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'I'll go wherever I’m looked after' - O'Sullivan's warning after World Championship opener

O’Sullivan says he would walk away from the sport if he believed his talent was being under-valued.

2024-04-25T22:11:57Z

Jurgen Klopp gesture to reporter after bruising Liverpool defeat sums him up

A Sky reporter was surprised after being given a special gift by Jurgen Klopp just hours after Liverpool were thrashed at home in the Europa League to Atalanta

2024-04-26T17:13:33Z

Leicester City stars wildly celebrate promotion as Jamie Vardy demand issued

Leicester City earned promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking following Leeds’ defeat to QPR at Loftus Road, triggering wild celebrations in the East Midlands

2024-04-27T08:01:02Z

Team news: Cork make six changes for Clare clash, while Tipp side announced for Munster SHC opener

Cork hurling boss Pat Ryan has performed major surgery on his side ahead of their crucial Munster clash with Clare in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. Ryan has made six changes from the side that lost to Waterford last weekend with Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey, Tim O’Mahony, Ethan Twomey, Declan Dalton and Brian Hayes all coming into the side, m...

2024-04-25T20:43:08Z

Chelsea could capitalise on Liverpool snub with Mauricio Pochettino replacement

Mauricio Pochettino has struggled for consistent results at Chelsea and the hierarchy have drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements, which includes the Liverpool-linked Roberto De Zerbi

2024-04-26T10:27:11Z

Ranking the chances of the Champions League 29 signing Bruno Guimaraes

Bruno Guimaraes wants out and Man City surely won't let Arsenal win another midfielder battle. We've ranked all 29 Champions League clubs by their chances of signing the Newcastle wantaway.

2024-04-27T07:56:25Z

Rory McIlroy gets last laugh in Ryder Cup debate as LIV Golf stars discover fate

Rory McIlroy is set to have Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton by his side as Europe defends the Ryder Cup at Bethpage next year after confirmation from DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings

2024-04-26T12:27:36Z

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges - Arne Slot wants the Liverpool job and has said he hopes an agreement can be reached with Feyenoord

2024-04-26T11:15:03Z

Martin Keown explains why he's concerned about Arsenal going into north London derby

Arsenal could take a major stride towards ending their long wait for a Premier League crown this weekend against Tottenham but former Gunner Martin Keown has a few worries

2024-04-27T06:45:45Z

Hulkenberg set for Audi switch after Haas departure revealed

Nico Hulkenberg is set to join Audi in Formula 1 after his current Haas team revealed he is leaving the American-owned squad at the end of this season for Sauber.

2024-04-26T08:27:00Z

Liverpool and Klopp disagreed over signing who made ‘unforgivable’ error against Everton

Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp disagreed over the signing of Darwin Nunez as the Reds recruitment team preferred a Chelsea star, according to reports.

2024-04-26T09:46:23Z

Bird to miss Monaco E-Prix due to wrist injury, Barnard set to make Formula E debut

Sam Bird will miss the Monaco E-Prix after the McLaren Formula E driver damaged his wrist in opening practice, with Taylor Barnard set to replace him.

2024-04-27T07:31:04Z

'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan

Assistant director of football Shane Robinson has called on the game to set aside its differences to implement the new football pathways plan.

2024-04-25T12:59:39Z

'Because of my name, I always felt connected to Ireland'

Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton has made a strong impression for Connacht.

2024-04-27T05:40:00Z

Man Utd transfer budget ‘limit’ revealed as £450k-a-week duo ‘will leave’ in the summer

Man Utd will be allowed a net spend of around £100m in the summer transfer window, according to ESPN journalist Mark Ogden.

2024-04-26T11:37:57Z

Golf sensation, 15, sends warning shot to PGA Tour stars with ridiculous round on Korn Ferry Tour

Having impressed on Korn Ferry Tour debut, 15-year-old Miles Russell is at it again this week having impressed in his opening round of the Veritex Bank Championship

2024-04-26T19:13:48Z

McIlroy and Lowry dovetail as Rahm and Hatton get Ryder Cup lifeline

Rory McIlroy knows a team is stronger when it plays to its strengths and it worked out of him on and off the course in the space of 24 hours. As DP World Tour boss Guy Kinnings confirmed LIV Golf’s Jon Rahm will remain eligible for the 2025 Ryder Cup without the need for a rules change, McIlroy’s power and Shane Lowry’s phenomenal short game made u...

2024-04-26T20:32:12Z

Callow Leinster at risk of losing control of their own destiny in URC

Not so long ago it seemed like Leinster could roll out any team from their squad and get a result in this tournament. However, that seems like a memory now that the South African big-hitters are on the scene, and last week’s shellacking in Johannesburg has undermined confidence in the province’s second string. They have an All Black in their backli...

2024-04-27T01:33:14Z

Howard Wilkinson retires after lifetime in football as Leeds legend and England visionary

His managerial career began with throwing pebbles from the roof of Notts County's main stand, but Howard Wilkinson became a rock in English football's era of change

2024-04-27T05:45:42Z

Dundalk claim first win of the season under new boss Noel King

Dundalk celebrated a new King as first half goals from Scott High and Robbie Benson helped them to a first win of the season against Bohemians at Oriel Park. For years, the Co Louth side were the team to beat in the League of Ireland under the guise of ‘King Kenny’, Stephen Kenny. However, it was another former Irish U21 boss, Noel King, who is the...

