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F1 Imola GP: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in FP3 as Perez and Alonso crash out

McLaren topped final practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix with a 1-2 led by Oscar Piastri in a session disrupted by crashes for Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez.

2024-05-18T11:48:43Z

F1 Imola GP: Leclerc fastest in red-flagged FP1 while Verstappen struggles

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped a red-flagged FP1 session at Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix, where Mercedes shone and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had two wild off-track moments.

2024-05-17T12:44:50Z

Scottie Scheffler sinks 167-yard eagle at PGA Championship

On the eve of this week's major in Kentucky, Scheffler, 27, announced in a heartfelt post on Instagram that he and wife Meredith have welcomed their first child together.

2024-05-16T20:16:42Z

Armagh score two goals – and nothing else – in second half to surpass Donegal and reach Ulster final

Despite only keeping Armagh to two scores in the second half, they were the two crucial goals that saw Aidan O’Rourke’s Orchard minor team advance to the Ulster final on a 2-8 to 1-7 scoreline in Ballyshannon. It was a case of what could’ve been if Donegal nailed over their 12 shots that all resulted in wides, but Barry Ward’s side were playing cat...

2024-05-18T15:16:38Z

Ulster's McCloskey on Murphy, France links and Twitter spat with Stephen Ferris

‘We needed a fresh face, and he’s come in and made a good impression on everybody.’

2024-05-18T06:25:32Z

‘A giant of sport, business and media’ – Tributes as Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88

Anthony O’Reilly has died aged 88 in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin on Saturday morning. The former businessman, international rugby player and Chief Executive of Independent News & Media (INM) was brought to hospital suffering from pneumonia just over two weeks ago. He had been living in a house near his former home in the 750-acre Castlemartin e...

2024-05-18T19:32:18Z

What we learned in Friday practice for the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Formula 1’s return to Europe meant the customary heavy raft of upgrades on show up and down the pitlane during Friday practice. But these, plus some tricky track characteristics, point towards Red Bull being on the backfoot and a fight between Ferrari and McLaren for which team can grab the spotlight at this year’s Imola Grand Prix

2024-05-17T19:46:06Z

Returning big guns can help Leinster end Ulster's winning run

Hugo Keenan and James Ryan are both back in Leo Cullen’s team.

2024-05-18T06:40:39Z

Arne Slot finally breaks silence over becoming next Liverpool manager

Arne Slot finally breaks silence over becoming next Liverpool manager - Arne Slot is expected to be officially announced by Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s departure

2024-05-17T15:08:53Z

Late Diarmuid Stritch double not enough for Clare to hold off Rebel attack

In a Munster semi-final laced with fighting spirit from both sides, Cork overhauled a late Clare comeback to keep their All-Ireland U-20 title defence alive. The Banner looked headed for the exit door when trailing by 0-18 to 0-12 but inspired by two Diarmuid Stritch goals, they reeled off 2-3 to move three ahead with three minutes of normal time t...

2024-05-17T20:58:36Z

Munster take maximum points from pulsating Edinburgh encounter

That’s eight wins in a row for Munster, who go top of the URC table – for 24 hours at least.

2024-05-17T21:08:57Z

Mayo return to winning ways but Paddy Durcan pulls up late with injury

The skipper was carried off just before full-time in Mayo’s nine-point success over Cavan.

2024-05-18T18:33:02Z

Munster come from behind to secure eighth win on the bounce in United Rugby Championship

Munster displayed the pedigree of champions as they came from behind to carve out an eighth URC win in a row and also claim a bonus point in a highly entertaining contest. Graham Rowntree’s men were forced to dig deep to deny an Edinburgh side looking for a fourth win in a row, but when it mattered most Munster found a way to get on top and seal th...

2024-05-17T21:13:36Z

Lions trounce Glasgow in result with significant implications for Irish provinces

With Glasgow knocked down to third, Munster will now seal at least a top-two finish if they beat Ulster in two weeks’ time.

2024-05-18T17:27:25Z

Piastri given three-place grid penalty at F1 Imola GP for impeding Magnussen

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has been given a three-place grid penalty for the Imola Grand Prix after impeding Kevin Magnussen.

2024-05-18T17:49:45Z

Bohs bag three goals as they power to victory away to Sligo

Dayle Rooney impressed for the away side.

2024-05-17T21:01:25Z

Football referee banned after celebrating title with team he officiated

A Dutch football referee has been reportedly banned from officiating for life after he was filmed celebrating with a team he refereed on the final day of the season. Local reports say Jan Smit, 61, from Opmeer in the Netherlands, officiated a game between St George and SV De Valken in the fourth division on the final day of their season. NH Nieuws ...

