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Tottenham striker signing ‘agreed’ as Lange fends off ‘elite’ Premier League rivals

Tottenham have already 'agreed' a signing for the summer, with an insider revealing that an attacking sensation will soon arrive in North London

Carl Frampton: Tyson Fury must start on front foot against Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury's best route towards becoming undisputed world heavyweight champion is to take the fight to Oleksandr Usyk from the opening bell, according to Carl Frampton. Fury and Usyk collide in Riyadh on Saturday night, with the winner becoming the first man to rule the division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF and...

Sky blue thinking: Why City’s brilliance and success is soulless

The reality is City’s ruthless and relentless pursuit of victory doesn’t stir the soul of the general fan.

Man United v Newcastle: Erik ten Hag press conference

Man United manager Erik ten Hag speaks ahead of his side's Premier League fixture against Newcastle at Old Trafford.

Fabrizio Romano Says Kudus Does Have West Ham Release Clause

West Ham star Mohammed Kudus has been linked with potential moves to Liverpool and Arsenal this summer

Daniel Farke backed to end 37 years of play-off misery by ex-Leeds boss - but with a caveat

Kevin Blackwell led Leeds to the 2006 Championship play-off Final and says Daniel Farke can finally lead Leeds to glory

Why forcing Red Bull to make a “bad choice” is Vasseur’s main F1 target

As someone who understands well the challenges of Formula 1, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur knows there is no magic bullet that guarantees success.

Dublin make history as first squad to head off mid-championship for foreign training camp

Under Jim Gavin, Dublin did not use warm weather training camps, but Dessie Farrell brings players away for second year in a row.

Roberto De Zerbi risks another Premier League ban with post-match comments on Chelsea loss

Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi could be hit with another touchline ban after criticising referee Michael Salisbury's performance in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea

Rory McIlroy paints grim outlook for PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger with hopes shattered after huge loss

Rory McIlroy says his confidence that a merger deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf backer, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, is at an all-time low ahead of the PGA Championship

Arthur Okonkwo details uplifting Wrexham owner chat as goalkeeper leaves Arsenal

Okonkwo's contract with Arsenal expired this month and the former Gunner is now a free agent with a number of clubs interested in procuring his services after an impressive season with Wrexham

Who are the favorites to win the PGA Championship at Valhalla? Can Tiger make a return?

Offaly hurlers see off Kilkenny in dramatic Leinster U-20 semi win

Leinster minor champions in 2022 and U-20 champions 12 months ago, Offaly are back in another provincial final after they survived an incredibly dramatic and intense contest against Kilkenny tonight in Tullamore. Wing forward Shane Rigney stepped into the breach to produce an outstanding performance, scoring 2-3 on a night when Adam Screeney was ac...

Offaly and Dublin set up Leinster U20 final clash

They overcame Kilkenny and Galway, respectively, for a place in hurling championship decider.

'He anticipates play really well. He’s got a good eye for the game'

Jimmy O’Brien has impressed for Leinster since returning from injury.

Son Heung-min and the agonising moment Arsenal (probably) lost the title

Son Heung-min and the agonising moment Arsenal (probably) lost the title - For about three seconds, Arsenal held the keys to the Premier League title race. This was the moment when Son Heung-min could have changed everything...

Judge me on the person I am – Malky Mackay responds after ‘disgust’ at Hibs role

The 52-year-old was found to have sent offensive text messages during his time as Cardiff manager.

Brian Kerr: My relationship with Stephen Kenny hasn’t changed but his relationship with me might have

Brian Kerr says he has no personal problem with Stephen Kenny – but suggested that their relationship has cooled because of the recently-departed Ireland manager’s feelings about his punditry. Kenny is still mulling over the prospect of taking over St Patrick’s Athletic, the club where Kerr is a part of the furniture – although he has asserted he h...

Chelsea close in on European qualification as Cole Palmer stars once again

Chelsea close in on European qualification as Cole Palmer stars once again - Brighton 1-2 Chelsea: The Blues record their fourth straight win and are up to sixth in the table

Three wins, more Masters misery and a May divorce – a timeline of Rory McIlroy’s tumultuous 2024

We are only midway through the fifth month of the year but already Rory McIlroy has experienced plenty of highs and lows in 2024. The 35-year-old has won three tournaments around the world, once again fell short in his bid to finally win a green jacket at Augusta while also filing for divorce after seven years of marriage to American Erica Stoll. H...

Tottenham star "still positive" about Ange Postecoglou plan despite manager's criticism

Tottenham's Micky van de Ven insists the squad are fully behind Ange Postecoglou’s plan despite the north Londoners missing out on the Champions League this term

Ireland Sevens star Chay Mullins earns first pro deal at Connacht

Mullins makes the move up from Connacht’s academy, where has been since late 2022.

VAR league table: Which club has been wronged most – and who has benefited

“That’s wrong that, Daz” could be the words engraved on the tombstone of VAR, offering a reminder that football technology needed competent humans running the system and that every decision had a winner and a loser. ‌Liverpool were the unlucky ones in the case of Daz, aka Darren England, the video-assistant referee who checked the footage after Sim...

11 senior and U20 games live across this week's GAA TV-streaming schedule

A jam-packed weekend lies ahead.

‘We are lucky to have those two guys available’ – Munster coach Andi Kyriacou hails Tadhg Beirne and RG Snyman

Watching Tadhg Beirne and RG Snyman’s remarkable second-row partnership flourish must be bittersweet for Munster fans, as it will soon come to an end. Having two such world-class players would improve any team, but their ability to get the best out of one another, all the while continuing to do what they do best themselves, is a key reason why Muns...

