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Injuries take gloss off Kilkenny’s Saffron cruise as Derek Lyng looks for more ‘intensity’ against Galway

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng is hoping the injuries suffered in yesterday’s runaway win over Antrim aren’t serious, as he prepares for a vital second-round match in Galway on Sunday. Kilkenny eased past Antrim’s feeble challenge at UPMC Nowlan Park, inflicting a 32-point defeat on Darren Gleeson’s men. But there were concerns when Adrian Mullen, Eoi...

2024-04-22T01:35:05Z

‘They didn’t listen. I made five subs, I would have made ten if I could’ – Damien Duff demands more from Shelbourne

Damien Duff wants more from Shelbourne against Shamrock Rovers on Monday, saying he would have “substituted ten players if he could have” following their 1-0 defeat to Galway United on Friday. Shels won six in a row in the early phase of the season and have gone nine games unbeaten, but they have only secured two points from the last four games. Ed...

2024-04-21T17:18:51Z

Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd launch titanic £233m triple swoop; Liverpool hijack Arsenal striker transfer

Man Utd are targeting a game-changing triple coup for three huge names, while Liverpool have muscled into Arsenal's territory for a 38-goal striker and a Man City ace could form a deadly new tandem with CR7

2024-04-23T11:47:22Z

Man United's dramatic win over Coventry 'not an embarrassment' - Ten Hag

United scuppered a 3-0 lead and needed penalties to go through to the FA Cup final.

2024-04-21T20:06:48Z

Inter star trolls AC Milan with stunt after title win before hailing 'uncle' Thierry Henry

Marcus Thuram scored as Inter Milan won the Serie A title and he trolled archrivals AC Milan and shouted out Arsenal legend Thierry Henry during the celebrations

2024-04-23T11:30:52Z

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

F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its first outing of 2024 at the Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

2024-04-19T11:06:36Z

Why the West Ham job is a better bet than Liverpool for your Amorims and Fonsecas

Would Ruben Amorim, hypothetically, be mad to take the West Ham job over Liverpool? We don't think so.

2024-04-23T11:56:33Z

Newcastle United owners handed new transfer warning by Eddie Howe over striker sale

Newcastle United have two players in major demand from Europe's elite in Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak - but Callum Wilson's future is also in question as he enters the final year of his deal

2024-04-23T13:01:13Z

Former Aston Villa man steps into role to replace retiring ex-Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday boss

Former Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday boss Howard Wilkinson is set to be replaced by Martin O’Neill as chairman of the League Managers Association (LMA).

2024-04-23T12:40:49Z

Hamilton: Ferrari F1 switch doesn't need "vindicating"

Lewis Hamilton says his decision to join Ferrari in Formula 1 doesn't need "vindicating", as he expressed ongoing annoyance at people continuing to "talk s**t" about it.

2024-04-18T11:05:52Z

Funeral details announced for Wicklow sports figure Daniel Dowling who died on Saturday

The funeral details for father-of-two Daniel ‘Danny’ Dowling, who died suddenly on Saturday, have been announced as the tight-knit communities of Glenmalure, Ballinacor, Rathdrum and surrounding areas are still struggling to come to terms with his loss. Danny, a stalwart of both Ballinacor GAA Club and Rathdrum Rugby Club, died peacefully, but unex...

2024-04-22T11:26:19Z

Mayo beat Roscommon to set-up Connacht final showdown against Galway

Kevin McStay’s side had five points to spare at the Hyde.

2024-04-21T17:38:10Z

Next Roy Hodgson or inspired move? Liverpool feel out Gary O’Neil for manager’s job

It will of course come as a shock to nobody that Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Gary O’Neil has reportedly interviewed for the Liverpool job

2024-04-23T11:58:03Z

Man Utd ‘reach £103m’ to ‘get ahead’ of Liverpool, City as Bayern ‘receive calls’ from Prem giants

Man Utd are keen to 'get ahead' of Man City, Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to sign Bayern attacker Jamal Musiala, according to reports.

