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Ennis confirmed as host for next month’s Munster final between Kerry and Clare

The Munster Council of the GAA confirmed Cusack Park, Ennis as the venue for this year’s Munster Senior Football Championship Final between Kerry and Clare on Sunday, May 5 at 1.45pm.. The tie had originally expected to be held in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, as was last year’s final between the counties, with that venue ruled out, however, due ...

2024-04-23T17:45:42Z

Man Utd ‘reach £103m’ to ‘get ahead’ of Liverpool, City as Bayern ‘receive calls’ from Prem giants

Man Utd are keen to 'get ahead' of Man City, Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to sign Bayern attacker Jamal Musiala, according to reports.

2024-04-23T08:26:05Z

Barcelona could demand Real Madrid replay if ‘phantom goal’ deemed legal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend. Lamine Yamal thought he had scored in the 28th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 LaLiga loss at the Bernabeu but, after a lengthy VAR check, it was ruled the ball had not cross the line. The Spanish compe...

2024-04-23T08:04:25Z

'I used to laugh about his diet...the chicken fillet rolls. That time has passed now'

Damien Duff rebuked his own player Shane Farrell following his red card against Shamrock Rovers.

2024-04-22T22:40:20Z

'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.

2024-04-23T10:07:03Z

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Out Indefinitely With A Broken Back

During this past Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway, Erik Jones of Legacy Motor Club was involved in a multi-car accident. He was then transported to UAB University Hospital. On Tuesday, the NASCAR world received an update on Jones' health. Jones has been diagnosed ...

2024-04-23T19:23:24Z

Hamilton: Norris would have been better off conceding in Turn 1

Lewis Hamilton thinks Lando Norris would have been better off conceding position in their Turn 1 battle in Formula 1’s China sprint, as he had the pace to overtake later.

2024-04-20T04:51:50Z

‘Hossein should educate himself’ – Shaun Murphy accuses Vafaei of ‘sacrilege’ after Crucible criticism

Former world champion Shaun Murphy has accused rival Hossein Vafaei of “sacrilege” after the Iranian launched a scathing attack on the conditions at the Crucible Theatre. Vafaei described the venue as “smelly” and said the practice room was like a garage in the wake of his 10-5 World Championship first-round defeat to Judd Trump on Sunday. But Murp...

2024-04-22T17:12:07Z

Louth stun Dublin to book first Leinster U20 football final since 2012

Meath ended Kildare’s All-Ireland defence with a five-point win in Hawkfield.

2024-04-23T21:55:50Z

Hamilton blames wind for Q1 error as Mercedes "experiment"

Lewis Hamilton blamed a tailwind for the Turn 14 moment that pitched him out of Q1 for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix in his “knife-edge” Mercedes.

2024-04-20T09:52:17Z

Leeds edge out Middlesbrough in seven-goal thriller and climb to second

Crysencio Summerville’s double was the difference on Teesside.

2024-04-22T21:25:09Z

Bears analyst begs NFL to prevent Vikings from drafting Drake Maye

The Minnesota Vikings could end up with Drake Maye in the 2024 NFL Draft and that worries a Chicago Bears analyst.

2024-04-23T17:37:48Z

Rory McIlroy explains PGA Tour U-turn after talk of £672m LIV Golf switch

Rory McIlroy has explained his decision to rejoin the PGA Tour's policy board, having backtracked on his initial stance to step down.

2024-04-23T20:26:00Z

Could Acosta get a Verstappen-like mid-season promotion to KTM in MotoGP 2024?

In 2016, Max Verstappen moved up to Red Bull’s primary Formula 1 team after just four races in the new season, and the rest, as they say, is history. Eight years on, could Pedro Acosta land a similar mid-season promotion with a Red Bull-backed MotoGP squad?

2024-04-23T13:01:20Z

Tiger Woods responds to Jon Rahm LIV deal by recruiting three elite stars for golf league

Tiger Woods has announced his three teammates for the upcoming TGL season, after losing out on Jon Rahm to LIV Golf.

2024-04-23T14:55:17Z

‘I don’t know what's going on over there’ – Matt Doherty says Ireland need manager by summer

Matt Doherty has joined his former international team-mate James McClean in criticising the FAI’s process in finding a new boss for the international team. Last week McClean, who expressed his unhappiness at the manner of his exit from the senior side and retirement in Stephen Kenny’s reign, said the recruitment process was "a bit of a shambles". A...

