Racing

Hulkenberg set for Audi switch after Haas departure revealed

Nico Hulkenberg is set to join Audi in Formula 1 after his current Haas team revealed he is leaving the American-owned squad at the end of this season for Sauber.

Bill Belichick Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts About Quarterback J.J. McCarthy

Bill Belichick isn't a head coach - for now, at least - but he still knows how to evaluate talent. The longtime Patriots coach took in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and he gave his thoughts on new Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy, the former ...

Team news: Cork make six changes for Clare clash, while Tipp side announced for Munster SHC opener

Cork hurling boss Pat Ryan has performed major surgery on his side ahead of their crucial Munster clash with Clare in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. Ryan has made six changes from the side that lost to Waterford last weekend with Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey, Tim O’Mahony, Ethan Twomey, Declan Dalton and Brian Hayes all coming into the side, m...

Donald Trump-Branded Indy 500 Car Proposal Crashes and Burns With Racing Series

The open-wheel racing series IndyCar turned down a proposal to run a livery at the Indianapolis 500 that would have promoted Donald Trump and RFK Jr., according to a Friday report in Racer Magazine. Racer did not identify who had submitted the proposal, or which team or driver would've run the paint scheme in the May 26 "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." But it's not the first time an IndyCar Trump tie-in was red-flagged before it ever hit the...

Man Utd transfer budget ‘limit’ revealed as £450k-a-week duo ‘will leave’ in the summer

Man Utd will be allowed a net spend of around £100m in the summer transfer window, according to ESPN journalist Mark Ogden.

Jurgen Klopp ordered Liverpool to sign Darwin Nunez over £52m Chelsea star - report

Liverpool were interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in 2022 before Jurgen Klopp insisted on bringing in Darwin Nunez instead.

'I've learned loads about myself and rugby... I wouldn't change that'

31-year-old JJ Hanrahan feels at home with Connacht after several stints abroad.

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges

Jurgen Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges - Arne Slot wants the Liverpool job and has said he hopes an agreement can be reached with Feyenoord

FAI pays tribute to 40-times capped defender Charlie Hurley

Former centre-half was named as Sunderland’s Player of the Century.

Has Lionel Messi ever played on artificial turf?

Inter Miami travel to New England Revolution’s Gillette Stadium this weekend, where the lack of a grass surface could cause issues.

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.

Brandon Aiyuk sent four-word text to 49ers GM, HC following first-round draft pick

Few NFL stars have been involved in as many trade rumors in recent weeks as Brandon Aiyuk has.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments about Arsenal backfire as damning Liverpool footage emerges

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold may regret comments he made about Arsenal's mentality after the Reds saw their own title hopes collapse amid defeat at Everton

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul - Roy Jones Jr has his say on the fight

A huge fight takes place this summer.

Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team

Legendary designer Adrian Newey is set to leave the Red Bull Formula 1 team, Autosport has learned.

Willie Mullins homes in on British title with another winner at Ludlow

Willie Mullins furthered his bid for the British jumps trainers’ title yesterday as his son Patrick steered Daddy Long Legs to victory in the opening novice hurdle at Ludlow. Mullins remains in front of Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls with just two more full racing days before Saturday’s season-closer at Sandown Park. Patrick had steered his father’s...

Celtic title boost with Maeda set to return to action next week

Daizen Maeda is set to hand Celtic an injury boost during the title run in by making a shock return to action next week.

IndyCar denies Indianapolis 500 entry promoting Donald Trump, RFK Jr.

The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest motorsports event of the year, and the hype is already building. On May 26, Kyle Larson will attempt "The Double" with the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, which has created heightened expectations for the…

The link between Arsenal and Tottenham that reveals key to pivotal north London derby

The link between Arsenal and Tottenham that reveals key to pivotal north London derby - Mikel Arteta and Ange Postecoglou’s approaches at Arsenal and Tottenham have been shaped by a shared philosophy, in a derby that could define the title battle and top-four race

'Conor Cooney is hands down the best club hurler in Galway'

Joe Canning on unlocking the St Thomas’ star’s full inter-county potential and Galway needing ‘a bit of luck’.

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

The BTCC supporting stars aiming to strike gold in 2024

Three of the regular British Touring Car Championship support series also begin their seasons this weekend and there are plenty of potential title contenders to follow. Here are the storylines to follow across the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, British Formula 4 and Mini Challenge series

Galway v Kilkenny: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The Leinster Senior Hurling Championship continues this weekend with a glamour tie between Galway and Kilkenny. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the Pearse Stadium in Galway with a 2.00pm throw-in on Sunday. Where can I watch the game? The match is being shown live on RTÉ 2. It will also ...

Chelsea predicted line-up vs. Aston Villa: Four changes made including big Cole Palmer decision

The latest Chelsea team news and predicted line-up plus updates on Cole Palmer ahead of the Premier League game against Aston Villa.

