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I'm ready for a good fight - Tyson Fury reserved as Oleksandr Usyk bout looms

Tyson Fury refused to engage in the face off with Oleksandr Usyk in a muted final press conference ahead of Saturday's undisputed world heavyweight showdown in Riyadh. While Usyk stood staring at his rival in the customary ritual 48 hours out from the fight, Fury turned to the crowd and folded his arms. The British WBC champion, wearing a flame suit in a nod to the event's 'Ring of Fire' billing, began flexing his muscles and mouthing the words of Rocky IV theme music 'Hearts on Fire'.

2024-05-16T22:28:20Z

Chelsea suffer ‘painful’ blow after Reece James gets extended ban

Chelsea suffer ‘painful’ blow after Reece James gets extended ban - James is set to face a four-match ban after being sent off against Brighton

2024-05-16T10:04:01Z

Stephen Kenny era at St Pat's begins with defeat to Derry City

Paul McMullan’s well taken second half finish spoiled the homecoming for Kenny.

2024-05-17T21:01:28Z

Why "misfortune" would help Bearman's case for 2025 Haas F1 seat

Oliver Bearman knows his task for the rest of 2024: impress the Haas team enough to earn a full-time Formula 1 promotion for next year.

2024-05-17T13:36:20Z

Munster take maximum points from pulsating Edinburgh encounter

That’s eight wins in a row for Munster, who go top of the URC table – for 24 hours at least.

2024-05-17T21:08:57Z

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day - Both Arsenal and Man City will be shown live as the title is decided

2024-05-16T14:34:47Z

Sean Boyd scores for third game in a row to keep Shelbourne top

Damien Duff’s side earned only their second win in 10 games, beating Waterford 1-0.

2024-05-17T21:16:29Z

F1 Imola GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Charles Leclerc topped the Friday practice times for Ferrari ahead of the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.

2024-05-17T17:15:39Z

Liverpool’s 20 best players under Jurgen Klopp as manager departs Anfield after eight trophies

Liverpool’s 20 best players under Jurgen Klopp as manager departs Anfield after eight trophies - From his earliest construct in 2015, through title-winners to the most recent side as he exits Anfield in 2024

2024-05-17T10:23:16Z

Which Premier League sides qualify for Europe? What Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle need

As well as a dramatic title race, the Premier League is heading for a frantic late scramble to decide the final European places this season - with several spots still up for grabs ahead of the final day. Aston Villa have secured the fourth Champions League place, in a stunning achievement for Unai Emery’s side. Tottenham Hotspur had hoped to challe...

2024-05-16T16:08:45Z

Newcastle were rinsed by Ashley signing who's not played a game since 2021

He was one of a number of terrible signings under Mike Ashley's ownership.

2024-05-17T17:50:48Z

Novak Djokovic's 'weird' French Open preparation sparks biggest alarm bells in 15 years

Novak Djokovic has sparked fears ahead of the French Open.

2024-05-17T06:06:24Z

James Ryan and Hugo Keenan return to Leinster’s XV for sold-out Ulster trip

Leinster have been handed a terrific boost ahead of next week’s Champions Cup final date against Toulouse as both James Ryan and Hugo Keenan return for tomorrow night’s trip to sold out Ravenhill. Ryan returns to the starting lineup for the first time since January, after suffering an arm injury during the Guinness Six Nations. Keenan, who has been...

2024-05-17T11:26:57Z

Novak Djokovic takes drastic measure to prepare for French Open by entering ATP 250

Novak Djokovic is set to compete in next week's Geneva Open.

2024-05-17T14:22:50Z

What we learned in Friday practice for the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Formula 1’s return to Europe meant the customary heavy raft of upgrades on show up and down the pitlane during Friday practice. But these, plus some tricky track characteristics, point towards Red Bull being on the backfoot and a fight between Ferrari and McLaren for which team can grab the spotlight at this year’s Imola Grand Prix

2024-05-17T19:46:06Z

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty ‘not opposed’ to extending loan deal from Oxford United ‘if it feels right to stay’

Sligo Rovers’ on loan goalkeeper Ed McGinty says he is ‘not opposed to the idea’ of extending his loan deal at the club from parent club Oxford United. In what the 24-year-old has called ‘the most unloan loan move’, he has been a key player for Sligo Rovers in their opening 15 games, keeping seven clean sheets. McGinty is clearly enjoying his secon...

