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13th January 2026
Done Deal
Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment until end of the season
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11th January 2026 - 14th January 2026
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over and out
Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford
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Last week
4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
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Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe
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Thriller
Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
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Football
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Boxing
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8 Jan
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8 Jan
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busy night of football
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7 Jan
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7 Jan
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Old dogs for hard road
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Boost
Mark O'Connor granted permission by Geelong to stay for Dingle's All-Ireland final
7 Jan
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Boost
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6 Jan
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familiar face
Celtic appoint Martin O'Neill as manager until end of the season
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5 Jan
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Scottish Premiership
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge
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5 Jan
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another one bites the dust
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5 Jan
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Football
Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's Premier League title hopes
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This month
January 2026
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3 Jan
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Camogie
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3 Jan
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3 Jan
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1 Jan
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Setback
Stalemate sees Man City lose ground in Premier League title race
1 Jan
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Ready to go
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Premier League
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1 Jan
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Darts
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Premier League
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