Weld and O'Brien clash in Leopardstown bumper
Dermot Weld and Aidan O'Brien, whose rivalry is usually reserved for the flat season, have fascinating runners in tomorrow's bumper at Leopardstown.
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O'Brien to saddle bumper runners at Punchestown
Aidan O'Brien saddles his first National Hunt runners in well over eight years as Egyptian Warrior and Shield make their respective racecourse debuts at Punchestown on Wednesday.
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Mancini predicting fireworks from Tevez
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes Carlos Tevez will reap the benefits of his first full pre-season in five years after his stunning goal helped lift the Community Shield.
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Ivanovic will not face suspension
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic will not face any suspension despite his red card in yesterday's fiery Community Shield defeat to Man City.
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City triumph in ugly Community Shield tie
The community aspect of this game was missing from the first whistle as referee Kevin Friend struggled to keep control.
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Boxing: Adams and Shields both claim gold
Britain's Nicola Adams became the first woman to win an Olympic boxing title by bullying her way to victory over China's number one seed Ren Cancan, taking the flyweight gold.
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Late Chris Shields goal clinches point for Dundalk
Dundalk captain Chris Shields popped up with a late goal to secure the hosts a share of the spoils in a 1-1 with Derry City at Oriel Park.
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Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United
Nani's injury-time goal settled a wonderful Community Shield as Manchester United roared back from two goals down.
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Ferguson aiming to silence Man City
Alex Ferguson has stoked the derby fires ahead of next month's Community Shield clash by once again branding Manchester City the "noisy neighbours".
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Tunnel row duo to face bans
Michael Shields of Cork and Dublin's Philly McMahon have been hit with four-week bans for their part in the half-time melee during last Sunday's Allianz Football League Division 1 final.
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Walsh Shield final abandoned in extra time
Saturday's Walsh Shield final between Carlow and Offaly, held at Dr Cullen Park, had to abandoned just three minutes in to extra time.
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Meath through to O'Byrne Cup Shield final
Meath will play Dublin in the final of the O'Byrne Cup Shield on Saturday after a three-point win over Laois.
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Bray Stay Up: Chris Shields
Chris Shields, Bray Wanderers' villian turned hero, tells Tony O'Donoghue that scoring the winning penalty was the 'best feeling of his life'.
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Bray 1-1 Monaghan (7-6 on penalties)
Bray remain in the Premier Division following a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory in the promotion/relegation play-off against Monaghan United at the Carlisle Grounds.
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Shields ruled out of first Test with Aussies
Cork football star Michael Shields will not feature for Ireland in the International Rules Series first Test due to his involvement in the Cork SFC final this Sunday.
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Chelsea 1-3 Manchester United
Wayne Rooney put his World Cup torment behind him to set Manchester United on their way to an impressive Community Shield victory over Chelsea at Wembley.
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Didier Drogba faces three weeks out after surgery
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to miss next month's Community Shield clash with Manchester United after undergoing groin surgery.
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Shamrock Rovers v Bray Wanderers
Shamrock Rovers will look to close the gap on leaders Bohemians to one point when they entertain basement side Bray Wanderers at Tallaght Stadium tonight, kick-off 7.00pm.
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Ancelotti upbeat following Wembley win
Carlo Ancelotti feels his new-look Chelsea team are ready for the start of the season after beating Manchester United on penalties to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley.
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Ballack in the clear
Michael Ballack will face no further action for his off-the-ball challenge on Patrice Evra during yesterday's Community Shield at Wembley.