2024-05-17T01:55:17Z

Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara confirm Liverpool exits after club decision

Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara confirm Liverpool exits after club decision - The defender was one of Jurgen Klopp’s first signings at the club in 2016

2024-05-17T09:38:02Z

David Moyes' response to whether West Ham will do Declan Rice and Arsenal favour

West Ham must stop Man City to give Arsenal and Declan Rice any chance of winning the Premier League title but departing Hammers manager says that is not part of his thinking

2024-05-17T13:39:11Z

Fans involved in clashes let themselves down – Southampton boss Russell Martin

Home fans spilled on to the pitch to celebrate but trouble flared when some clashed with visiting supporters in front of the away end.

2024-05-17T22:16:37Z

‘It’s like having your heart being ripped out without an anaesthetic’ – Can Farney finally end their Kerry hoodoo?

In the annals of the game’s great rivalries, Kerry and Monaghan doesn’t get a look in. How could it? After all, it pits the county who have won Sam Maguire more than any other, against a county who have never won an All-Ireland at any of the three major grades? For around the first century of the GAA, they were hardly mapped and met just twice in c...

2024-05-18T01:44:27Z

Dubliner Jake Carroll signs for Bohs after decade in England and Scotland

The 32-year-old has been at Dalymount Park since pre-season as he recovers from a serious knee injury.

2024-05-16T20:12:13Z

Moment Scottie Scheffler arrested outside 2024 PGA Championship

World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was taken to jail on a string of charges - including a felony charge of assaulting a police officer - after being arrested by police outside Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning.

2024-05-17T14:36:27Z

Lansdowne Road Dart Station to close early ahead of Europa League final for security reasons

There will be a major garda security operation in Dublin around the final.

2024-05-17T11:29:46Z

Graeme Souness shuts down Simon Jordan questioning Jurgen Klopp with two-word response

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness coolly shut down Simon Jordan's questioning of Jurgen Klopp's elite managerial status with a simple two-word response to the former Crystal Palace owner

2024-05-17T11:53:56Z

Fury RAGES at Usyk after heated final face-off at weigh-ins

The Gypsy King, who has been hailed recently for his incredible body transformation ahead of this bout, weighed in 29lbs (two stone) heavier than his opponent, at 262lbs, with Usyk weighing in at 233.5lbs - the heaviest weight he has recorded.

2024-05-17T19:53:33Z

Jurgen Klopp mocks Steven Gerrard during final Liverpool press conference - 'Good luck'

Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool this weekend with his goalkeeping coach, John Achterberg, also departing and moving to Saudi Arabia where he'll work under Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq

2024-05-17T16:09:39Z

Jurgen Klopp wants appreciation for departing Liverpool ‘wonderful footballer’ as exit confirmed

Joel Matip had widely been expected to depart Anfield when his contract expires this summer and the club have now confirmed that is the case

2024-05-17T08:54:30Z

‘It was huge’ – Rory McIlroy highlights key moment as he cards a 66 at PGA Championship in Valhalla

Rory McIlroy stole Xander Schauffele’s lunch money the last time they went head to head for a big title but the American is determined not to be “scared of the moment” after he matched the lowest round in Major history to lead the PGA Championship at Valhalla. After getting steamrolled by McIlroy in the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship a...

2024-05-16T18:09:04Z

Promises And Plans Are Not Enough – Rangers Boss Philippe Clement Clear

Philippe Clement has insisted that Rangers will need to back up their words with positive actions this summer. The post Promises And Plans Are Not Enough – Rangers Boss Philippe Clement Clear appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

2024-05-17T15:39:40Z

Arne Slot confirms he will be Liverpool manager next season

The Feyenoord boss was widely expected to be the Reds’ replacement for Jurgen Klopp.

2024-05-17T16:15:37Z

Munster come from behind to secure eighth win on the bounce in United Rugby Championship

Munster displayed the pedigree of champions as they came from behind to carve out an eighth URC win in a row and also claim a bonus point in a highly entertaining contest. Graham Rowntree’s men were forced to dig deep to deny an Edinburgh side looking for a fourth win in a row, but when it mattered most Munster found a way to get on top and seal th...

