - Muirfield

Six-time Ryder Cup star Peter Oosterhuis dies aged 75

Olivia Costello claims Senior Girls All-Ireland Schools individual title

Olivia Costello claims Senior Girls All-Ireland Schools individual title

2023 World Amateur Team Championships - Espirito Santo Trophy

Áine Donegan secures US Open qualification for second successive year

business of sport

Notre Dame lift the trophy after winning 26/8/2023

S The Pitch: The spectacular economic impact of college football in Ireland

The Grant Thornton economic impact report shows that the value of each attendee was greater than the individual spend by Ryder Cup fans at the K Club in 2006.

Liverpool v Burnley - Premier League - Anfield

FSA promises ‘two-footed’ response to any plan for Premier League games overseas

Goodison Park file photo

Everton call in insolvency advisers amid fresh doubt over 777 takeover

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

CVC co-founders and Six Nations backers have combined €2.6bn fortune, IPO prospectus shows

other sport

Cazoo World Snooker Championship 2024 - Day Fourteen - The Crucible

Kyren Wilson takes commanding lead to close on Crucible final place

The pair were tied at 8-8 after the morning session but Wilson, the only seed left, won six of the eight frames in the evening to take a commanding lead.

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton qualifies only 12th for Miami GP sprint race as troubles continue

Paris 2024 Olympic Boxing Qualification Tournament - Day 9

Seven-strong Irish team named for final Olympic boxing qualifier

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen ready to snub reported big-money offer from Mercedes

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