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Pre-game insights from Man City fans ahead of season's final clash

Pre-game insights from Man City fans ahead of season's final clash as they enter the Etihad. If Man City win against West Ham, they will secure their fourth consecutive Premier League title.

2024-05-19T22:01:50Z

Killarney Athletic and Iveragh United must replay final despite each scoring inside the first three minutes

KDL TOMMY HEALY MEMORIAL CUP FINAL Iveragh United 1 Killarney Athletic B 1 The Tommy Healy Memorial Cup final will go to replay after Iveragh United and Killarney Athletic B played out a 1-1 draw in Mounthawk Park on Friday evening. The only previous meeting between these sides this season saw the South Kerry side travel to Killarney and leave 5-1 ...

2024-05-18T13:31:19Z

Rhasidat Adeleke finishes fourth in 200m at Los Angeles Grand Prix

Rhasidat Adeleke finished fourth in a loaded 200m field at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon, the Dubliner clocking 22.45 (-0.3m/s) at the Continental Tour Gold meeting. That had her well adrift of US superstar Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won in a lifetime best of 22.07, with fellow Americans Abby Steiner (22.32) and Brittany Brow...

2024-05-18T21:47:51Z

Kilkenny minor hurlers get their revenge in win over Galway by sealing Leinster final berth

An emphatic second half performance from Kilkenny ensured that they comprehensively avenged last year’s Leinster final defeat to Galway, as they fired four second half goals to power their path through to a provincial decider against Dublin. Two goals each from inside forwards Jake Mullen and Ollie O’Donovan will be seen as the crucial scores that ...

2024-05-19T17:10:57Z

Rory McIlroy looks to the positives after missing out on Major glory at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy feels upbeat about his chances of being ready for the US Open after a closing 67 left him just outside the top 10 in the PGA Championship at Valhalla. In a week that began with the shock announcement of his decision to file for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, the world number was left to rue a quiet Friday and his fa...

2024-05-19T22:11:47Z

Klitschko and Shevchenko laud 'historical' win for Ukrainian Usyk

Usyk, who hails from Ukraine, was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a gruelling battle in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Two judges scored the bout 115-113 and 114-113 in Usyk's favour.

2024-05-19T01:13:23Z

Hurling permutations: Not even Limerick are safe heading into dramatic final weekend

The race for All-Ireland SHC survival will go down to the wire after another weekend of drama in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships. Even five-in-a-row chasing Limerick, currently top of the Munster group on scoring difference, could be eliminated were they to lose at home to Waterford while Clare avoid defeat in Tipperary. The odds sti...

2024-05-19T20:11:26Z

Fans spot the 'precise moment' Tyson Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion this century, and it all came down to a razor-thin call. Usyk, 37, proved his power in the opening rounds of the hotly-anticipated contest before Fury, 35, engaged in some impressive showmanship in the fourth. But whilst both behemoths were respect...

2024-05-19T07:04:07Z

Alan Connolly hits hat-trick as Cork blow Tipperary away in Munster massacre

Cork live. Tipperary’s summer is over. There were 43,972 in Semple Stadium this afternoon to take in the latest instalment of Munster’s quintessential rivalry. The sun shone. Everything was on the line. It was like the olden days again. Nobody came away short-changed either. Even the Tipp fans who slumped away early had some closure, however much i...

2024-05-19T16:55:54Z

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season?

Declan Rice and others who have shone during the 2023-24 campaign.

2024-05-19T13:08:10Z

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

2024-05-19T10:37:29Z

4 years ago, he was working 8-5 in the US. Now, he’s playing in the Irish top flight

Patrick Hickey has had an unconventional route to Premier Division football.

2024-05-19T11:07:53Z

Ireland's Anthony Cacace stuns Joe Cordina to become world champion

The Belfast man stopped the previously undefeated Welsh fighter to win the IBF super-featherweight world title on the Fury-Usyk undercard.

2024-05-18T21:12:17Z

Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.

2024-05-18T09:57:20Z

Dublin’s hopes broken by Eoin Cody’s saving grace as Kilkenny get back on track

Eoin Cody’s late goal proved the difference as Kilkenny got their Leinster SHC campaign back on track, but not without surviving an almighty fright from Dublin in Parnell Park. Dublin put themselves in a great position to get their first championship victory over the Cats since 2013 when Brian Hayes’ goal fired them into a three-point lead in the 5...

