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Trouble for Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari statement – F1 news roundup

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Emma Raducanu overpowered by Iga Swiatek as Brit crashes out of Stuttgart Open

Emma Raducanu was beaten by Iga Swiatek despite producing a valiant display.

Vikings trade Justin Jefferson in wild ESPN NFL mock draft

ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposed a wild trade of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in his latest NFL mock draft

2024 F1 Chinese GP sprint qualifying results: Norris takes pole

McLaren’s Lando Norris took pole position for Saturday’s Formula 1 sprint at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in a wild and wet qualifying session.

‘I’ve loved it since I got here’ – Brandon Kavanagh admits he couldn’t turn down St Patrick's Athletic move

After being starved of starts at Derry City last season, Brandon Kavanagh admits a new challenge with St Patrick’s Athletic was an opportunity he couldn’t turn down. Having arrived at the Brandywell for the 2022 campaign from Shamrock Rovers, the 23-year-old started the vast majority of games for Ruaidhrí Higgins that season and also helped them to...

Journalist thinks "forgotten" £27,000-a-week Rangers player could be sold

According to Chris Jack, Rangers boss Philippe Clement doesn't rate Ben Davies, who could be sold this summer.

Aston Martin ‘not convinced’ Alonso would definitely want to stay in F1

Aston Martin has admitted to having some reservations ahead of contract talks with Fernando Alonso that the Spaniard could elect to call time on his Formula 1 career.

From TG4’s Underdogs to Dalymount: Ciara Smith relishing second coming in the Premier Division

The majority of Women’s Premier Division players arrive into the league from other clubs or after graduating from their academy, but Ciara Smith has taken a road less travelled. Fresh from helping Terenure Rangers to the FAI Amateur Cup and a league title last summer, the Dubliner signed up to take part in TG4’s Underdogs last year. The programme w...

Seamus Power storms to a 65 at the Heritage while Rory McIlroy off to solid start

Ireland’s Séamus Power is just two shots off the lead after the first round of the star-studded RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina. The Waterford golfer got off to a storming start at the $20m event, with birdies on his first three holes and another on the par-five fifth on his way to a first round of six-under par 65 to sit ...

Oisín Doherty seals Ulster U-20 semi-final spot for Derry

Derry booked their semi-final spot with Donegal after their controlled victory over Cavan at Owenbeg tonight. Oisín Doherty, younger brother of senior star Conor, hit 1-4 for the Oakleafers with his 44th-minute goal leaving Cavan no way back. At the other end, James Murray snuffed out Breffni ace Darragh Lovett and that was Derry halfway to victory...

Xabi Alonso admits David Moyes hostility boiled over after ‘disgrace’ claim as West Ham vs 14 men

There's no love lost between Xabi Alonso and David Moyes after the West Ham called the Leverkusen bench a 'disgrace'. Alonso admits it was round two in the second leg.

Jordan Adeyemo leveller sickens Wexford FC as Longford Town leave it late

Wexford FC 2 Longford Town 2 Kaylem Harnett’s first-ever senior goal should have been the catalyst for Wexford FC to record a third successive win in Ferrycarrig Park on Tuesday, especially when fellow local lad Mikie Rowe doubled the hosts’ lead ten minutes later. It looked like James Keddy’s side were on course to complete a first clean sheet of ...

Brian Harman delivers painfully awkward interview following round-killing double bogey

Not naming names, but there are a number of high-profile PGA Tour players who would duck the media after a round-killing double bogey at their final hole of the day. Brian Harman is not one of those players. RELATED: Nick Faldo pays huge compliment to rising superstar The reigning Open champion opened with on one-under 70 on Thursday at the RBC Her...

7 things they don’t tell you about playing Augusta National

This article first appeared in Low Net, a Golf Digest+ exclusive newsletter written for the average golfer, by an average golfer. Have a topic you want me to explore? Send me an email at [email protected]. I played Augusta National the Monday after the Masters, one of the most memorable rounds of my life not to be confused with one of the best...

