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Disastrous Leinster campaign for Meath minors ends in defeat by Wexford

Three youngsters were unable to play a full hour in a recent Leinster schools’ final because they were members of the Meath minor football panel. Why? One might ask. Because they came under pressure from the county management team, obviously to ‘save themselves’ for this Leinster MFC preliminary quarter-final at Ashbourne on Wednesday evening. Whil...

2024-04-25T16:12:30Z

Mark O’Brien plays major role for Cork minor hurlers in emphatic Munster win over Waterford

Mark O'Brien fired 1-9 as John Meyler's Cork minors cruised past Waterford by fifteen points in Dungarvan. The deadly Douglas forward dictated the game from number eleven. 2-21 in three outings for the Rebels. Adam Lee (1-1), Jack Hegarty (1-1) and Luke Murphy (0-3) also impressed as the young men in red made it two wins out of three. Winless Water...

2024-04-25T21:13:21Z

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing - Liverpool’s defeat to Everton damaged their title hopes on Wednesday, with the Uruguayan coming under scrutiny from the former Reds defender

2024-04-25T10:40:51Z

Leinster shuffle starting side for tie against Stormers in Cape Town

Gus McCarthy is in line to make his debut off the bench.

2024-04-26T11:36:48Z

Murray and Umeh secure points for unbeaten Cork City

Tim Clancy’s side continue to set First Division pace with victory at Finn Park.

2024-04-26T19:19:53Z

Fantasy Premier League – Gameweek 35: Who to start, who to captain and a dark horse

Here are our Premier League fantasy football picks for who you need and a dark horse to help your side up the leaderboards. Gameweek 35 deadline: Saturday April 27, 11am Who do I need this week? Cole Palmer (Chelsea) £6.2m Although Chelsea suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Arsenal in midweek, the Blues’ upcoming double gameweek makes Palmer a mu...

2024-04-25T15:27:27Z

Dundalk open Noel King era with first league win of the season

The Lilywhites beat Bohemians 2-0 at Oriel Park.

2024-04-26T21:05:16Z

'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act

Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.

2024-04-25T18:15:42Z

FAI pays tribute to 40-times capped defender Charlie Hurley

Former centre-half was named as Sunderland’s Player of the Century.

2024-04-25T12:59:37Z

'I'll go wherever I’m looked after' - O'Sullivan's warning after World Championship opener

O’Sullivan says he would walk away from the sport if he believed his talent was being under-valued.

2024-04-25T22:11:57Z

Non-contact sports you need to try

Are you the competitive type but not so keen on full-contact team sports? Well, there are plenty on non-contact sporting disciplines to consider. Non-contact sports are those where participants compete alternately in lanes or are physically separated during an event or competition—so you can be the best while detached from the rest! But what are some of the most popular non-contact sports? Click through and check out the competitions where participants should have no possible means of impact.

2023-11-19T17:15:08Z

Red Bull design guru linked with title dominance set to quit after Horner controversy

Adrian Newey is regarded as the greatest Formula 1 designer.

2024-04-25T19:26:31Z

Former Limerick forward Pat Ryan pinpoints the player John Kiely’s Treaty cannot do without

Former Limerick attacker Pat Ryan insists that veteran goalkeeper Nickie Quaid is the one player which John Kiely's Treaty squad simply cannot afford to be without. Ryan, a three-time All-Ireland SHC winner, believes that recent seasons have shown Limerick's ability to cope without a host of big names at different stages but Quaid's absence would b...

2024-04-26T10:15:29Z

Jack Kelleher thriving in Cork Con’s AIL quest to dethrone Terenure

Jack Kelleher has already packed a lot into his short rugby career that began in Dolphin and took him to Cork Con via PBC, UCC, the Ireland U-20s, as well as a stint at Munster. Still only 22, Kelleher is in his second season with Con, but such has been the impact he has made at Temple Hill, the back-row has been promoted as vice-captain. The path ...

2024-04-26T01:44:11Z

Wexford hurlers unchanged for Leinster championship meeting with Antrim

The Wexford Senior hurling mentors have named an unchanged team for their second round-robin clash with Antrim in the Leinster championship in Corrigan Park, Belfast on Saturday at 3 p.m. The only alteration to the 26-man squad sees Jack O’Connor return from his hamstring injury to replace James Byrne on the bench. Wexford: Mark Fanning; Shane Reck...