2024-05-17T13:27:11Z

Connacht’s season is on the line as emotions run high at the Sportsground for Stormers showdown

Sink or swim time for Connacht. As the €40m rebuild of their stadium begins, supporters anxiously wait to find out if it can be a home for heroes. Today’s fixture will surely determine their immediate fate; win, and their prospects of returning to elite European competition, as well as stretching their competitive interest in league fare into anoth...

2024-05-18T01:44:27Z

Cody the match winner as Kilkenny scrape past Dublin

John Donnelly scores 0-7 from play as Cats escape from Parnell Park with narrow win.

2024-05-18T20:03:20Z

F1 Imola GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Charles Leclerc topped the Friday practice times for Ferrari ahead of the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.

2024-05-17T17:15:39Z

Ireland's Anthony Cacace stuns Joe Cordina to become world champion

The Belfast man stopped the previously undefeated Welsh fighter to win the IBF super-featherweight world title on the Fury-Usyk undercard.

2024-05-18T21:12:17Z

Fury RAGES at Usyk after heated final face-off at weigh-ins

The Gypsy King, who has been hailed recently for his incredible body transformation ahead of this bout, weighed in 29lbs (two stone) heavier than his opponent, at 262lbs, with Usyk weighing in at 233.5lbs - the heaviest weight he has recorded.

2024-05-17T19:53:33Z

Brighton confirm surprise departure of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach

Brighton confirm surprise departure of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach - The Italian boss has been linked with Bayern Munich

2024-05-18T15:13:01Z

Galway take big step towards All-Ireland last eight with statement win over 14-man Derry

Galway took a significant step towards an All-Ireland SFC quarter-final with a commanding win over league champions Derry in Salthill. Buoyed by their Connacht final win over Mayo, they made further improvement against a Derry side hampered badly by the loss of Gareth McKinless to a red card in the 20th minute. McKinless can have no complaints as i...

2024-05-18T18:47:12Z

‘Millimetres decided things’: Jurgen Klopp relives his dramatic Liverpool ride before final farewell

‘Millimetres decided things’: Jurgen Klopp relives his dramatic Liverpool ride before final farewell - JURGEN KLOPP INTERVIEW: The departing Liverpool manager talks to Richard Jolly about the highs and lows of his time at Anfield, his connection to the city and whether he can be considered a managerial great

2024-05-17T09:38:12Z

'That is probably the worst experience I have had as a football manager'

Ange Postecoglou got ‘in cold sweats’ thinking about people questioning his integrity in City loss.

2024-05-17T15:30:28Z

Relegation required reinvention but Leeds now one step from an immediate return

Relegation required reinvention but Leeds now one step from an immediate return - Beating Norwich sends them through to the Championship playoff final - one more win will see Daniel Farke join a select band

2024-05-17T07:07:37Z

Outpouring of support for Laura Woods after freak accident means she can't cover Fury v Usyk

Presenter Laura Woods has received an outpouring of support on social media after sharing details of a freak accident which means she is unable to cover the undisputed heavyweight champion fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for TNT Sports. Woods is one of the regular presenters for the sports channel, regularly hosting coverage of football...

2024-05-18T10:15:40Z

Cork fend off Clare fightback to pick up valuable win in Ennis

The Rebels had only two points to spare at Cusack Park but they were deserving winners against their Munster rivals.

2024-05-18T19:48:17Z

Kerry name Dara O’Callaghan at full back for All-Ireland Under-20 final against Tyrone

Kerry have named Dara O’Callaghan at full back on their team to start against Tyrone in Sunday’s All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship final. The Kilcummin man missed the semi-final win over Meath last weekend in Thurles, having failed to shake off an ankle injury he suffered in the Munster final win over Cork. O’Callaghan was replaced in the ...

2024-05-17T20:13:23Z

Ciarán Joyce returns to matchday squad as Cork face Tipperary

Rebels and Premier County name unchanged starting sides for Sunday’s showdown.

2024-05-17T10:12:34Z

‘Everyone judges on the outcome’ – Leo Cullen defends Leinster decision to go to the corner in Ulster defeat

Leo Cullen has defended his Leinster players’ decision to go to the corner with a 68th minute penalty in their defeat to Ulster. At the time, the visitors were leading by a point and it was well within Harry Byrne’s range, but James Ryan and his leadership group opted to kick to touch and trust their maul. Ulster defended the drive, before Tom Stew...

2024-05-18T22:02:45Z

Premier League team of the year: Arsenal and Man City players dominate selection

It has been another memorable Premier League campaign, with plenty of fine individual performances. Here , we pick out 11 players who have impressed over the 2023-24 season. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) Argentina goalkeeper Martinez has produced a string of consistent performances for Villa, with his blunder against Liverpool this week a rare oc...

2024-05-17T10:26:57Z

Shane Lowry shoots sensational 62 to equal Major record at PGA Championship

They say happiness in golf is a long walk with a putter and Shane Lowry certainly won’t disagree after producing one of the great putting rounds of his career to become the fourth man – and the first European — to shoot 62 in a men’s major championship and surge into the clubhouse lead on 13-under in the PGA Championship at Valhalla. The Clara man ...

