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Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu foul in 'one of worst referee decisions of season'

Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu foul in 'one of worst referee decisions of season' - The Chelsea striker was not even booked for catching the Arsenal defender’s ankle

2024-04-23T20:26:16Z

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal gives sad update on hopes of playing at 2024 French Open

Rafael Nadal is very quickly closing in on retirement following a glittering career and made a downbeat prediction ahead of this year's Paris Open that gets underway next month

2024-04-24T15:20:10Z

David Clifford on improving football, the NFL, and 'uncomfortable' generational talent tag

The Kerry superstar tries to ‘take the emotion out of the game,’ as Pep Guardiola often references.

2024-04-23T18:55:25Z

'I don’t think the problem is him, really, I think the problem is Ulster'

Steven Kitshoff’s brief stint at Ulster was discussed on today’s podcast.

2024-04-24T15:29:57Z

Jackals, cross kicks, and Fijian shrugs - How Munster beat the Bulls

A red card helped but Munster had to be accurate to win in Pretoria.

2024-04-22T19:11:37Z

'They need to be comfortable handing over money' - Bradley hints at reasons for LOI's lack of investment

Stephen Bradley says last night’s high-profile league clash with Shelbourne was ruined by the playing surface at Tolka Park.

2024-04-23T10:07:03Z

Female Grand Slam champion refuses to watch rivals as 'men's tennis is more interesting'

One reigning Grand Slam champion has made some candid comments about the female game.

2024-04-24T08:57:55Z

The Left Wing: Munster’s statement victory, are central contracts working and Leinster repeating past mistakes?

After Munster's performance in Loftus, can their win over the Bulls be the catalyst for a URC defence and what about the difference RG Snyman makes? Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald join Rúaidhrí O’Connor on this week’s Left Wing podcast to discuss all the big talking points for Irish rugby from the weekend. After Leinster’s uncharacteristic loss to...

2024-04-23T16:45:36Z

David Clifford on game innovation, evolving goalkeepers, and how football helped him cope with his mother’s passing

In Killarney, they are as discerning as the audience at Carnegie Hall about doling out adulation. Kerry beat Cork there last Saturday yet when the players glanced down at the final whistle, found no garlands at their feet. One period grated with just about everyone who threw an eye over the game. Four minutes and 42 seconds. That was the length of ...

2024-04-23T16:30:46Z

'I used to laugh about his diet...the chicken fillet rolls. That time has passed now'

Damien Duff rebuked his own player Shane Farrell following his red card against Shamrock Rovers.

2024-04-22T22:40:20Z

Washington Commanders 2024 NFL mock draft: Picks, predictions and key needs

The Commanders have the first big decision to make in this year’s NFL Draft.

2024-04-24T15:05:09Z

Premier League risk wrath of Nottingham Forest again with Luton referee appointment

Nottingham Forest are at the centre of a row with the Premier League, FA and PGMOL due to their statement about three contentious refereeing decisions in their defeat to Everton

2024-04-24T09:34:19Z

Sir Jim Ratcliffe urged to sign Premier League pair in £80m Man Utd transfer spree

Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are set to be of interest to several big Premier League clubs this summer and former United striker Dwight Yorke believes they should be high on his old club's wishlist

2024-04-24T13:20:01Z

‘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

Palmer, Gusto & Chilwell: Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Aston Villa clash

The latest Chelsea injury news ahead of their Premier League showdown with Aston Villa, including an update on Cole Palmer.

2024-04-24T09:10:32Z

Dan Orlovsky claims Vikings can't keep Justin Jefferson with QB situation

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky believes that the Vikings can't keep wide receiver Justin Jefferson unless he knows who the quarterback of the future is.

2024-04-23T23:23:35Z

McLaren "surprised" by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren's Chinese Grand Prix pace was particularly surprising after a more muted Formula 1 sprint performance.

2024-04-23T14:53:42Z

Klopp gives injury news and discusses the mood around Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp gives Liverpool injury news and discusses the mood around the club ahead of the Merseyside derby

2024-04-23T16:25:02Z

Arne Slot becomes Liverpool's top contender to replace Jurgen Klopp as boss

Liverpool are seriously weighing up a move for Feyenoord boss Arne Slot as they eye a replacement for Jurgen Klopp with several names continuing to be linked with the role

2024-04-23T14:46:22Z

Jeff Stelling explains why £40m Arsenal target should snub Gunners and join Tottenham instead

Ivan Toney is poised to leave Brentford in the summer with Tottenham and Arsenal among those keen on the striker, who will command a hefty fee when he moves on

2024-04-23T17:46:47Z

Emma Raducanu exits Madrid Open to Argentine who claims her first ever WTA 1000 win

Emma Raducanu fell to a straight sets defeat at the Madrid Open.

