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'We are probably like a bad smell' - Damien Duff on Shelbourne holding onto top spot

Dublin side snatched a draw against Derry City away from home.

2024-05-07T11:11:09Z

GAA confirm two big All-Ireland SFC first round ties to be screened on GAAGO

The GAA have this afternoon confirmed that two big first round All-Ireland senior football round robin games fixed for Saturday May 18 will be shown on GAAGO. Kerry’s clash with Monaghan, in Killarney at 3pm, will be available only on the pay-per-view platform, as will the meeting of newly-crowned Connacht champions Galway and Derry at 5.30pm later...

2024-05-07T16:28:46Z

Alonso says FIA “on board” with new F1 driving standards guidelines on the way

Fernando Alonso says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is “on board” in helping drivers secure better penalty consistency in Formula 1, with new driving standards guidelines on the way.

2024-05-07T12:40:06Z

Sport Ireland break silence on Chinese doping scandal

It emerged almost two weeks ago that 23 Chinese swimmers failed a drugs test before the Tokyo Olympics, but were cleared to compete by Chinese authorities and WADA.

2024-05-03T05:10:17Z

Causeway native Maurice Harty is popular inductee into the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Hall of Fame

The Clifford family, from Ardfert, made last Saturday night very special at Tralee Track through its very generous sponsorship of a programme of racing that offered a handsome €11,000 in prize money and also by its sponsorship of the annual track awards ceremony in association with the Kerry Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association. Everybody, nee...

2024-05-06T04:08:34Z

Cork v Limerick: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The Munster Senior Hurling Championship continues this weekend with champions Limerick travelling to Cork. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork with a 7.00pm throw-in on Saturday. Where can I watch the game? Although the game isn’t being shown live on television, it w...

2024-05-07T10:42:49Z

Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit

Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit - Van Dijk has just a year left on his contract at Anfield but insists he will stay at the club

2024-05-07T10:27:48Z

The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more

Everyone has their favourite, but who is statistically the best driver in Formula 1 history?

2021-11-25T15:06:27Z

Mercedes shuts down early Antonelli F1 move: "It is not going to happen"

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed any suggestion that junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli is being lined up for a fast-track move into a Formula 1 seat.

2024-05-04T08:28:38Z

Kyren Wilson survives Jak Jones fightback to win world snooker title at Crucible

The Kettering player won the first seven frames of the final but was made to work all the way by the Welsh qualifier on Monday.

2024-05-06T16:08:33Z

Kyren Wilson thanks family for ‘massive team effort’ after winning his first World Snooker Championship

Kyren Wilson survived a stirring fightback from qualifier Jak Jones to win the world snooker title for the first time at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Wilson struggled to contain his emotions as he wrapped up an 18-14 triumph over Jones, who fought valiantly after losing the first seven frames of the final, and reeled off three frames in a row...

2024-05-06T21:11:13Z

Penske suspends Cindric and other senior staff over IndyCar scandal

Legendary team boss Roger Penske has suspended four senior members of his IndyCar team operation and apologized for the “errors that were made” in the recent push-to-pass scandal.

2024-05-07T12:40:02Z

St Pat's sack manager Jon Daly after poor run of results

7 losses from 15 games sealed the former Ranger’s striker’s fate.

2024-05-07T11:41:08Z

What the international media is writing about Norris's first F1 win

Formula 1 has a new race winner, with Lando Norris pulling off a surprise victory from Max Verstappen in the Miami Grand Prix.

2024-05-06T12:06:52Z

Connacht play it safe as Mack Hansen return is delayed until later this month

Head coach Pete Wilkins hoped to have the Ireland international ready for trip to Munster this weekend.

2024-05-07T14:04:24Z

Liam Rosenior sacked after Hull City miss out on Championship play-offs

Hull have taken the surprise decision to sack manager Liam Rosenior after just missing out on the Championship play-offs. The 39-year-old returned to the MKM Stadium as head coach in November 2022 having been a popular figure and FA Cup finalist during his playing days in East Yorkshire. Rosenior signed a new and improved deal until 2026 with Hull ...

2024-05-07T15:13:48Z

The frenetic last 5 minutes when Leinster sealed their final spot

Leinster needed a big defensive effort to deny Northampton a late score.

2024-05-07T19:07:52Z

Leinster-Toulouse final has the makings of a Champions Cup classic

The 25 May decider will see the competition’s two best teams face-off in London.

