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Sport Headlines 15 August

Monday, 15 August 2016 07:14

Usain Bolt created history overnight.

The Jamaican won his third Olympic 100m gold in a time of 9-point-eight-one seconds, beating Justin Gatlin into second, with Canada's Andre DeGrasse claiming bronze.

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Afterwards Bolt stopped for an interview with Spanish TV, but interrupted it to stand for the US Anthem.

The Olympic Stadium was also brought to its feet when South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk smashed Michael Johnson's 17-year old 400-metres record.

Katie Taylor can seal a bronze medal with victory today against her Finish opponent Mira Potkonen.

The Bray lightweight is in the ring at around 3 this afternoon.

In Sailing Annalise Murphy starts this evenings medal race at about five past five from third position.

Irish boxing coach John Conlan has accused Michael O'Reilly of embarrassing the county and Irish boxing.

Conlan says O'Reilly didn't train with them for 8 weeks before the games and didn't see him until they met at the airport.

O'Reilly was sent home from Rio after failing a drugs test.

It's a big night for Cork City as they look to reignite their title challenge.

The Rebel army head to the Brandywell for a clash with Derry City.

Derry are now second in the league table with Cork City in third

Kick off there is at 7.45

At the same time, Bohemians host Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park. 

Then at 8pm, Longford Town meet Patrick's Athletic at City Calling Stadium and its Shamrock Rovers and Wexford Youths at the Tallaght Stadium.   

Antonio Conte takes charge of Chelsea for the first time in the league as they host West Ham

Kick off at Stamford bridge is at 8.

In the senior hurling championship

Avondhu take on CIT tonight - that's at 7.30 in Pairc ui Rinn.

Last night Newtownshandrum defeated Ballyhea 3-20 to 0-18.

In the senior football championship.

Nemo Rangers defeated Carbery 3-11 to 8 points and Ballincollig defeated CLyda Rovers 1-14 to 14 points

In the Intermediate football Championship tonight

Youghal face Douglas in Castlemartyr at 7.15

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