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'That is probably the worst experience I have had as a football manager'

Ange Postecoglou got ‘in cold sweats’ thinking about people questioning his integrity in City loss.

2024-05-17T15:30:28Z

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Imola Grand Prix despite late pressure from McLaren driver Lando Norris.

2024-05-19T15:53:23Z

Tom McKibbin qualifies for US Open next month at Pinehurst

McKibbin carded a round of five-under today in qualifying at Walton Heath.

2024-05-20T20:48:02Z

Leinster v Toulouse: a rivalry in which the Blues have become the bogeymen

While Leinster continue to chase the only stat that truly counts, their European knockout history against the French giants is exceptional.

2024-05-20T22:36:15Z

RTÉ and GAAGO coverage confirmed for last day in Munster and Leinster hurling

Three games live on TV next Sunday.

2024-05-20T18:56:18Z

'I have never felt professionally that special before in my entire life'

Joe Hart received a huge ovation from the Parkhead crowd after being taken off late on in the win over St Mirren.

2024-05-19T11:07:46Z

Xander Schauffele says Scottie Scheffler is still the man to beat as Shane Lowry earns €588,000 for PGA sixth place

Xander Schauffele walked away from the PGA Championship with a cheque for $3.33m (€3.06m) and climbed to No2 in the world but maintains Scottie Scheffler is still the man to beat. Schauffele had earned a reputation for struggling to get over the line when tournament pressure mounted but held off a host of challengers to card an event record 21-unde...

2024-05-20T09:58:45Z

Can Davy Fitz raise his war-weary Déise to face the champs after their fightback in Clare came to nought?

After the chaos and the controversy, some perspective on a scorching hot day in Ennis where the temperatures soared even higher after the final whistle. Waterford are still in the championship, but the road to qualification is now a lot bumpier after Mark Rodgers’ 75th-minute ‘65’ rendered their second-half fightback all for nothing. If Davy Fitzge...

2024-05-20T06:43:14Z

Irish involvement in Premier League shows big increase - but it may not last

The 23/24 season was a much better story from an Irish point of view – but several of the most active players suffered relegation.

2024-05-19T19:24:10Z

Tipp topple the Banner to lift new Munster minor hurling trophy

The John Doyle Cup is heading home to Holycross as Cathal O’Reilly became the first captain to lift the new Munster minor hurling trophy. Tipperary did it by inflicting a first defeat on reigning All-Ireland champions Clare with goals from Stefan Tobin (1-3) and Cillian Minogue (1-1) to collect their 42nd title. The Banner’s season has been founded...

2024-05-20T20:00:16Z

Man United win but end with worst-ever Premier League finish, Luton's relegation confirmed

Spurs and Chelsea sealed European football on the final day of the 2023/24 season

2024-05-19T17:38:57Z

Davy Fitzgerald in referee confrontation as Clare edge home

Clare have moved a step closer to reaching a third Munster senior hurling final in as many seasons after edging past Waterford.

2024-05-19T16:06:39Z

Which F1 driver has led the world championship the longest?

The world drivers’ championship is the most coveted award in Formula 1 and every driver hopes to one day secure the title. Only a small number will ever achieve the world championship though, and even fewer will hold onto the achievement for a significant amount of time.

2024-05-20T10:26:47Z

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

2024-05-19T16:08:32Z

Liverpool finally announce Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp as head coach

Liverpool finally announce Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp as head coach - Klopp chanted Slot’s name during his Liverpool farewell, with the Dutchman signing a three-year contract at Anfield

2024-05-20T16:06:11Z

One-run win the highlight for Wexford Wanderers cricket teams

The Wexford Wanderers cricket teams had a challenging weekend with a series of gripping matches both away and at home. The first team faced a double-header, starting with a 40-over National Cup match against St. Johnston in Donegal on Saturday. Despite a promising top score of 41 from James Harmse, Wexford were bowled out for 119 in 34.5 overs. St....

2024-05-21T00:31:00Z

Why Norris fell away and then "spiralled" back at Verstappen

The fight between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was almost a battle of two halves as they each proved quicker at different stages.

2024-05-20T12:41:55Z

Late drama as Celtic claim first-ever SWPL title

Ireland’s Caitlin Hayes featured on a memorable day for her side.

