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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

West Ham and Aston Villa spark £69m attacker battle as Man Utd plot bargain defender raid

All of the latest Premier League transfer news, including West Ham, Man Utd, and Newcastle.

2024-04-24T06:09:54Z

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

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

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

8 senior games live on TV and streaming - this week's GAA schedule

A massive weekend of action is in store.

2024-04-23T09:39:04Z

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

Chelsea boss Pochettino 'disappointed' following 5-0 loss to Arsenal

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is 'disappointed' with his team's performance following a 5-0 defeat to rivals Arsenal in the Premier League.

2024-04-23T23:56:06Z

Anyone that was at the game would have said: 'Galway need Johnny Glynn'

Ardrahan manager Syl Dolan tells The42 the story of Johnny Glynn’s return to the Galway hurlers.

2024-04-24T16:13:48Z

Emma Raducanu 'emotionally exhausted' as Brit speaks out on brutal Madrid Open defeat

Emma Raducanu appeared fatigued as she lost to a qualifier at the Madrid Open.

2024-04-24T16:44:07Z

Detroit Lions, Penei Sewell agree to massive 4-year contract extension

The Detroit Lions and right tackle Penei Sewell have agreed to a monster four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.

2024-04-24T18:26:38Z

Liverpool target Arne Slot's last 10 signings and what it tells us about his transfer policy

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has emerged as Liverpool's top target to succeed Jurgen Klopp, after an impressive few years in charge of the Eredivisie high-flyers

2024-04-24T07:34:02Z

'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

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

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

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

Emma Raducanu told she 'didn't show up' in heavy Madrid Open loss after fortunate draw

Emma Raducanu enjoyed some impressive wins in Stuttgart and in the BJK Cup, but the 21-year-old Brit admitted she was exhausted after losing in the first round in Madrid

2024-04-24T16:50:26Z

Rory McIlroy admits PGA Tour equity “never enough” as players flood to LIV Golf

McIlroy weighed in on the PGA Tour equity news as he explained LIV Golf will have the upperhand regardless.

2024-04-24T21:52:58Z

Vikings rumored to stay at picks 11 and 23 in NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings are rumored to stay at picks 11 and 23 in the 2024 NFL Draft. Is that the right move?

2024-04-24T17:41:30Z

Galway catch the eye in race to succeed Kildare as All Ireland champions

Eight teams now left standing after the finalists were confirmed in Connacht, Munster and Ulster.

2024-04-24T21:14:28Z

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

Rumours swirl over Mauricio Pochettino’s future as Arsenal hammer Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino’s future as Chelsea manager appears to be hanging by a thread after his side’s 5-0 hammering against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz scored twice against his former club as Arsenal tightened their grip on top spot in the Premier League by denting Chelsea’s European aspirations with a crushing win. Gunners forward Havert...

2024-04-24T06:02:33Z

Palace overpower Newcastle while referee Atwell is centre of attention in Wolves defeat

Bournemouth won 1-0 at Molineux in incident-packed night.

2024-04-24T21:42:20Z

Stuart Attwell at centre of more VAR controversy as Wolves goal ruled out

Stuart Attwell was the man at Stockley Park for Nottingham Forest's controversial defeat to Everton, with the official back in action and back at the centre of more controversy

2024-04-24T20:35:56Z

Joe Canning: 'I'd question other teams before I'd question Clare'

Galway great unsure about ‘Cork coming’ ahead of this weekend’s showdown.

2024-04-23T20:10:35Z

Steven Kitshoff confirmed to have played final Ulster game after season ended by injury

Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff has played his final game for the province after it was confirmed that he has departed the country following a season-ending knee injury. The Springbok World Cup winner limped off in the second half of their Challenge Cup Quarter-Final defeat to Clermont two weeks ago and was ruled out in the short-term initially. Howeve...

2024-04-23T15:00:27Z

NASCAR Driver Fined $5,000 For Safety Violation On Racetrack

Xfinity Series driver Joey Gase was fined $5,000 by NASCAR for a safety penalty at Richmond Raceway. He threw the bumper cover from his No. 35 Ford at Dawson Cram's vehicle. Gase ultimately decided to appeal that decision. On Wednesday, National Motorsports Appeals ...

2024-04-24T20:34:22Z

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

Mathieu Raynal to referee Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton

Andrew Brace will take charge of the Toulouse v Harlequins semi-final.

2024-04-24T10:29:09Z

Liverpool limp from title race as Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah run out of road

Jurgen Klopp can focus on his Mallorca renovations and Mohamed Salah can look forward to the sands of Saudi Arabia. Liverpool's title chances ended with a knowing smile from a manager out of options.

2024-04-24T22:03:34Z

'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

Bruno Fernandes spares Man Utd's blushes after Sheffield Utd scare - 6 talking points

MAN UTD 4-2 SHEFFIELD UTD: A Bruno Fernandes double, a well-taken header from Harry Maguire and a strike from Rasmus Hojlund avoided more embarrassment for the Red Devils and Erik ten Hag

2024-04-24T21:06:17Z

Fernandes steps up as United twice battle back to leave Blades facing drop

Erik ten Hag’s side move up to sixth after visitors twice took shock lead at Old Trafford.

2024-04-24T21:27:12Z

Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal's remaining games as Reds dealt hammer blow to title hopes

A Merseyside Derby defeat for Liverpool at Goodison Park threatened to turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair after back-to-back wins for Arsenal

2024-04-24T21:06:02Z

A record-breaking night at Old Trafford! Man Utd set new Premier League marker as Sheffield United take unwanted title in 4-2 defeat

Harry Maguire netted a record-breaking goal when he equalised against Sheffield United in the Premier League on Wednesday.

2024-04-24T21:23:39Z

‘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

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

Down's syndrome runner rejected from sports clubs sets world record

Down's syndrome runner, Lloyd Martin, 19, who set a world record at the London Marathon has said 'anything is possible' after years of being turned away by sports clubs.

2024-04-23T11:26:05Z

‘How can you justify this?’ – more questions asked about ‘strange’ Lance Stroll penalty in China

"What do you mean it is Ricciardo's fault?"

2024-04-24T16:22:32Z

Liverpool title bid in tatters as Everton deliver deadly double blow

Goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin virtually assured their own top-flight future.