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Remembering Danny Dowling: A tribute to a sporting legend in Wicklow

I loved watching Danny Dowling play. In times like these, the highs and lows, the dramas, the squabbles and the joys and disappointments of our sporting lives seem as inconsequential as a passing breeze on a sunny day. A sense of numbness has settled over this county since the jagged, merciless news of the passing of Danny sliced through our fragil...

2024-04-23T15:15:30Z

Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager

A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton

2024-04-24T21:42:21Z

Norris had no reason to apologise for China F1 sprint showing, says McLaren

McLaren says Lando Norris had no need to apologise for his Formula 1 sprint race showing in China, after failing to convert his pole position into a podium.

2024-04-20T05:36:52Z

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

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

Four Irish make Arnold Palmer Cup team for Lahinch

Four Irish players have been named on the International team for the Arnold Palmer Cup match against the United States at Lahinch from July 5-7. Maynooth scholars Kate Lanigan and Ryan Griffin are joined on the 24-strong International team by the University of Louisville’s Max Kennedy and the University of Miami’s Sara Byrne for the clash between s...

2024-04-24T01:31:56Z

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

David Clifford on game innovation, evolving goalkeepers, and how football helped him cope with his mother’s passing

In Killarney, they are as discerning as the audience at Carnegie Hall about doling out adulation. Kerry beat Cork there last Saturday yet when the players glanced down at the final whistle, found no garlands at their feet. One period grated with just about everyone who threw an eye over the game. Four minutes and 42 seconds. That was the length of ...

2024-04-23T16:30:46Z

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

Ten Hag insists team in control during tumultuous Sheffield United win

Ten Hag insists team in control during tumultuous Sheffield United win -

2024-04-25T10:40:48Z

Penske's Newgarden loses St. Pete IndyCar race win after violation

Josef Newgarden has been stripped of his victory in last month's IndyCar season-opener at St. Petersburg and his Team Penske team-mate Scott McLaughlin disqualified from third after violations were discovered.

2024-04-24T15:20:15Z

The implications of F1's vote on a new points structure

Formula 1 is about to consider a new points system that rewards drivers down to 12th place. Here's what F1 might change and why.

2024-04-25T09:23:12Z

Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract - The Spaniard’s existing deal still had two years to run but he has agreed terms for an additional 12 months

2024-04-25T10:41:01Z

Who is Arne Slot? The Feyenoord manager in talks to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Who is Arne Slot? The Feyenoord manager in talks to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool - Dutch coach Slot, 45, is said to be keen on a summer switch to the dugout at Anfield

2024-04-25T10:40:54Z

Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal's remaining games as Reds dealt hammer blow to title hopes

A Merseyside Derby defeat for Liverpool at Goodison Park threatened to turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair after back-to-back wins for Arsenal

2024-04-24T21:06:02Z

Live NFL Mock Draft 2024: Updated projections, rumors point to Vikings trade-up for J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers rise

The 2024 NFL Draft is finally here, and the landing spots for Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, and Michael Penix Jr. are all coming into question.

2024-04-25T11:14:38Z

Kellie Harrington one of four Irish boxers to secure at least bronze at Europeans

Harrington, Shannon Sweeney, Niamh Fay and Aoife O’Rourke all clinched medals on Tuesday,

2024-04-23T18:04:07Z

'We just needed someone to basically say there were issues that needed addressing'

Marcus Rea has praised the sense of realism that interim head coach Richie Murphy has brought to Ulster’s squad.

2024-04-25T05:16:32Z

Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution

Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution - The Reds have twice looked on for a quadruple before fading hugely in the final months

2024-04-25T10:40:53Z

FIA dismisses Aston Martin protest over China F1 qualifying

The FIA stewards have thrown out Aston Martin's protest against Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix qualifying results.

2024-04-20T14:07:50Z

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.

