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# Mixed Fortunes

This year
2023
Namibia's 26-game wait for World Cup win goes on
The African side had led Uruguay 20-12 at half-time.
UCD relegated but shock stalemate halts Rovers' title charge
Goalless draw with bottom side leaves Hoops boss Stephen Bradley frustrated.
Soenderby triumphs at Irish Open, Maguire tied for 14th
The Dane emerged victorious following a three-way playoff.
Murphy six shots off the lead as Harrington slips down the leaderboard
Finland’s Sami Valimaki and England’s Matt Wallace share the lead at the D+D Real Czech Masters.
Homa fires course record 62, McIlroy left frustrated at BMW Championship
The Holywood native is currently tied for fifth at the event.
Rashford major injury doubt as Varane returns for Manchester United
Wolves visit Old Trafford tomorrow with the home side having scored just six times in their last nine games.
Mixed fortunes for Irish trio in Doha
Thomas Barr, Mark English and Sarah Lavin were all in action today.
Man of the match Evan Ferguson stars as Brighton reach FA Cup semis
Sam Szmodics was also among the scorers in the competition’s last eight.
Irish midfielder's goal not enough, as Sheffield United reach FA Cup semi-finals
Sam Szmodics had restored Blackburn’s advantage before the Blades fought back.
Shels beat Bohs in Dublin derby, Rovers hit Treaty for six
A round-up of week two in the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division.
Bristol City want more than €28 million for teen starlet, McCarthy's woes deepen
Alex Scott has emerged as one of the Championship’s top prospects.
Rahm wins Genesis Invitational to return to World Number 1, Woods cites progress
Meanwhile, Shane Lowry and Seamus Power were the most impressive Irish performers.
Il Etait Temps times it right, as Facile Vega disappoints at Leopardstown
High Definition exits early in dramatic novice feature at Leopardstown.
Leaders Arsenal suffer title setback, Man United's resurgence continues
The Gunners were held by Newcastle, while the Red Devils beat Bournemouth.
Last year
2022
In-form Ivan Toney heaps pressure on David Moyes
Brentford were too good for West Ham this evening.
Joy for Wolves debutant Joe Hodge while Saints unable to recover from Bazunu blunder
Injury-time winner heaps pressure on Everton boss Frank Lampard while Brighton capitalise on Ireland goalkeeper’s error.
Ireland move up in latest Fifa rankings, Argentina fail to displace rivals
Brazil remain top despite their recent quarter-final loss to Croatia.
No joy for Ireland as Samoa triumph in Cape Town Sevens
The women’s team were beaten by USA in the bronze medal match.
Viktor Hovland goes back-to-back in the Bahamas, Shane Lowry finishes 18th
The Norwegian brilliantly held his nerve to see off a spirited challenge from Scottie Scheffler.
Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Holland draw
The hosts suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Senegal earlier.
Joy for ex-Liverpool star Alonso, as Bundesliga title hopefuls thrashed
Union Berlin failed to reclaim their spot atop the table after being well beaten by Bayer Leverkusen.
Mayo star defies 'season-ending' prognosis to return, but Meath All-Ireland winner out
There’s mixed fortunes for Rachel Kearns and Orlagh Lally in the AFLW.
Former Man United defender Smalling heads Mourinho's Roma to win at struggling Inter
Elsewhere there were wins for Milan and Napoli in Serie A.
Robert MacIntyre wins Italian Open, Rory McIlroy finishes fourth
The Scottish star defeated US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a playoff.
Smalling-inspired win comes at a cost for Mourinho's Roma
The Serie A side are sweating over starlet Nicolo Zaniolo after already losing Georginio Wijnaldum to a fractured shin.
PSV rescue Rangers draw as Obispo spares Benitez's blushes in Champions League play-offs
A goalkeeping howler had put the Scottish side 2-1 ahead.
Sainz claims first career pole as Verstappen booed at British Grand Prix
Sergio Perez took fourth, with Lewis Hamilton a full second back in fifth.
Good news for David Clifford while rising Kerry defender ruled out for months
Corner-back Dylan Casey, who came on in the Munster Final, is out for the rest of his side’s involvement in the Championship .
5 winners and losers from Ireland's latest international window
Assessing the Boys in Green players whose stock has risen and fallen.
Man United lose but claim Europa League spot after West Ham slip up
A disappointing season for the Red Devils ended amid a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
Heartbreak for Irish stars as Nottingham Forest beat Sheffield United on penalties in playoff semis
Steve Cooper’s side are now one game away from promotion to the Premier League.
Joy and despair for Irish stars as League One season concludes
Will Keane registered a brace while there was a debut goal for Georgie Kelly.
Disappointment for Maguire, Meadow remains in the hunt at Palos Verdes
Hannah Green got off to a hot start on the way to a five-under-par 66 that gave the Australian a three-shot lead.
Top-ranked Ko shares Los Angeles LPGA lead, Maguire set to miss cut
There was also disappointment for Stephanie Meadow.
Frustration for Lewis Hamilton as Max Verstappen clinches pole
The seven-time world champion scraped out of Q1 by just four-thousandths of a second.
Cork win sends Waterford into relegation play-off
Katie Quirke’s first-minute goal proved the difference at MTU.
Disappointment for Seamus Power as Hudson Swafford claims third PGA Tour victory
The 34-year-old Waterford native began the final day just two shots off the lead but struggled to maintain that form.
Osaka stunned as Nadal sends warning
The 20-year-old American Anisimova saved two match points to win on a deciding tie-break against the defending champion.
All time
Karim Benzema stars for Real Madrid, frustration for Diego Simeone as Atletico's title hopes fade
All of the goals were scored in the opening 10 minutes at San Mamés Stadium.
Jacob Ramsey stunner helps Aston Villa add to former boss Dean Smith’s woes
Ollie Watkins added a late second in Norfolk as manager Steven Gerrard was able to get the better of his predecessor.