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Novak Djokovic falls to floor in pain after being hit by bottle at Italian Open

Novak Djokovic was hit by a bottle as he signed autographs for fans.


Magazine: Norris casts off unwanted F1 record with Miami GP win

Lando Norris’s long-awaited but surprise first Formula 1 victory is celebrated with a special green cover for this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (9 May).


Arsenal star admits ‘chances are I’m leaving’ but is ‘prepared’ for Arteta recall amid ‘no hard feelings’

Kieran Tierney admits that he expects to be sold by Arsenal this summer but is "prepared" to stay and fight for a starting spot in Mikel Arteta's side.


‘Any day you play Dublin is always tough’ – Aoibhín Cleary and Meath seeking more Leinster glory

Aoibhín Cleary’s thoughts return to 2021 and Meath winning the Brendan Martin Cup. The bus journey down the Clonliffe Road on the way to the stadium. “The streets packed with Meath fans wearing their jerseys. The atmosphere was just incredible,” she recalls. “And then the roar when the final whistle blew. I’ll never forget it. Running to our suppor...


Boxing in danger of becoming a 'circus' after Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul sanctioned

Mike Tyson hasn't fought professionally since losing to Kevin McBride 19 years ago but will make his comeback against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in July aged 58


URC team news: Garry Ringrose fails to shrug off injury as Leinster rest two stars; Munster name strong side to face Connact

Garry Ringrose has failed to shrug off his shoulder issue ahead of tomorrow’s RDS Ospreys clash, casting more doubts about his fitness for his side’s double trophy bid. The Ireland centre had been slated to return for only his second appearance since January against Northampton last weekend but Leo Cullen decided not to risk him. Hugo Keenan appear...


Westmeath sports clubs given €730k State backed cash boost

Close to 30 sports clubs in Westmeath have been given a €730,000 shot in the arm thanks to the latest round of sports capital funding. Some 26 groups were awarded the six figure sum as part of a €26m State backed nationwide pot for the purchase of key day to day equipment. Mullingar Harriers Athletics Club has been afforded a €110,000 grant with Mu...


Premier League predictions: Gameweek 37

90min's predictions for Matchday 37 of the 2023/24 Premier League season.


Mauricio Pochettino speaks on leaving Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino admitted "it would not be the end of the world" if he left Chelsea this summer. The Blues manager believes it is not just up to Chelsea's owners to make a decision on his future, and that he will also have a say on where he will be next season.


Beggan and Jackson back Stateside for another nibble at the NFL cherry

Monaghan man off to Carolina and Wicklow’s Jackson set for a go at Pittsburgh Steelers.


Kieran Tierney makes blunt Arsenal transfer admission as he faces new crossroads

Kieran Tierney was finding game time hard to come by at Arsenal and the defender has since headed to Spanish side Real Sociedad with a permanent move away on his radar


Ex-Liverpool chief completes surprise return in new role after snubbing Man Utd

Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have re-hired Julian Ward as technical director of their football operations where he will be expected to oversee player development


Tsunoda: RB could catch F1's top five teams

Yuki Tsunoda believes RB might be able to catch Formula 1's top five teams if it can keep up the progress it has made so far in 2024.


Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's 'soured' relationship paints murky future for PGA Tour

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have been good friends on and off the golf course for years, but the golf superstars aren't in a good place right now.


PSV manager offers fresh update on transfer plans for Dest

The Dutch champions are hoping to still have the American in their squad next season


Clare and Tipperary advance to Munster minor hurling championship final

They beat Cork and Limerick this evening.


Shelbourne stay top of table as Drogheda United earn draw at Tolka Park

A Sean Boyd equaliser salvaged a point for Shelbourne for the second time in five days.


Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis launches into fresh tirade over referees

Nottingham Forest feel refereeing errors have cost them a number of points this season and the club's owner Evangelos Marinakis has spoken of his frustration in a fresh interview


‘Carlos Sainz to Red Bull confirmed’ – Sainz Sr announcement sends fan speculation into overdrive

Formula 1 fans have decided that Carlos Sainz to Red Bull is now a done deal...


Limerick sporting groups share funding of €1.3 million for vital equipment

A total of 40 sporting groups across County Limerick received over €1.3 million in funding as part of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (‘SCEP’). Today, May 9, Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, ann...


Man Utd told to appoint Championship boss as Flick ‘expresses an interest’ in replacing Ten Hag

Former Germany boss Hansi Flick is interested in becoming the new Man Utd manager, while the Red Devils have been advised to appoint Michael Carrick.


Newcastle United's football kit supply deal will lead to higher prices

Newcastle United's exclusive football kit supply deal with JD Sports will lead to higher prices for fans, the boss of rival retailer Sports Direct has argued.


Dublin’s two decades of financial help have put rest of Leinster ‘at huge disadvantage’ – former Louth captain Paddy Keenan

The financial backing that Dublin GAA has received from central funds over the past two decades has placed the rest of Leinster at a “huge disadvantage”, according to former Louth skipper Paddy Keenan. It is 14 years since Keenan almost led his county to a first Leinster SFC title since 1957, only to be denied by Joe Sheridan’s wrongly-awarded goal...


What Darwin Nunez thinks about Liverpool future whilst agent pushing for exit – report

Jorge Mendes is reportedly understood to be keen on pushing Darwin Nunez out the door at Liverpool. Whether the Uruguayan is just as keen to call time on his Anfield career is a point up for discussion.


Ireland claim famous T20I victory over Pakistan

Ireland won by five wickets in front of a sell-out Clontarf crowd.


Oleksandr Usyk gives simple response to Tyson Fury's physique ahead of undisputed title fight

The mind games continue ahead of May 18.