2024-04-22T10:56:14Z

Micheál Donoghue spells out Dublin’s massive turnover of players since reign started

Micheál Donoghue had a point to make on Sunday. The Dublin manager had been asked about his young squad and the nutritional benefits of annexing a draw in Wexford Park from an improbable situation in their Leinster SHC round-robin clash. “I think what’s been totally missed with this group is, there’s been nearly a 60 per cent turnover in the squad...

2024-04-23T06:04:08Z

'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.

2024-04-22T12:52:34Z

Newcastle United owners handed new transfer warning by Eddie Howe over striker sale

Newcastle United have two players in major demand from Europe's elite in Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak - but Callum Wilson's future is also in question as he enters the final year of his deal

2024-04-23T13:01:13Z

Ireland-Zimbabwe Test match confirmed for Belfast after cancellation fears

The five-day encounter will take place in Stormont this July.

2024-04-22T17:15:43Z

Cullen on Jordie Barrett arrival: 'He’s a player that hopefully, they’re excited to see'

Leinster face the Stormers next Saturday night.

2024-04-23T05:09:54Z

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.

2024-04-22T20:22:09Z

8 senior games live on TV and streaming - this week's GAA schedule

A massive weekend of action is in store.

2024-04-23T09:39:04Z

Five-star Leicester close in on promotion as Southampton left facing play-offs

Abdul Fatawu scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 win.

2024-04-23T21:23:27Z

Manthey on Porsche defending DTM title: “Don’t think they’ll allow that”

Manthey EMA is unsure if Porsche will be ‘allowed’ to defend its titles in the DTM this year, as the squad prepares for this weekend’s opening round of the season at Oschersleben.

2024-04-23T12:16:11Z

Magic of the Munster championship comes with an inherent flaw

Cork or Clare could be finished after seven days, while Wexford or Dublin will make it to the All-Ireland series.

2024-04-23T15:09:59Z

Munster football final set for Ennis after coin toss

Cusack Park confirmed to host its first Munster football final since 1919.

2024-04-23T20:25:39Z

Arsenal Manager Arteta reflects on 5-0 win against Chelsea

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta has reflected on their 'unreal' victory against Chelsea. The team scored 5-0, putting them at the top of the premier league. He proudly commented their efforts in the last ten days were 'unbelievable'.

2024-04-24T01:26:18Z

Funeral details announced for Wicklow sports figure Daniel Dowling who died on Saturday

The funeral details for father-of-two Daniel ‘Danny’ Dowling, who died suddenly on Saturday, have been announced as the tight-knit communities of Glenmalure, Ballinacor, Rathdrum and surrounding areas are still struggling to come to terms with his loss. Danny, a stalwart of both Ballinacor GAA Club and Rathdrum Rugby Club, died peacefully, but unex...

2024-04-22T11:26:19Z

‘Disrespectful’ Roy Keane slammed over controversial Man Utd comments after FA Cup escape

A rival pundit has criticised Roy Keane for his latest outburst after Man Utd narrowly beat Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals

2024-04-22T20:25:27Z

Newcastle suffer new double injury blow as Eddie Howe reveals duo OUT until next season

Eddie Howe does not want to risk further damage to his injury-ravaged Newcastle squad, so is taking a careful approach with midfielders Joe Willock and Lewis Miley

2024-04-23T16:01:31Z

Leinster hoping Ireland trio can be fit for Croke Park clash with Northampton Saints

Garry Ringrose, Jimmy O’Brien and Hugo Keenan are all nearing a return for Leinster ahead of next week’s Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints. The trio are all being assessed this week in Dublin where the bulk of the squad that will play at Croke Park have remained while the rest of the panel play in South Africa. Leinster lost to th...

2024-04-22T13:41:40Z

Jackals, cross kicks, and Fijian shrugs - How Munster beat the Bulls

A red card helped but Munster had to be accurate to win in Pretoria.

2024-04-22T19:11:37Z

‘We want to produce players for Ireland’ – Leo Cullen blocks out criticism of Leinster’s advantages

Leo Cullen has opted not to engage in the debate around Leinster’s funding and the IRFU’s central contracting model in the wake of his side’s audacious capture of Jordie Barrett. On the same day they announced they were signing the 57-cap All Black, the province saw Dan Sheehan added to the list of IRFU centrally-contracted players at their disposa...

