Sharapova Given Wild Card Spot at Australian Open
January 8, 2020 No Responses

Sharapova Given Wild Card Spot at Australian Open

Former champion Maria Sharapova has been given a wild card for the Australian Open. A combination of ongoing shoulder issues and poor form has seen the Russian drop to 147th in the rankings, well outside the cut-off for automatic entry...
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Finucane: Brexit Has Changed Debate Around Irish Unity
January 8, 2020 No Responses

Finucane: Brexit Has Changed Debate Around Irish Unity

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane said Brexit has “changed forever” the debate around a united Ireland as he urged Dublin to prepare the ground for a border poll. Mr Finucane, who unseated the DUP’s Westminster leader, Nigel Dodds, in Belfast...
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Lewis Drives West Indies to Five Wicket Win Over Ireland
January 8, 2020 No Responses

Lewis Drives West Indies to Five Wicket Win Over Ireland

Evin Lewis steered the West Indies to a five-wicket one-day international victory over Ireland in Bridgetown. The hosts take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series courtesy of a comfortable win with more than 16 overs to spare as opener...
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Real Madrid Arrives in Saudi Arabia for the Supercopa
January 7, 2020 No Responses

Real Madrid Arrives in Saudi Arabia for the Supercopa

Zinedine Zidane insists Real Madrid are happy to be in Saudi Arabia as they prepare for the controversial revamped Spanish Super Cup. Four of La Liga’s biggest names have traveled to the Middle East, with Real playing Valencia on Wednesday...
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Manchester City Ease to First Leg Carabao Cup Win Against Red Devils
January 7, 2020 No Responses

Manchester City Ease to First Leg Carabao Cup Win Against Red Devils

Marcus Rashford’s 17th goal of the season kept Manchester United’s Carabao Cup hopes alive after Manchester City had threatened to end their Wembley dreams in the first leg of their semi-final. Pep Guardiola’s defending champions were coasting at 3-0 wit...
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Marian Finucane Laid to Rest in County Kildare
January 7, 2020 No Responses

Marian Finucane Laid to Rest in County Kildare

The funeral of broadcaster Marian Finucane has taken place in Co Kildare. The RTE broadcaster died last Thursday at the age of 69. Her funeral is taking place at St Brigid’s Church in Kill before a private burial. Those attending...
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Irish and British Governments Expected to Release Proposed Power-Sharing Deal
January 7, 2020 No Responses

Irish and British Governments Expected to Release Proposed Power-Sharing Deal

The Irish and UK governments are poised to make public a proposed deal to restore Stormont power-sharing as they urge the North’s politicians to sign up. There is an expectation the document will be tabled to the parties at some...
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Parisse Aims to End International Career in Rome
January 7, 2020 No Responses

Parisse Aims to End International Career in Rome

Italy star Sergio Parisse looks set to end his long Test career in Rome during this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship. And the 36-year-old has confirmed that he will not play the entire tournament, which begins for the Azzurri against...
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British Government to Look at Options for Bridge Between Ireland and Scotland
January 7, 2020 No Responses

British Government to Look at Options for Bridge Between Ireland and Scotland

British transport officials have been asked to look at various options for a bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed in the House of Lords. Transport minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton said there was even talk of...
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Leeds Show Their Class in Narrow FA Cup Defeat by Arsenal
January 6, 2020 No Responses

Leeds Show Their Class in Narrow FA Cup Defeat by Arsenal

Reiss Nelson hit the only goal of the game as Arsenal took advantage of profligate finishing from Leeds to secure their place in FA Cup fourth round. The Gunners will travel to Bournemouth at the end of the month after...
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