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Larne boss Gary Haveron. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron puts praise on 'excellent' Larne scorer beyond scoresheet

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy keeps focus on his shot against a stunning Earth Course backdrop in Dubai during day three of the DP World Tour Championship. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

How it stands explainer before Rory McIlroy's Race to Dubai final-day title push

Limavady United's Stephen O'Donnell (right). (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

WATCH: Irish League veteran celebrates 'nice moment' first goal in front of son

Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson offering advice from the sideline on his Irish League home debut. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Duncan Ferguson celebrates first Glentoran win as 'that's us up and running'

Michael O’Neill won’t 'get too bogged down in' Euro 2028 permutations

John McKinney (left) at Campbell College training in 2007 with long-time colleague Brian Robinson. (Photo by Brian Little)

Campbell's McKinney tribute day as 'John will never be forgotten'

The switch to Queen's has delivered early progress for Olivia McKinley. (Photo by Queen's)

Olivia McKinley embracing 'highest point' ambition across Queen's life

Duncan Ferguson had plenty to smile about on Friday night as he celebrated a first win from his third game as Glentoran manager. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

'Got to start somewhere' - Fans react to Duncan Ferguson's first Glentoran win

Jay Henderson leaps clear of a sliding challenge by Portadown's James Teelan during victory for Coleraine in the Boyle Sports Premiership. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

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Football

Premier League club Bournemouth are reportedly set to sign Cliftonville teenager Cillian Murray. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Bournemouth set to win race for highly-rated Cliftonville teenager
Premier League outfit Bournemouth are reportedly set to win the race to sign Cliftonville teen Cillian Murray – with the attacker expected to complete his move to England in January.
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Northern Ireland’s final training session in Belfast before facing Ukraine on Saturday across the UEFA Nations League return. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Step-by-step Northern Ireland focus for Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland training ahead of Saturday's match against Ukraine. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Talking points as Northern Ireland face Ukraine in Nations League

Northern Ireland's Terry Devlin. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/Press Association)

Championship boss confident NI star 'can play pretty much anywhere'

Glentoran’s Zeno Ibsen Rossi in action against Coleraine. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Glentoran star determined to 'prove my worth' after frustrating injury setback

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton has won the Irish Cup and BetMcLean Cup during his time at Solitude. (Photo by Presseye/Stephen Hamilton)

Former Cliftonville star feels Jim Magilton 'has worked wonders' at Solitude

Former Northern Ireland international Jonny Evans (left) with Michael Carrick during time together at Manchester United. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland hero Jonny Evans thanked in Michael Carrick's Man Utd farewell

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Rugby Union

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey during a team run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

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Stuart McCloskey says he is benefitting from fellow Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw, who “does all the work that makes me look good”.
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Queen's were beaten by Corinthians in an AIL Division 2A clash at the Dub on Saturday. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll /Pacemaker Press)

Queen's won't throw in towel on promotion bid, vows captain Flynn Longstaff

Ireland's Hugo Keenan breaks through and scores his side's opening try against Argentina in Dublin on Friday. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

Ireland won't be getting carried away after winning start, says Hugo Keenan

Motorcycling

Marco Bezzecchi, winner of the Qatar Grand Prix. (Photo by Aprilia)

Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP success but Marc Marquez riding high in title fight

Glenn Irwin with Charley Boorman (centre) and Storm Stacey the premiere of Bigger, Better, Faster - Inside the North West 200 - in Belfast on Monday

Glenn Irwin says having NW200 rival Storm Stacey as his team-mate will be 'fun'

Italian rider Salvatore Sallustro was seriously injured in a crash at this year's Manx Grand Prix. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

'Long road ahead' for seriously injured Manx Grand Prix racer

Michael Dunlop has enjoyed a return to rallying in 2026

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Other Sport

Rory McIlroy on the second hole on day one of the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on Thursday. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy in Race to Dubai title setback after two-shot penalty

Lisburn Cricket Club have confirmed the statement signing of Shane Dadswell. (Photo by Lisburn CC)

