We’ll Leave It There So: Murray’s neck, Irish moves on deadline day and all today’s sport

Tom Brady meets the media after winning his fourth Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots. Source: David J. Phillip

HomeConor Murray is expected to be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Italy — but there’s less certainty around Jamie Heaslip.Irish striker Eoin Doyle is poised to join Cardiff from Chesterfield ahead of the transfer deadline, while Celtic have agreed a deal for Derry City winger Michael Duffy.Sean O’Brien has dismissed recent criticism of Leinster as “a load of shite.”

The Kings Hospital players huddle before their Leinster Schools Junior Cup clash with Terenure today. Terenure won 43-19. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO

 

AwayThe clock is ticking on Transfer Deadline Day in England. Follow all the latest moves and rumours in our dedicated liveblog >Warren Gatland caught everyone on the hop and named his Wales team to face England 48 hours early.America is still digesting last night’s Super Bowl drama.FIFA confirmed the four candidates for its upcoming presidential election. Yes, Sepp’s still there…

The front page of Monday’s Seattle Times.

The best thing we shared today

Is this, from today’s MacRory Cup clash between St Eunan’s Letterkenny and St Pat’s Armagh, the fastest goal ever scored in Gaelic football? It must be close.

Source: Ulster Colleges/YouTube

On the record

– Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll explains his decision to pass the ball on the decisive play of the Super Bowl. The call, which sealed the New England Patriots’ victory, has been described today as the worst in Super Bowl history.

Where we were today

Fintan O’Toole caught up with Dublin’s Paul Flynn and Cork’s Alan Cadogan at the launch of Setanta Sports’ coverage of the Allianz Leagues.

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Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO

The fixture list

We’ve three FA Cup fourth round replays to look forward to: Manchester United host Cambridge United, Fulham take on Sunderland, and Sheffield United meet Preston North End (all 7.45pm)

At home, there are three games in the Sigerson Cup first round – IT Tralee v IT Carlow (IT Tralee, 2.45pm), UCD v Athlone IT (Belfield, 3pm), and Maynooth University v UL (Maynooth University North Campus, 6pm).

Showbiz, baby!

We haven’t heard from Ricardo Quaresma for a little while but don’t you worry, he’s still doing ridiculous things.

Source: SporTv/YouTube

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