2024-05-19T17:38:55Z

Jürgen Klopp's last ever post-match press conference as Liverpool manager

It was a moving day at Anfield as the fans and players said goodbye to the iconic manager, but he quickly encouraged them all to support the man who is coming in to replace him.

2024-05-20T08:28:56Z

Arne Slot targets four players Liverpool must keep to build his vision for the future

Arne Slot has signed a three-year Anfield contract after convincing the club hierarchy he is the man to propel Liverpool 2.0 to its full potential. The 45-year-old Feyenoord coach secured the coveted position of replacing Jürgen Klopp following a critical spring meeting with Liverpool executives held in the Dutch city of Zwolle. It was there, after...

2024-05-21T06:46:52Z

How footballing genius Phil Foden is grounded by love of his family

Despite his soaring value - a string of fashion endorsements have earnt him £1.4million in a year - discovered Foden remains a familiar sight on the Stockport streets where he grew up.

2024-05-20T15:06:09Z

Pictured: Tyson Fury heads to the tip as he is seen for the first time

Wearing sunglasses, a backwards cap and a Gyspy King tracksuit adorned with the Union Jack, Fury was spotted heading to the tip with his wife Paris.

2024-05-20T11:35:29Z

NASCAR All-Star Race: Joey Logano runs away with $1 million win

Joey Logano capped an impressive day for Team Penske with a dominating win in Sunday night’s NASCAR All Star Race at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.

2024-05-20T02:16:35Z

'A lot of people in the GAA think they are entitled to berate the referee' - New ref's chief

Newly appointed Referee Development Committee chairman Jack Devaney promises changes in how the GAA deal with abuse to officials.

2024-05-20T13:10:10Z

The poisonous problem that could spark the Premier League’s downfall

The poisonous problem that could spark the Premier League’s downfall - 2023/24 REVIEW: The Premier League endured a farcical situation with multiple clubs suffering points deductions, writes Miguel Delaney, and change is needed to avoid European rivals bridging the gap to ‘the best league in the world’

2024-05-19T18:17:41Z

The Throw-In Hurling podcast: Anger over Clare’s 65 does not cloud belief that Waterford could end Limerick’s run

Controversy reigned in Clare’s one-point win over Waterford, but it sets up a thrilling final weekend. John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. John states his case for more referees being involved in senior games as ‘players deserve the best’, while Eddie believes that with Hawk-Eye, it should be ‘ever...

2024-05-20T14:14:16Z

Welcome to Liverpool, Arne Slot: Your in-tray is already overflowing

Welcome to Liverpool, Arne Slot: Your in-tray is already overflowing - Star players with contracts running down, young talent desperate for game time and an £85m problem to solve – Liverpool’s new manager already has his hands full

2024-05-21T07:08:37Z

Indy 500 qualifying: Siegel bumped from field, then wrecks

Nolan Siegel will not start next weekend’s 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 after being bumped from the field and then crashed out of last-chance qualifying on his final attempt.

2024-05-19T21:39:20Z

Dupont and Gibson-Park: Two world class 9s, two different paths to the top

The two scrum-halves go head-to-head in this weekend’s Champions Cup final.

2024-05-20T12:49:47Z

Dramatic 96th-minute winner sees Shelbourne stun St Patrick's Athletic

Evan Caffrey delivered stunning moment to give Damien Duff 2-1 victory over old boss Stephen Kenny.

2024-05-20T21:13:36Z

Emotional scenes at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp signs off Liverpool tenure with a win

Liverpool sent departing manager Jurgen Klopp on his way with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Wolves as the Anfield faithful finally bade an emotional farewell to their beloved boss after eight and a half years. Klopp was dressed cap-to-trainers in funereal black for his 491st and final game but, while there were tears, the atmosphere was nothing but cel...

2024-05-19T17:25:59Z

Tipperary crowned Munster minor champions with final win over Clare

Goals from Stefan Tobin and Cillian Minogue helped the Premier collect their 42nd title.

2024-05-20T21:41:38Z

Cork make their hurling public fall in love with them all over again

The Great Entertainers could still go out of the Munster championship next weekend, but what a travesty that would be as they inflict a filleting on Tipperary.

