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Kyler Murray threw for 289 yards, completing four touchdowns through the air and rushing for another

NFL round-up: Murray shines as Cardinals thrash Titans

Kyler Murray lived up to the pre-season hype as he led the Arizona Cardinals to a 38-13 rout of the Tennessee Titans.

Kellie Harrington's mother Yvonne and older brother Christopher celebrate outside the family home on Portland Row

Tokyo 2020: The 20 unforgettable moments

Just over two weeks ago, Tokyo kicked off the delayed Olympics. In the blink of an eye we've come to the end of a Games in which Team Ireland enjoyed their fair share of memories, while records tumbled aplenty. Here are 20 moments not to forget.

Olympics • 09 Aug 21

Tokyo 2020: Horse box prompts pentathlon review

Modern pentathlon's world governing body has launched a review into the women's show jumping event in Tokyo and stressed the importance of animal welfare after a coach was thrown out of the Games for hitting a horse.

Olympics • 08 Aug 21

Kim Raisner is a former modern pentathlete who competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens

Tokyo 2020: Germany coach expelled after punching horse

Germany's modern pentathlon coach Kim Raisner will not be part of Saturday's men's individual competition at the Tokyo Olympics after she hit a horse named Saint Boy with her fist and urged rider Annika Schleu to "really hit" the horse when it refused to jump.

Olympics • 07 Aug 21

Tokyo 2020: Biles back home in Houston

Simone Biles has said she is delighted to be home in the US after her tumultuous appearance at the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympics • 06 Aug 21

Oliver Dingley will be Ireland's sole male competitor at the event

Irish team named for Diving World Cup in Tokyo

Swim Ireland has announced a team of four divers who will represent Ireland at the FINA Diving World Cup, the final qualifier for Diving ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games in July.

Olympics • 01 Apr 21

Jerry Kiernan represented Ireland at the 1984 Olympics

Olympian Jerry Kiernan dies aged 67

Irish Olympian Jerry Kiernan has died at the age of 67.

Athletics • 21 Jan 21

The Rams relied on their ground game to beat the Patriots, with running back Cam Akers rushing for 171 yards off 29 carries

NFL: Rams toy with toothless Patriots

Cam Newton and the New England Patriots were thwarted offensively as the Los Angeles Rams ran rampant on both sides of the ball to earn a 24-3 victory on Thursday night.

US Sport • 11 Dec 20

Eoin Morgan scored 57 not out to clinch a series win for England

Morgan fires England to series win over South Africa

Eoin Morgan carried England to a Twenty20 series win over South Africa as the tourists chased down a 200-plus score for only the second time in their history.

Cricket • 16 Feb 20

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James face off during their time with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James pays tribute to Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James has posted an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant following the NBA veteran's death on Sunday.

Basketball • 28 Jan 20

Fans staged a candlelight vigil at the Lakers' home

Bryant remembered in Los Angeles

The city of Los Angeles has paid tribute to basketball star Kobe Bryant with vigils and tributes after his shock death in a helicopter crash.

Basketball • 27 Jan 20

NFL preview: Green Bay Packers v Seattle Seahawks

There are two quarterbacks remaining in the NFL playoffs who have guided their teams to Super Bowl championships.

US Sport • 11 Jan 20

Patrick Mahomes' 8.3 yards per pass attempt during the regular season was the third-highest among NFL quarterbacks

NFL preview: Kansas City Chiefs v Houston Texans

Outstanding quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson look certain to put on quite the show when the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans meet at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.