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Conor McManus: Kerry may be the best football team, but they are not out of sight yet
What makes this generation of Kerry footballers so close to being mentioned alongside the teams under Mick O’Dwyer and Páidí Ó Sé is that they can beat you any which way
Jessica Harrington and Joseph O’Brien in hot pursuit of German Group One glory
Josh Kerr’s ballsiest world record is motivating and demoralising for milers everywhere
An international King George shapes up to be among best races of the year
Sonia O’Sullivan: Home win for Rhasidat Adeleke might be the confidence boost she needs
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GAELIC GAMES
There is no comparison between Kobe McDonald and David Clifford - except in one vital respect
They may not be alike as players, but as once-in-a-decade phenomena, there’s a strong link between the two
Darragh Ó Sé’s player-by-player guide to Kerry’s starting team for the All-Ireland final
So many of the Kerry players have experience of playing in finals, which will surely give them an edge against Mayo
Stephen Rochford’s player-by-player guide to Mayo’s starting team for the All-Ireland final
Have we ever seen an 18-year-old make such an impact on a season as Kobe McDonald?
Kerry v Mayo: TV details, throw-in time, team news for All-Ireland football final
Conor Loftus to start for Mayo in All-Ireland final against Kerry
‘No obsession over history’: Jack Carney says no ghosts on the Mayo bus to Croke Park
Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor leaning on tested routines to calm the mind ahead of All-Ireland final
RUGBY
Nations Championship verdict: Enjoyable, but here’s how to make rugby even better
The new tournament has been unable to shed one recurring snag
‘Not an investigation’: So why are Munster Rugby carrying out a root-and-branch review?
Club drafts in independent consultancy specialising in corporate governance
Jack Conan says Ireland were ‘a little bit soft’ against the All Blacks
Ireland forward was of the view that this tour will prove beneficial in the long run
Andy Farrell focused on maximising teamwork in effort to bridge gap with world’s best
Joe McCarthy highlighted why he’s one of Ireland’s most important players against New Zealand
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi accuses England of ‘lack of respect’
If Luke Jacobson’s clearout on Josh van der Flier was only a yellow, throw rugby’s laws in the bin
SOCCER
The World Cup had the goodwill of the American people, but corporatism won
It felt as though the global understanding of the World Cup was undergoing a metamorphosis before the eyes of the world
‘Football can change a country’: Jürgen Klopp sets sights high after unveiling as Germany head coach
Warns media to ‘leave my family in peace’ and suggests it will be his final job in top-level football
Shelbourne put five past Nõmme Kalju to ease pressure on away return leg
Shels daring to dream of a third-round meeting with European heavyweights Ajax
Derry City get off lightly away to Rijeka in Conference League qualifier
Monaghan club remove John Delaney’s name from grounds
‘Don’t become the protagonist’: Andoni Iraola on the secret of Spain’s success and his role at Liverpool
Blow for Manchester City with Rodri out for extended period due to back injury
GOLF
Martin Kaymer casts doubt on LIV’s Team Championship season finale going ahead
Chief executive Scott O’Neil is leading the search for €300 million of new money
Rory McIlroy welcomes alliance between three global golf tours, in new setback to LIV
Agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Asian Tour will offer new opportunities to players
Potential Walker Cup spots the added bonus on offer at this year’s South of Ireland in Lahinch
Biennial match against the USA will also take place at the famed Co Clare links in September
RACING
Galway boss says mixed cards make a ‘key difference’ to festival’s popular appeal
Michael Moloney argues that mix of flat and jumps races helps draw people and would work at other meetings
Joseph O’Brien emulates elites in completing Oaks double with different fillies
Johanna Walsh lands Curragh classic after Epsom heroine Thundering On ruled out
Aidan O’Brien aiming to bridge 10-year gap in Ascot’s King George
Top French stars Calandagan and Goliath on course to try land midsummer highlight again
MORE SPORT
Sonia O’Sullivan: Home win for Rhasidat Adeleke might be the confidence boost she needs
Dubliner to compete in the 200m at the National Championships on Saturday chasing European Championship qualification
Kerry and Mayo contemplate clear heads and curses
Gavin Cooney on the long shadow of the GAA; Matt Williams on Irish rugby being in denial
Mick ‘The Iron Man’ Murphy: One of the most intriguing champions in all Irish sport
The 1958 Rás Tailteann winner, who helped put Kerry cycling on the national racing map, was also a ‘farmer, runner, boxer, wrestler, circus performer and maverick’
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