2024-04-23T06:04:08Z

Kildare dethroned as Royal command performance puts Meath into Leinster U20FC final

Meath dethroned All-Ireland champions Kildare with a richly-deserved five-point victory in the EirGrid Leinster Under-20 Football semi-final in Manguard Park. It was a victory built on an outstanding defensive unit which not only kept the Kildare forwards in check but performed heroics at the other end in creating and finishing the all-important br...

2024-04-23T20:31:07Z

Steven Kitshoff confirmed to have played final Ulster game after season ended by injury

Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff has played his final game for the province after it was confirmed that he has departed the country following a season-ending knee injury. The Springbok World Cup winner limped off in the second half of their Challenge Cup Quarter-Final defeat to Clermont two weeks ago and was ruled out in the short-term initially. Howeve...

2024-04-23T15:00:27Z

Klopp gives injury news and discusses the mood around Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp gives Liverpool injury news and discusses the mood around the club ahead of the Merseyside derby

2024-04-23T16:25:02Z

Stormers v Leinster: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Leinster continue their South African tour in the URC this weekend with a visit to Stormers. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place on Saturday at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town with a 6.05pm Irish time kick-off. Where can I watch the game? The game will be shown live on TG4 & Premier Sports 2. The ...

2024-04-23T10:29:46Z

Kerry minor manager Wayne Quillinan names 34-player panel ahead of Munster Championship quarter-final

Kerry minor football manager Wayne Quillinan has named his panel for the upcoming Munster Championship, which sees Kerry host Cork in Tralee next Tuesday, April 30 in a non-knockout quarter-final. Quillinan’s 34-player panel is drawn from 25 clubs, from Beale in the north of the county to Tuosist in the extreme south, and from An Ghaeltacht in the ...

2024-04-24T04:02:14Z

'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.

2024-04-23T01:22:53Z

Gearóid Hegarty: 'If you don't call out lads, that's when things start to get a bit lax'

The Limerick star on their player-driven culture and yesterday’s ‘immensely satisfying’ win over Clare.

2024-04-22T18:37:01Z

Scheffler's caddie earns another $360K after latest PGA Tour win

Scheffler took home $3.6million for finishing in first place at the RBC Heritage on Monday morning, adding to the $3.5m he secured after winning The Masters last week.

2024-04-22T14:23:04Z

Mack Hansen almost ready to go as Connacht's play-off chase heats up

The Ireland wing’s most likely return date will be Connacht’s trip to Munster in two fixtures’ time.

2024-04-22T11:52:25Z

'Retiring on my own terms my proudest achievement', says Stuart Broad

Former cricketer Stuart Broad, who received a CBE for his services to cricket from the Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, said retiring after leading England to a win in the last Ashes series was his proudest achievement.

2024-04-23T20:08:50Z

Joe Canning: 'I'd question other teams before I'd question Clare'

Galway great unsure about ‘Cork coming’ ahead of this weekend’s showdown.

2024-04-23T20:10:35Z

Deerpark forced to postpone their pitch and putt Scratch Cup because of growth issues with their greens

Despite being scheduled for this Sunday, Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club have decided to postpone their Scratch Cup competitions due to growth issues in relation to their greens. The club has conveyed that it regrets any inconvenience that this may cause to those who were intending to travel to the event. A decision on whether or not the re-fixture will...

2024-04-23T04:03:44Z

McLaren "surprised" by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren's Chinese Grand Prix pace was particularly surprising after a more muted Formula 1 sprint performance.

2024-04-23T13:31:19Z

Milne and Boyle set to stay but several Leinster men joining other provinces

There will be some inter-provincial movement out of Leinster this summer.

2024-04-23T08:25:20Z

Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

McLaren's Lando Norris pole lap for Formula 1's sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix was deleted and then reinstated, as race control manually overruled its scoring system.

2024-04-19T09:36:32Z

‘We’d love to win an Ulster title’ – Armagh and Rory Grugan determined to win some silverware

Rory Grugan is happy to bring up the elephant in the room. Armagh and Ulster. The Anglo Celt trophy. It’s 16 years since they won the province, with that 2008 triumph bookending a remarkable spell of dominance and a seventh Ulster title in 10 campaigns for the county. They’ve largely been marked absent since as they moved from feast to famine. In t...

2024-04-24T01:32:02Z

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