Derek Lyng sweating over key Kilkenny trio for Galway duel

Derek Lyng could be without many of his big hitters as the Kilkenny boss faces an injury crisis ahead of Sunday’s Leinster SHC clash with Henry Shefflin’s Galway. The Cats cruised to victory in their round-robin opener against Antrim last Sunday but it came at a cost with Adrian Mullen (groin/thigh), Eoin Cody (ankle) and Eoin Murphy (head knock) f...

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.

Mikel Arteta argues with Premier League supercomputer that has predicted final table in title race

The Gunners are no longer in the driving seat for the Premier League title and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has responded to a supercomputer's prediction they will miss out to Man City

Jurgen Klopp gesture to reporter after bruising Liverpool defeat sums him up

A Sky reporter was surprised after being given a special gift by Jurgen Klopp just hours after Liverpool were thrashed at home in the Europa League to Atalanta

Frank Roche: Rugby in Croker is the only gig in town as Leinster’s GAA fans vote with their feet

What have Paul Caffrey and Leo Cullen got in common? Short answer: a happy knack for filling up Croke Park in double-quick time. Between 2005 and ’08, Caffrey managed a Dublin football team that dominated Leinster but never quite figured out a way to reach an All-Ireland final. No matter: the Jacks (and even their victims) lapped it up. Croker’s 82...

Teams expect Sainz's F1 China qualifying incident to be cleared up

Ferrari and Aston Martin are expecting the FIA to tidy up its Formula 1 sporting regulations for 2025 following a protest in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying.

St Helens' Morgan Knowles speaks out on Jake Connor spat and Jonny Lomax class

England loose forward, Morgan Knowles, 27, was at the centre of a big talking point in Thursday's thrilling 13-12 fightback win over Huddersfield Giants

Caleb Williams new number: Why Bears' No. 1 draft pick is changing jersey worn at USC

Caleb Williams is officially a Bear — but what number will he be wearing to start his career in Chicago?

'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act

Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.

Jurgen Klopp points finger of blame for Liverpool's stumble and makes title admission

Liverpool's season has unravelled in April, with their Premier League title chances drifting away and no hope of winning the Europa League to mark Jurgen Klopp's final season as manager

Ruthless Ratcliffe ready to sell Man Utd quartet if they refuse to accept pay cuts

A remarkable report has claimed Man Utd will entertain offers for four high profile first-team stars unless they sign contract extensions on reduced terms

Kilkenny missing key men, Finn comes in for Limerick, Fenton returns for Dublin

Elsewhere, Brian Fenton returns to the Dublin starting team for their Leinster SFC semi-final date with Offaly.

Bruno Guimaraes to leave Newcastle for Arsenal or Man City? Eddie Howe isn’t bothered, mate

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe insists he is not worried about speculation over the future of star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

Kellie Harrington suffers first championship defeat in five years while Aoife O’Rourke makes Euro final

Leinster shuffle starting side for tie against Stormers in Cape Town

Gus McCarthy is in line to make his debut off the bench.

Where Hulkenberg’s wrong-righting Audi F1 move leaves the driver market

OPINION: Formula 1’s 2025 driver market has twisted again with the news that Nico Hulkenberg will swap Haas for Audi next year. That has implications for both established drivers and a pair looking to break through from Formula 2, but also rights a wrong for Hulkenberg. Here’s how

‘Disrespectful’ – Why Wrexham vs Stockport will be feisty despite Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney ensuring that Red Dragons will be joining promotion rivals in League One

Ollie Palmer has explained why “disrespectful” comments from the Stockport camp mean there is still plenty riding on a final-day showdown at Wrexham.

Arsenal to fend off Saudi interest as they ‘hold positive contract talks’ with star performer

Arsenal have reportedly held 'positive contract talks' with Brazil international Gabriel Magalhaes, who has been linked with the Saudi Pro League.

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1

Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in opening practice for the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, though he was the only ride to run fresh soft tyres for a time attack.

Defenders star as Meath reach first Leinster U20 final in 10 years

Meath qualified for a first Leinster U20 decider since 2014 when defeating the reigning All-Ireland champions following an intense tussle at Manguard Park, Hawkfield, on Tuesday evening. Kildare started with seven of the team that saw action in last year’s All-Ireland final win over Sligo, while Meath had nine of the team that won the All-Ireland m...

James Wade fires strong warning to Luke Littler amid Premier League boos

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries are currently leading the way when it comes to Premier League Darts and 2009 winner James Wade has now sent a message despite missing the current iteration

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

Early McHale goal sets the tone as Mayo young guns prove too strong for Galway

The outcome was never in any doubt as Mayo cruised to a comfortable victory in the third round of the Connacht MFC at Tuam Stadium. A first-half goal from Harry McHale helped the winners to a half-time lead of nine points and a second goal from Oisin Deane killed off any chance of a Galway comeback. Mayo, who are managed by former county stars Tom ...

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge - Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header wrapped up a first Merseyside derby win at Goodison Park in almost 14 years as the Reds were all but knocked out of the title race

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...

Ulster need to stand up on and off the pitch

The northern province are in a race to secure Champions Cup rugby for next season.