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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

Hamilton blames wind for Q1 error as Mercedes "experiment"

Lewis Hamilton blamed a tailwind for the Turn 14 moment that pitched him out of Q1 for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix in his “knife-edge” Mercedes.

2024-04-20T09:52:17Z

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

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

‘Metronomic’ Verstappen may rule F1, but it won’t last forever - Horner

Red Bull says it is under no illusion that Max Verstappen’s ‘metronomic’ domination of Formula 1 is not going to last forever.

2024-04-24T08:04:07Z

Leicester seal Premier League return after Leeds thumped by QPR

The Foxes move up without kicking a ball on Friday night, while QPR survive in style.

2024-04-26T21:35:18Z

Red Bull’s F1 rivals facing 2027 wait if they want Newey

Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey could be blocked from joining rival teams until 2027 unless a deal is reached to release him early, Autosport has learned.

2024-04-26T07:57:01Z

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’ - Spurs face Arsenal on Sunday in a pivotal north London derby on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Newcastle two weeks ago

2024-04-26T08:59:34Z

Dundalk open Noel King era with first league win of the season

The Lilywhites beat Bohemians 2-0 at Oriel Park.

2024-04-26T21:05:16Z

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

'I said to my family, 'If you don’t come I’m going to be a little bit annoyed''

Brittany Hogan is hoping to see plenty of her family coming to Belfast for their final Six Nations game against Scotland.

2024-04-26T06:05:50Z

Cork ring the changes for crucial Clare battle, while Johnny Glynn named on Galway bench

The Tipperary hurlers have also shown their hand for their meeting with Limerick.

2024-04-25T21:02:44Z

From Liverpool and Gerrard to chasing the Anglo-Celt Cup – Armagh’s Aidan Forker reveals ‘Road to Damascus’ moment

Strange how life turns. How it brings you from what you think you want to what you know you want. Take Aidan Forker, now an Armagh veteran, but the last time they won Ulster back in 2008 he didn’t know much about the team and cared less. Even the following season, when a talented Armagh minor team were coming together for what would prove to be a s...

2024-04-27T01:33:16Z

Former Limerick forward Pat Ryan pinpoints the player John Kiely’s Treaty cannot do without

Former Limerick attacker Pat Ryan insists that veteran goalkeeper Nickie Quaid is the one player which John Kiely's Treaty squad simply cannot afford to be without. Ryan, a three-time All-Ireland SHC winner, believes that recent seasons have shown Limerick's ability to cope without a host of big names at different stages but Quaid's absence would b...

2024-04-26T10:15:29Z

Shelbourne end five-game winless run with vital victory to maintain top spot

John Martin’s 33rd-minute strike was enough to edge out St Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 at Tolka Park.

2024-04-26T20:50:14Z

The plot twist that gave Arrow McLaren’s Ward his first IndyCar win as team principal

Although it didn’t happen how Gavin Ward envisioned, he officially took his first IndyCar victory as Arrow McLaren’s team principal following Team Penske’s disqualifications from the St. Petersburg race.

2024-04-25T19:24:54Z

'I've learned loads about myself and rugby... I wouldn't change that'

31-year-old JJ Hanrahan feels at home with Connacht after several stints abroad.

2024-04-25T15:33:25Z

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

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

Ulster hold on to secure narrow and vital win over Benetton

Both sides scored five tries, with John Cooney’s place-kicking the difference.

2024-04-26T20:53:25Z

Murray and Umeh secure points for unbeaten Cork City

Tim Clancy’s side continue to set First Division pace with victory at Finn Park.

2024-04-26T19:19:53Z

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

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

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing - Liverpool’s defeat to Everton damaged their title hopes on Wednesday, with the Uruguayan coming under scrutiny from the former Reds defender

2024-04-25T10:40:51Z

'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

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class - The former Blues skipper has revealed a stand-off between the club’s senior players and the Portuguese coach, who lasted less than a year in an ill-fated spell at Stamford Bridge

2024-04-26T11:45:05Z

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

Early McHale goal sets the tone as Mayo young guns prove too strong for Galway

The outcome was never in any doubt as Mayo cruised to a comfortable victory in the third round of the Connacht MFC at Tuam Stadium. A first-half goal from Harry McHale helped the winners to a half-time lead of nine points and a second goal from Oisin Deane killed off any chance of a Galway comeback. Mayo, who are managed by former county stars Tom ...

2024-04-26T20:17:09Z

'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

Connacht make four changes for trip to Dragons

Denis Buckley, Gavin Thornbury, Cian Prendergast and Tiernan O’Halloran all come into the westerners’ starting XV.