2024-05-18T21:32:41Z

Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Republic of Ireland's Euro 2025 qualifier against France

The decision was reached at a GAA’s Central Council and management committee.

2024-05-18T15:47:34Z

Shane Lowry says his thoughts with family of victim at ‘eerie’ PGA

Shane Lowry produced another sensational putting performance to move through the field but his thoughts were with the family of the volunteer killed in a traffic accident outside Valhalla at 5am. After scrambling his way to a second successive two-under 69 to go into the weekend seven shots behind clubhouse leader Collin Morikawa on four-under, he ...

2024-05-18T01:44:25Z

No 2023 repeat as Cork gain revenge over Clare but Rebels are made to work for it in Ennis

Last year, Clare pulled off one of the results of the championship by beating Cork in Ennis, a win that offered a gateway to the All-Ireland series, but another one 13 months on would have been a greater coup. Even after a spirited Munster final effort that left them within seven points of Kerry, the odds favoured a successful Cork revenge mission....

2024-05-18T19:17:16Z

Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.

2024-05-18T09:57:20Z

Galway United pull off last-gasp comeback to break Drogheda hearts

Stephen Walsh and Maurice Nugent were the late, late heroes for John Caulfield’s side at Weavers Park.

2024-05-17T22:01:34Z

Dublin’s hopes broken by Eoin Cody’s saving grace as Kilkenny get back on track

Eoin Cody’s late goal proved the difference as Kilkenny got their Leinster SHC campaign back on track, but not without surviving an almighty fright from Dublin in Parnell Park. Dublin put themselves in a great position to get their first championship victory over the Cats since 2013 when Brian Hayes’ goal fired them into a three-point lead in the 5...

2024-05-18T19:32:19Z

Mercedes parting ways with F1 aero chief, but will get Ferrari signings early

Mercedes is set to part ways with its Formula 1 chief aerodynamicist Gioacchino Vino, as it emerges the German manufacturer will get hold of two key signings from Ferrari early.

2024-05-17T15:21:37Z

Liverpool’s 20 best players under Jurgen Klopp as manager departs Anfield after eight trophies

Liverpool’s 20 best players under Jurgen Klopp as manager departs Anfield after eight trophies - From his earliest construct in 2015, through title-winners to the most recent side as he exits Anfield in 2024

2024-05-17T10:23:16Z

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament?

Who is Scottie Scheffler, the golfer charged with assault outside tournament? - Golfer is known by fans as a family man who regularly discusses his Christian faith and loved ones

2024-05-17T15:51:43Z

Collins and Curran strike as crucial time as Roscommon book Connacht final date with Mayo

Two goals just before half time by Eoin Collins and Dara Curran laid the groundwork for Roscommon’s seven-point victory against Galway at Tuam Stadium to set up a Connacht minor football final meeting against Mayo next Friday evening. A cagey semi-final saw Galway lead by 0-4 to 0-3 after 25 minutes but those two goals were the deciding factor in s...

2024-05-17T21:13:35Z

Smallbone scores as Southampton set up Wembley showdown with Leeds

Adam Armstrong scored twice as Southampton brushed aside West Brom

2024-05-17T21:31:32Z

‘I was stuck in neutral’ – Rory McIlroy targets low round on Saturday after ‘one of those days’ at Valhalla

Rory McIlroy admitted he was stuck in neutral in round two and needs to shoot a round in the mid-sixties today to keep alive his hopes of winning the PGA Championship and his fifth Major at Valhalla. The world number two carded a pedestrian, level par 71 to trail leader Xander Schauffele by seven shots at halfway after taking 33 putts to find himse...

2024-05-18T07:45:21Z

Emmet Rigter double sees Limerick end 12-month drought with victory over Offaly

A memorable second-half display from Limerick saw them end 12 months without a victory, as a brace of goals from the talented Emmet Rigter saw them past a disappointing Offaly effort. A run of 12 defeats on the spin is now over after eventually pulling well clear of the Leinster outfit. This group four clash in the Tailteann Cup paired up two sides...

2024-05-18T17:16:57Z

The Premier League has a title race problem – but Arsenal can fix it

The Premier League has a title race problem – but Arsenal can fix it - Man City are expected to win the Premier League on Sunday, but Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal can inject some drama into the final day

2024-05-18T06:56:47Z

Sharlene Mawdsley beats 400m Olympic qualification time

Tipperary sprinter won her heat in a time of 50.72.

2024-05-18T19:42:04Z

Traffic cordon to be in place from 3pm next Wednesday in Dublin ahead of Europa League final

The Lansdowne Road Dart Station will also close from 4pm on Wednesday due to security reasons.

2024-05-17T10:44:42Z

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