2024-05-06T05:44:50Z

NASCAR Cup Kansas: Larson beats Buescher in closest finish in history

Kyle Larson beat Chris Buescher in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history at Kansas Speedway as video footage was needed to declare the winner.

2024-05-06T07:51:03Z

Will Connors signs new Leinster deal, Ringrose could return against Ospreys

Ringrose and Hugo Keenan will be further assessed this week.

2024-05-06T15:01:14Z

- Trans Athlete Controversy: Darts Legend Refuses to Play Against Trans Woman

Trans woman Noa-Lynn van Leuven once again finds herself in the center of a debate in darts. A prominent player now refused to compete against her.

2024-05-06T10:57:38Z

Date and time for Kerry’s All-Ireland Group 4 game against Monaghan is confirmed

Kerry will start their All-Ireland SFC Group 1 trio of fixtures at home to Monaghan on Saturday, May 18 in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. The GAA have confirmed the first round of games involving the Munster champions and beaten finalists, and Connacht champions and beaten finalists. Following last Sunday’s seven-point win over Clare to retain thei...

2024-05-07T15:43:38Z

David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern

David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with just one concern - Moyes lifted West Ham’s first trophy in 43 years but, now his departure at the end of the season is confirmed, there is no guarantee that his replacement will be an upgrade

2024-05-07T15:58:49Z

Max Deegan signs new contract with Leinster, Ed Byrne agrees Cardiff move

Deegan commits his future to Leinster while Byrne is set for Welsh move.

2024-05-07T12:49:10Z

Win the ultimate golf trip to Las Vegas or choose $40,000 in cash

The Lucky Golfer is giving away the ultimate golf trip to Las Vegas for four people and the prize includes accomodation at the famous MGM Grand and golf games at the best courses in the area

2024-05-06T03:14:25Z

Two late goals give Dublin minors an unexpected one-point win in Leinster semi-final against Kildare

Two Dublin goals inside the last three minutes salvaged an unlikely one-point victory in the semi-final of the Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship at Manguard Park in Newbridge. A Ronan Kelly goal for Kildare on 38 minutes looked to have pushed the Lilywhites into an unassailable lead as they had a five-point advantage approaching...

2024-05-07T20:59:30Z

Louth and Dublin in this year’s Leinster SFC – in numbers

Louth and Dublin have both reached the Leinster SFC final for the second year in a row. Here is how each team made it to the final. PATHS TO THE FINAL Quarter-final Louth 4-10 Wexford 0-15 Niall McDonnell; Peter Lynch, Dermot Campbell, Donal McKenny; Leonard Grey, Anthony Williams, Conall McKeever; Tommy Durnin 0-2, Ciarán Downey 2-0; Conor Grimes ...

2024-05-07T12:13:05Z

Longford minors into first Leinster final since 2015 while Kerry and Cork progress

There was plenty of action in the provincial minor football championships this evening.

2024-05-07T20:59:29Z

Jake Paul vows that he or Mike Tyson will 'die' in their boxing match

Jake Paul has spoken about his upcoming boxing match with Mike Tyson, claiming that only one of them will be leaving the ring alive later this year. The YouTuber-turned-boxer said that he had to “end” the legendary fighter, or risk losing his life in a hyperbolic interview. The pair are going head-to-head on July 20 live on Netflix. Tyson, the form...

2024-05-07T14:13:23Z

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow

Nottingham Forest points penalty upheld in Premier League survival blow - Forest remain three points clear of Luton Town and the relegation zone with two games of the season remaining

2024-05-07T11:27:57Z

Sligo Rugby Club launch five year strategic plan

Sligo Rugby has launched its Strategic Plan 2024-2028, ‘Inspiring Generations’ at its Clubhouse at Hamilton Park in Strandhill. Founded in 1890, the club’s vision: Inspiring generations, focuses on continuing to develop as a strong community club as well as becoming a beacon of rugby excellence and high performance within the province. The club’s s...

2024-05-07T11:58:01Z

The wife of the Brazilian player has an accident collides with a $260,000 Ferrari Portofino in Madrid

The wife of Brazilian player Dyego Sousa was involved in an accident involving a collision with a Ferrari Portofino in Madrid, Spain.

2024-05-06T16:58:32Z

LIV Golf duo Talor Gooch and David Puig receive US PGA Championship invites

LIV Golf players Talor Gooch and David Puig have received invites to next week's US PGA Championship. Gooch broke the news himself on social media on Monday, with tournament officials confirming it when releasing the field which will compete at Valhalla Golf Club on Tuesday. Two places remain open for the winners of this week's two PGA Tour events....

