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Arsenal make first ‘formal offer’ for Arteta’s top target as Edu listens to bids for homegrown star

Arsenal have made their opening offer to Real Sociedad in an attempt to sign Martin Zubimendi in the summer transfer window, according to reports.


'I'm a Sky Sports pundit who Ipswich players mocked after promotion – it's sad and immature'

Former Wolves and West Brom striker has hit back at Ipswich Town's Luke Woolfenden after the defender directed comments at the Sky Sports pudnit during Ipswich's promotion celebrations


Alex Albon signs new multi-year F1 contract with Williams

The Williams Formula 1 team has announced Alex Albon has signed a multi-year contract extension, taking their partnership into the 2026 regulations era.


Man Utd, Everton competing to sign ‘great’ centre-back as contract twist drives up price tag

The 19-year-old has broken into the Argentinian giant's first team and his mature performances have caught the attention of clubs in Europe, including Man Utd and Everton


What Marquez would have to give up to sign for the factory Ducati MotoGP team

Marc Marquez would have to give up almost all of his personal sponsors, not just Red Bull, in order to join the factory Ducati MotoGP team next season.


Bayern Munich ponder Thomas Tuchel U-turn after being snubbed by three managers

Thomas Tuchel's exit from Bayern Munich was announced earlier this season but the German club have struggled to find a replacement as their re-enter talks with their current manager


Man Utd battle past Newcastle to end rotten Premier League run - 5 talking points

MAN UTD 3-2 NEWCASTLE: The Red Devils staved off the threat of three consecutive defeats with a battling win against the Magpies that just about keeps their hopes of European football alive


Judge me on the person I am – Malky Mackay responds after ‘disgust’ at Hibs role

The 52-year-old was found to have sent offensive text messages during his time as Cardiff manager.


Man City goalkeeper Ederson subbed off after head treatment days before Premier League title decider

Man City goalkeeper Ederson subbed off after head treatment days before Premier League title decider - The Brazilian goalkeeper was unhappy at being removed following a medical check


Cole Palmer sets Chelsea on way at Brighton before Reece James almost ruins it all

BRIGHTON 1-2 CHELSEA: Reece James' late red card did not knock Mauricio Pochetino's team off track after Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku scored impressive goals to sink Albion


Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp's farewell promise as Arne Slot assistant quits

Liverpool players united in determination to ensure Jurgen Klopp gets a good send-off at Anfield on Sunday while assistant of Arne Slot has turned down Euro 2024 gig to focus on new job


Q&A: Brabham remembers Ratzenberger 30 years on

As Formula 1 returns to Imola this weekend, it will mark 30 years since Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger lost their lives at the circuit on a terrible weekend for F1. Ratzenberger's Simtek team-mate David Brabham reflects on the Austrian driver and a tough time for all in an exclusive Q&A


Arthur Okonkwo details uplifting Wrexham owner chat as goalkeeper leaves Arsenal

Okonkwo's contract with Arsenal expired this month and the former Gunner is now a free agent with a number of clubs interested in procuring his services after an impressive season with Wrexham


Darren Till making boxing debut on Mike Tyson-Jake Paul undercard vs ex-world champion

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul already has the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano as a co-main event, and Darren Till will now fight on the undercard.


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

A jam-packed weekend lies ahead.


Newgarden “missing” Cindric at Indy, Porsche sportscar boss replaces him

Porsche Penske Motorsport’s managing director Jonathan Diuguid will call the strategy for Josef Newgarden’s bid to retain his Indianapolis 500 crown this month.


Adam Idah finds net as Celtic are crowned Scottish champions

Republic of Ireland international scores early as Brendan Rodgers side beat Kilmarnock 5-0 for third title in a row.


Dublin make history as first squad to head off mid-championship for foreign training camp

Under Jim Gavin, Dublin did not use warm weather training camps, but Dessie Farrell brings players away for second year in a row.


FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics

The FIA is planning to impose harsher penalties for Formula 1 drivers deliberately cutting the track to keep a position in the wake of Kevin Magnussen's antics in Miami.


NASCAR suspends three crew members, reinstates another

NASCAR on Tuesday issued a trio of one-race suspensions to a pair of crew members in the Xfinity Series and one Truck Series crew chief.


Irish athlete Rhasidat Adeleke graduates early ahead of busy Olympics summer

What a month it has been for Rhasidat Adeleke who has not only recorded a very impressive time at the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas but also graduated from university. The Irish athlete, 21, earned a degree in Corporate Communications from the University of Texas at Austin this week and actually graduated early after […]


Why forcing Red Bull to make a “bad choice” is Vasseur’s main F1 target

As someone who understands well the challenges of Formula 1, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur knows there is no magic bullet that guarantees success.


'He anticipates play really well. He’s got a good eye for the game'

Jimmy O’Brien has impressed for Leinster since returning from injury.


Harvey Elliott theory emerges as Gary Lineker explains why Liverpool star isn't in England contention

Harvey Elliott has been in fine form for Liverpool this season but does not appear to be in contention for a place in the England squad for Euro 2024


Kerry wouldn’t want to take Monaghan for granted, even at their lowest ebb

As Jack O’Connor pithily put it the other week, the championship starts here. The Dromid man, we think it’s fair to say, meant it less literally – that this technically is the start of the All Ireland series – and more sort of spiritually. As in, this is where the guard-rails come off, to some extent at least, and results begin to have serious cons...


Offaly and Dublin set up Leinster U20 final clash

They overcame Kilkenny and Galway, respectively, for a place in hurling championship decider.


Erling Haaland singles out Man City's unsung hero for putting them on brink of the title

Man City back-up keeper Stefan Ortega came off the bench and produced a world-class save late on to deny Son Heung-Min and put Pep Guardiola's side on the brink of a record-breaking fourth straight Premier League title


Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR

Wolverhampton Wanderers have lodged the resolution for next month’s AGM.