'I called Arsenal's bluff to leave – I had every team in the country wanting to sign me'

Jamie O'Hara has recalled a falling out at Arsenal, where he was a top prospect, which led to his dream move to Tottenham, the club he supported


Casey back at 9 for Munster as Carty returns to captain Connacht

The teams have been named for tomorrow’s clash in Limerick.


Irish football has achieved miracles despite itself - imagine what's possible if we get our act together

The sport has been fighting against its many, many problems – it can flourish if we choose to do the right things.


Liverpool ‘raise offer’ to £69m for Slot’s ‘first request’ with ‘significant number of changes’ ahead

Liverpool have upped their offer for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as they look to provide Arne Slot with new signings, according to reports.


Why Hamilton escaped sanction for his “fast arrival” in Miami F1 sprint clash

FIA stewards have explained why they've taken no action against Lewis Hamilton over the first-corner sprint crash at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix, despite his “fast arrival” contributing to the chaos.


Disastrous Ajax campaign could see Jordan Henderson move again after just six months

The future of Jordan Henderson has been cast in doubt with Ajax considering cashing in on the England midfielder as the club face not playing in the Champions League


‘They have killed the game’ – World Rugby slammed for ‘unhealthy obsession’ after depowering scrums

World Rugby have been accused of 'hating scrums' after their latest law changes.


F1 drivers with the most grand prix starts before victory

Which Formula 1 drivers took the longest time to claim their maiden grand prix victory?


How the mutual faith between Norris and McLaren F1 is finally paying off

Lando Norris' maiden Formula 1 win in Miami may have been over five years in the making, but finally vindicated the faith Norris has kept in McLaren amid tempting Red Bull interest.


RB: Ricciardo performance in F1 Miami sprint "had been coming"

RB team boss Laurent Mekies says Daniel Ricciardo's fourth place in Formula 1's sprint in Miami "had been coming" as the Australian had been making steady progress under the radar.


'That's a decision he needs to make and coaches won't necessarily be happy at the time'

Should Ciáran Frawley pick a position or remain as a utility back?


Kylian Mbappe confirms PSG exit as Real Madrid prepare for ‘the most expensive free transfer in history’

The 25-year-old will become a free agent at the end of June and Spanish giants Real Madrid have long been the favourites to secure his signature, despite interest from elsewhere


'I joined Liverpool months before Jurgen Klopp arrived – these are the big changes that happened'

Adam Bogdan signed for Liverpool in the summer of 2015, just four months before Jurgen Klopp was appointed as Brendan Rodgers' successor at Anfield


Schoolboy Gavin Tiernan swaps books for birdies and grabs Irish Amateur Open lead

Schoolboy Gavin Tiernan ditched his schoolbooks for his clubs for a few hours and fired a sensational six-under 65 to grab the first-round lead in the Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship at County Sligo. The County Louth star (18) took time out from the Leaving Cert studies and produced an inspired performance with the blade as he made sev...


Liverpool to give Arne Slot the perfect Salah replacement as Reds accelerate move for prolific forward

Thiago, Adrian and Joel Matip are almost certain to leave Anfield as free agents at the end of the season but some vital stars like Mo Salah could also depart the club


Louth preparing for must-win match with Monaghan in Nicky Rackard Cup

Louth simply must defeat Monaghan on Saturday afternoon to stand a chance of avoiding relegation from the Nicky Rackard Cup. Neither side has won in this season’s championship – losing all three matches – but the Reds are currently outside the demotion slot on score difference and came closest to notching a victory in round two, when losing to Arma...


Klopp hints Liverpool youngster training even better than Konate; could start vs Aston Villa

Jarell Quansah could very well be in line for another start in the Liverpool defence next Monday. The Merseysiders face off against Unai Emery’s top four hopefuls, Aston Villa, in Jurgen Klopp’s penultimate game in charge of the Reds.


Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe issues bold £200million transfer statement

Newcastle United's two star men Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes have been brilliant this season but boss Eddie Howe is in no mood to lose their prize assets, but one other big name might go.


Tottenham talks advancing to sign classy £60m midfielder who could transform Postecoglou’s engine room

Ange Postecoglou has struggled to find the right balance in his midfield in the second half of the season but that could all change with the addition of a top Shakhtar star


Vincent Kompany refused to sign "pact with the Devil" to ensure Burnley survival

Burnley are facing relegation from the Premier League after just one season and Vincent Kompany has been explaining why he wasn't prepared to gamble on their future


Caulfield's Galway living on the edge amid week of League of Ireland madness

After a managerial sacking at St Pat’s and shock appointment at Bohs, John Caulfeld has his side flying high.


IndyCar Indy GP: Herta fastest from Canapino, as engine issues spark concerns

Andretti Global’s Colton Herta led a frantic opening session for this weekend’s Indy Grand Prix, which endured multiple red flags and three cars suffered engine woes.


St Pat’s teen star Mason Melia denies Shamrock Rovers in Dublin derby thriller

A wild and wonderful game in Tallaght with a combination of majestic moments and mishaps delivering a dramatic end to a week packed with storylines. At another time, the focus would be solely on Shamrock Rovers, and the questions raised by conceding five goals in the space of two home matches – following on from Monday’s defeat to Waterford - to ta...


Liverpool tipped to bank huge cash injection this summer; could be more than £70m

Paul Merson is now backing Mo Salah to leave Liverpool for the Saudi Pro League this summer. The Egyptian winger has been the subject of serious interest from Saudi Arabia since the prior summer window, with the Merseysiders rejecting advances for the top goalscorer.