We’ll Leave It There So: McGregor vs. Aldo is still on, silver for Irvine and all today’s sport

Belfast’s Brendan Irvine on the podium with the other medallists in Baku. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO

HomeConor McGregor‘s title fight against Jose Aldo will go ahead in Las Vegas on 11 July with the UFC moving to allay fears by confirming the champ’s injury isn’t as bad as first feared.In his latest column for The42, John Kavanagh admits McGregor’s camp won’t know who he’s facing until the day before.Chad Mendes is ready to step in if required and here’s everything you need to know about the American.Ireland drew their latest World Hockey League game with Malaysia as they look to qualify for Rio 2016.The SSE Airtricity League returns on Friday after its mid-season break and there is a lot to look forward to over the coming months.

Lord Mayor of Belfast Arder Carson gets into the thick of the action as Ireland’s ODI against Australia is launched. Source: Presseye/Jonathan Porter/INPHO

It was a great day for Team Ireland in Baku with Brendan Irvine winning silver in the light flyweight while Joshua and Sam Magee secured at least bronze in the badminton doubles.In the Women’s 3×3 basketball, Ireland’s campaign came to an end as they were beaten by top seeds Russia 21-15 having knocked Czech Republic out earlier in the day.Ireland lost their second game at the Uefa Women’s U17 European Championships today but put in an excellent performance against Switzerland.AwayLiverpool’s shopping spree looks set to continue with Nathaniel Clyne close to joining the Reds from Southampton. Didi Hamann says the acquisition of Roberto Firmino is a statement ‘of intent’ from the Anfield club.

Arturo Vidal celebrates with his team-mates after Chile knocked Uruguay out of the Copa America. Source: AP/Press Association Images

Usain Bolt‘s participation in the World Championships later this year is in doubt after he missed the Jamaican 100m trials today.Everton have completed their second signing of the summer with the capture of Gerard Deulofeu on a three-year deal from Barcelona.The best thing we shared

As the country reminisced about Italia 90, here’s how Twitter would have reacted to that penalty shoot-out win over Romania 25 years ago today.

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