John Fury calls out 'stupid' Simon Jordan after headbutt controversy

The ensuing fallout from John Fury's headbutt after a clash with a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage was called out by figures including Simon Jordan.


Three wins, more Masters misery and a May divorce – a timeline of Rory McIlroy’s tumultuous 2024

We are only midway through the fifth month of the year but already Rory McIlroy has experienced plenty of highs and lows in 2024. The 35-year-old has won three tournaments around the world, once again fell short in his bid to finally win a green jacket at Augusta while also filing for divorce after seven years of marriage to American Erica Stoll. H...


Erik ten Hag makes plea to United fans after surviving late scare from Newcastle

As Manchester United’s players walked around the pitch after the final whistle to show their appreciation for the supporters they have put through the mill over the past nine months, you had to wonder how many of them have played their last game for the club at Old Trafford. Raphaël Varane and Anthony Martial are on their way out and were spotted s...


Ulster v Leinster: What time, what channel and all you need to know

It’s a derby clash between Ulster and Leinster in the URC this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place on Saturday at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast with a 7.35pm kick-off. Where can I watch the game? The game will be shown live on TG4 & Premier Sports 1. The game is also being streamed l...


Son Heung-min and the agonising moment Arsenal (probably) lost the title

Son Heung-min and the agonising moment Arsenal (probably) lost the title - For about three seconds, Arsenal held the keys to the Premier League title race. This was the moment when Son Heung-min could have changed everything...


Man City FFP: Keys insists PL title win will ‘come with an asterisk’; ‘sticks in your throat’ as a Liverpool fan

Richard Keys claims that if Man City win the title it will "come with an asterisk" amid the club facing 115 charges over alleged breaches of FFP rules.


Tottenham star "still positive" about Ange Postecoglou plan despite manager's criticism

Tottenham's Micky van de Ven insists the squad are fully behind Ange Postecoglou’s plan despite the north Londoners missing out on the Champions League this term


Noel King steps down as Dundalk manager 'due to medical reasons'

The former Ireland U21 boss was appointed to the position last month.


Castleisland Desmonds hold off Southern Gaels to win a thrilling county minor league final

LADIES COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL DIVISION ONE FINAL Castleisland Desmonds 2-4 Southern Gaels 0-9 Castleisland Desmonds and Southern Gaels served up fantastic feats of football in this county minor league final at a wet but immaculate Glenflesk GAA pitch, with the quality of play made all the more impressive by the challenging weather conditions. In the...


Pep Lijnders' parting message to Liverpool supporters as he takes manager job

Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders has been confirmed as head coach of Red Bull for next season with the Dutchman set to leave Anfield along with Jurgen Klopp at the close of 2023/24


Man Utd stars have already slammed Ten Hag replacement as ‘too British’ and ‘basic’ – but was mole sold?

Man Utd players might already have downed tools and undermined their next manager after a familiar 'surprise candidate' emerged to replace Erik ten Hag.


Tyson Fury prepares for heavyweight fight against Usyk in Riyadh

Fury and Usyk collide in Riyadh on Saturday night, with the winner becoming the first man to rule the division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously.


Mike Tyson says Jake Paul has to 'fight like his life depends on it'

Mike Tyson says Jake Paul will have to 'fight like his life depends on it' ahead of their fight on Netflix.


'I'm loved by Lionel Messi and Barcelona tried to sign me – but I can't get in Tottenham team'

Tottenham star Giovani Lo Celso has been struggling for game time under Ange Postecoglou this season despite the fact both Barcelona and Lionel Messi rate him very highly


Crystal Palace is bracing itself to lose Arsenal target in the summer

Arsenal is in the running to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi at the end of this season, and they might just secure their target. The England international has been an outstanding player for Palace since joining them from Chelsea.


Roberto De Zerbi risks another Premier League ban with post-match comments on Chelsea loss

Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi could be hit with another touchline ban after criticising referee Michael Salisbury's performance in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea


Ireland Sevens star Chay Mullins earns first pro deal at Connacht

Mullins makes the move up from Connacht’s academy, where has been since late 2022.


Seán Boyd hails ‘special’ news of lease that confirms Shels will be staying at Tolka Park

With Shelbourne’s future at Tolka Park secured at long last, striker Seán Boyd has hailed the granting of a 250-year lease for the historic Drumcondra venue to the club. The Reds’ future at Tolka had been uncertain for some time but last Monday, Dublin City Council, which has owned the Richmond Road venue since 2016, agreed to give the club a 250-y...


Fury v Usyk LIVE: Start time, undercard and latest updates ahead of undisputed fight in Saudi Arabia

Fury v Usyk LIVE: Start time, undercard and latest updates ahead of undisputed fight in Saudi Arabia - Fury and Usyk finally meet in the ring this week following a long delay after the Briton suffered a serious cut


Ireland hockey trio of World Cup silver medalists announce international retirement

Deirdre Duke, Anna O’Flanagan and Chloe Watkins were all part of the Ireland team that reached the 2018 World Cup final.


Offaly hurlers see off Kilkenny in dramatic Leinster U-20 semi win

Leinster minor champions in 2022 and U-20 champions 12 months ago, Offaly are back in another provincial final after they survived an incredibly dramatic and intense contest against Kilkenny tonight in Tullamore. Wing forward Shane Rigney stepped into the breach to produce an outstanding performance, scoring 2-3 on a night when Adam Screeney was ac...


Rory McIlroy paints grim outlook for PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger with hopes shattered after huge loss

Rory McIlroy says his confidence that a merger deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf backer, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, is at an all-time low ahead of the PGA Championship