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Sunday 19 May, 2013

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Listen to the TheScore.ie commenters’ jogging playlist

We asked you what you like to listen to, and this is the result.

Real road trips, Oscar and apology accepted: some of the week’s best sportswriting

Here’s the best the internet had to offer last week, sports fans.

Saturday 18 May, 2013

Reaction: Super-human effort made Toulon unbeatable

Clermont were left to rue a blown 15-6 lead as the work-rate of their Top14 rivals won out.

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13 reasons why we’ll miss Ronan O’Gara

Following the Munster legend’s decision to retire, we celebrate his stellar career.

23 signs that you’re a Mayo sports fan

Featuring Willie Joe Padden, Gavin Duffy, Liam McHale and other legends.

Laois overturn Antrim in Leinster hurling championship clash

Tommy Fitzgerald hit the only goal of the game in tonight’s match in Portlaoise.

Open thread: which sports stars would you invite to a fantasy dinner party

Five of your favourite sporting personalities, alive or dead. And fajitas!

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9 of the best games you ever played as a city kid

We recall a simpler time when you used a rope tied to trees as a tennis net and games of curbs went on for hours.

“This is my world now” – Wilkinson revels in Heineken Cup success

The Toulon captain kept his team in touch on the scoreboard and kicked the winning conversion.

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Even better than the real thing: TheScore.ie’s Eurovision Song Contest 2013

In our alternative competition, Tommy Bowe, not Ryan Dolan, is carrying the hopes of a nation.

McDowell on song for Europe in World Match Play

The Northern Irishman is the last European remaining in Bulgaria.

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As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Toulon, Heineken Cup final

We were live from L’Aviva Stadium as the Top 14′s finest took aim at the European Cup.

TheScore.ie commenters’ favourite GAA jerseys

We asked, you replied. Here are your 10 favourite GAA jerseys of all time.

Craig Doyle the hero as Carlow hold off late London comeback

The RTE presenter’s talented namesake rattled in three goals for the Rainbow County.

No joke: Someone at Brighton left a poo in the away dressing room

The club are currently investigating the matter, after Crystal Palace’s facilities were left in a mess.

Stiff-neck dressing room jigs and champagne showers for cup-winning Leinster

“If there is a little tear in the eye next week, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said outgoing coach Joe Schmidt.

The best bits from Ronan O’Gara’s debut as a rugby columnist

The retiring Munster, Ireland and Lions star paid tribute to the teenager Donal Walsh, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

Fennelly emerges as injury doubt for Kilkenny with damaged ankle

The 28 year-old suffered the injury in club action for Ballyhale Shamrocks last night.

He couldn’t, could he? Michael Phelps planning comeback for 2016 Olympics – reports

Is the so-callled greatest Olympian of all time set to return?

Nacewa cherishes special moment of cup triumph before final Leinster game

The New Zealander was instrumental in his side’s cup win at the RDS.

Clermont v Toulon: 3 key battles in winning your 1st Heineken Cup

The French rivals are vying to become their country’s third winner of the European Cup.

Your ‘Nice Touch Roberto’ Pic of the Day

The out-going manager took out an ad in the MEN to express his gratitude to fans.

‘Irish Rugby will miss O’Gara’s extraordinary talents’ – IRFU Chief

Philip Browne also thanked the former Munster star for his professionalism.

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Now THIS is how you promote a charity football game

They might be old, but after watching this we wouldn’t like to be playing the Manchester United legends.

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Here’s why every big club in Europe wants to sign Falcao right now

The striker set up Atletico’s equaliser last night in exquisite fashion.

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It’s Your Giant Green Mascot Doing An Irish Jig Video Of The Day

Because that’s obviously how you celebrate Irish heritage night.

Alex Ferguson raring to go in his final Manchester United match

It’s the end of the road for Fergie tomorrow.

Manchester City players celebrated Roberto Mancini’s sacking – reports

One player is alleged to have asked “can we put the champagne on ice yet?” in anticipation of the Italian’s sacking.

8 injured GAA stars we’ll miss seeing in action this summer

As the championship takes centre stage, some inter-county players are on the sidelines watching on.

My worst ever season, says Mourinho

The Portuguese coach, who is widely expected to return to Chelsea next season, refused to speculate on his future following the game.

UFC

Uncaged: The UFC are back in action in Brazil

Former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold takes on a former UFC champion in Vitor Belfort. Kablamo.

15 GAA players who are set for their first championship in retirement

This lot have hung up their boots since last summer.

Open thread: Unload all of your Munster v Leinster grievances here

Ahead of the Lions tour, we are giving you the chance to get everything off your chest.

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Honesty & magic — O’Gara retires having made Irish rugby great

The man born to play number 10 leaves behind a legacy and a legion of memories.

Cheers Leinster! Connacht players celebrate another year of Heineken Cup rugby

The Blues’ Amlin Cup win confirmed elite European rugby for the westerners next season.

‘Myself and Leo thought it was fitting for the lads to lift the cup’ – Jamie Heaslip

Leinster’s stand-in captain was happy to stand back and let Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa take the plaudits.

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Ronan O’Gara’s incredible Munster career in 40 brilliant pictures

With his retirement from the game confirmed, we look back at ROG’s unbelievable contribution to his province.

Friday 17 May, 2013

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Mourinho and Ronaldo sent off, Atletico Madrid party like it’s 1999

Real Madrid lost to their city rivals for the first time in 14 years. And to make matters worse, it was in the Copa del Rey final.