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DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland started the Six Nations regarded as an aging team in decline. It finishes the championship as a revitalized team in transition and still packing a punch. Coach Andy Farrell couldn't be prouder after his side contained the strongest Scotland threat in decades by 43-21 on Saturday and finished second overall to defending champion France.

As Irish talent landed nominations across this year's Oscars, producers back home say the green wave is no accident — it's the result of sustained government investment and a deep well of homegrown creative talent.

DUBLIN — Ireland scraped past Wales 27-17 and stayed in the Six Nations title race on Friday for at least 24 hours. France can successfully retain the title by beating Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. While Ireland won its first-ever Friday home championship match with a four-try bonus point, Wales took most of the plaudits.

Kathy Ireland is speaking out after accusing multiple business partners of orchestrating what she describes as a decades-long scheme that devastated her finances, according to a lawsuit. In a sit-down interview with ABC News' Juju Chang on "Good Morning America,