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‘I’m the first person to do a 147, nine-darter and hole-in-one’ – Shaun Murphy living up to his nickname

As a winner of each of snooker’s three Majors, Shaun Murphy is part of the most illustrious 11-man club in his chosen profession. But there is another group of which he claims only a membership of one that just might be the most exclusive in all of sport. A maximum 147 break in snooker. A hole in one in golf. And the precision throwing of a perfect...

2024-04-20T01:30:24Z

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.

2024-04-18T16:00:35Z

O'Donoghue drives Tipperary U20s to win over Waterford

Tipperary outscored Ken McGrath’s side by 14 points to five in a one-sided second half.

2024-04-19T19:49:03Z

Cian O’Sullivan: When everyone is firing Dublin can put it up to anyone

When Dublin won the 2016 Leinster MHC title, Cian O’Sullivan of St Brigid’s played at centre-back. Up through the years that was his orbit until a casual discussion with Ger Cunningham altered the course of his career early the following year. Drafted onto the senior squad straight out of minor, O’Sullivan recalls the Dublin senior manager taking h...

2024-04-19T01:44:54Z

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.

2024-04-19T10:46:57Z

Hamilton blames wind for Q1 error as Mercedes "experiment"

Lewis Hamilton blamed a tailwind for the Turn 14 moment that pitched him out of Q1 for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix in his “knife-edge” Mercedes.

2024-04-20T09:52:17Z

Poll: Who do you think will win the Munster hurling championship?

Limerick are the defending five in-a-row champions.

2024-04-19T15:03:59Z

National deals, PONIs, and Irish rugby's contracting

The IRFU could make a tweak to the national contracts system as early as next season.

2024-04-20T07:46:31Z

‘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...

2024-04-19T07:44:53Z

Jurgen Klopp responds to Mo Salah fears after Liverpool's Europa League exit

Mo Salah scored the only goal of the game as Liverpool beat Atalanta in the second leg - but they failed to progress in the Europa League after they were unable to add to the Egyptian's penalty

2024-04-19T09:30:51Z

The Springboks have delivered one of the great rugby documentaries

Chasing the Sun 2 is riveting viewing.

2024-04-20T07:46:27Z

Former All-Black Ngatai makes Leinster return for Lions showdown

Charlie Ngatai was has been sidelined with a calf injury since December.

2024-04-19T13:46:05Z

Chelsea flop aims dig at Blues after being 'revived' at new club

Denis Zakaria endured a difficult season on loan at Chelsea, with the midfielder barely getting any game time, but he is now back to his best following a summer switch to Monaco

2024-04-20T12:16:43Z

Liverpool sent Ruben Amorim warning as Jurgen Klopp issue becomes clear

Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman has been speaking about the club's interest in Ruben Amorim as they prepare for life without Jurgen Klopp, who will leave Anfield in the summer

2024-04-20T06:16:10Z

David Moyes praises side for three years of European football

West Ham boss David Moyes spoke to reporters following his side's exit of the Europa League after drawing to Bayer Leverkusen. He said: 'Three years in Europe has been fabulous, three quarter-finals and we have won two. Supporters have been treated'.

2024-04-18T23:44:21Z

F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll headlined the sole Formula 1 free practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix after a peculiar hour of running.

2024-04-19T04:51:24Z

F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

Neither teams nor tyre supplier Pirelli were informed about the “painted” surface treatment at the Shanghai circuit before arriving in China for this weekend’s Formula 1 race, it has emerged.

2024-04-19T11:36:34Z

Gavin Bazunu out for up to 10 months with Achilles injury

Ireland goalkeeper has had an operation on a ruptured Achilles tendon.

2024-04-19T15:02:39Z

Tennis umpire suspended for life for breaking rules including manipulating match scores

The International Tennis Integrity Agency has banned an umpire for life.

