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F1 Chinese Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Max Verstappen will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

'He's a special talent' - The development to become Mayo's main attacking star

Kevin McStay has hailed Ryan O’Donoghue as ‘the best corner forward I’ve ever seen’.

4 talking points after Limerick's dramatic comeback floors Clare

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

Norris had no reason to apologise for China F1 sprint showing, says McLaren

McLaren says Lando Norris had no need to apologise for his Formula 1 sprint race showing in China, after failing to convert his pole position into a podium.

Exclusive: F1 to discuss new points structure

Formula 1 is to discuss a new points structure next week, Autosport can reveal, which could trigger a revamp for as early as the 2025 season.

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

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

Six key players who could dictate the outcome of the Leinster hurling championship

The provincial hurling championships begin this weekend.

Mack Hansen almost ready to go as Connacht's play-off chase heats up

The Ireland wing’s most likely return date will be Connacht’s trip to Munster in two fixtures’ time.

St Brendan’s Killarney book place in Russell Cup final against Tralee CBS after demolition of St Michaels

KERRY PPS UNDER-15 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RUSSELL CUP SEMI-FINAL St. Brendan’s Killarney 6-19 St. Michaels Listowel 2-5 The post-primary schools competitions are drawing to a close, but there is one definite thriller to come as St Brendan’s College qualified to meet their traditional rivals Tralee CBS in this year’s Russell Cup final. St. Brendan’s ...

Ireland star Szmodics hits 31st campaign goal in Blackburn defeat

Sheffield Wednesday climbed out of the Championship relegation zone with a 3-1 win.

Horner: Wolff should focus on his own F1 problems, not “unavailable” Verstappen

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has told Toto Wolff that he would be better off focusing on improving his Formula 1 car than dreaming he can capture “unavailable” Max Verstappen.

Much for Galway and Mayo to chew over, Donnelly's heroic return, Ulster schedule mess

While the familiar names are back in the final, Connacht experiences its’ own levelling up, while the standout performance belonged to a gnarly veteran.

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.

Mike Tyson makes major change for Jake Paul fight

Boxer Mike Tyson has had to make a major life change to his lifestyle and habits in order to legally fight Jake Paul. This summer, 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and 57-year-old former professional boxer Tyson are due to take each other on as part of Netflix’s first live boxing event. The fight is set to take place on 20 July at the 80,000-...

Williams may as well “go home” if spares situation changes its F1 approach, says Albon

Alex Albon says Williams may as well “go home” if it allows concerns over spare parts to start influencing how it goes racing in Formula 1.

The tragic downfall of Emma Raducanu, winner of the 2021 US Open

‘You walk round the Crucible and it smells really bad’ – Hossein Vafaei blasts World Snooker Championship venue

Hossein Vafaei strongly criticised the conditions at the Crucible after crashing out of the World Snooker Championship in a 10-5 defeat by former champion Judd Trump. The Iranian described the famous Sheffield venue as "smelly", compared its practice facilities to "like playing in a garage", and questioned the treatment of players in the course of ...

Shock as leading Wicklow sports figure Daniel Dowling dies suddenly

Deep sorrow descended on the tight-knit communities of Glenmalure, Ballinacor, Rathdrum and surrounding areas after the sudden and unexpected death of married father-of-two Daniel ‘Danny’ Dowling. Danny, a stalwart of both Ballinacor GAA Club and Rathdrum Rugby Club, died peacefully at his home at the Glenmalure Lodge on Saturday morning. His passi...

The Irishman who's one of the oldest players ever in English football

Tranmere Rovers’ Joe Murphy is still going strong, almost a quarter of a century on from his league debut.

Farewell the fly-goalkeeper? The case against roaming outfield

Donegal relentlessly exposed Derry’s desire to have Odhran Lynch as another outfield player. Is it over for the experiment?

What is the cooldown room in F1? All you need to know about the procedure

The top three finishers in a Formula 1 race visit a cooldown room once the grand prix has finished before walking out onto the podium, and some viewers say it is one of their favourite moments across the weekend.

Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” with defence in F1 Chinese GP sprint race

Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defence during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix as the pair glanced blows.

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.

McLaren admits Malukas injury “more serious than we thought”

Arrow McLaren’s team principal Gavin Ward remains reserved about discussing David Malukas’ future with the IndyCar team, with the severity of the injury being worse than originally feared.

Brilliant Limerick comeback secures Munster opener win over Clare

20,055 watched on as John Kiely’s Limerick team triumphed.

Spoils shared as Sligo and Galway meet in first Connacht derby in seven years

The Tribesmen’s last win at The Showgrounds was in 2003 in the FAI Cup.