2024-04-26T13:15:59Z

'I said to my family, 'If you don’t come I’m going to be a little bit annoyed''

Brittany Hogan is hoping to see plenty of her family coming to Belfast for their final Six Nations game against Scotland.

2024-04-26T06:05:50Z

Hulkenberg set for Audi switch after Haas departure revealed

Nico Hulkenberg is set to join Audi in Formula 1 after his current Haas team revealed he is leaving the American-owned squad at the end of this season for Sauber.

2024-04-26T08:27:00Z

Ulster hold on to secure narrow and vital win over Benetton

Both sides scored five tries, with John Cooney’s place-kicking the difference.

2024-04-26T20:53:25Z

Paul O'Donovan advances to heavyweight semi-finals in Hungary

Elsewhere, Roisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner claim bronze at European Para Swimming Championships.

2024-04-26T18:15:22Z

Red Bull’s F1 rivals facing 2027 wait if they want Newey

Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey could be blocked from joining rival teams until 2027 unless a deal is reached to release him early, Autosport has learned.

2024-04-26T07:57:01Z

Kilkenny missing key men, Finn comes in for Limerick, Fenton returns for Dublin

Elsewhere, Brian Fenton returns to the Dublin starting team for their Leinster SFC semi-final date with Offaly.

2024-04-26T10:30:00Z

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1

Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in opening practice for the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, though he was the only ride to run fresh soft tyres for a time attack.

2024-04-26T09:49:41Z

Cork ring the changes for crucial Clare battle, while Johnny Glynn named on Galway bench

The Tipperary hurlers have also shown their hand for their meeting with Limerick.

2024-04-25T21:02:44Z

Team news: Cork make six changes for Clare clash, while Tipp side announced for Munster SHC opener

Cork hurling boss Pat Ryan has performed major surgery on his side ahead of their crucial Munster clash with Clare in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. Ryan has made six changes from the side that lost to Waterford last weekend with Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey, Tim O’Mahony, Ethan Twomey, Declan Dalton and Brian Hayes all coming into the side, m...

2024-04-25T20:43:08Z

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges - Arne Slot wants the Liverpool job and has said he hopes an agreement can be reached with Feyenoord

2024-04-26T11:15:03Z

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy fire 61 to share lead at Zurich Classic: ‘It’s nice to come here, team up with a really good friend’

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry fed off each other and played the carefree golf of their amateur days to blast 11-under 61 and grab a share of the lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. McIlroy was making his debut in the event at TPC Louisiana and while he’s struggled of late, he was close to his best as the Irish duo birdied the first four holes...

2024-04-26T06:44:49Z

'I've learned loads about myself and rugby... I wouldn't change that'

31-year-old JJ Hanrahan feels at home with Connacht after several stints abroad.

2024-04-25T15:33:25Z

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham - Arteta wants to remove the emotion of derby day and focus on the job at hand

2024-04-26T14:45:35Z

Teams expect Sainz's F1 China qualifying incident to be cleared up

Ferrari and Aston Martin are expecting the FIA to tidy up its Formula 1 sporting regulations for 2025 following a protest in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying.

2024-04-26T16:28:28Z

Large Drogheda contingent on Glebe North side in FAI Intermediate Cup final

Weavers Park will play host to the biggest game in Irish club football on April 28 as Glebe North and Ringmahon Rovers meet in the FAI Intermediate Cup final. While Glebe North may play out of Hugh O’Reilly Market Green in Balbriggan, there is a large Drogheda contingent among the squad and management. Three-time FAI Cup winner Killian Brennan is o...

2024-04-26T12:15:48Z

Connacht make four changes for trip to Dragons

Denis Buckley, Gavin Thornbury, Cian Prendergast and Tiernan O’Halloran all come into the westerners’ starting XV.

2024-04-26T12:06:56Z

Shelbourne end five-game winless run with vital victory to maintain top spot

John Martin’s 33rd-minute strike was enough to edge out St Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 at Tolka Park.

2024-04-26T20:50:14Z

Arne Slot confirms interest in Liverpool job – with endorsement from Virgil van Dijk

Arne Slot has confirmed he is ready to take over as Liverpool manager - and he has already been endorsed by Reds captain Virgil van Dijk. Slot broke his silence on his desire to take over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, as he revealed talks between his club Feyenoord and the Merseyside club are ongoing. “It’s no secret I want to go to Liverpool,” sai...