2024-05-07T14:28:38Z

Kerry minors come good in final quarter against Tipperary to set up Munster final against Cork

MUNSTER MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Tipperary 2-5 Kerry 2-19 Kerry got over the line against a dogged Tipperary to qualify for the Munster Final against Cork next week, but despite the winning margin of 14 points this was anything but a polished performance from the Kingdom. For three-quarters of this semi-final at Semple Stadium, the Ki...

2024-05-07T20:29:27Z

10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix

A new grand prix winner in Lando Norris, Max Verstappen’s bollard bothering coming back to haunt him and Kevin Magnussen hurtling towards the edge of a race ban – not to mention the Adrian Newey Red Bull split saga at the start of the week. Here’s what we learned from an action-packed Formula 1 Miami Gand Prix

2024-05-06T13:22:20Z

Wexford’s rousing response as Galway given a lesson in Leinster hurling championship clash

There’s only one way to respond to criticism, and the fired-up Wexford Senior hurlers showed exactly how it’s done with a fabulous eight-point win over an outclassed Galway side in this third Leinster championship round-robin clash before a disappointing crowd of 6,170 in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday. It must have been a tough week for Keith ...

2024-05-06T17:40:48Z

Brown: Newey won't be last domino to fall at Red Bull F1 team

McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown says he expects Adrian Newey won't be the last domino to fall at Red Bull due to the team's power games.

2024-05-03T20:11:35Z

Munster fans 'very understanding' of Leinster move - Snyman

The double World Cup winner says the Munster fans have not given him any hassle over the impending move.

2024-05-07T19:20:15Z

‘We’re back in the hunt’ says Wexford’s Keith Rossiter after vital victory over Henry Shefflin’s Galway

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter recalled the “stick” his players had to take after a poor start to the Leinster SHC, before a first championship win over Galway since 1996 dramatically reversed their fortunes on Saturday. A 1-28 to 0-23 victory, earned by a lion-hearted display at Wexford Park, left Rossiter “delighted” for the players who needed a ...

2024-05-06T01:38:17Z

Sensational Adeleke leads Ireland to mixed relay bronze on brilliant night in the Bahamas

Cillin Greene, Rhasidat Adeleke, Tom Barr, and Sharlene Mawdsley clocked a brilliant 3:11.53 to set another new national record.

2024-05-06T06:32:23Z

Sainz "could have won" F1 Miami GP by pitting one lap later

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz believes he could have won the Miami Grand Prix had he pitted one lap later than he did.

2024-05-06T14:52:18Z

Why Magnussen is racing rest of 2024 season under threat of F1 race ban

Kevin Magnussen is racing for the rest of the Formula 1 season under the threat of a race ban following the latest penalty points being added to his licence.

2024-05-07T08:39:20Z

One year on from Ireland call-up, Farrugia reflects on 'tough' few weeks

The Shamrock Rovers star is fit again after a spell out injured.

2024-05-06T07:07:07Z

Wolff sees “no relevance” to Mintzlaff’s Verstappen pursuit criticisms

Toto Wolff says Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff’s criticisms of him over his pursuit of Max Verstappen has “no relevance”, as he denies “playing chess” with Formula 1 drivers.

2024-05-06T16:07:31Z

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

Plenty for fans to enjoy.

2024-05-06T16:10:14Z

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’

Casemiro given harsh message after Man Utd’s humiliation: ‘Move to the MLS or Saudi’ - Casemiro is one of the ‘modern greats’ but was a shadow of his former self in the 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park

2024-05-07T07:57:33Z

'That production line hasn't produced as many players as maybe we think'

Is the quality of Leinster’s best imports masking a lack of real strength-in-depth at the province?

2024-05-07T16:49:51Z

Borussia Dortmund stun PSG to reach Champions League final

Mats Hummels scored the game’s only goal on Tuesday night, giving Dortmund a 2-0 aggregate win.

2024-05-07T21:27:47Z

Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace star who has gone from the Championship to an outside bet for Euro 2024

Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace star who has gone from the Championship to an outside bet for Euro 2024 - Wharton has been a star since moving from Blackburn to Crystal Palace and he could be an underrated option for Gareth Southgate this summer

2024-05-06T06:53:46Z

'I never thought it would be easy' - Nienaber on Leinster Croke Park display

Leinster were forced to dig deep before their qualification for a third consecutive Champions Cup final was assured.

2024-05-07T05:02:57Z

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