2024-05-17T21:13:36Z

Liverpool ‘artist of the game’ given daftly poetic Jurgen Klopp tribute as release announced

The Liverpool boss has spoken in glowing terms about injury-ravaged Thiago Alcantara, who will leave the club as a free agent this summer

2024-05-17T09:54:39Z

Thiago Alcantara deal led to 'many unhappy faces' at Liverpool as new issue emerges for Arne Slot

While Thiago Alcantara has been a bit-part player at Liverpool due to injury, his departure and that of others leaves Jurgen Klopp's successor with a headache

2024-05-17T10:54:09Z

When It Mattered Celtic Stood Up – Ange Postecoglou Delighted

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is pleased to see Celtic standing up when it counter and go on to win the league. The post When It Mattered Celtic Stood Up – Ange Postecoglou Delighted appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

2024-05-17T15:39:41Z

Verstappen: Red Bull "severely off the pace" in Imola F1 practice

Max Verstappen says Red Bull is "severely off the pace" for Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after struggling with his car handling at Imola on Friday.

2024-05-17T16:45:33Z

Dele Alli handed Everton lifeline despite contract situation as club confirm exits

Dele Alli's contract at Everton will expire this summer but the midfielder will be allowed to remain with the club as he continues his recovery from a lengthy injury

2024-05-17T19:10:15Z

Gary Lineker makes radical proposal in bid to fix VAR and 'add to the drama'

Premier League clubs are set to participate in a vote on the future of VAR from next season but former England striker Gary Lineker believes he already has a solution

2024-05-17T18:55:08Z

‘Only way out of this mess’ – Gary Lineker proposes solution to VAR controversy with Premier League clubs set to vote on scrapping technology

Gary Lineker has proposed an idea to solve the issues surrounding VAR amid calls to remove it from football.

2024-05-17T20:34:23Z

Shane Lowry says his thoughts with family of victim at ‘eerie’ PGA

Shane Lowry produced another sensational putting performance to move through the field but his thoughts were with the family of the volunteer killed in a traffic accident outside Valhalla at 5am. After scrambling his way to a second successive two-under 69 to go into the weekend seven shots behind clubhouse leader Collin Morikawa on four-under, he ...

2024-05-18T01:44:25Z

Two F3 drivers hit with race bans for competing in other championships

Martinius Stenshorne and Nikola Tsolov has been suspended from competing in the Formula 3 Silverstone and Spa rounds after breaching the sporting regulations by competing in other championships.

2024-05-16T18:11:43Z

Mercedes parting ways with F1 aero chief, but will get Ferrari signings early

Mercedes is set to part ways with its Formula 1 chief aerodynamicist Gioacchino Vino, as it emerges the German manufacturer will get hold of two key signings from Ferrari early.

2024-05-17T15:21:37Z

Man Utd: Wilcox ‘influencing’ tactics under Ten Hag after the Dutchman ‘killed the team’

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is having his tactics "influenced" by technical director Jason Wilcox, according to one journalist.

2024-05-17T12:10:04Z

David Wagner sacked by Norwich City after Championship play-off humbling at Leeds United

David Wagner has been dismissed at Norwich after they suffered a 4-0 defeat at Leeds in their Championship play-off semi-final second-leg on Thursday evening

2024-05-17T09:23:27Z

'That is probably the worst experience I have had as a football manager'

Ange Postecoglou got ‘in cold sweats’ thinking about people questioning his integrity in City loss.

2024-05-17T15:30:28Z

Cork bring in U20 football captain to start for Munster hurling semi-final against Clare

Hugh O’Connor is named at wing-forward for the game in Cusack Park in Ennis.C

2024-05-16T17:09:47Z

Emma Raducanu facing anxious wait over French Open as Brit has three days to learn fate

Emma Raducanu missed the cut-off for the main draw of the French Open.

2024-05-17T13:07:45Z

Gabby Agbonlahor sends parting message to Jurgen Klopp after 'mentality monsters' jibe

Just under two years since they first exchanged passing shots on their respective platforms, ex-Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor had a message for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

2024-05-17T08:23:22Z

Magazine: F1's newest winner, WEC Spa and WRC Portugal reviews

The rise of Lando Norris and McLaren – and the British stars who could follow – are the focus of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (16 May).

2024-05-16T08:10:05Z

'A bit surreal... I need to work. That's just the way I’m built. I’m happier doing that'

Stephen Kenny took his first training session this afternoon after being confirmed as new St Patrick’s Athletic manager.

2024-05-16T19:27:05Z

Seán Boyd hails ‘special’ news of lease that confirms Shels will be staying at Tolka Park

With Shelbourne’s future at Tolka Park secured at long last, striker Seán Boyd has hailed the granting of a 250-year lease for the historic Drumcondra venue to the club. The Reds’ future at Tolka had been uncertain for some time but last Monday, Dublin City Council, which has owned the Richmond Road venue since 2016, agreed to give the club a 250-y...

2024-05-16T05:06:54Z

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