Irish gymnast Ellis O’Reilly practices in Rio ahead of the Olympic Games. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
HomeIrish Olympic boxer Michael O’Reilly has failed a doping test.It’s been confirmed that the Aviva Stadium will host Dundalk’s Champions League play-off.A number of Ireland’s boxers have received a bye in the Olympics draw.GAA handball legend Michael ‘Ducksy’ Walsh has passed away at the age of 50.The GAA today revealed their plans for reform of the All-Ireland football championships.AwayBastian Schweinsteiger should file a complaint against his treatment at Manchester United and “seek a penalty” for Jose Mourinho, according to a leading figure at FIFPro.
Russia’s boxers have been cleared to fight at Rio 2016.Wasps have signed South African international Willie le Roux ahead of the new season.Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight the WBO champion, according to his manager.Nike has announced its intention to exit the golf equipment business.The Best Thing We Shared
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On The Record
Former Irish boxer Mick Dowling on Michael O’Reilly’s failed drugs test.
Where we were today
Fintan O’Toole was in attendance as the GAA revealed its football championship reform plans, while Sinead O’Carroll and Niall Kelly are in Rio ahead of the Olympics.