2024-04-23T18:55:25Z

Feyenoord’s press conference announcement all but rubber-stamps Slot news – Joyce

It seems that we’re on the cusp on seeing Arne Slot being confirmed as the Liverpool manager and an announcement out of Feyenoord has only strengthened these links.

2024-04-24T18:50:35Z

‘Metronomic’ Verstappen may rule F1, but it won’t last forever - Horner

Red Bull says it is under no illusion that Max Verstappen’s ‘metronomic’ domination of Formula 1 is not going to last forever.

2024-04-24T08:04:07Z

Aston Villa might have already completed their most important piece of business this summer

Aston Villa have their sights set on a bright future after a highly impressive 2023/24 campaign so far

2024-04-24T16:11:37Z

Jack O’Donoghue ‘hungry’ to make up for his lost time with Munster as he savours Déise win over Rebels

All the while Munster are putting in the hours on the training pitch in South Africa, a two-week tour also allows plenty of down-time to enjoy. A busy weekend schedule meant that Jack O’Donoghue didn’t manage to catch Waterford’s win over Cork last Sunday, but the Déise man made sure he caught up with the highlights before himself and Tom Ahern enj...

2024-04-25T01:30:39Z

Crucible’s days as World Snooker Championship venue are numbered, warns Barry Hearn

Barry Hearn has warned Sheffield City Council its days of staging the World Snooker Championship are numbered unless the Crucible is ripped down and replaced with a bigger capacity venue. Hearn, the former World Snooker chairman and president of Matchroom, says there is no room for sentiment when the venue's current deal expires in 2027 - its 50th ...

2024-04-24T15:34:01Z

The Left Wing: Munster’s statement victory, are central contracts working and Leinster repeating past mistakes?

After Munster's performance in Loftus, can their win over the Bulls be the catalyst for a URC defence and what about the difference RG Snyman makes? Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald join Rúaidhrí O’Connor on this week’s Left Wing podcast to discuss all the big talking points for Irish rugby from the weekend. After Leinster’s uncharacteristic loss to...

2024-04-23T16:45:36Z

Emma Raducanu faces French Open dilemma as Brit accused of throwing the towel in

Emma Raducanu has been accused of throwing the towel in during her Madrid Open defeat to Maria Lourdes Carle.

2024-04-25T11:47:09Z

St. Peter’s see off Kieran’s to capture Leinster Schools Senior ‘A’ hurling league crown

St. Peter’s College 4-16 St. Kieran’s 1-16 St. Peter’s College got some silverware in the cupboard on Friday, defeating All-Ireland champions St. Kieran’s (Kilkenny) to take the Leinster Schools Senior ‘A’ hurling league crown in Halo Tiles Ferns Centre of Excellence. The Summerhill lads came into the game on the back of a resounding victory over K...

2024-04-24T06:32:37Z

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing - Liverpool’s defeat to Everton damaged their title hopes on Wednesday, with the Uruguayan coming under scrutiny from the former Reds defender

2024-04-25T10:40:51Z

Arsenal kit 2024-25: Why Gunners are replacing club crest with cannon

Arsenal will play with the iconic cannon on all three of their kits next season as opposed to the club crest. The club have previously used the cannon instead of the crest before, such as for last season’s away kit. Next season, however, will be the first time that the cannon has featured on all three of Arsenal’s kit. The club crest will remain an...

2024-04-23T13:30:16Z

'I don’t think the problem is him, really, I think the problem is Ulster'

Steven Kitshoff’s brief stint at Ulster was discussed on today’s podcast.

2024-04-24T15:29:57Z

Cork City confirm reopening of Turner's Cross

The Leeside venue had closed indefinitely to allow for repairs.

2024-04-24T12:40:51Z

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom - It is clear Chelsea have made mistakes but how long are is the club prepared to show faith in the process?

