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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.


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


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.


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…


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.


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


'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan

Assistant director of football Shane Robinson has called on the game to set aside its differences to implement the new football pathways plan.


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.


Plenty of talent awaits Atlanta Falcons on Day Two of the 2024 NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons have a chance to take plenty of talent that awaits them on day two of the 2024 NFL Draft


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.


Disastrous Leinster campaign for Meath minors ends in defeat by Wexford

Three youngsters were unable to play a full hour in a recent Leinster schools’ final because they were members of the Meath minor football panel. Why? One might ask. Because they came under pressure from the county management team, obviously to ‘save themselves’ for this Leinster MFC preliminary quarter-final at Ashbourne on Wednesday evening. Whil...


Pundit claims Klopp is more ‘significant participatory’ than a ‘winner’ in Guardiola comparison

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been labelled a "significant participatory" as a pundit has compared him with rival manager Pep Guardiola.


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...


Leinster shuffle starting side for tie against Stormers in Cape Town

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


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


'I'll go wherever I’m looked after' - O'Sullivan's warning after World Championship opener

O’Sullivan says he would walk away from the sport if he believed his talent was being under-valued.


'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.


Bill Belichick wows in television debut

The Patriots’ pick is in… and Bill Belichick doesn’t like it! In a surreal moment for anybody who watched the dour head coach snort into microphones for 24 years, Belichick sat behind the analyst’s desk Thursday for the NFL Draft. Dressed in a midnight blue sports coat and sharp pink tie (with a pink pocket square to match), the 8-time Super Bowl champ looked comically out of place next to Pat McAfee’s crew. Something we may get used to with...


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.


Can Liam Cahill finally draw blood in his rivalry with John Kiely?

Tipperary head to the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday with hope that they can land on the right selection, strategy and formation.


Gareth Ellis makes sensational Hull FC return - just seven months after being axed

Club legend Gareth Ellis, 42, was told his services were no longer required just seven months ago - but now he's back as part of Richie Myler's big rebuild


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.


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


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 ...


FAI pays tribute to 40-times capped defender Charlie Hurley

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


Patriots reportedly tried to trade for 49ers WR before the draft

New England reached out to San Francisco about their star wideout.


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...


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.


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


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.


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.


'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’.


World champion Rhys McClenaghan wins third European title in pommel horse event

Two-time World champion Rhys McClenaghan has won a third European title in the pommel horse event. At the European Gymnastic championships in Rimini, Italy this evening the 24-year-old Newtownards native secured the gold medal in style with a winning score of 15.30 ahead of Loran De Munck (Netherlands) 14.99 and surprise bronze medallist Marios Geo...


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


Not quite a knock-out, but Sunday could be make or break for Cork and Clare

Not quite knockout is the official status of Cork’s clash with Clare this Sunday. Even if neither side will be left stretched out on the canvas, they could take a concussive blow to their summer hopes. Especially Cork. The Rebels escaped the 2022 Munster round-robin after recovering from two opening defeats, but with Limerick third up, who would fa...


'Did anyone expect?' - Jurgen Klopp launches defence of Liverpool players after Premier League title bid collapses due to disastrous Everton defeat

Jurgen Klopp launched a fierce defence of his Liverpool players despite their Premier League title bid collapse due to the disastrous Everton defeat.


‘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.


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 ...


‘Never let the belief die’ – Shamrock Rovers’ long-term project Leon Pohls grabs chance to be No 1

The loneliness of the second-choice goalkeeper. It’s a story that someone like Caoimhín Kelleher can tell all too well these days as he reverts to his uncomfortable seat on the bench after a spell under the spotlight for Liverpool. Right now Leon Pohls is enjoying life: finally established as first-choice ’keeper with Shamrock Rovers, he’s on a run...


Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham - Arteta wants to remove the emotion of derby day and focus on the job at hand


Da Costa: FIA must "find another way" other than disqualifying cars post-race

Formula E driver Antonio Felix da Costa believes that the FIA must “find another way” other than disqualification for cars that fail post-race checks “for the good of the sport”.


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...


Erik ten Hag responds after Marcus Rashford hits out at social media abuse

Erik ten Hag shows his support to Marcus Rashford after his social media post hitting back at criticism.


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.


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


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


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.


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.


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...


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...