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Jonathan Rea: Anything other than fifth World Superbike title would be a disappointment

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World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea received the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey on Tuesday. As a freeman of the Borough, Rea's special privileges permit him to herd sheep, which he duly did in Antrim! Rea is pictured at the Barbican Gate with Mayor Paul Michael.

World champion Jonathan Rea 'humbled' by Freedom of Borough honour

Motorcycling

Kawasaki rider Glenn Irwin pictured at Portstewart Strand. The Carrick man will return to the North West 200 again in May.

Glenn Irwin: I want record six wins at this year's North West 200

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Andrew Irwin gets ready for first test on the new Honda superbike.

Andrew Irwin: By the end of the year we can be fighting for race wins

Motorcycling

Local riders go head-to-head at Arenacross

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Belfast Giants: Dramatic Continental Cup final loss for Giants against Kazakhstans

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Road Racers win William Dunlop Memorial Trophy in charity football match at Seaview

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Schools’ Cup: Previews of the sevens ties set for decision in Danske Bank Schools’ Cup second round

Rugby Union

Ulster trials champion Andrew Perry helped launch the Black Horse Northern Ireland Motorcycle Festival at the Eikon Exhibition centre. Looking on are race stars Alastair Seeley and Eunan McGlinchey, show promoter Billy Nutt, Mayor Uel Mackin and Alderman Allan Ewart of Lisburn and Castlereagh Council, and Alan Crowe of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society.

Phillip McCallen hails depth of motorcycling talent at launch of NI Motorcycle Festival

Motorcycling

Ballymoney's William Dunlop will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Cornmarket Motorbike Awards in Belfast.

William Dunlop posthumously inducted into Irish motorcycling's Hall of Fame

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Stephen Baxter: Crusaders boss wants to see Belfast rivals Glentoran back on song

Football

Rory Hale enjoyed a winning debut for Crusaders against Glentoran in the Irish Cup on Saturday.

VIDEO: Rory Hale relishing chance to build on strong Crusaders start

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Paul Heatley breaks the deadlock for Crusaders against Glentoran. Pic by INPHO.

Crusaders: Paul Heatley sends Crusaders marching on as Gary Smyth era starts with Glentoran defeat

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John McGuinness

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Tennent's Irish Cup 5th Round

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Schools’ Cup: Previews of the sevens ties set for decision in Danske Bank Schools’ Cup second round

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City of Derry

Draw made for Women’s Ulster Rugby Junior Cup quater-finals

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Ulser Iain Henderson in action against Scarlets

Injury blow for Iain Henderson

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Jonathan Rea: Anything other than fifth World Superbike title would be a disappointment

Motorcycling

World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea received the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey on Tuesday. As a freeman of the Borough, Rea's special privileges permit him to herd sheep, which he duly did in Antrim! Rea is pictured at the Barbican Gate with Mayor Paul Michael.

World champion Jonathan Rea 'humbled' by Freedom of Borough honour

Motorcycling

Kawasaki rider Glenn Irwin pictured at Portstewart Strand. The Carrick man will return to the North West 200 again in May.

Glenn Irwin: I want record six wins at this year's North West 200

Motorcycling

Andrew Irwin gets ready for first test on the new Honda superbike.

Andrew Irwin: By the end of the year we can be fighting for race wins

Motorcycling

Paul Atkinson ready for All-Ireland AX Cup challenge at SSE Arena.

Local riders go head-to-head at Arenacross

Motorcycling

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Irish Senior Cricket Cup and National Cup draws made

Cricket

Michael Gilmour and Max Burton scored centuries for Carrickfergus Cricket Cub against Armagh.

GALLERY: Carrickfergus Cricket Club hosts annual awards

Cricket

Templepatrick CC president Arthur Bowron and First XI captain Ross Bryans with the Junior Cup. PICTURE: Duncan Elder

Ross Bryans revels in dream season for Templepatrick

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NCU weekend cricket summary

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Belfast Giants: Dramatic Continental Cup final loss for Giants against Kazakhstans

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Belfast Giants Darcy Murphy celebrates scoring against GKS Katowice

Belfast Giants: Adam Keefe excited for Continental Cup final in Belfast

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The latest on the national and domestic hockey front

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Jonathan Rea MBE.

Ticket details announced for Jonathan Rea Freedom of the Borough event

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Gemma Steel adds to the top women's field

Gemma Steel and Emilia Gorecka boost field for International Cross Country meeting

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