2024-04-25T20:13:00Z

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

2024-04-26T20:31:34Z

The link between Arsenal and Tottenham that reveals key to pivotal north London derby

The link between Arsenal and Tottenham that reveals key to pivotal north London derby - Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou’s approaches at Arsenal and Tottenham have been shaped by a shared philosophy, in a derby that could define the title battle and top-four race

2024-04-26T08:44:35Z

Michael Milne hoping to earn Croke Park spot with big Cape Town performance

It was the surprise call from Leo Cullen that flew under the radar ahead of Leinster’s win over La Rochelle. Rather than go with the experienced Cian Healy in the No 17 shirt, the head coach plumped for 25-year-old Birr native Michael Milne who has missed most of the season with injury. Considering La Rochelle’s propensity to win tight games agains...

2024-04-26T01:44:11Z

Full-time IndyCar move “an option” says supersub Pourchaire

Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire is open to making a full-time switch to IndyCar in the future, but says he has not given up on his Formula 1 dream.

2024-04-25T12:38:38Z

Ulster need to stand up on and off the pitch

The northern province are in a race to secure Champions Cup rugby for next season.

2024-04-26T05:20:49Z

The worst no. 1 overall draft picks

When a young pro athlete is named the No. 1 overall draft pick in his chosen sport, a massive amount of expectations to perform and become a mega superstar goes along with it. For every Ken Griffey Jr, LeBron James, or Peyton Manning, there are a bunch of guys who went from a sure thing to an afterthought; this is a list of the very worst top selections in professional sports.

2024-04-25T18:01:12Z

'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan

Assistant director of football Shane Robinson has called on the game to set aside its differences to implement the new football pathways plan.

2024-04-25T12:59:39Z

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class - The former Blues skipper has revealed a stand-off between the club’s senior players and the Portuguese coach, who lasted less than a year in an ill-fated spell at Stamford Bridge

2024-04-26T11:45:05Z

McLaughlin knew rules but has ‘no recollection’ of pressing overtake button

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin says he “genuinely, genuinely” doesn’t remember pressing the overtake button that got him disqualified from the IndyCar season opener at St. Petersburg.

2024-04-26T20:59:11Z

Where Hulkenberg’s wrong-righting Audi F1 move leaves the driver market

OPINION: Formula 1’s 2025 driver market has twisted again with the news that Nico Hulkenberg will swap Haas for Audi next year. That has implications for both established drivers and a pair looking to break through from Formula 2, but also rights a wrong for Hulkenberg. Here’s how

2024-04-26T12:57:59Z

Brian Fenton returns to Dublin starting line-up for Leinster semi-final against Offaly

Brian Fenton makes a predictable return to the Dublin starting line-up for Sunday’s Leinster SFC semi-final against rank outsiders Offaly. The seven-time All-Ireland winner and six-time All-Star missed out on the quarter-final cruise past Meath, serving a one-match suspension arising from his league final red card against Derry. But with Fenton eli...

2024-04-26T10:30:27Z

Can Liam Cahill finally draw blood in his rivalry with John Kiely?

Tipperary head to the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday with hope that they can land on the right selection, strategy and formation.

2024-04-25T18:02:27Z

John Terry ripped for moaning about flying economy at Chelsea

Former Chelsea captain John Terry is no stranger to his antics off the pitch making headlines - and it's happened again, this time moaning on a podcast about being made to fly in economy class. Terry appeared on the latest episode of the Up Front podcast hosted by Simon Jordan, where he spoke about playing under Jose Mourinho, the worst moment of h...

2024-04-26T10:45:24Z

O'Brien comes in as Munster make one change for Lions match

Munster aim to build on last week’s stirring victory over the Bulls.

2024-04-26T11:36:45Z

All-Ireland U20 champions Cork down Limerick and head for Munster knockout stages

Ben O’Connor’s side held out for a two-point win at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

2024-04-26T20:01:42Z

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’

Son Heung-min reveals Tottenham relishing test against ‘one of the best teams in the world’ - Spurs face Arsenal on Sunday in a pivotal north London derby on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Newcastle two weeks ago

2024-04-26T08:59:34Z

Sainz: Leclerc start battle cost Ferrari in F1 China GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-22T14:43:17Z

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