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They will battle for a Grand Slam tennis title for the first time since 2009, and ninth time ever.

Tipperary’s top-scorer in last year’s All-Ireland final victory is looking forward to getting the 2017 hurling year started.

Ahead of tonight’s E-F-L Cup semi-final second-leg, Liverpool has been boosted by midfielder Philippe Coutinho committing his long-term future to the club.

Katie Taylor’s Madison Square Garden bout is off - according to her promoter Eddie Hearn.

Annie Power won’t be defending her Stan James Champion Hurdle title at Cheltenham this year - after suffering a leg injury.

The Kerry native - who only joined Liam Kearns back-room team in September - has cited personal reasons for the departure.

Eamonn Buckley of Drom’n'Inch will join the backroom set-up for this year’s championship campaign.

Liverpool have a one-goal deficit to turn around if they’re to make a second consecutive League Cup final.