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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.

2024-05-10T13:17:05Z

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

2024-05-10T20:38:30Z

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.

2024-05-10T13:02:04Z

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

2024-05-10T16:12:12Z

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.

2024-05-09T08:16:31Z

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.

2024-05-10T15:47:06Z

Legendary Cowboys HC clarifies misunderstanding regarding HOFer's death with same name

The legendary Cowboys head coach is still kicking.

2024-05-10T18:27:12Z

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

2024-05-11T00:13:24Z

Two Tottenham youngsters spotted in first team training ahead of Burnley game after returning from successful loan spells

Alfie Devine and Ashley Phillips have returned from their successful loans at Plymouth and have been spotted in training. Spurs will host Burnley this Saturday before they host the current Premier League champions.

2024-05-11T00:04:21Z

Naomi Osaka apologised to practice partner after being 'smacked' behind closed doors

Naomi Osaka felt obliged to apologise to an opponent in a recent match behind closed doors.

2024-05-10T12:56:19Z

'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

2024-05-10T15:12:07Z

Munster primed for cold revenge in heated rivalry with Connacht

Interprovincials are colourful spectacles; many of the actors end up black and blue. Perhaps the staging of this fixture on New Year’s Day was the bloodiest of them all this term; two of the participants had already lucklessly fallen before the referee began the contest. Munster were in a familiar mid-season morass on New Year’s Day; already wobbli...

2024-05-11T01:37:31Z

Kylian Mbappe 'to take huge pay cut' to complete Real Madrid transfer after PSG farewell

Kylian Mbappe has announced he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer - but the forward will have to take a huge pay cut in order to sign for Real Madrid

2024-05-10T23:13:13Z

Ernie Els feelings on LIV Golf laid bare following admission on professional golf 'mess'

LIV Golf continues to divide the sport and leaves several past and present PGA Tour players lamenting its format, with Ernie Els the latest famous face to do so

2024-05-10T15:11:24Z

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.

2024-05-10T13:49:41Z

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

2024-05-10T06:07:19Z

Man Utd: Ten Hag confident ‘common sense’ will prevail as Ratcliffe, INEOS consider his future

Under-fire manager Erik ten Hag is confident “common sense” will prevail as the decision-makers at Man Utd consider his future.

2024-05-10T14:42:01Z

'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

2024-05-10T08:41:57Z

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.

2024-05-10T21:34:42Z

‘He’s an incredible person’ – Leo Cullen hails Cian Healy as new deal puts him on course for Leinster and Ireland caps record

Cian Healy is on track to become the most-capped player for Leinster and Ireland after inking a new contract that will see him remain at the RDS next season. Healy became the most capped player in Champions Cup history last weekend when he surpassed Ronan O’Gara’s record with his 112th appearance, while he is four Ireland caps off Brian O’Driscoll’...

2024-05-10T15:40:39Z

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...

2024-05-10T21:11:34Z

Leinster make five changes for Ospreys' visit to RDS

Jimmy O’Brien, Luke McGrath, Rónan Kelleher, Jason Jenkins and Will Connors all start.

2024-05-10T11:26:25Z

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.

2024-05-10T14:23:47Z

‘Huge issue’ at Wrexham that Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney must address as League One-bound club is left ‘chasing its tail’

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been urged to address a “huge issue” at Wrexham that has the League One-bound club “chasing its tail”.

2024-05-10T09:20:55Z

‘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.

2024-05-10T10:39:31Z

Clare and Tipperary advance to Munster minor hurling championship final

They beat Cork and Limerick this evening.

2024-05-09T20:50:22Z

‘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...

2024-05-10T01:40:18Z

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

2024-05-10T21:43:01Z

Donegal’s frontline isn’t as inexperienced as they might have you believe, but Armagh have the edge in their subs

Donegal’s named starting line-up have played 350 championship games between them, whereas Armagh’s have played 362. But there’s a huge disparity in terms of the experience of their back-up cast.

2024-05-10T16:03:02Z

'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?

2024-05-09T10:55:46Z

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

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

2024-05-10T11:26:26Z

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

2024-05-10T19:11:45Z

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).

2024-05-09T08:31:30Z

Séamus Flanagan replaces Peter Casey in Limerick team to face Cork in Munster SHC

Séamus Flanagan will replace Peter Casey on the Limerick team to play Cork on Saturday night, the only change the All-Ireland champions make from their team that started against Tipperary last time out. Casey has been ruled out for a considerable period of time because of a broken ankle picked up in the Tipperary game. Casey replaced Flanagan when ...

2024-05-09T21:39:54Z

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...

2024-05-10T14:40:35Z

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.

2024-05-10T20:11:43Z

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...

2024-05-10T11:40:34Z

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

The mind games continue ahead of May 18.

2024-05-10T15:02:17Z

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...

2024-05-09T13:24:53Z

‘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...

2024-05-10T18:39:37Z

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.

2024-05-10T15:47:52Z

McLaren won't get carried away given Red Bull's F1 Miami struggles

McLaren won't get too carried away after its Miami Formula 1 win as it will need another upgrade package to challenge Red Bull consistently, says team boss Andrea Stella.

2024-05-10T13:03:00Z

Thomas Tuchel reveals apology from officials after ‘disastrous decision’ costs Bayern Munich in Champions League

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed the assistant referee apologised to him after a huge mistake at the end of an epic Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. Tuchel vented his frustration at the “disastrous decision” to rule out a potential Matthijs de Ligt equaliser after Bayern Munich missed out on the Champions League final f...

2024-05-09T07:08:50Z

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.

2024-05-04T20:00:31Z

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.

2024-05-09T20:31:26Z

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.

2024-05-10T06:34:00Z

Taoiseach believes GAA ‘wrong’ to show championship games behind paywall service

Taoiseach Simon Harris believes that the GAA should review its decision to show certain championship games behind the paywalled GAAGO streaming service, stating that the organisation has “got this wrong”. Speaking on the matter at a doorstep event in Co Cork on Friday, the Taoiseach said that the GAA must listen to its grassroots members who are up...

2024-05-10T15:25:40Z

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

Ireland claim famous T20I victory over Pakistan

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

2024-05-10T19:30:43Z

Tottenham ace with 36 appearances this season changes agent to seal summer exit

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has hired a new agent as he looks to part ways with Tottenham Hotspur. The Danish international has gone down the pecking order at Tottenham Hotspur since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou.

2024-05-10T13:17:59Z

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