2024-04-23T08:26:05Z

Liverpool's three Ruben Amorim alternatives to be next manager as Jamie Carragher favourite emerges

FSG chief Michael Edwards and incoming sporting director Richard Hughes are leading the club's ongoing search for Jurgen Klopp's successor, and the saga has taken a twist after Ruben Amorim flew to the UK for talks over his next move

2024-04-23T08:00:15Z

Nottingham Forest and Premier League in 'head-on car crash' says former Man City goalkeeper

Forest have released multiple statements since their loss to Everton.

2024-04-23T12:25:59Z

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

Antonio Rudiger sends warning to Chelsea over Mauricio Pochettino

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has urged former club Chelsea to give head coach Mauricio Pochettino more time to implement his vision at Stamford Bridge.

2024-04-23T10:32:17Z

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.

2024-04-23T13:31:19Z

Kilkenny fire 5-30 past Antrim, Galway down Carlow in Leinster SHC openers

The Cats were 32-point winners as the sides warmed up for next weekend’s showdown.

2024-04-21T16:23:09Z

Two injury-time goals see Dublin snatch draw with Wexford in Leinster opener

Danny Sutcliffe and Cian O’Sullivan both hit the net to ensure a share of the spoils.

2024-04-21T15:52:59Z

Jordan Henderson 'back training at Liverpool' ahead of return to action

Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson returns to Liverpool for training as part of his rehabilitation from a recent injury.

2024-04-23T09:02:00Z

Cullen on Jordie Barrett arrival: 'He’s a player that hopefully, they’re excited to see'

Leinster face the Stormers next Saturday night.

2024-04-23T05:09:54Z

'Frisch will be gone. There's a game being played here around negotiating a transfer fee'

Bernard Jackman believes Munster are in danger of slipping backwards next season if they can’t recruit further depth to their squad.

2024-04-22T12:52:34Z

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

West Ham offer Amorim ‘considerably higher’ wage and ‘freedom’ with Liverpool move ‘unlikely’

With Amorim's move to Liverpool in jeopardy, it has been reported that West Ham offered the Sporting boss 'considerably' more money during talks on Monday.

2024-04-23T09:56:12Z

Peres Jepchirchir and Catherine Debrunner smash marathon women's category

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir stormed to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon. Catherine Debrunner led for a time and finished more than six minutes clear of compatriot Manuela Schar to win her second London Marathon.

2024-04-21T15:01:25Z

WorldSBK's Spinelli Subs For an Injured Petrucci At Assen Track

Petrux continues to give us updates on his recovery.

2024-04-23T12:35:34Z

Fitzgerald hails Waterford's 'fighting spirit' after much-needed Munster win

The Déise boss says they dedicated the victory to Shane Bennett who was ruled out of selection with a freak injury.

2024-04-21T20:53:38Z

Has David Moyes been sacked? What West Ham have said - next manager odds and what Hammers should do

West Ham manager David Moyes could quit the club this season when his contract at the London Stadium comes to an end.

2024-04-22T13:05:41Z

Limerick clip Clare wings with late comeback in gripping Munster SHC opener

Limerick wriggled off the hook in a gripping Munster SHC opener in Cusack Park, coming from nine points down to floor Clare in the final quarter and take a very significant step towards a fifth successive All-Ireland title. The common consensus was that to derail the champions, they would have to suffer their first wounds in Ennis and for a long ti...

2024-04-21T15:18:42Z

Marquez: Rossi-like Acosta can't be ruled out of MotoGP title fight

Marc Marquez says Pedro Acosta reminds him of MotoGP legends like Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner and is not ruling out the rookie from fighting for the title this year.

2024-04-22T10:27:40Z

Arsenal v Chelsea: Mikel Arteta pre-match press conference

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks ahead of his team's Premier League match against London rivals Chelsea. The Gunners currently top the league on goal difference, and hope another win will add pressure on their rivals to get a result.

2024-04-22T15:37:01Z

Jason Wilcox tasked with Ten Hag audit as Man Utd fear players ‘ignoring instructions’

Erik ten Hag's future at Man Utd is in the hands of Jason Wilcox, who will conduct 'an audit of the manager's credentials and dressing room relations' over the next month.