What Marquez would have to give up to sign for the factory Ducati MotoGP team

Marc Marquez would have to give up almost all of his personal sponsors, not just Red Bull, in order to join the factory Ducati MotoGP team next season.

Mike Tyson says Jake Paul has to 'fight like his life depends on it'

Mike Tyson says Jake Paul will have to 'fight like his life depends on it' ahead of their fight on Netflix.

Pep Lijnders' parting message to Liverpool supporters as he takes manager job

Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders has been confirmed as head coach of Red Bull for next season with the Dutchman set to leave Anfield along with Jurgen Klopp at the close of 2023/24

John Fury calls out 'stupid' Simon Jordan after headbutt controversy

The ensuing fallout from John Fury's headbutt after a clash with a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage was called out by figures including Simon Jordan.

NASCAR suspends three crew members, reinstates another

NASCAR on Tuesday issued a trio of one-race suspensions to a pair of crew members in the Xfinity Series and one Truck Series crew chief.

Man City goalkeeper Ederson subbed off after head treatment days before Premier League title decider

Man City goalkeeper Ederson subbed off after head treatment days before Premier League title decider - The Brazilian goalkeeper was unhappy at being removed following a medical check

Adam Idah finds net as Celtic are crowned Scottish champions

Republic of Ireland international scores early as Brendan Rodgers side beat Kilmarnock 5-0 for third title in a row.

Harvey Elliott theory emerges as Gary Lineker explains why Liverpool star isn't in England contention

Harvey Elliott has been in fine form for Liverpool this season but does not appear to be in contention for a place in the England squad for Euro 2024

Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR after Wolves lodge resolution

Wolves are campaigning to get VAR scrapped from the Premier League next season. The Molineux club have been on the end of several controversial refereeing decisions this season and believe the decision review system is "undermining the value of the Premier League brand".

Munster find their ruthless edge in attack at the right time

Graham Rowntree’s side have taken their chances in the last couple of games.

Darren Till making boxing debut on Mike Tyson-Jake Paul undercard vs ex-world champion

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul already has the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano as a co-main event, and Darren Till will now fight on the undercard.

Liam Buckley in talks with Noel King over role with Dundalk FC

Liam Buckley is in advanced talks with Dundalk about a return to football working under manager Noel King. The 63-year-old has been lined up to fill the void left by the departure of Brian Gartland from the club over the weekend and is mulling over an offer with King identifying his fellow Dubliner as an option. Gartland was the Head of Football Op...

'I'm a Sky Sports pundit who Ipswich players mocked after promotion – it's sad and immature'

Former Wolves and West Brom striker has hit back at Ipswich Town's Luke Woolfenden after the defender directed comments at the Sky Sports pudnit during Ipswich's promotion celebrations

Cole Palmer sets Chelsea on way at Brighton before Reece James almost ruins it all

BRIGHTON 1-2 CHELSEA: Reece James' late red card did not knock Mauricio Pochetino's team off track after Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku scored impressive goals to sink Albion

UCD player Harry Curtis hit with 10-match ban for 'discriminatory language'

Curtis was sent off in injury time against Kerry FC last Friday night.

FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics

The FIA is planning to impose harsher penalties for Formula 1 drivers deliberately cutting the track to keep a position in the wake of Kevin Magnussen's antics in Miami.

Man Utd stars have already slammed Ten Hag replacement as ‘too British’ and ‘basic’ – but was mole sold?

Man Utd players might already have downed tools and undermined their next manager after a familiar 'surprise candidate' emerged to replace Erik ten Hag.

Alex Albon signs new multi-year F1 contract with Williams

The Williams Formula 1 team has announced Alex Albon has signed a multi-year contract extension, taking their partnership into the 2026 regulations era.

City endure Spurs fans' bizarre and petty atmosphere to put one hand on the title

It wasn’t until Erling Haaland’s second goal that Spurs fans could breath easily: their side weren’t going to go and accidentally beat City.

Kerry wouldn’t want to take Monaghan for granted, even at their lowest ebb

As Jack O’Connor pithily put it the other week, the championship starts here. The Dromid man, we think it’s fair to say, meant it less literally – that this technically is the start of the All Ireland series – and more sort of spiritually. As in, this is where the guard-rails come off, to some extent at least, and results begin to have serious cons...

Noel King steps down as Dundalk manager 'due to medical reasons'

The former Ireland U21 boss was appointed to the position last month.

Crystal Palace is bracing itself to lose Arsenal target in the summer

Arsenal is in the running to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi at the end of this season, and they might just secure their target. The England international has been an outstanding player for Palace since joining them from Chelsea.

Ten Hag on player exits, Hojlund's struggles, and low fan morale

Erik Ten Hag speaks on Lisandro Martinez's return to action, Raphael Varane's exit and rumours of Bruno Fernandes following suit, and Rasmus Hojlund's dip in form

Man Utd battle past Newcastle to end rotten Premier League run - 5 talking points

MAN UTD 3-2 NEWCASTLE: The Red Devils staved off the threat of three consecutive defeats with a battling win against the Magpies that just about keeps their hopes of European football alive

After Carlow's big hit on Kilkenny, Leinster SHC race is ramping up for last two rounds

Every team is still in contention heading into the final two rounds of the competition.