2024-04-26T21:02:16Z

Cork ensure place in Munster U20 hurling knockout stages with two-point win over Limerick

All-Ireland champions Cork copper-fastened their place in the Munster U20 knock-out stages after holding out for a two-point victory over Limerick. They trailed as late as the 44th minute but Jack Leahy’s tally of 14 points (10 frees) and five from Diarmuid Healy set them right before Barry Walsh’s goal helped to seal a third win on the spin. Limer...

2024-04-26T20:17:09Z

Ryan Day Didn't Hold Back Opinion About J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy is one of only two quarterbacks in the last decade and change to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes and the only one in that span to do so multiple times. But Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day - despite having been on the losing end of all of those games - had nothing but praise for him this ...

2024-04-26T15:46:04Z

Teams expect Sainz's F1 China qualifying incident to be cleared up

Ferrari and Aston Martin are expecting the FIA to tidy up its Formula 1 sporting regulations for 2025 following a protest in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying.

2024-04-26T16:28:28Z

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

2024-04-26T20:31:34Z

James Wade fires strong warning to Luke Littler amid Premier League boos

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are currently leading the way when it comes to Premier League Darts and 2009 winner James Wade has now sent a message despite missing the current iteration

2024-04-26T12:27:36Z

Leinster shuffle starting side for tie against Stormers in Cape Town

Gus McCarthy is in line to make his debut off the bench.

2024-04-26T11:36:48Z

Luke Littler names darts hero he wants to emulate as he destroys Austrian Open home favourite

Luke Littler is darts’ breakout star of 2024 but has ambitions of matching one of the sport’s best as his career progresses and his form suggests he could certainly do that

2024-04-27T06:30:44Z

Paul Townend insists losing Irish title to Jack Kennedy wouldn’t ruin his season

Paul Townend insists that relinquishing his Irish champion jumps jockey crown will not take anything away from a stellar season in the saddle, should he come out on the wrong end of a titanic battle with Jack Kennedy. Townend has enjoyed a spectacular season with Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup success at the Cheltenham Festival – where he was crowned...

2024-04-27T01:33:07Z

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1

Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in opening practice for the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, though he was the only ride to run fresh soft tyres for a time attack.

2024-04-26T09:49:41Z

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

2024-04-26T18:13:35Z

Paul O'Donovan advances to heavyweight semi-finals in Hungary

Elsewhere, Roisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner claim bronze at European Para Swimming Championships.

2024-04-26T18:15:22Z

All-Ireland SFC explainer: Game of snakes and ladders looms as race for Sam Maguire spots comes to the boil

We’re still only getting our feet wet when it comes to the two-tiered football championship. The hows and whys of qualification for Sam Maguire can take some teasing out given the caveats and clauses. But after this weekend, the guessing will be over. Once the Leinster and Ulster provincial finalists are confirmed, the identity of the 16 teams who...

2024-04-27T01:33:16Z

'We are a little bit Jekyll and Hyde, some really good stuff and some ugly stuff'

Ulster interim coach Richie Murphy reflects on his side’s win over Benetton.

2024-04-26T21:38:26Z

'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act

Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.

2024-04-25T18:15:42Z

Kilkenny missing key men, Finn comes in for Limerick, Fenton returns for Dublin

Elsewhere, Brian Fenton returns to the Dublin starting team for their Leinster SFC semi-final date with Offaly.

2024-04-26T10:30:00Z

Alex De Minaur 'losing all respect' for Rafael Nadal ahead of Madrid Open grudge match

Alex De Minaur will try and beat Rafael Nadal for the second time in two weeks when they meet at the Madrid Open.

2024-04-27T05:39:07Z

Stunning triple Ratcliffe deal to kickstart new Man Utd era with £130m trio wanted

Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to greenlight a triple swoop worth £130million this summer, according to reports

2024-04-26T08:23:17Z

Kellie Harrington suffers first defeat since 2021, while Sweeney and O'Rourke march on

Connacht women Sweeney and O’Rourke will box for European gold on Saturday, but Harrington’s 32-bout unbeaten streak has come to an end.

2024-04-25T15:10:52Z

Where Hulkenberg’s wrong-righting Audi F1 move leaves the driver market

OPINION: Formula 1’s 2025 driver market has twisted again with the news that Nico Hulkenberg will swap Haas for Audi next year. That has implications for both established drivers and a pair looking to break through from Formula 2, but also rights a wrong for Hulkenberg. Here’s how

2024-04-26T12:57:59Z

Five players Liverpool should discard/sell for the post-Jurgen Klopp era

Alisson and Robertson should be axed while Salah flees to Saudi Arabia. We've picked five Liverpool players who should be discarded this summer.

2024-04-26T08:01:04Z

Jamie Carragher expresses doubts over Arne Slot and names ideal Jurgen Klopp successor

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has some concerns over the club's approach for Arne Slot and has questioned whether the Reds should have gone for a more established name

2024-04-26T10:12:15Z

Jurgen Klopp points finger of blame for Liverpool's stumble and makes title admission

Liverpool's season has unravelled in April, with their Premier League title chances drifting away and no hope of winning the Europa League to mark Jurgen Klopp's final season as manager

2024-04-26T14:43:02Z

Football transfer rumours: Mbappe's Real Madrid contract revealed; Liverpool ready to sell Diaz

Saturday's football transfer rumours, with updates on Kylian Mbappe, Luis Diaz, Ivan Toney, Bernardo Silva & more.

2024-04-27T08:02:31Z

Billy Scannell: ‘I left no stone unturned in Munster, I gave it my best shot’

As the youngest of three brothers, two of whom play for Munster, Billy Scannell was always determined to forge his own path, rather than be burdened by some kind of pressure to follow Niall and Rory – or his cousin Jack O’Sullivan, who is also part of the province’s current squad. For a while, however, it looked as though that is exactly what Billy...