Hamilton "never had so much understeer in my life" in F1 Chinese GP

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he "never had so much understeer in my life" as at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.

Stroll explains why F1 China penalty for Ricciardo contact felt like "a joke"

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has explained why he thought his penalty for tagging Daniel Ricciardo behind the safety car in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix was "a joke".

F1 2024 schedule: When is the next Formula 1 race?

The 2024 Formula 1 season has a record-breaking 24 races with the return of the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend.

‘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...

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.

Man United's Antony blasted 'embarrassing' after mocking Coventry players

Manchester United's Brazilian winger Antony has been slammed as 'embarrassing' online after cupping his ear at the Coventry City players after the Premier League side won its FA Cup semi-final tie on penalties at Wembley. The Red Devils and Sky Blues did battle on April 21 with a spot in the FA Cup final against Manchester City up for grabs. After ...

Dublin make winning start to Leinster defence while Meath dispatch Laois

Sinéad Goldrick received a red card after making her return for Dublin in the second half.

'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.

Conor McGregor tells ‘brother’ Justin Bieber he has his ‘back for life’

Conor McGregor has issued a shout out to his “brother” Justin Bieber, who he says will be supporting him when he makes his UFC comeback in Las Vegas. The Crumlin fighter spoke of his friendship with the Canadian superstar, just days after his UFC bout against Michael Chandler was announced. The pair will square up in Vegas on June 29. McGregor shar...

Alonso considered aborting P3 lap in F1 China qualifying

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso revealed he nearly aborted the lap that put him third on Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix grid after losing time in Turn 1.

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...

Louth to play in a Leinster SFC semi-final for 51st time but such clashes with Kildare are rare

Sunday will mark the 51st time that a Louth team has contested a Leinster SFC semi-final but just the seventh in which the Reds have opposed Kildare in the last four. The Wee county’s record of 20 wins and 30 losses at the penultimate stage is decent but the balance was a lot more equal prior to the period from 1964 to 1998, during which Louth were...

The 10 best Formula 1 drivers ever: Hamilton, Schumacher & more

Everyone has their favourite, but who is statistically the best driver in Formula 1 history?

‘It’s not over yet’ – Willie Mullins has one hand on the British jump trainers’ title

Willie Mullins insists he will be taking nothing for granted in the British jump trainers' title race, despite building up a sizeable lead via an Ayr four-timer on Saturday, which included a crucial Coral Scottish Grand National triumph. The Closutton powerhouse began the day £4,982 behind Dan Skelton but powered clear at the top of the table after...

WRC Croatia: Ogier takes shock lead as Neuville, Evans crash

Sebastien Ogier now leads the Croatia Rally after Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans crashed on stage 18, as the fourth round of the World Rally Championship took a dramatic twist.

‘I’m immensely proud of the lads’ – Graham Rowntree hails Munster charges for sticking to Bulls plan

South Africa has become a happy and testing hunting ground for Munster in the past few years and fresh from their historic win over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, the side are trying something different this week. They leave their base on the Highveld after the 27-22 win in Pretoria this Sunday and fly 1,500 kilometres south to sea level in Cape Tow...

Newey: F1’s grid to close up even more before being ‘blown apart’ in 2026

Red Bull’s Adrian Newey predicts the fight at the front of Formula 1 is going to get even tighter, before the 2026 rules reset blows things apart once again.

Ballymacelligott’s Daniel O’Rahilly takes €80,000 prize as Knockeen Dazzler wins Kirby sweepstake final

There is one very appropriate word for it: Hallelujah! We use it to hail the truly magnificent victory of Knockeen Dazzler in the final of the €80,000-to-the-winner Kirby sweepstake at Limerick Track last Saturday night and to hail, in particular, his young owner, Daniel O’Rahilly, of Ballymacelligott. Knockeen Dazzler produced one marvellous run a...

2024 F1 Chinese GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole

Max Verstappen took Red Bull’s 100th F1 pole position in the Chinese Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2024 Formula 1 world championship.

‘I haven’t seen a performance like that in a long time’ – Brian Dooher on prospect of facing ‘phenomenal’ Donegal

It took 100 minutes of championship football to find a winner as what started out as a sleepy sort of encounter somehow turned into an all-or-nothing wrestle to the finish. Eventually, Tyrone fell over the line, managing three points in extra-time to Cavan’s two. It was just about right on the balance of things, even if Cavan left Kingspan Breffni ...

'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.

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.

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.

Tipperary senior hurling draw made again after original declared 'null and void'

Reigning champions Kiladangan are set to face Clonoulty-Rossmore, Templederry Kenyons and JK Brackens.