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Arne Slot confirms interest in Liverpool job – with endorsement from Virgil van Dijk

Arne Slot has confirmed he is ready to take over as Liverpool manager - and he has already been endorsed by Reds captain Virgil van Dijk. Slot broke his silence on his desire to take over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, as he revealed talks between his club Feyenoord and the Merseyside club are ongoing. “It’s no secret I want to go to Liverpool,” sai...

2024-04-25T20:13:00Z

Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution

Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution - The Reds have twice looked on for a quadruple before fading hugely in the final months

2024-04-25T10:40:53Z

Impressive Scotland bringing some real momentum into Belfast date with Ireland

Ireland forward Brittany Hogan sent out a measured message this week when she said they’re not putting the pressure of World Cup qualification on themselves when they play Scotland at Ravenhill today in the final round of the Women’s Six Nations. Ireland will have to beat Scotland – who are third in the table to Ireland’s fifth – and better Italy’s...

2024-04-27T01:33:15Z

Bill Belichick Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts About Quarterback J.J. McCarthy

Bill Belichick isn't a head coach - for now, at least - but he still knows how to evaluate talent. The longtime Patriots coach took in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and he gave his thoughts on new Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy, the former ...

2024-04-26T16:49:39Z

Rangers Suffer Injury Blow as Abdallah Sima Ruled Out

Rangers will be ruing the loss of their star right winger ahead of a gruelling few weeks

2024-04-27T01:00:39Z

Ruthless Ratcliffe ready to sell Man Utd quartet if they refuse to accept pay cuts

A remarkable report has claimed Man Utd will entertain offers for four high profile first-team stars unless they sign contract extensions on reduced terms

2024-04-26T18:25:04Z

Detroit Lions' remaining 2024 NFL Draft picks going into Day 3

A look at what picks the Detroit Lions have remaining in the 2024 NFL Draft as they prepare to enter Day 3 of the event.

2024-04-27T01:50:54Z

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

Man City: Prem CEO confirms hearing in ‘the near future’ for 115 charges after ‘expulsion’ claims

Premier League CEO Richard Masters has confirmed that Man City will face a hearing over their alleged financial fair play charges in "the near future".

2024-04-26T14:02:06Z

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

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

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge - Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header wrapped up a first Merseyside derby win at Goodison Park in almost 14 years as the Reds were all but knocked out of the title race

2024-04-25T10:40:56Z

'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

'No good thoughts at all... it was not good enough': Jurgen Klopp apologises

Klopp’s final visit to Goodison Park ended in his first defeat there.

2024-04-25T07:58:50Z

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

Arsenal to fend off Saudi interest as they ‘hold positive contract talks’ with star performer

Arsenal have reportedly held 'positive contract talks' with Brazil international Gabriel Magalhaes, who has been linked with the Saudi Pro League.

2024-04-26T17:05:18Z

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

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

IndyCar denies Indianapolis 500 entry promoting Donald Trump, RFK Jr.

The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest motorsports event of the year, and the hype is already building. On May 26, Kyle Larson will attempt "The Double" with the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, which has created heightened expectations for the…

2024-04-26T17:55:30Z

‘It’s easy to captain the girls, they are a great bunch’ – Limerick’s Yvonne Lee on securing promotion to Lidl NFL Division 3

In the relatively short time since she first made her debut in the adult ranks of inter-county football, Monagea’s Yvonne Lee has quickly established herself as an influential figure within the Limerick defence. Less than two years after featuring for the Treaty County in an All-Ireland premier junior camogie championship decider against Kerry at C...

2024-04-27T01:33:08Z

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

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

Virgil van Dijk questions Liverpool’s hunger after Everton defeat: ‘We have to look in the mirror’

Virgil van Dijk questions Liverpool’s hunger after Everton defeat: ‘We have to look in the mirror’ - Van Dijk said Liverpool have ‘no chance’ of winning the title if they repeat their Goodison Park performance in their final four games of the season

2024-04-25T10:40:48Z

Enya Breen back on centre stage to try and repeat her magic trick in Belfast finale

Returning to Ravenhill for a Six Nations finale with Scotland comes with good memories for Enya Breen. She can rewind to two years ago when the clock was in the red with over 83 minutes gone. Ireland trailed 8-14, but they threatened the Scotland try line in a grandstand finish. Linda Djougang delivered a sweet pass to Breen who rode the tackle of ...

2024-04-27T01:33:16Z

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

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

Celtic title boost with Maeda set to return to action next week

Daizen Maeda is set to hand Celtic an injury boost during the title run in by making a shock return to action next week.