2024-04-19T22:15:04Z

RG Snyman starts as Munster ring changes for Bulls clash

The South African is one of six personnel changes and one positional switch to the side that lost to Northampton.

2024-04-19T13:46:06Z

All-girl football team of 11 and 12-year-olds destroy male opponents

Queens Park Ladies U12s finished with 18 wins, four draws and no losses in the league of 11 boys' teams and theirs.

2024-04-19T21:46:06Z

Alonso hit with penalty for Sainz clash in China F1 sprint

Fernando Alonso has been handed a 10-second penalty and had three penalty points added to his licence for a collision with Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s China sprint race.

2024-04-20T07:07:01Z

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool bowed out of Europe with a whimper

Anfield boss accepted lack of goal threat failed to pressure Atalanta but insisted Mo Salah form not a concern.

2024-04-19T15:02:40Z

Golf wonderkid turns down PGA Tour card as Rory McIlroy LIV theory supported

Gordon Sargent, the world's leading amateur golfer, has turned down the chance to join the PGA Tour.

2024-04-20T10:45:25Z

Leinster's Aimee Clarke smashed perceptions when she moved to rugby from GAA

Seeing Aimee Clarke play rugby now you'd never realise that she only came to the sport seven years ago and didn't know many of the rules when she first stepped onto the pitch. The Leinster winger honed her skills playing Gaelic Football but made the decision to change to rugby in 2017 - and she's […]

2024-04-19T15:06:07Z

Tyson Fury sparring partner explains why he left training camp for Oleksandr Usyk fight

Fury will take on Usyk next month and rumours surfaced earlier this year that he had been dropping in sparring by Jai Opetaia

2024-04-19T14:15:56Z

Man Utd set to miss out on ‘only approved’ summer signing as Arsenal eye £165m splurge

Man Utd are unlikely to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window despite their interest, according to reports.

2024-04-19T14:13:27Z

Williams may as well “go home” if spares situation changes its F1 approach, says Albon

Alex Albon says Williams may as well “go home” if it allows concerns over spare parts to start influencing how it goes racing in Formula 1.

2024-04-18T06:05:51Z

Fears over fielding a team to first Munster win since 2010 - Waterford's fight to survive

Former Waterford manager Benji Whelan says work is ongoing at underage level to preserve football in the county.

2024-04-20T05:34:18Z

Newcastle United’s Isak, Guimaraes sale preference emerges amid Arsenal, Man City interest

According to reports, Newcastle United have made it clear who they 'would rather' sell this summer out of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes.

2024-04-20T10:58:57Z

Ten Hag sack: Stunning ‘not good enough for Man Utd’ claim as pressure grows on Ratcliffe to act

Pressure is growing on Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sack Erik ten Hag after a Man Utd club legend admitted this season has not been good enough

2024-04-20T12:33:38Z

Hansen: Central contracts 'the only way Irish rugby is going to get stronger'

The Connacht winger believes Irish Rugby is ‘set up in a genius way.’

2024-04-19T13:46:09Z

Hamilton: Ferrari F1 switch doesn't need "vindicating"

Lewis Hamilton says his decision to join Ferrari in Formula 1 doesn't need "vindicating", as he expressed ongoing annoyance at people continuing to "talk s**t" about it.

2024-04-18T11:05:52Z

Late John Cooney penalty hands Richie Murphy second win as Ulster interim coach

This was tense and edgy from the get go and not high on quality either but Ulster, somehow found a way to bag a crucial win in their bid to make the URC play-offs. It fell to replacement John Cooney to do the needful as just when Ulster thought the game was lost – Theo Cabango seemingly having scored his hat-trick only for it all to be called back ...

2024-04-19T21:45:17Z

Paul Townend takes on extra rides in an effort to save jockey crown from Jack Kennedy

You wouldn’t need to use many fingers to count the number of outside rides Paul Townend has had this season, so you know that things must be getting serious when he is looking beyond his boss, Willie Mullins. Townend and Mullins are a lethal combination – they head to Ayr today for the Scottish Grand National meeting trying to sow up the British tr...