2024-04-24T14:43:51Z

Teenage golf sensation, 15, fast-tracked to PGA Tour after breaking Tiger Woods' record

Teenage golf prodigy Miles Russell continues to make history and the 15-year-old has learned the date he will make his PGA Tour debut as reward for breaking a record set by Tiger Woods

2024-04-24T14:04:59Z

St. Peter’s see off Kieran’s to capture Leinster Schools Senior ‘A’ hurling league crown

St. Peter’s College 4-16 St. Kieran’s 1-16 St. Peter’s College got some silverware in the cupboard on Friday, defeating All-Ireland champions St. Kieran’s (Kilkenny) to take the Leinster Schools Senior ‘A’ hurling league crown in Halo Tiles Ferns Centre of Excellence. The Summerhill lads came into the game on the back of a resounding victory over K...

2024-04-24T06:32:37Z

‘I get he’s a fan’s favourite … but he hasn’t deserved to play’ – Damien Duff expands on Shane Farrell criticism

Damien Duff has elaborated on his criticism of Shane Farrell after his red card against Shamrock Rovers, explaining that the fan favourite has been restricted to a cameo role because of the manager’s dissatisfaction with his approach to training. Farrell came off the bench in the scoreless draw with the Hoops but only lasted for ten minutes after p...

2024-04-23T08:29:28Z

Five-star Leicester close in on promotion as Southampton left facing play-offs

Abdul Fatawu scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 win.

2024-04-23T21:23:27Z

Jurgen Klopp looking to achieve Liverpool first in his last-ever Merseyside derby

Jurgen Klopp is aiming to land a tenth Merseyside derby win when Liverpool visit Everton which would see the German enjoy another Premier League first as Reds boss

2024-04-24T05:33:36Z

Liverpool urged to pursue triple summer raid on Premier League rivals with Salah replacement eyed

Club legend John Barnes has encouraged Liverpool to sign three players from Crystal Palace during this summer's transfer window.

2024-04-24T06:46:02Z

Greg Norman's admission speaks volumes after clarifying £672m Rory McIlroy LIV Golf talks

Greg Norman has insisted Rory McIlroy has never been made an offer to join Saudi-backed breakaway league LIV Golf - and he has opened up on potential talks between the pair

2024-04-24T10:34:21Z

Could Acosta get a Verstappen-like mid-season promotion to KTM in MotoGP 2024?

In 2016, Max Verstappen moved up to Red Bull’s primary Formula 1 team after just four races in the new season, and the rest, as they say, is history. Eight years on, could Pedro Acosta land a similar mid-season promotion with a Red Bull-backed MotoGP squad?

2024-04-23T13:01:20Z

Milne and Boyle set to stay but several Leinster men joining other provinces

There will be some inter-provincial movement out of Leinster this summer.

2024-04-23T08:25:20Z

Louth deny Dublin to bridge 12-year Leinster U20 football final gap

Louth reached a first Leinster Under-20 football championship final in 12 years at Parnell Park tonight as Dublin fell short of an 11th consecutive appearance in the decider. Fergal Reel’s side led by two points at half-time before Luke O’Boyle’s goal levelled matters after the restart. But Louth’s response was emphatic as they converted five point...

2024-04-23T20:46:08Z

Rory McIlroy and PGA Tour stars to earn £1.2bn for snubbing LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy and his PGA Tour colleagues will finally learn the reward for their loyalty on Wednesday after snubbing LIV Golf.

2024-04-24T10:58:16Z

'It's a great honour': Novak Djokovic named Sportsman of the Year

Tennis player Novak Djokovic says 'it's a great honour' after being crowned as Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.

2024-04-23T01:22:53Z

Jack Kennedy in super tight race with Paul Townend to win Irish Jump Jockeys’ Championship

Jack Kennedy faces his toughest race of the season as his bid to win his first Irish Jump Jockeys’ Championship title enters its final furlong. The Dingle jockey currently leads the title race by six winners ahead of his nearest challenger, Paul Townend, but Kennedy faces a serious battle to keep his nose in front as the winning line approaches. Wi...

