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Beijing bronze medallist Paddy Barnes survived a nine-minute war to keep his dream of a place in the London Games alive last night.
Quote of the week
"I call it lack of respect when I should warm the bench during such a match. I have decided to quit the team"
Gelston leads GMIT fightback
GMIT reached the final of the Kehoe Cup after a thrilling 2-21 to 2-15 extra-time victory over Trinity College in Fontenoy last night.
Athletics: DCU stars desperate to make most of Millrose invite
FOUR rising Irish stars will fulfil many an athlete's dream by competing at the Millrose Games, for Dublin City University, in a week's time.
Ward slams door shut on Egan's Olympic bid
Joe Ward ended the Olympic debate with the finality of a man slapping down the lid of a casket.
Rising star Browne strikes blow for teen brigade
Sophie Browne of Tralee Bay is Irish Independent/Afloat.ie Sailor of the Month for January after taking the silver medal in the Girls Division in the Optimist World Championships in New Zealand.
Cricket: Ireland in line for bigger slice of pie as report combats elitism
IRISH cricket will get a massive injection of cash and resources if the recommendations of a major independent review are adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
American Football: 'Mr America' Brady ready to join immortals
The most garlanded quarterback of his generation, the faultlessly urbane poster boy for the glossies, the consort to the wealthiest supermodel on Earth: what is there not to love about Tom Brady? Or, for those seeking a crease or two in this perfect packaging, what is there not to hate?
Basketball: Kelleher braced for huge final test against seasoned UL
An 8.45 tip-off on a Friday night has an unfamiliar feel about it, but this evening's Superleague National Cup final -- Irish basketball's showpiece event -- should live up to the billing.
Snooker: Rocket's revival stuns Higginson
Ronnie O'Sullivan battled back from 4-0 down to earn a vital win over Andrew Higginson in the first round of the German Masters in Berlin.
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