Sport Headlines 8th August
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This morning's headlines in video form, featuring Ruairi and his beard.
And in text form for the readers among you (doesn't feature Hagan's beard).
In Olympic News
It was a disappointing night for the Irish Men's hockey team as they lost out to the Netherlands in their second round robin game at the tournament....
5-0 the final score
In better news, boxer David Oliver Joyce overcame his opponent from the Seychelles,
Team Ireland's flag bearer Paddy Barnes will be in action later today,
after yesterday's postponement in rowing, there will be an Irish interest in both the mens and the womens lightweight double sculls.
Skibbereen's Paul and Gary O'Donovan are in heat 1 alongside Germany and Denmark, while Cork based Claire Lambe and Sinead Lynch are in heat 3, lining up beside Brazil.
Cork City return to league action tonight following their European Adventure. The Rebel Army host Sligo Rovers at Turners Cross, where kick off is at 7.45
And Paul Pogba could be unveiled as a Man United today as he prepares to have a medical.
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Fixtures for new Premier League season confirmed
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