‘Davy Fitzgerald will be rubbing his hands’ - Belief grows that chip on Waterford’s shoulder can yield victory over Rebels

Despite a league campaign where they managed just one win in five games, there is a growing optimism in Waterford that this weekend’s Munster Championship opener can bring out the best in the Déise. And former Waterford hurler John Mullane is confident that as Cork arrive in Walsh Park on Sunday to open their championship campaign, a mixture of out...

Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move

Lewis Hamilton says he will need to discuss some finer details of his Formula 1 move to Ferrari with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

Former NFL Player, Longtime General Manager Dead At 83

On Friday afternoon the Cincinnati Bengals announced the passing of former NFL player and longtime executive Bill Tobin. Tobin joined the Bengals as a scouting consultant in 2003 and worked in the team's player personnel department through the 2022 season. He was 83 years old. "He was a true NFL ...

Arsenal too predictable and cautious in painfully tame European exit

Arteta’s approach has taken Arsenal to their highest level in more than a decade – but based on tonight, it won’t bring them further without major change.

‘It’s pretty exciting, isn’t it?’ – Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to Leinster’s Kiwi additions

Jamison Gibson-Park laughs as the suggestion is put to him that he is the only Leinster back whose position will be safe upon Jordie Barrett’s arrival in December. Given that Barrett can play anywhere from 10-15, Gibson-Park can sleep a little easier knowing scrum-half is the only position the All Black hasn’t played in his professional career. It ...

Kerry GAA delegates fully endorse proposal to increase to 10 the clubs in the County SFC and Senior Club Championship

Kerry’s County Senior Football Championship and the County Senior Club Football Championship will both change to incorporate 10 club teams from 2026 and beyond, following unanimous support for that recommendation from a review committee report, which was enthusiastically adopted this week. A full delegate meeting of the Kerry County Committee on Th...

Talismanic star for Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney targets unique feat at Wrexham that no other promotion-winning team-mate can achieve

Elliot Lee is a talismanic presence for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham, and he is looking to achieve a unique feat in 2023-24.

Leclerc: Sainz simply doing a better job in recent F1 races

Charles Leclerc reckons his performance shortfall to Ferrari Formula 1 team-mate Carlos Sainz in recent races is simply down to the Spaniard's greater execution of weekends.

Chelsea ‘hike’ Cole Palmer’s ‘valuation’ amid rival interest as two reasons for Man City sale emerge

According to reports, Chelsea have decided to 'hike' Cole Palmer's asking price amid interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.

‘He is as good as another son to me’ – Derry boss Mickey Harte on his long-standing lieutenant Gavin Devlin

Football championship season number 23 for Mickey Harte and everything seems different. The preparation levels, the body shapes or the schedule, not even the fundamental pillars of the game remain. These days, it is all ball retention and scoring zones, plus ones and even roaming goalkeepers. But ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Donegal, Harte rem...

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

Beloved WWE legend's wrestling future unclear after major surgery

Rey Mysterio opens about his recovery from knee surgery after suffering a devastating injury.

Davy Fitzgerald: If we lose, they’ll nail me no matter what the story is

Davy Fitzgerald hopes a winning start to the Munster Championship will draw supporters back behind his Waterford team. His Déise return stalled last year due to a string of defeats and attendances were further dented by their concession of home advantage due to the Walsh Park redevelopment works. There has yet to be a happy homecoming as crowds rem...

Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: Carl Froch makes his prediction for world title fight

The former world champion has given his thoughts ahead of Saturday's huge clash.

Mitchell wants England to ‘continue to play on the edge’ despite red cards

England continue their march to a sixth successive title with the visit of Ireland to Twickenham on Saturday.

Croke Park sold out for Leinster Northampton Champions Cup semi-final clash

The game is to take place on Saturday 4 May.

Penalty joy as Aston Villa progress to semi-finals

The Premier League side beat Lille on spot kicks.

Finlay Bealham to make 200th Connacht appearance

Meanwhile, Academy graduate Matthew Devine will make his first start for the club.

Rory McIlroy makes immediate change after Masters disappointment on PGA Tour return

Rory McIlroy failed to make his mark at last week's Masters Tournament, but after returning to the PGA Tour for the RBC Heritage, he has made a key change to his bag

Bill Belichick says he’s only coached one rookie who was NFL-ready from Day 1

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared the one player he coached who was ready from Day 1.

