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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 ...

'I was bit of a pest... I wanted to be out with the boys and I wanted to play'

Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer reflects on her early days in rugby ahead of this weekend’s clash with England.

2024 F1 Chinese GP sprint results: Verstappen wins from fourth on grid

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won Saturday’s Chinese Grand Prix sprint race from fourth on the grid in Shanghai, after sweeping past his rivals with ease.

F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

Neither teams nor tyre supplier Pirelli were informed about the “painted” surface treatment at the Shanghai circuit before arriving in China for this weekend’s Formula 1 race, it has emerged.

NASCAR denies Kyle Larson a qualifying attempt at Talladega

Kyle Larson's chase for a fourth consecutive pole in the NASCAR Cup Series ended before it even started on Saturday.

Nelly Korda clinches Chevron Championship for fifth win in a row and second major

Nelly Korda claimed her fifth consecutive victory and second major title with a two-shot win in the Chevron Championship in Texas. The 25-year-old Floridian went into the final round tied for second with Canada’s Brooke Henderson on 10-under-par, just one shot behind Korea’s Haeran Ryu at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands. But as Ryu bogey...

David Clifford on improving football, the NFL, and 'uncomfortable' generational talent tag

The Kerry superstar tries to ‘take the emotion out of the game,’ as Pep Guardiola often references.

'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.

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.

Will Man City rue letting go a strong contender for Player of the Season?

Cole Palmer has been in superb form for Chelsea.

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

'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.

'They need to be comfortable handing over money' - Bradley hints at reasons for LOI's lack of investment

Stephen Bradley says last night’s high-profile league clash with Shelbourne was ruined by the playing surface at Tolka Park.

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.

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.

Neuville: WRC Croatia not a “disaster” after final day error

Thierry Neuville has expressed his frustration after a crash ended his Croatia Rally victory bid, but the World Rally Championship driver says the event wasn’t a “disaster” for his title hopes.

Moment masked thieves steal players valuables at the Pirelli Stadium

The CCTV footage shows three intruders, wearing hoodies, masks and balaclavas, rummaging thought kit to steal. They took players clothes and equipment before defacing replica shirts. The incident happened on Sunday between 9:30 and 9:50pm.

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.

Man United fan who made sick Hillsborough gestures is 'embarrassed'

Footage of Michael Avery's behaviour at Man Utd's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool in March was shared widely on social media. His gestures also referenced the 1985 Heysel disaster.

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...

Munster's battle with the Bulls part of intense URC run-in

All four provinces have work to do with five regular season games left.

All-girl football team of 11 and 12-year-olds destroy male opponents

Queens Park Ladies U12s finished with 18 wins, four draws and no losses in the league of 11 boys' teams and theirs.

Savvy golf picks lands Kerry punters a nice windfall in Masters golf challenge

It was a Masters tournament to remember for many reasons with World Number 1 Scottie Scheffler claiming his second green jacket in three years with a dominant performance in tough conditions. Playing such great golf, it was no surprise then that almost all of those that finished in the Top 10 of the recent ‘2024 US Masters Tipster Competition’, org...

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...

Champions England rush Ireland for 14 tries to keep Grand Slam on track

It was a chastening defeat for Scott Bemand’s side.

Masked gang raid Burton Albion FC and sign football shirt

The League One club released CCTV of the raiders roaming the dressing room and players' tunnel at the Pirelli stadium on Sunday (14/4) night. Bizarrely, one of the yobs spots a first team shirt on a table and takes a pen to write his initials on the front. The club said the other two also signed the shirt.

Feyenoord boss Arne Slot emerges as leading contender to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Liverpool are considering Feyenoord coach Arne Slot as the man to replace Jurgen Klopp. Slot has become one of the most coveted coaches in Europe, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also interested in the Dutchman. Now Liverpool’s extended recruitment process has identified the 45-year-old as a possible successor as Klopp prepares for an emotional fa...

