Event: Rio 2016 Olympics

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Michael Conlan and Ken Egan back Joe Ward to clinch World final spot

Former World champion Michael Conlan and Olympic silver medallist Ken Egan are backing their ex-Irish team-mate Joe Ward to reach back-to-back World Elite light-heavy finals in Hamburg, Germany, tonight.

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Friday morning briefing: Over 100 firms looking to move to Ireland after Brexit vote. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

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Schull: ‘The spiritual home of Irish performance sailing’

In the aftermath of Ireland’s three Silver medals from the Rio 2016 Olympics, West Cork’s influence appears to be extending beyond the shores of the River Ilen and the O’Donovan brothers’ success.

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Under-fire firm Pro10 says it ‘abhors’ ticket touting

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American teenager wins first gold of Rio Olympics

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Dan Martin keeps close eye on Tour de France rivals

‘Delighted’ Katie Taylor books Olympics spot after tough duel

Katie Taylor qualified for her second successive Olympics after subduing battling Mexican lightweight Victoria Torres at the World Women’s Elite Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan yesterday.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

World Boxing Council alarmed at plans for pro boxing in Olympics

The World Boxing Council (WBC), one of the various pro boxing sanctioning bodies, has hit out at radical proposal to allow pro boxers compete in the Olympics.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

I will clean up athletics, vows Seb Coe

The pressure on Seb Coe is set to intensify with the IAAF president to be grilled by British politicians on his handling of athletics’ doping scandal and his links with sportswear giant Nike.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Your Tuesday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Irish athletics boss Patsy McGonagle fears doping crisis extends beyond Russia

The Ireland athletics team manager fears the unfolding doping and corruption scandal may extend beyond Russia, who were accused yesterday of “sabotaging” the London Games.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Russia faces Olympics ban amid big doping scandal

Russia faces being banned from the Rio 2016 Olympics after an investigation revealed “state-sponsored” doping on a wide scale in one of sport’s biggest ever scandals.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Russia’s place at Rio Olympics hangs in balance after ‘state-sponsored’ doping

Russia faces being banned from the Rio 2016 Olympics after an investigation revealed “state-sponsored” doping on a wide scale in one of sport’s biggest ever scandals.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Zaur Antia ‘100%’ committed to Ireland role

Zaur Antia has been confirmed as interim head coach of Irish boxing’s High Performance Unit and the Georgian has insisted he will not follow Billy Walsh to the USA.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

RTÉ yet to confirm if it will show Olympics

RTÉ has yet to decide if it will broadcast the 2020 and 2024 Olympics after US-based media giant Discovery Communications secured the European broadcast rights for four Olympics through 2024 in a landmark deal worth €1.3bn.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015

Fifth place finish in China boosts Irish triathlete's Olympic hopes

Triathlete Bryan Keane was looking for a big result at the Chengdu World Cup in China and delivered just that with a brilliant fifth place finish.

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Tickets to Rio for Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan

Ireland’s London 2012 bronze medallists Michael Conlan and Paddy Barnes secured quota places for the Rio 2016 Olympics after recording dramatic wins in the World Series of Boxing (WSB) in Venezuela on Saturday.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2015

Taylor vows to make more history in Rio

Katie Taylor has vowed to make more history at the Rio Olympics after being confirmed as an all-time great at the AIBA World Women’s Elite Championships in Jeju, South Korea yesterday.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2014

Murphy books Ireland’s Rio place

Ireland qualified for the Laser Radial event for the Rio 2016 Olympics after Annalise Murphy finished the ISAF Sailing World Championship at Santander yesterday.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

VIDEO: Brazil mourns after road collapses, killing two

Brazil was in mourning today after an overpass collapsed in Belo Horizonte, reportedly killing two people.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Daley ITV 2 show axed

'Tom Daley Goes Global' will not return for a second series.

Thu, 22 May, 2014

New cycling chief drops legal action against Kimmage

The UCI has dropped its legal action against the Irish writer Paul Kimmage, the cycling body's new president has confirmed.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2013

Elite amateurs given all-clear for pro move

Elite amateur boxers signing up for AIBA Professional Boxing (APB) will retain their Olympics status.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Costin hails performance plan

OLYMPIAN Jamie Costin believes the High Performance Strategy launched by Athletics Ireland may represent a defining moment for the sport at elite level.

Fri, 16 Apr, 2010

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