2024-04-22T21:54:36Z

Data shows Leandro Trossard is one of the most lethal finishers in the Premier League

Leandro Trossard has scored all manner of goals in his 15 months as an Arsenal player, from back-post tap-ins to precise curlers, but he has never scored one quite like his opener against Wolves on Saturday night. Was it a scuff? A slice? A total mishit? Whatever you want to call it, there can be no way that Trossard intended to strike the ball as ...

2024-04-22T01:35:01Z

Liverpool told ideal Jurgen Klopp successor amid Ruben Amorim uncertainty - "He's really good"

Liverpool are still searching for their next manager, with Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season, with target Ruben Amorim having held talks with West Ham instead

2024-04-23T11:15:50Z

Scheffler's caddie earns another $360K after latest PGA Tour win

Scheffler took home $3.6million for finishing in first place at the RBC Heritage on Monday morning, adding to the $3.5m he secured after winning The Masters last week.

2024-04-22T14:23:04Z

Son of Chelsea legend on hunt for new manager's job after Harry Redknapp praise

Former United States coach Anthony Hudson is free to speak to other clubs after leaving his job with Al Markiyah in Qatar by mutual consent

2024-04-23T11:00:45Z

Next Liverpool manager: Edwards ‘used Amorim as smokescreen’ with Dutch coach bursting into contention

The next Liverpool manager will come from the Netherlands, according to a bold new report, which has now revealed Amorim was never really a serious contender

2024-04-23T08:16:47Z

Barcelona could demand Real Madrid replay if ‘phantom goal’ deemed legal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend. Lamine Yamal thought he had scored in the 28th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 LaLiga loss at the Bernabeu but, after a lengthy VAR check, it was ruled the ball had not cross the line. The Spanish compe...

2024-04-23T08:04:25Z

Rory McIlroy set for quick PGA Tour U-turn after rejecting LIV Golf rumours

PGA Tour loyalist Rory McIlroy was recently linked with a mega-money move to LIV Golf.

2024-04-23T07:54:14Z

Neil Warnock opens up on Huddersfield Town exit as he criticises Terriers decision-making

Neil Warnock has conceded it will be “very difficult” for his former club Huddersfield Town to avoid relegation from the Championship.

2024-04-23T09:25:26Z

Henry Shefflin believes Galway ‘have a lot to do’ for Kilkenny showdown after victory over Carlow

Galway manager Henry Shefflin says his men will need to show a big improvement next Sunday when they host his native Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium. Galway did enough at the Salthill venue to see off Carlow but Shefflin knows it won’t be enough for them to get revenge on a Cats side who defeated them in the last two Leinster finals. “It was job done, n...

2024-04-21T17:03:54Z

‘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

4 talking points after Limerick's dramatic comeback floors Clare

It finished 3-15 to 1-18 in favour of the All-Ireland champions.

2024-04-21T18:23:14Z

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon calls out three England stars over taking their Euro 2024 place

Anthony Gordon has impressed for Newcastle so far this season and the winger is desperate to be part of England's Euro 2024 squad, having made his Three Lions debut against Brazil last month

2024-04-23T09:00:25Z

Liverpool ‘deal collapses’ as FSG, Michael Edwards ‘plot move for a different French club’

According to reports, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group were in 'talks' to buy Ligue Un club Toulouse but this 'deal has now collapsed'.

2024-04-22T14:55:09Z

Leicester are walking into a mess! Why Foxes' potential Premier League return feels hollow as club prepare for more financial turmoil

Enzo Maresca's side have played some lovely football this season, but their on-field performances ceased to be the story some time ago

2024-04-23T08:33:10Z

Cole Palmer is one that got away for Arsenal – Chelsea pulled off a masterstroke

Cole Palmer could line up for Chelsea against Arsenal in the Premier League on Tuesday night but could have been on the other side had things gone differently

2024-04-23T10:15:42Z

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