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Boxing: Next generation to lead the charge at The Devenish on February 8

Boxing fans are set to be spoiled over the next few months with a number of shows planned in Belfast and on Saturday, February 8, The Devenish is the venue for JB Promotions' first outing in the city.

Soccer: Immaculata complete remarkable Intermediate Cup fightback against Willowbank

THE proverbial game of two halves went the way of Immaculata at Grosvenor on Saturday afternoon as they moved into the last 16 of the Intermediate Cup at the expense of Willowbank.

Gaelic Games: McEntee believes Saffrons are adjusting to the new reality in football

OF all the years to park pre-season competitions such as the Dr McKenna Cup, the timing could not have been worse as players, managers and indeed, supporters, try to get to grips with the new rules that will be a feature of the upcoming Allianz Football League, which begins next weekend.

Soccer: Immaculata and Willowbank meet in the Intermediate Cup

A WEST Belfast derby is the standout fixture in Round Three of the Intermediate Cup as holders, Immaculata host Willowbank at Grosvenor's 'Cage' on Saturday lunchtime (1.30pm).

Boxing: Hearn disappointed Cacace looks set to face Wood instead of Nunez

Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn said he is disappointed Anthony Cacace will likely take on Leigh Wood next instead of facing his fighter, Eduardo 'Sugar' Nunez.

Rugby: Win or bust for Ulster in Europe against Exeter

It’s win or bust for Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night, as their final Champions Cup Pool 1 match will determine whether they have a future in European competition this season.

Boxing: Crocker and Donovan trade verbal blows ahead of March 1 blockbuster

IF Wednesday's press conference at the Europa Hotel is anything to go by, the March 1 welterweight world title eliminator between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan at the SSE Arena is set to be something special.

Boxing: McKenna to take on Eubank in March

HIS devastating stoppage of Dylan Moran in December has proven invaluable for Tyrone McKenna as 'The Mighty Celt' has got the call to face Harlem Eubank in Brighton on March 7, live on Channel 5.

Gaelic Games: St Mary's power past Queen's in Sigerson Cup

A DOMINANT second half saw St Mary's get the better of Belfast rivals, Queen's as Davitt Park on Sunday to get their Sigerson Cup campaign off to a flying start.

Soccer: Goals galore as Willowbank overcome Shamrock in Clarence Cup

THERE was no shortage of goals at Marrowbone Park on Saturday afternoon as Willowbank grabbed the lion's share of the 13 scored to reach the second round of the Clarence Cup at the expense of a battling Shamrock.

Gaelic Games: O'Donovan Rossa GAC mourn the passing of Joe Quinn

"A great man and a great loss to the club," is how the late Joe Quinn has been summed up following his passing on Friday morning, aged 92.

NIFL Championship: Newington look to crunch league clash at Ballinamallard

THEIR Irish Cup campaign may have come to an end with defeat to Bangor last weekend, but Newington’s full focus is on their league campaign and they face a key fixture when they travel to face Ballinamallard united on Saturday afternoon (3pm).

Boxing: Heat rising for O’Neill ahead of Ulster Hall outing

JACK O’Neill has warmed to professional boxing nicely with two wins from two in 2024, but the heat is set to rise on February 1 when the West Belfast man begins the new year with an outing at the Ulster Hall.

Soccer: Bangor have a little extra to deny Newington in Irish Cup

MARTIN Bradley struck right on the stroke of half-time in extra-time at Clendeboye Park on Saturday afternoon to send Bangor through to the Sixth Round of the Irish Cup at the expense of fellow Championship side, Newington.

Soccer: Belfast Celtic and Newington eye Irish Cup progress

FOR the teams that have to qualify through to Round Five of the Irish Cup, the dream scenario is a tie against one of the big guns, but should that fail to materialise, then the next best is a winnable game and that will be the outlook of Belfast Celtic this Saturday when they host Moyola Park (Glen Road Heights, 1.30pm).

David Mohan

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Boxing: Next generation to lead the charge at The Devenish on February 8

Soccer: Immaculata complete remarkable Intermediate Cup fightback against Willowbank

Gaelic Games: McEntee believes Saffrons are adjusting to the new reality in football

Soccer: Immaculata and Willowbank meet in the Intermediate Cup

Boxing: Hearn disappointed Cacace looks set to face Wood instead of Nunez

Rugby: Win or bust for Ulster in Europe against Exeter

Boxing: Crocker and Donovan trade verbal blows ahead of March 1 blockbuster

Boxing: McKenna to take on Eubank in March

Gaelic Games: St Mary's power past Queen's in Sigerson Cup

Soccer: Goals galore as Willowbank overcome Shamrock in Clarence Cup

Gaelic Games: O'Donovan Rossa GAC mourn the passing of Joe Quinn

NIFL Championship: Newington look to crunch league clash at Ballinamallard

Boxing: Heat rising for O’Neill ahead of Ulster Hall outing

Soccer: Bangor have a little extra to deny Newington in Irish Cup

Soccer: Belfast Celtic and Newington eye Irish Cup progress

Gaelic Games: Antrim GAA outline a new five-year strategic plan

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Basketball: Star edge Maree in nailbiter

NIFL Premiership: Larne strike late to deny Cliftonville long-awaited Inver victory

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