'I don't know what's going on over there' - Matt Doherty puzzled by FAI's manager search

The 43-cap defender said that ‘it will be pretty good’ if John O’Shea continues in the role after his interm stint in March.

David Moyes heading towards the exit as West Ham ponder an alternative future

The official party line — from David Moyes and from West Ham’s hierarchy — has not changed: a decision over the manager’s future will not be taken until the campaign is done and the summer recess in swing. The sense, though, is that the scales are tilting decisively in one direction, towards a natural conclusion and a parting of the ways. Three day...

Down's syndrome runner rejected from sports clubs sets world record

Down's syndrome runner, Lloyd Martin, 19, who set a world record at the London Marathon has said 'anything is possible' after years of being turned away by sports clubs.

Football agent, 45, appears in court over 'threatening' email claims

Saif Alrubie, 45, is charged with sending Marina Granovskaia, 49, an electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety on 22 May 2022.

Antonelli completes maiden Mercedes F1 test

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has begun his Formula 1 testing programme after completing laps in the Mercedes W12.

NASCAR Cup Talladega: Reddick escapes chaos for dramatic win

Tyler Reddick escaped two late-race wrecks to charge to a dramatic and unexpected victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Davy Fitzgerald: 'If people around Waterford want to make up rumours, that’s fine'

The Waterford boss is getting his side set for Sunday’s Munster opener against Cork.

‘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...

RG Snyman starts as Munster ring changes for Bulls clash

The South African is one of six personnel changes and one positional switch to the side that lost to Northampton.

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.

Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen named in 2024 Time 100 list

Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been named on the 2024 Time 100 list, Time Magazine's yearly selection of the 100 most influential people in the world.

The Throw In Hurling Podcast: Limerick's Lazarus-like recovery and Davy's Déise deliver

Just how did Clare lose this game against Limerick? And after Limerick’s Lazarus-like recovery, will they only get better from here on in? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney on this week’s Throw-In Hurling show with all the analysis and insights from a cracking opening weekend of Championship hurling action. And with Waterford silen...

Ferrari F1 drivers split over China sprint race clash talks

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have given different takes on if they have cleared the air over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race battle.

Irish midfielder misses crucial penalty as Celtic reach Scottish Cup final

There was despair for Aberdeen as Killian Phillips’ spot kick was saved by Joe Hart.

Donegal sink Ulster champions Derry with four-goal blitz

Old fashioned barn burner in Derry as Donegal raid Celtic Park for goals.

Local drivers fare well at Mondello Masters

After a year away from racing over the problem of insurance, it was all systems go in the newly-sponsored Mondello Masters. It was somewhat ironic that the new sponsor of the iconic championship would be an insurance company, with motorcycle specialist Principal Insurances now the title sponsor of the Masters. There was a great crowd that were bask...

Seamus Power records best finish this season at RBC Heritage as Scottie Scheffler wins fourth title in five starts

Scottie Scheffler insists he's mentally better than at any time in his career after he claimed his fourth win in five starts with a three-stroke victory in a Monday finish to the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head. The world number one, five shots clear overnight, parred the 16th and 17th and bogeyed the 18th to close with a three-under 68 and win on 19-u...

Connacht bounce back with eight-try punishment of Zebre

Player of the Match Matthew Devine bagged two tries as the hosts ran riot in Galway.

F1’s new points system looks on course to get support it needs

A proposal to change Formula 1’s points structure looks on course to get the support it needs to go through, with top outfits making clear they will not block it.

4 talking points after Limerick's dramatic comeback floors Clare

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

FAI: No permanent men's manager until September, hope to appoint O'Shea as interim for June games

Canham apologised and acknowledged supporters’ frustration around a process that began in November last year.

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 ...

COTA: F1 and MotoGP double-header possible but not probable

Circuit of the Americas chairman Bobby Epstein has welcomed Liberty Media's purchase of MotoGP, but thinks a double-header with Formula 1 is 'possible but not probable'.