Trump and Allen knocked out in China
Judd Trump and Mark Allen were shock first-round casualties at the opening ranking event of the season, China's Wuxi Classic.
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War Command win makes it four in a row for Irish
Aidan O'Brien's War Command turned in a breathtaking display under Seamie Heffernan to take top honours in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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Murtagh pilots Extortionist home in Windsor Stakes
Extortionist provided rookie trainer Olly Stevens with a Royal Ascot winner in his first season with a licence as he rattled home to claim the Windsor Castle Stakes.
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Newcastle confirm Kinnear appointment
Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.
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Byrne may continue for another year
Jason Byrne has revealed he could play for another season, especially if he gets within touching distance of all-time League of Ireland record holder Brendan Bradley's mark of 235.
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Villa complete signing of striker Helenius
Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.
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Razldazl Rioga looks to retain Champions title
The Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh owned Razldazl Rioga will be looking to land back-to-back Boylesports.com Race of Champions titles, and the €15,000 winner's purse, at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee this Friday.
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Sligo review
Dermot Weld found a great opportunity for Show Court in the Pet Stop Discount Warehouse And Fuel Centre Carraroe Sligo Race.
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Brumbies tame the Lions
The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies deservedly triumphed 14-12 at Canberra Stadium.
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Australia qualify for World Cup 2014
Australia left it late to beat Iraq 1-0 and become the second country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in front of 80,000 rain-soaked fans at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.
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Chigun represents Cecil in Duke Of Cambridge
Chigun bids to bring Henry Cecil's long-term plan to fruition as she shoots for glory in Wednesday's Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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Wolves reject bid for Griffiths
Wolves have rejected a bid from Hibernian for prized striker Leigh Griffiths.
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West Brom to retain Reid
West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.
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Passage has Gold goal
Rite Of Passage will bid to regain his crown when he lines-up for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday.
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Ribblesdale attracts field of 12
Irish raiders Alive Alive Oh and Just Pretending feature among a field of 12 fillies declared for the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday.
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Ashley-Cooper salutes 'soldier' O'Driscoll
Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday's opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.
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Lions life energises O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll feels being on this year's British and Irish Lions tour is helping to keep him young.
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Mature Murray can handle expectation
British number one Andy Murray has admitted there is "a lot riding on Wimbledon", but insists he is more accomplished at dealing with the pressure heaped upon home by the home fans.
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Kinnear hits back at disgruntled Newcastle fans
After reportedly returning to Newcastle as director of football, Joe Kinnear has risked alienating fans by claiming to have "more intelligence" than an element of their fanbase.
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Tahiti crushed by wasteful Nigeria
Tahiti's first taste of a major tournament was as chastening as had been predicted as Nigeria wracked up six goals with early and late bursts.
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