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Rangers' Abdallah Sima celebrates scoring his side's winning goal in the cinch Premiership clash against Hearts at Tynecastle Stadium

Abdallah Sima on target as Rangers beat Hearts again

Northern Ireland striker Liam Boyce has extended his contract with Hearts

Liam Boyce pens new Hearts deal until 2025

Coleraine's David McDaid and Graham Kelly pictured with Cliftonville's Chris Gallagher and Stephen Mallon at the Clearer Water Irish Cup fifth round draw today in Belfast. PIC: STEPHEN DAVISON/PACEMAKER

Chris Gallagher wants to play part in ending Cliftonville's Irish Cup hoodoo

Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter has won the Irish Cup on four occasions. PIC: Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Stephen Baxter admits drawing former club Ards makes Irish Cup tie extra special

Crusaders are defending Irish Cup champions after beating Ballymena United 4-0 in last season's decider. PIC: INPHO/Jonathan Porter

IRISH CUP FIFTH ROUND DRAW: Crusaders to start cup defence with home clash

Linfield celebrate their BetMcLean Cup win over Larne at Inver Park

Linfield knock out Larne on penalties in BetMcLean Cup

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby during Tuesday night’s UEFA Women’s Nations League game against the Republic of Ireland in Belfast. PIC: William Cherry/Presseye

Tanya Oxtoby believes defeat can be 'learning experience' for Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland’s Kyra Carusa celebrates scoring against Northern Ireland during Tuesday night’s UEFA Women’s Nations League game in Belfast. PIC: William Cherry/Presseye

Katie McCabe masterclass condemns Northern Ireland to heavy defeat

Linfield manager David Healy. PIC: INPHO Brian Little

David Healy looking for major Linfield reaction ahead of Larne League Cup test

Irish League Football

Newry City fans and players celebrate after John McGovern's late equaliser against Crusaders. PIC: Inpho/Stephen Hamilton

Gary Boyle calls on Newry City to maintain high standards in crunch cup clash
Newry City manager Gary Boyle has called on his side to maintain the high standards which helped them secure a weekend Premiership point against Crusaders when they take on Dungannon Swifts in their BetMcLean League Cup quarter-final clash this evening.

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell takes his side to Coleraine this evening. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Stephen McDonnell looking Glenavon to build on positive performances

Portadown were beaten 2-0 by fellow Championship title challengers Dundela on Saturday. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Clifford Adams: Portadown were off the pace during Dundela defeat

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Jim Ervin praises faithful Ballymena United support for sticking by their team

Glenavon's Calum Birney celebrates his late equaliser against Coleraine at Mourneview Park. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Glenavon's Calum Birney the last-gasp goal hero on injury return

Cliftonville fans enjoy Joe Gormley's goal in a 4-1 away win over Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Cliftonville in second-half scoring run but Jim Magilton still sends out warning

Loughgall's Benji Magee. (Photo by Loughgall FC)

Benji Magee 'great end product' celebrated by Dean Smith after Loughgall draw

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Paddy McCourt arrives at Bishops Street Court in Londonderry.

Former NI player Paddy McCourt wins appeal against sex assault conviction

Northern Ireland players training in Belfast before Tuesday's UEFA Women's Nations League derby date at home to Republic of Ireland. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Tanya Oxtoby wants 'brave' Northern Ireland display in Nations League derby

Sky Sports will screen a minimum of 215 Premier League matches a season as part of a domestic rights agreement worth a record £6.7billion. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Record TV deal will include Sky Sports minimum of 215 Premier League games

Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic (left) reacting to referee Simon Hooper in Sunday's Premier League match against Tottenham. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

FA confirm charge against Manchester City after Tottenham game

Sir Jim Ratcliffe during a March visit to Manchester United's Old Trafford. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United share purchase appears close to finale

Rangers' Abdallah Sima scored twice in the 2-0 cinch Premiership win over St Mirren at Ibrox

Todd Cantwell earns Philippe Clement's praise in Rangers win

Rangers' Abdallah Sima scored both goals in Rangers' 2-0 victory over St Mirren at Ibrox in the cinch Premiership

Rangers see off St Mirren at Ibrox after Abdallah Sima brace

Philippe Clement, manager of Rangers. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Philippe Clement expects Rangers to show ‘best level’ against St Mirren

Newry scorer John McGovern enjoying his moment with fans and team-mates following an equaliser in the draw at Crusaders. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

John McGovern opens his account with late Newry equaliser against Crusaders

Close-up of Group A, B, C and D shown on the LCD screens following the UEFA Euro 2024 draw at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Scotland relishing Euro 2024 opener with hosts Germany

Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley on show for Liverpool in the Europa League win over LASK at Anfield. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley back on show for Liverpool

Linfield players dejected on Friday night in the 4-0 loss to Glentoran. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Linfield's David Healy firm 'we'll come back and we'll come back fighting'

Glentoran players had plenty to celebrate on Friday night with a 4-0 derby win over Linfield across the Sports Direct Premiership. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Glentoran's Warren Feeney happy to enjoy derby win but with call for progress

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Control key for Larne's Tiernan Lynch with 'exact same respect' for Ballymena

Carrick Rangers boss Stuart King. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Carrick's Stuart King highlights 'we need to get a result' against Loughgall

Newry City manager Gary Boyle. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Boyle belief 'we need to all stick together to turn this around' at Newry

Coleraine boss Oran Kearney. (Photo by INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Coleraine's Oran Kearney ready for on-song Glenavon challenge

Kealan Dillon has been one of Dungannon Swifts' standout stars this season. PIC: INPHO/Declan Roughan

Midfielder racking up the miles to play starring role for Dungannon Swifts