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Lionel Messi comes off the bench to rescue below-par Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde’s decision to rest the Argentina international almost backfired.
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
We look back on a busy few days of sport.
Norwich end winless run to go second with victory over Birmingham
The Canaries ran out 3-1 winners at Carrow Road.
Isco gets rare start while Madrid advance in Copa del Rey despite defeat
Martin Braithwaite gave Leganes victory over Real Madrid but it was not enough to cause a Copa del Rey upset for the second year running.
Ronaldo wins first trophy at Juventus as his goal seals Italian Super Cup against AC Milan
Juventus wrote history in Saudi Arabia and will return to Turin with the Supercoppa Italiana in tow.
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Analysis: Beirne's destruction, Earls' try-saver and Carbery's class
Johann van Graan’s Munster delivered their most compelling performance of the season on Friday night.
Brees orchestrates comeback as Saints end Eagles' run
The top-ranked New Orleans Saints earned a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams after dethroning the Philadelphia Eagles.
Real Madrid snatch all three points thanks to 88th-minute free-kick from Ceballos
Real Betis fans were left broken-hearted as their former star man Dani Ceballos scored a late winner for Real Madrid on Sunday.
Messi nets landmark La Liga goal as Barca ease to victory
Barcelona restored their five-point lead at the top of La Liga after a 3-0 win over Eibar that saw Lionel Messi score his 400th league goal.
Rams top Cowboys to advance to NFC championship game
The Chiefs saw off the Colts meanwhile.
Ireland defender Darragh Lenihan named man-of-the-match as Blackburn sink Millwall
The 24-year-old made the most passes and clearances during Blackburn’s away win at The Den.
Ciaran Clark on target with header against Chelsea but Willian wins it for Blues
Pedro and Willian scored for Chelsea as they claimed a 2-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United.
San Antonio Spurs beat OKC in record-breaking 154-147 epic
LaMarcus Aldridge came away with 56 points.
Under-strength Barcelona suffer Copa del Rey defeat
Erick Cabaco and Borja Mayoral were on target as Levante won tonight’s last-16 first-leg.
Sergio Ramos reaches 100 goals as Real Madrid receive cup boost
Leganes dumped their opponents out of the Copa del Rey last season, but they trail 3-0 after the first leg of their last-16 tie.
'Earlsy and Conway working off the ball, that was really good, even Tadhg's line'
Johann van Graan was pleased with Munster’s decision-making last weekend against Connacht.
Raptors cruise to win as Pacers' winning streak ends in Kyle Lowry's return
The Toronto Raptors eased past the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
Barcelona go further clear as Messi and Suarez strike
Barcelona moved five points clear at the top of La Liga after edging to a 2-1 victory in a tense match with Getafe.
Madrid drop points again as Real Sociedad stun Bernabeu
Willian Jose and Ruben Pardo got the goals as Real Sociedad left the Santiago Bernabeu with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid.
Griezmann stunner saves Atleti at Sevilla but they fail to put pressure on leaders Barca
Atletico Madrid risked losing ground in the LaLiga title race after being held to a 1-1 draw by an impressive Sevilla side.
Thomas off injured as Racing warm up for Belfast trip with Toulon win
The French winger could miss next weekend’s game against Ulster.
Watch: 44-point Harden sinks Warriors with incredible game-winning three-pointer in OT
Meanwhile, Raptors star Kawhi Leonard was showered with boos on his Spurs return.
Rory McIlroy makes solid start to PGA Tour season in Hawaii
American golfer Kevin Tway carded a seven-under-par 66 to set the pace at the season-opening event in Maui.
The ridiculous things UK politicians have said about Ireland and Brexit
“The Irish living in the UK have a great civic duty to educate the English.”
Van Gerwen blows Anderson away to set up Smith decider
What promised to be a classic semi-final proved to be a one-sided affair as Michael van Gerwen beat Gary Anderson at a canter.
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Injury-time VAR drama as Ronaldo's double seals record points tally for Juve
Two Cristiano Ronaldo goals saw Juventus edge past Sampdoria to remain unbeaten in Serie A.
Quiz: How well do you remember the Premier League year?
Just how closely were you paying attention to proceedings in the Premier League in 2018?
LeBron-less Lakers suffer buzzer-beating loss while Warriors fall in OT
Bogdan Bogdanovic stepped up for the Sacramento Kings and drilled a three-pointer as time expired.
Crossbar denies sensational Inter goal from kick-off before substitute snatches late victory over Napoli
Inter defeated nine-man Napoli at the San Siro to ease the pressure on coach Luciano Spalletti.
In-form Irish midfielders among the scorers in the Championship
Alan Browne and Conor Hourihane scored for their respective clubs.
Ireland in a snapshot: Donal Moloney reflects on a striking year in photography
Each week, photographer and filmmaker Donal Moloney shares a small piece of Ireland that reflects the bigger picture.
Ravens and Seahawks seek success by going back to the future
Two teams with little playoff ambition at the start of the year will have a big say in the postseason, writes Steve O’Rourke.
All Blacks stumble with eye on 2019 World Cup
Steve Hansen’s team suffered a major bump on their run-in to the competition.
Quiz: How well do you remember the 2018 World Cup?
Just how closely were you paying attention to proceedings in Russia during the summer?
Ravens shut down Rivers and Chargers, Titans pick up key win
Needing a win, the Baltimore Ravens delivered against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL.
Mandzukic adds to Roma's struggles as Juve restore eight-point lead
The Italian champions eased to victory tonight.
Messi strike sinks Celta Vigo as Barca restore their La Liga lead
After having to share top spot with Atletico Madrid for a short spell, Barcelona struck out on their own once again by beating Celta Vigo.
Modric caps golden 2018 as Real Madrid lift Club World Cup
Santiago Solari celebrated his first trophy as Real Madrid’s coach with a 4-1 defeat of Al Ain in the Club World Cup final.
Exeter halt Sarries' long unbeaten run to go top, Tigers stop the rot
Saracens had not suffered defeat since April, but they were soundly beaten at Sandy Park this afternoon.
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