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Dublin v Kilkenny: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The Leinster Senior Hurling Championship continues this weekend with Dublin and Kilkenny going head to head. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Parnell Park in Dublin with a 6.00pm throw-in on Saturday. Where can I watch the game? The game will not be broadcast on terrestrial tv. It will ho...

VAR league table: Which club has been wronged most – and who has benefited

“That’s wrong that, Daz” could be the words engraved on the tombstone of VAR, offering a reminder that football technology needed competent humans running the system and that every decision had a winner and a loser. ‌Liverpool were the unlucky ones in the case of Daz, aka Darren England, the video-assistant referee who checked the footage after Sim...

Forgotten Liverpool star searching for new club on LinkedIn after leaving fifth division

Steven Caulker has made 123 Premier League appearances during his career and he is now eager to find his next challenge after leaving Spanish fifth-tier side Malaga City

West Ham target and ex-Tottenham star ‘open’ to £20m Premier League move

Two years after leaving the Premier League, the £20m-rated star could be returning to the English top-flight

Acosta: French GP was first chance in MotoGP for "something big"

Pedro Acosta feels his crash out of the French Grand Prix cost him a chance to achieve “something big” for the first time in MotoGP.

Brian Kerr: My relationship with Stephen Kenny hasn’t changed but his relationship with me might have

Brian Kerr says he has no personal problem with Stephen Kenny – but suggested that their relationship has cooled because of the recently-departed Ireland manager’s feelings about his punditry. Kenny is still mulling over the prospect of taking over St Patrick’s Athletic, the club where Kerr is a part of the furniture – although he has asserted he h...

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

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

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

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.

Contract extension for Cristiano Ronaldo at 40! Al-Nassr superstar ready to prolong 62-goal stint in Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly ready to agree a contract extension at Al-Nassr that will take him well beyond his 40th birthday.

Offaly and Dublin set up Leinster U20 final clash

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

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...

Mikel Arteta gets a medal! Why Arsenal manager was awarded special honour ahead of Premier League title decider - explained

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has already landed himself a medal ahead of the Gunners’ bid to savour Premier League title glory.

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.

Trophies are important but Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool legacy is about so much more

Trophies are important but Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool legacy is about so much more - PREMIER LEAGUE FINALE: As Klopp prepares to exit the Anfield stage for the final time, Miguel Delaney reflects on the German bringing emotion and joy back to Liverpool fans, which is far more valuable than any on-field success

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.

Bastianini finds it "strange" facing potential factory Ducati MotoGP exit

Enea Bastianini admits he is feeling "strange” about the possibility of losing his seat at the factory Ducati team in MotoGP next year.

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

Romano confirms Arsenal ‘appreciate’ striker with Gunners in ‘pole position’ to beat Man Utd in race

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Arsenal are interested in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but says "there are no negotiations yet".

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.

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

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...

Italian Open star unleashes on crowd and gives cameraman a telling-off

The Italian Open crowd once again was on the receiving end of a player outburst.

Ryan McHugh admits he had a word with brother Mark over his criticism of Armagh before Ulster final

Donegal dynamo Ryan McHugh “got on” to his brother Mark after seeing his incendiary comments on Armagh ahead of last weekend’s Ulster final. Speaking on radio last week, the older McHugh, an All-Ireland winner from 2012, suggested while the Orchard have “good players, they think they’re a lot better than they are”. Younger brother Ryan revealed he ...

Tottenham striker signing ‘agreed’ as Lange fends off ‘elite’ Premier League rivals

Tottenham have already 'agreed' a signing for the summer, with an insider revealing that an attacking sensation will soon arrive in North London

Daniel Farke backed to end 37 years of play-off misery by ex-Leeds boss - but with a caveat

Kevin Blackwell led Leeds to the 2006 Championship play-off Final and says Daniel Farke can finally lead Leeds to glory

Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR after Wolves lodge resolution

Wolves are campaigning to get VAR scrapped from the Premier League next season. The Molineux club have been on the end of several controversial refereeing decisions this season and believe the decision review system is "undermining the value of the Premier League brand".

Former captain Jarrad Butler among the departures as Connacht confirm squad clearout

Connacht coach Pete Wilkins has confirmed the province’s squad for next season, with a number of experienced players departing at the end of the current campaign. Former captain Jarrad Butler is one of 10 players who will leave for pastures new, with Tiernan O’Halloran retiring and Diarmuid Kilgallen off to Munster. He’s expected to be joined by To...

After Carlow's big hit on Kilkenny, Leinster SHC race is ramping up for last two rounds

Every team is still in contention heading into the final two rounds of the competition.

Shane Daly hails the impact of Mossie Lawler on Munster’s fluent attack

Just as it did this time last year, Munster’s attack is clicking for the business end of the season. Now in his second campaign as attack coach, the players look confident within Mike Prendergast’s system, the results of which can be seen in the quality rugby Munster have produced over the last few weeks. Shane Daly was one of seven try scorers in ...

No trophies but Alisha Lehmann dazzles at Aston Villa awards night that sees former Lionesses star Rachel Daly handed special prize

Alisha Lehmann dazzled at Aston Villa’s awards night, despite the Swiss star failing to land an individual trophy for 2023-24.

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.

'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

Who are the favorites to win the PGA Championship at Valhalla? Can Tiger make a return?

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.

'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

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

Fabrizio Romano Says Kudus Does Have West Ham Release Clause

West Ham star Mohammed Kudus has been linked with potential moves to Liverpool and Arsenal this summer

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.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk make their grand arrivals in Riyadh

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk make their grand arrivals in Riyadh ahead of their highly anticipated fight. The titans are set to face off in a blockbuster £116m undisputed world heavy weight title fight.

Erik Ten Hag gives update on Bruno Fernandes’ future at Man Utd after injury

Erik Ten Hag gives update on Bruno Fernandes’ future at Man Utd after injury -

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.

Stephen Kenny makes management return after agreeing five-year deal to take over St Patrick’s Athletic

Stephen Kenny is back in football management after St Patrick’s Athletic announced the Dubliner as their new first-team boss. Kenny finished his tenure as Ireland manager last November and after being linked to a number of League of Ireland vacancies, he has decided to take over the Saints. St Pat’s recently parted ways with Jon Daly, who led them ...

Wexford captain Liam Coleman is eager to follow the Louth ‘model’ in Tailteann Cup

Wexford football captain Liam Coleman sees Leinster finalists, Louth, as the “model” his team would like to follow. Wexford had a massive 23-point opening win in the province over Carlow before meeting Louth in the quarter-finals in Portlaoise where they were level after 51 minutes, before losing 4-10 to 0-15. “We were a point up and we had survive...

UCD player Harry Curtis hit with 10-match ban for 'discriminatory language'

Curtis was sent off in injury time against Kerry FC last Friday night.

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...

Which Premier League sides qualify for Europe? What Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle need

Which Premier League sides qualify for Europe? What Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle need - There are places in the Europa League and Conference League still up for grabs

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.

'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