2024-04-24T15:49:05Z

Mauricio Pochettino is 'disappointed' for Chelsea defeat to Arsenal

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino discusses his team's 5-0 Premier League defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

2024-04-24T10:57:50Z

Magic of the Munster championship comes with an inherent flaw

Cork or Clare could be finished after seven days, while Wexford or Dublin will make it to the All-Ireland series.

2024-04-23T15:09:59Z

'It's a tough place, a rugged place on the west coast. It's different country'

Scott Fardy and his family have happily settled into life with Connacht.

2024-04-24T05:13:23Z

What happened to Todd McShay? Explaining NFL Draft analyst's role since ESPN layoff

Todd McShay has been noticeably absent from the TV screens ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, and a recent social media post gave fans the reason behind it.

2024-04-24T11:10:33Z

Man Utd: Wilcox tells Ten Hag that a change ‘will be made’ unless he alters one thing

New Man Utd technical director Jason Wilcox has told Erik ten Hag to change to a possession-based style of football, according to reports.

2024-04-24T14:45:29Z

Chelsea points deduction: Relegation dogfight beckons as expert predicts huge penalty over PSR rule break

Boehly has overseen another difficult season at Stamford Bridge and his troubles could be about to escalate amid claims of a mammoth points deduction

2024-04-24T09:15:45Z

Lions v Munster: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Munster continue their South African tour in the URC this weekend with a visit to Lions. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place on Saturday at Ellis Park in Johannesburg with a 4.00pm Irish time kick-off. Where can I watch the game? The game will be shown live on TG4 & Premier Sports 2. The game i...

2024-04-23T09:59:43Z

Leandro Trossard interrupts Ben White to emphatically end debate about Arsenal star

Arsenal defender Ben White scored two goals in the same Premier League game for the very first time to help Mikel Arteta's team seal a comprehensive 5-0 win against Chelsea

2024-04-23T23:02:32Z

Dan Campbell preparing Detroit Lions fans for possible trade back in NFL Draft

Echoing the comments of GM Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is telling fans they need to be ready for a possible trade back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

2024-04-24T15:11:10Z

Paint Scheme Preview: 2024 Dover Motor Speedway

See the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series paint schemes slated to hit the track this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway.

2024-04-24T14:15:28Z

Two drivers named in brutal ‘half of the field does not belong in F1’ verdict

"It is simply a fact that half of the field does not belong in the field at all."

2024-04-24T07:36:09Z

Kildare dethroned as Royal command performance puts Meath into Leinster U20FC final

Meath dethroned All-Ireland champions Kildare with a richly-deserved five-point victory in the EirGrid Leinster Under-20 Football semi-final in Manguard Park. It was a victory built on an outstanding defensive unit which not only kept the Kildare forwards in check but performed heroics at the other end in creating and finishing the all-important br...

2024-04-23T20:31:07Z

Chelsea star Conor Gallagher responds to young fan who demanded players 'fight for the shirt'

Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher has responded to the young fan at the Emirates Stadium who asked for the players to "fight for the shirt" during defeat to Arsenal. The Blues were blown away 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners ran riot to keep themselves firmly in the Premier League title race. As the scoreline got worse and worse for Chelsea...

2024-04-24T07:02:41Z

Micheál Donoghue spells out Dublin’s massive turnover of players since reign started

Micheál Donoghue had a point to make on Sunday. The Dublin manager had been asked about his young squad and the nutritional benefits of annexing a draw in Wexford Park from an improbable situation in their Leinster SHC round-robin clash. “I think what’s been totally missed with this group is, there’s been nearly a 60 per cent turnover in the squad...

2024-04-23T06:04:08Z

16 Conclusions on Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Odegaard, White; Caicedo and Mudryk humbled; Cole Palmer FC

Chelsea can hijack all the transfers they want but without that Arsenal structure it is pointless. Mikel Arteta might have just put Mauricio Pochettino down.

2024-04-24T00:58:20Z

How Liverpool could line up under Thomas Frank if they fail to slot in new No.1 managerial target

Arne Slot looks like he is the new frontrunner for the Liverpool job but don't rule out Thomas Frank as TT looks at how the Reds could line up under the Brentford boss next season

2024-04-23T19:28:38Z

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