Lisburn confirm signing of 'one of the most prolific cricketers in the NCU'

Ciara Mageean celebrates as she crosses the finishing line at the European Athletics Championships in Rome

Devastated hometown of Ciara Mageean to 'wrap her family in love'

Ciara Mageean with her bronze medal at the Women's 1500m Final at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in 2019. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA

Mary Peters leads tributes to tragic athletics star Ciara Mageean

Portaferry's Ciara Mageean celebrating European gold in 2024. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Portaferry's 'inspiration to many' two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean

Mark Tumilty has stepped down as Hockey Ireland men's senior head coach. (Photo by WORLDSPORTPICS/Will Palmer)

‘Incredibly proud’ Mark Tumilty steps down as Ireland head coach

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

Graeme McDowell joins growing list of names leaving LIV Golf

England's Kyren Wilson won the Northern Ireland Open final. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Kyren Wilson crowned Northern Ireland Open snooker champion

Sport Opinion

Rory McIlroy secured his second green jacket with a one-strike victory at this year's Masters

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Rory McIlroy has created more history following his securing of a second Masters green jacket

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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy with fans as he makes his way to a tee on day two of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy accepts 'tricky' Earth Course 'challenge' in Race to Dubai push

Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the new Manchester United head coach. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/Press Association)

Manchester United confirm agreement for Mauricio Pochettino as head coach

Northern Ireland’s Pierce Charles celebrates after saving a penalty from Georgia's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Michael O'Neill reveals key behind Northern Ireland's defensive record

Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Duncan Ferguson's 'very special' first 25 days into Irish League learning

Northern Ireland U21 international James Simpson has impressed at Larne. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Larne teenage star subject of transfer interest from English clubs

Northern Ireland's Jamie Donley in action against Georgia. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland’s Jamie Donley eager to enhance his scoring record

Coleraine sit second in the Premiership, one point behind Linfield. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Former Coleraine star on challenges provided by 'deep squad'

Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Ruaidhri Higgins reveals why Israel interest 'not something that appeals to me'

David Healy celebrates winning his second league title in 2019 - Linfield had finished fourth the season before. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Would winning title this season stand as David Healy's best at Linfield?

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (right) with Race to Dubai rival Eugenio Chacarra on the 18th hole during the first round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. (Photo by Fadel SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy reflects on Race to Dubai rival's stroke of luck

Northern Ireland's Ruairi McConville (left) and Callum Marshall following the game against Georgia in Belfast. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Ruairi McConville feels back pride helping Northern Ireland move forward

Rhyss Campbell celebrates scoring in Cliftonville's recent Premiership win over Larne. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Cliftonville's 'strong character' hailed for bouncing back from injury nightmare

Conor Mitchell (right) with Phoenix Blayney during a coaching session this summer. (Photo by Chris Guiller via CMGK)

Arsenal-bound teenager tipped for bright future by ex-Irish League star

Belfast's Windsor Park is one of 19 stadiums proposed to host matches at the 2035 Women's World Cup. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

NI hosting World Cup moves one step closer as Windsor Park plans revealed

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach. (Photo by Martin Rickett/Press Association)

How Michael Carrick's Man Utd record stands up since Sir Alex Ferguson exit

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach, with Mauricio Pochettino understood to have been lined up to replace him. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

‘Legend’ Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United

Crusaders FC won the Setanta Cup in 2012 under Stephen Baxter - but the all-Ireland competition later folded. Pic: Crusaders FC

Sort out the local game first - manager responds to Taoiseach all-Ireland call

Northern Ireland's Ciaron Brown celebrates scoring against Ukraine across the UEFA Nations League. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

Ciaron Brown kept promise to daughter with Northern Ireland goals

Jordan Stewart has signed a contract extension with Glentoran. (Photo by Glentoran FC)

'I like that in a player' - Duncan Ferguson celebrates Glentoran signing boost

Northern Ireland's Terry Devlin (left). (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

'We’ll be looking to change that' - Terry Devlin's Northern Ireland home hope

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