2024-05-19T18:22:00Z

Arsenal want to sign striker before pre-season — as two names top shortlist

Arsenal want to sign striker before pre-season — as two names top shortlist - Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal to be ‘more ambitious’ as the club step up their transfer plans after missing out on the Premier League title

2024-05-20T11:05:16Z

Leo Cullen frustrated as Leinster's chances of top-two finish diminish

The coach refused to take issue with his side turning down their 68th minute kickable penalty when leading by a point.

2024-05-19T10:30:10Z

The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.

2024-05-19T08:22:09Z

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season?

Declan Rice and others who have shone during the 2023-24 campaign.

2024-05-19T13:08:10Z

Fans spot the 'precise moment' Tyson Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion this century, and it all came down to a razor-thin call. Usyk, 37, proved his power in the opening rounds of the hotly-anticipated contest before Fury, 35, engaged in some impressive showmanship in the fourth. But whilst both behemoths were respect...

2024-05-19T07:04:07Z

Horner: Verstappen a "racing machine" after unique F1 and sim race double

Red Bull's Christian Horner called Max Verstappen a "racing machine" after the Dutchman won Formula 1's Imola Grand Prix and the Nurburgring 24 Hours sim race on the same day.

2024-05-20T07:41:11Z

'How many players that go through the Irish system have the same attributes? Not many'

The lack of homegrown ‘flair’ players was discussed on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra.

2024-05-20T12:49:35Z

Clare edge Waterford in another Munster epic, Cork hammer sorry Tipperary

A round-up of today’s major hurling action.

2024-05-19T18:24:10Z

Pep Guardiola's emotional response to Jurgen Klopp's praise

Pep Guardiola's emotional response to Jurgen Klopp's praise and his departure from Liverpool

2024-05-20T10:49:00Z

Coaches arrive at Anfield ahead of Klopp's final game with Liverpool

Liverpool's coaches arrive at Anfield for Jurgen Klopp's final game as manager. Fans set off red smoke flares as the bus made its final approach to Anfield ahead of their last home match of the season.

2024-05-20T01:17:24Z

Longford stun Dublin in extra time to secure Leinster title

Longford’s boundless resilience and Dublin’s failure to convert a string of goal chances were the key factors in another magical evening at Glenisk O’Connor Park, as Longford won their fifth-ever Leinster minor title on the back of heroic performances all over the field. After winning the round robin game between the two sides, there was no fear fa...

2024-05-20T21:30:31Z

Ericsson “can’t believe” he backed off on Indy 500 last-chance qualifying lap

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson came within minutes of missing the cut for the Indianapolis 500 after making a horrendous error on his first run of the last-chance qualifier.

2024-05-20T00:16:16Z

Shels fire dramatic 96th minute winner as Damien Duff gets upper hand on Stephen Kenny in Dublin derby

As two of the biggest names in Irish football shared the touchline here in Stephen Kenny and Damien Duff, in the end it was the latter who left Inchicore with all three points after a quite incredible Dublin derby. Shelbourne’s Seán Boyd opened the scoring with his fourth goal in four games before Jake Mulraney’s stunning free-kick on 72 minutes le...

2024-05-20T21:15:29Z

Hurling permutations: Not even Limerick are safe heading into dramatic final weekend

The race for All-Ireland SHC survival will go down to the wire after another weekend of drama in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships. Even five-in-a-row chasing Limerick, currently top of the Munster group on scoring difference, could be eliminated were they to lose at home to Waterford while Clare avoid defeat in Tipperary. The odds sti...

2024-05-19T20:11:26Z

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.

2024-05-19T07:52:02Z

Alan Connolly hits hat-trick as Cork blow Tipperary away in Munster massacre

Cork live. Tipperary’s summer is over. There were 43,972 in Semple Stadium this afternoon to take in the latest instalment of Munster’s quintessential rivalry. The sun shone. Everything was on the line. It was like the olden days again. Nobody came away short-changed either. Even the Tipp fans who slumped away early had some closure, however much i...

2024-05-19T16:55:54Z

Klopp 'loves' Liverpool FC but will take time to rest as 'empty'

Jurgen Klopp takes his last press conference as Liverpool manager and says it has been a wonderful last nine years but will take time to rest and recover.

2024-05-20T02:17:33Z

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