2024-04-25T14:33:03Z

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul - Roy Jones Jr has his say on the fight

A huge fight takes place this summer.

2024-04-26T12:27:30Z

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

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

Kellie Harrington suffers first defeat since 2021, while Sweeney and O'Rourke march on

Connacht women Sweeney and O’Rourke will box for European gold on Saturday, but Harrington’s 32-bout unbeaten streak has come to an end.

2024-04-25T15:10:52Z

Donald Trump-Branded Indy 500 Car Proposal Crashes and Burns With Racing Series

The open-wheel racing series IndyCar turned down a proposal to run a livery at the Indianapolis 500 that would have promoted Donald Trump and RFK Jr., according to a Friday report in Racer Magazine. Racer did not identify who had submitted the proposal, or which team or driver would've run the paint scheme in the May 26 "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." But it's not the first time an IndyCar Trump tie-in was red-flagged before it ever hit the...

2024-04-26T15:05:43Z

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

Rams got fleeced in deal with Panthers for Braden Fiske

New trade chart shows the Rams got fleeced by the Carolina Panthers in their trade up for Braden Fiske

2024-04-27T00:35:43Z

Man Utd transfer budget ‘limit’ revealed as £450k-a-week duo ‘will leave’ in the summer

Man Utd will be allowed a net spend of around £100m in the summer transfer window, according to ESPN journalist Mark Ogden.

2024-04-26T11:19:19Z

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

Chelsea could capitalise on Liverpool snub with Mauricio Pochettino replacement

Mauricio Pochettino has struggled for consistent results at Chelsea and the hierarchy have drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements, which includes the Liverpool-linked Roberto De Zerbi

2024-04-26T10:27:11Z

Emma Hayes: Chelsea not overthinking semi-final against 'world-class' Barcelona

Emma Hayes insists Chelsea have not overanalysed "world-class" Barcelona ahead of their Champions League clash on Saturday. Chelsea have travelled to Catalonia for the first leg of their semi-final 12 months on from the two clubs meeting at the same stage of the competition. Barcelona prevailed 2-1 on aggregate on that occasion before overcoming Wolfsburg in Eindhoven to lift the trophy for the second time in three years.

2024-04-27T01:36:00Z

Instant analysis of the Patriots drafting WR Ja'Lynn Polk

What to make of New England taking Ja'Lynn Polk in the second round.

2024-04-27T00:05:35Z

Paul Townend insists losing Irish title to Jack Kennedy wouldn’t ruin his season

Paul Townend insists that relinquishing his Irish champion jumps jockey crown will not take anything away from a stellar season in the saddle, should he come out on the wrong end of a titanic battle with Jack Kennedy. Townend has enjoyed a spectacular season with Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup success at the Cheltenham Festival – where he was crowned...

2024-04-27T01:33:07Z

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

Chris Russo has no sympathy for Kirk Cousins

A lot of people felt bad for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins on Thursday when the team used its first-round draft pick to select his presumed successor, Michael Penix, Jr. Don’t count Chris “Mad Dog” Russo among them. Despite having just signed Cousins to a massive contract, the Falcons used their top pick on a 24-year-old quarterback with a history of injuries to back him up, presumably for the next 3-4 years. The move was very...

2024-04-26T23:40:20Z

Jets 2024 NFL Draft grade: NYJ gets A for trading up to take WR Malachi Corley

The Jets added to their pass-catching group with the selection of Malachi Corley in the second round.

2024-04-27T01:50:55Z

Crutchlow to get three MotoGP wildcards in 2024 with Yamaha

Three-time MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow will get three wildcard outings this season with Yamaha as part of his test rider role with the Japanese marque.

2024-04-26T13:13:10Z

Ange: Your motivation shouldn't revolve around someone else's demise

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Arsenal. 'I want to win and I understand the importance of winning against your traditional rival,' said the Spurs boss.

2024-04-27T01:07:29Z

Galway v Kilkenny: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The Leinster Senior Hurling Championship continues this weekend with a glamour tie between Galway and Kilkenny. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the Pearse Stadium in Galway with a 2.00pm throw-in on Sunday. Where can I watch the game? The match is being shown live on RTÉ 2. It will also ...

2024-04-23T13:30:16Z

Raiders notified Andre James before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in NFL Draft

Before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders made sure to notify their starting center, Andre James, of the pick.

2024-04-27T00:50:47Z

FAI pays tribute to 40-times capped defender Charlie Hurley

Former centre-half was named as Sunderland’s Player of the Century.

2024-04-25T12:59:37Z

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

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