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Rory McIlroy looks to the positives after missing out on Major glory at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy feels upbeat about his chances of being ready for the US Open after a closing 67 left him just outside the top 10 in the PGA Championship at Valhalla. In a week that began with the shock announcement of his decision to file for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, the world number was left to rue a quiet Friday and his fa...

2024-05-19T22:11:47Z

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

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

Arne Slot reveals exactly why he accepted Liverpool job

Arne Slot reveals exactly why he accepted Liverpool job - Slot replaces Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp in the Anfield dugout after finding success with Feyenoord

2024-05-21T07:23:35Z

Mauricio Pochettino should stay – but Chelsea must solve these problems for real progress

Mauricio Pochettino should stay – but Chelsea must solve these problems for real progress - The Argentine coach has inspired a positive end to the season to produce progress from a chaotic situation but speculation remains over his future at Stamford Bridge

2024-05-21T06:38:31Z

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

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

Fans flood Anfield to bid farewell to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Supporters had lined the streets around Anfield ahead of the match greet the team bus and show their support to Klopp. Reds supporters were heard chanting as the team bus drove past as the atmosphere grew before a memorable occasion at Anfield.

2024-05-19T18:01:11Z

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

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

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

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

Explainer: The permutations in the Munster and Leinster championships this weekend

Let us take the hard work and pencil and paper work out of it as we work through the various possibilities on the closing week of the provincial hurling championships.

2024-05-20T15:40:39Z

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

'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

'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

Alan Connolly leads Rebel rising on a ‘dark day for Tipperary hurling’

There’s a yarn about the 1990 Munster football final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the pinnacle of a brief but sweet chapter of Cork dominance over their neighbouring oppressors, Kerry. Late on, with Cork putting the exclamation marks on a sickly 15-point win, Kerry supporters began to stream out; partly to beat the traffic, partly to avoid the dregs of the...

2024-05-20T06:43:14Z

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

Students at fee-paying Louth school to protest over ‘ban’ on Gaelic football

Students at a fee-paying school in Dundalk, Co Louth are protesting outside the school this morning as part of a campaign to have Gaelic games added to the list of sports played in the school. "There is a real buzz around Gaelic Football in Louth at the minute and we want to be part of it,” the Dundalk Grammar School students say in a letter sent t...

2024-05-20T10:13:48Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

'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

URC – the state of play: Leinster’s Croke Park dreams fade as Munster unlikely to take home knockouts to Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Munster were the big winners from the URC weekend, and having travelled to Scotland, Dublin and South Africa en route to their title win last season, they can retain their crown without leaving their own borders this time around. A victory of any kind against Ulster at Thomond Park on Saturday week would be enough for Graham Rowntree’s men to top t...

2024-05-19T11:55:04Z

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

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

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

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

2024-05-19T10:37:29Z

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

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

Neil Lennon seals return to management as new head coach of Rapid Bucharest

Lennon, who was briefly the favourite for Ireland managerial vacancy before he was ruled out by the FAI, has agreed a two-year deal with Rapid.

2024-05-20T16:12:44Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lions trounce Glasgow in result with significant implications for Irish provinces

With Glasgow knocked down to third, Munster will now seal at least a top-two finish if they beat Ulster in two weeks’ time.

2024-05-18T17:27:25Z

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...