2024-05-18T19:32:19Z

Praise for Cooney: 'His goalkicking has been incredible for a number of years'

A relieved Richie Murphy praised the player’s coolness under pressure.

2024-05-19T10:45:12Z

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to leave after last game of season

The Italian led Brighton to their highest ever top-flight finish when they came sixth in 2022-23.

2024-05-18T15:04:28Z

Emma Raducanu releases French Open statement as Brit lays out Wimbledon plans

Emma Raducanu has spoken out after withdrawing from the French Open.

2024-05-19T13:45:40Z

The 2007 All-Ireland-minor winning captain still serving Galway 17 years later

Paul Conroy won a minor All-Ireland after defeating Derry, and will meet the Ulster side again this weekend.

2024-05-18T07:16:14Z

As it happened: Dublin denied by late Kilkenny goal in Leinster SHC thriller

Dublin took on Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship round four qualifier at Parnell Park. The Sky Blues were seeking to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign but were denied by a late Kilkenny goal as the Cats got back on track following their draw with Carlow. Get ahead of the day with the morning headlines at 7.30am and Fi...

2024-05-18T16:46:50Z

Verstappen "almost ended in the grandstands" amid Imola F1 hard tyre struggles

Max Verstappen felt like he was "driving on ice" on the hard tyres in Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, saying he "almost ended up in the grandstands".

2024-05-19T17:23:38Z

‘Just didn’t hit the ball hard enough’ – Shane Lowry laments putt to break Major record after sensational 62 at Valhalla

Shane Lowry was disappointed not to become the first man to shoot 61 in the major but he insists he will draw on all his experience when he bids to win the PGA Championship and his second Major title at Valhalla on Sunday. Twenty-four hours after the 15th anniversary of his stunning 2009 Irish Open win as an amateur at Baltray, the 37-year-old Offa...

2024-05-18T21:32:41Z

Cork make their hurling public fall in love with them all over again

The Great Entertainers could still go out of the Munster championship next weekend, but what a travesty that would be as they inflict a filleting on Tipperary.

2024-05-19T18:22:00Z

Cooney the late hero as Ulster beat Leinster to secure place in URC play-offs

Richie Murphy’s side are guaranteed a top-eight finish after sealing a rare double over the eastern province.

2024-05-18T21:28:17Z

Kerry denied All-Ireland Under-20 title by rampant Red Hand as Clarke Cup goes north to Tyrone

ALL-IRELAND UNDER-20 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Tyrone 1-20 Kerry 1-14 The 16-year famine will extend to 17 after Kerry came up short in their quest for a first All-Ireland U-20 title since 2008, with the Kingdom really having no answer to as powerful a Tyrone team and performance as has been seen at this age grade for some time. Luke Crowley’s go...

2024-05-19T14:25:29Z

Lions trounce Glasgow in result with significant implications for Irish provinces

With Glasgow knocked down to third, Munster will now seal at least a top-two finish if they beat Ulster in two weeks’ time.

2024-05-18T17:27:25Z

Cork break Munster round robin scoring record with 18-point trouncing of Tipperary

Third hat-trick in two months for Alan Connolly as Rebels send out flares of ambition in Semple.

2024-05-19T18:07:03Z

Kelly and D'Arcy goals fire Galway past 14-man Derry

Derry paid a high price for the first-half dismissal of All-Star Gareth McKinless.

2024-05-18T20:03:17Z

All eyes on James Ryan and Hugo Keenan as Ulster hope to double up and secure top-eight spot

Timing is everything and two out of three ain’t bad. Garry Ringrose may not make it back in time for next week’s Champions Cup final, but Leinster fans will welcome the news that Hugo Keenan and James Ryan are back on deck with open arms. Both players start at Ravenhill and, if they come through unscathed, they seem certain to do the same in London...

2024-05-18T01:44:26Z

Piastri given three-place grid penalty at F1 Imola GP for impeding Magnussen

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has been given a three-place grid penalty for the Imola Grand Prix after impeding Kevin Magnussen.

2024-05-18T17:49:45Z

URC – the state of play: Leinster’s Croke Park dreams fade as Munster unlikely to take home knockouts to Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Munster were the big winners from the URC weekend, and having travelled to Scotland, Dublin and South Africa en route to their title win last season, they can retain their crown without leaving their own borders this time around. A victory of any kind against Ulster at Thomond Park on Saturday week would be enough for Graham Rowntree’s men to top t...