Tipperary keep Munster U-20 hopes alive with win over Clare

Tipperary’s hopes of reaching a first Munster U-20 football final since 2021 may be slender but they do travel to Tralee next week with a chance after finally seeing off a stubborn Clare side in Ardfinnan. With Michael Freaney’s 27th-minute goal decisively turning the tide in the home side’s favour to lead by 1-5 to 0-5 by the break with the wind t...

The statistical anomaly undermining Leeds United's Premier League promotion bid

Leeds United have spent this week trying to score more goals from corners with manager Daniel Farke admitting it will come into his thinking in the next transfer window.

Pochettino lays down the law after Chelsea's 'unacceptable' penalty antics in 6-0 win

Cole Palmer's four-goal haul in Chelsea's thumping 6-0 win over Everton was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called 'unacceptable' behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty.

Louth star Lucy White has performed a juggling act this season and is eyeing a Leinster title win

Lucy White isn’t exactly a novice where winning Leinster championship medals are concerned – but she goes in search of her first on the football field on Saturday week. The Cooley Kickhams star is renowned for her tremendous pace and powerful running style having been a successful underage athlete with Glenmore AC. But post-Covid, her focus shifted...

No10 intervenes after FA Cup replays scrapped to anger of football fans

Downing Street said football authorities must explain how scrapping FA Cup replays benefits fans as fixtures between giants and minnows are 'part of magic' of competition

New mock predicts Packers could land biggest steal of NFL Draft

Green Bay currently owns the No. 25 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Newcastle struck gold offloading dud who rinsed the club for 7 years

He departed St James' Park last summer.

Fantasy Football, week 34: Why you have to have Cole Palmer in your team

Here are our Premier League fantasy football picks for who you need, a dark horse and an Irish pick to help your side up the leaderboards. Gameweek 34 deadline: Saturday April 20, 1.30pm Who do I need this week? Cole Palmer (Chelsea) £6.2m The form of Chelsea’s summer signing has been nothing short of stunning in the last few weeks, with a remarkab...

Ireland’s Test match with Zimbabwe in Belfast set to go ahead this summer

Cricket Ireland are expected to confirm today that this summer’s Test match against Zimbabwe will go ahead, after scrapping plans to cut the Belfast showpiece to balance the books. When news that the five-day game was under threat were leaked last month – only days after Ireland’s first win in the format – there was an outcry among players and supp...

Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win

The winner of Beijing's half marathon He Jie and three African runners have had their results cancelled after an investigation found that the three slowed down near the line allowing the Chinese athlete to finish first, organisers said today. He had won the race held last Sunday in China's capital in a time of 1:03:44, a second ahead of Ethiopian D...

Verstappen 'deserves' fourth in China F1 sprint qualifying with wet struggles

Max Verstappen felt Red Bull "deserve to be where we are" having struggled to get the tyres in the right window in the wet Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint qualifying.

Historic NASCAR team risking a fade into obsolescence with poor tenure from young driver

In 2024, with the lowest expectations of his career, Burton has somehow managed to subvert them.

WRC Croatia: Neuville sets the pace to lead title rival Evans

World Rally Championship points leader Thierry Neuville made an almost perfect start in Croatia to lead Toyota’s Elfyn Evans after Friday morning’s asphalt stages.

Explained: Why FA Cup replays are being abolished next season

There will be no more FA Cup replays from the first round proper onwards, starting next season.

Ireland players ready to put themselves in a ‘dark place’ for England showdown – Declan Danaher

Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher says players are ready to put themselves in “a dark place” tomorrow when they come up against world No 1 England in the Women’s Six Nations at Twickenham. Co-captain Sam Monaghan has been ruled out in one of two changes to the side that started the 36-5 win over Wales. Hannah O’Connor replaces Monaghan in the se...

Jurgen Klopp's post-Liverpool plans become clearer as manager signs new contract

Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool this summer and has been linked with a few roles ahead of next season - but one door has already been closed