2024-04-25T10:40:55Z

Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have all reached same conclusion in manager hunts

Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have all been conducting manager searches that have lasted several months, with the trio now close to confirming their bosses for next season

2024-04-25T10:38:13Z

Babel sends ‘major’ warning to Slot over Liverpool job as ’40 people’ will leave with Klopp

Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has warned compatriot Arne Slot that he will have to "replace" as many as "40 people" if he succeeds Jurgen Klopp.

2024-04-25T10:33:34Z

Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Everton Boss Sean Dyche's press conference

Everton boss Sean Dyche speaks to the media following his side's 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Premier League. He said he felt 'delighted' by the teams performance, against a 'top side' like Liverpool.

2024-04-25T01:29:35Z

NASCAR Driver Fined $5,000 For Safety Violation On Racetrack

Xfinity Series driver Joey Gase was fined $5,000 by NASCAR for a safety penalty at Richmond Raceway. He threw the bumper cover from his No. 35 Ford at Dawson Cram's vehicle. Gase ultimately decided to appeal that decision. On Wednesday, National Motorsports Appeals ...

2024-04-24T20:34:22Z

Rory McIlroy set for eye-watering bonus as PGA Tour star rewarded for LIV Golf stance

Rory McIlroy is to be rewarded handsomely for his loyalty to the PGA Tour amid the LIV Golf saga, with Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas also likely to be among the big winners

2024-04-24T17:50:36Z

Man Utd: Wilcox tells Ten Hag that a change ‘will be made’ unless he alters one thing

New Man Utd technical director Jason Wilcox has told Erik ten Hag to change to a possession-based style of football, according to reports.

2024-04-24T14:45:29Z

Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” with defence in F1 Chinese GP sprint race

Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defence during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix as the pair glanced blows.

2024-04-20T04:36:50Z

Klopp apologises to Liverpool fans after defeat to Everton effectively ends season

It's the first time that Everton have won the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 and it could also be the last time.

2024-04-25T06:26:39Z

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

‘The politics within Irish football is unbelievable’ – FAI assistant director of football Shane Robinson

The FAI’s assistant director of football Shane Robinson has described the politics within the Irish game as ‘unbelievable’ and suggested that leadership from the Association’s board is required to ensure that the new Football Pathways Plan (FPP) is not downed for the wrong reasons. Robinson left the Shamrock Rovers academy six months ago to start a...

2024-04-25T11:27:03Z

Marcus Rashford one of 12 Man Utd stars told it’s game over as ruthless Ratcliffe tears squad apart

Ratcliffe will reportedly cut a swath through the Man Utd squad with a dozen players told to leave - and only 10 stars told they are exempt from sale

2024-04-25T09:42:26Z

Ronnie O'Sullivan corrects referee after error during first-round World Snooker Championship clash

Ronnie O'Sullivan has taken control of his first-round match at the World Snooker Championship but he was forced to act as referee to correct a mistake as he took on Jackson Page

2024-04-25T11:08:13Z

Alonso hit with penalty for Sainz clash in China F1 sprint

Fernando Alonso has been handed a 10-second penalty and had three penalty points added to his licence for a collision with Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s China sprint race.

2024-04-20T07:07:01Z

Carragher singles out one Liverpool star for ‘unforgivable’ error as new boss faces ‘big decision’

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reckons Jurgen Klopp's successor faces a "big decision" over Darwin Nunez's future after another poor display.

2024-04-25T08:45:04Z

Why ‘the worst-run club in the country’ is now playing for its future

Why ‘the worst-run club in the country’ is now playing for its future - IN FOCUS: With the threat of relegation looming once again as Everton host Liverpool at Goodison Park, the plight of one of England’s most successful clubs has come to sum up every major issue in the modern game, writes Miguel Delaney

2024-04-25T10:41:00Z

Bulls out-half Goosen handed three-match ban for high hit on Craig Casey

Goosen will miss Saturday’s URC game against Ospreys and the visit of Glasgow Warriors to Loftus Versfeld.

2024-04-25T09:02:12Z

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