2024-04-26T12:06:56Z

Sainz: Leclerc start battle cost Ferrari in F1 China GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-22T14:43:17Z

All-Ireland U20 champions Cork down Limerick and head for Munster knockout stages

Ben O’Connor’s side held out for a two-point win at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

2024-04-26T20:01:42Z

Fantasy Premier League – Gameweek 35: Who to start, who to captain and a dark horse

Here are our Premier League fantasy football picks for who you need and a dark horse to help your side up the leaderboards. Gameweek 35 deadline: Saturday April 27, 11am Who do I need this week? Cole Palmer (Chelsea) £6.2m Although Chelsea suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Arsenal in midweek, the Blues’ upcoming double gameweek makes Palmer a mu...

2024-04-25T15:27:27Z

Red Bull design guru linked with title dominance set to quit after Horner controversy

Adrian Newey is regarded as the greatest Formula 1 designer.

2024-04-25T19:26:31Z

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy fire 61 to share lead at Zurich Classic: ‘It’s nice to come here, team up with a really good friend’

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry fed off each other and played the carefree golf of their amateur days to blast 11-under 61 and grab a share of the lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. McIlroy was making his debut in the event at TPC Louisiana and while he’s struggled of late, he was close to his best as the Irish duo birdied the first four holes...

2024-04-26T06:44:49Z

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...

2024-04-27T01:33:14Z

John Terry ripped for moaning about flying economy at Chelsea

Former Chelsea captain John Terry is no stranger to his antics off the pitch making headlines - and it's happened again, this time moaning on a podcast about being made to fly in economy class. Terry appeared on the latest episode of the Up Front podcast hosted by Simon Jordan, where he spoke about playing under Jose Mourinho, the worst moment of h...

2024-04-26T10:45:24Z

The worst no. 1 overall draft picks

When a young pro athlete is named the No. 1 overall draft pick in his chosen sport, a massive amount of expectations to perform and become a mega superstar goes along with it. For every Ken Griffey Jr, LeBron James, or Peyton Manning, there are a bunch of guys who went from a sure thing to an afterthought; this is a list of the very worst top selections in professional sports.

2024-04-25T18:01:12Z

Can Liam Cahill finally draw blood in his rivalry with John Kiely?

Tipperary head to the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday with hope that they can land on the right selection, strategy and formation.

2024-04-25T18:02:27Z

Shamrock Rovers salvage a point with late equaliser against Galway Untited

The champions drop a place to third in the table, five points behind leaders Shelbourne, though with a game in hand.

2024-04-26T21:20:15Z

Louth can get the edge in Saturday’s Leinster LGFA minor C championship final against Wicklow

The outcome of Saturday’s Leinster minor C championship decider could well be determined by whichever team’s full-forward fares best in the scoring stakes. While Mischa Rooney struck 1-4 in Louth’s semi-final victory at home to Longford, Robyn Brennan accounted for 2-3 of Wicklow’s tally in their defeat of Carlow in the last four. Neither No14 will...

2024-04-25T09:11:37Z

College American football could find ‘permanent’ home in Dublin after 2025 fixture announced

Dublin will host the start of the American football college season for four years in succession after the 2025 fixture was confirmed this morning. Kansas State University and Iowa State University will open the 2025 season on ‘week zero’ in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday August 23, with organisers hoping to make the game “a permanent fixture” in the...

2024-04-25T08:56:36Z

Full-time IndyCar move “an option” says supersub Pourchaire

Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire is open to making a full-time switch to IndyCar in the future, but says he has not given up on his Formula 1 dream.

2024-04-25T12:38:38Z

'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

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

Gus McCarthy set for debut as Leinster give young guns a chance against Stormers

Gus McCarthy is in line to make his Leinster debut at hooker against the Stormers tomorrow as the province’s front-liners remain focused on preparing for next week’s mammoth Croke Park Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton. Charlie Tector and Martin Moloney are also primed to make their first appearance of the season after long-standing inju...

2024-04-26T11:45:43Z

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

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

Non-contact sports you need to try

Are you the competitive type but not so keen on full-contact team sports? Well, there are plenty on non-contact sporting disciplines to consider. Non-contact sports are those where participants compete alternately in lanes or are physically separated during an event or competition—so you can be the best while detached from the rest! But what are some of the most popular non-contact sports? Click through and check out the competitions where participants should have no possible means of impact.

2023-11-19T17:15:08Z

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...