2024-04-20T06:00:24Z

Novak Djokovic suddenly withdraws from Madrid Masters days before start of tournament

Novak Djokovic will not be competing at the Madrid Masters once again.

2024-04-20T12:15:40Z

‘It was very sore for four or five seconds’ – James Ryan on the ‘freak’ injury that derailed his season

It’s the day before Ireland are due to fly to London for their Six Nations clash with England, and Andy Farrell is putting his squad through their paces in what is the final proper training session of the week. James Ryan is part of the defensive line in a non-contact drill that is defined as such because players are not supposed to get injured in ...

2024-04-19T01:44:54Z

FAI: No permanent men's manager until September, hope to appoint O'Shea as interim for June games

Canham apologised and acknowledged supporters’ frustration around a process that began in November last year.

2024-04-19T15:02:40Z

'The Italians looked at Joe and couldn't believe what he was doing'

Pat Jennings recalls his former Spurs teammate, Joe Kinnear, while Kenny Cunningham reflects on his impact as Wimbledon boss.

2024-04-14T07:12:46Z

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.

2024-04-19T08:51:32Z

GAA team news: Galway handed championship boost as Shane Walsh and Damien Comer return for Sligo clash

Shane Walsh is back in the Galway team after he was named at centre forward in their side to face Sligo on Saturday with fellow attacker Damien Comer on the bench. The pair were among a host of Galway front-liners to miss chunks of the league but they have been drafted in for the trip to Markievicz Park this weekend. Sean Kelly captains the side fr...

2024-04-18T20:44:35Z

Leighton James dead: Former Wales legend who dazzled England passes away aged 71

Burnley and Swansea City are among the clubs to pay tribute to their former winger Leighton James who made over 600 appearances in the Football League as well as earning 54 caps for Wales

2024-04-19T20:16:05Z

Max Verstappen speaks out after failing where Lewis Hamilton succeeded at Chinese GP

Lewis Hamilton out-qualified Max Verstappen for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race by mastering the rain which disrupted the session, while Red Bull struggled to make the same impact

2024-04-19T11:15:54Z

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

The latest top five opportunities on Motorsport Jobs for this week have just landed. To find your perfect job in motorsport find out more here.

2024-04-18T14:50:56Z

UAE head coach unveiling featuring 'Newcastle legend' goes viral

The unveiling video for the head coach role at a brand new Dubai football club featuring a 'Newcastle legend' has gone viral. Soheil Var, who posts regular updates on TikTok as soheil.var, is starting up a brand new professional football club called Al Qabila in just 365 days. Before that, he documented his journey trying to make it as a profession...

2024-04-19T08:09:26Z

Espargaro considering Aprilia test rider role, but MotoGP future still open

Aleix Espargaro hasn’t made a decision on his MotoGP future yet and will continue with Aprilia if he wants to keep racing but hasn’t ruled out a testing role either.

2024-04-20T13:07:38Z

Arsenal news: William Saliba branded a "disaster" as Mikel Arteta launches fierce defence

Arsenal are hoping to rescue their season when they travel to Wolves on Saturday night, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta forced to defeat his side for their collapse over the past week

2024-04-20T04:16:09Z

Norris had no reason to apologise for China F1 sprint showing, says McLaren

McLaren says Lando Norris had no need to apologise for his Formula 1 sprint race showing in China, after failing to convert his pole position into a podium.

2024-04-20T05:36:52Z

Iga Swiatek not fussed about playing Emma Raducanu and answers if Brit has improved

Emma Raducanu was beaten in straight sets by Iga Swiatek on Friday.

2024-04-20T10:00:19Z

Galway United inflict back-to-back defeats on Shelbourne

Ed McCarthy’s first-half goal was enough to earn United a fourth win of the season.

2024-04-19T21:32:47Z

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