2024-05-19T11:55:04Z

Irish involvement in Premier League shows big increase - but it may not last

The 23/24 season was a much better story from an Irish point of view – but several of the most active players suffered relegation.

2024-05-19T19:24:10Z

Davy Fitzgerald in referee confrontation as Clare edge home

Clare have moved a step closer to reaching a third Munster senior hurling final in as many seasons after edging past Waterford.

2024-05-19T16:06:39Z

Man United win but end with worst-ever Premier League finish, Luton's relegation confirmed

Spurs and Chelsea sealed European football on the final day of the 2023/24 season

2024-05-19T17:38:57Z

F1 Imola Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Max Verstappen will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

2024-05-18T16:49:33Z

Celtic come from behind twice to cap successful Premiership campaign with victory

Celtic earned a 3-2 win over St Mirren on trophy day at Parkhead.

2024-05-18T14:04:18Z

Galway boss Pádraic Joyce blasts ‘nasty’ stamp on Damien Comer as Tribes eye Croke Park for Armagh clash

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce has revealed that they'll be looking to play their final All-Ireland SFC group game against Armagh next month in Croke Park. The Connacht champions took a significant step towards topping Group One when they beat league champions Derry in Salthill this evening, a game shaped by the dismissal after 20 minutes of Derry's ...

2024-05-19T11:24:59Z

Jurgen Klopp's real reason for leaving Liverpool and what it means for Arne Slot

Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool fans stunned in January when he announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, but the German had good reason for his decision

2024-05-19T15:02:28Z

Indy 500: McLaughlin sets new pole record at 234.220mph in Penske sweep

Scott McLaughlin led a Team Penske front row sweep for the 108th Indianapolis 500 with a new record four-lap pole speed of 234.220mph.

2024-05-19T22:09:27Z

Geelong AFL prospect McElholm with 0-7 as Tyrone grab another U20 title

Red Hands now move to third in the All-Ireland U20 roll of honour.

2024-05-19T13:51:16Z

‘Everyone judges on the outcome’ – Leo Cullen defends Leinster decision to go to the corner in Ulster defeat

Leo Cullen has defended his Leinster players’ decision to go to the corner with a 68th minute penalty in their defeat to Ulster. At the time, the visitors were leading by a point and it was well within Harry Byrne’s range, but James Ryan and his leadership group opted to kick to touch and trust their maul. Ulster defended the drive, before Tom Stew...

2024-05-18T22:02:45Z

Cacace celebrates after shock knock-out win over Cordina

The Belfast underdog delivered a brutal performance, dropping the Welshman in the third as Cordina struggled. Cacace, 35, continued to dominate the rounds with power punches before the referee halted the contest following a flurry of shots.

2024-05-19T00:28:15Z

Kerry always in control against lacklustre Monaghan

Kingdom were 0-15 to 0-2 ahead at half-time.

2024-05-18T16:47:47Z

Leo Cullen frustrated as Leinster's chances of top-two finish diminish

The coach refused to take issue with his side turning down their 68th minute kickable penalty when leading by a point.

2024-05-19T10:30:10Z

Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.

2024-05-18T18:49:52Z

'I have never felt professionally that special before in my entire life'

Joe Hart received a huge ovation from the Parkhead crowd after being taken off late on in the win over St Mirren.

2024-05-19T11:07:46Z

Niamh Reel with final point in first touch of extra-time Ulster final win for Armagh ladies

Armagh avenge last year’s final defeat to Donegal after extra-time.

2024-05-19T18:37:03Z

Verstappen sees off McLaren challenge to match Ayrton Senna’s pole record

Verstappen now has eight consecutive pole positions ahead of Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

2024-05-18T17:11:40Z

Tipperary and Cork bosses face their season defining moment at Semple sellout

A crucial clash in Thurles today at 4pm in the Munster senior hurling championship.

2024-05-19T13:51:17Z

Trent Alexander-Arnold sheds tears as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell to Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold sheds tears as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell to Liverpool - Jurgen Klopp adressed Liverpol fans as he brought down the curtain on his nine-year spell at the club

2024-05-19T18:32:33Z

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