News

Shane Lowry seeks putting touch as he prepares to team up with Rory McIlroy

Shane Lowry will be hoping for better luck on the greens when he partners Rory McIlroy in next week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans after a frustrating week with the blade in the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head. The 2019 Open champion had 32 putts as he made five bogeys and a birdie in a closing 75 that left him tied 64th in the clubhouse on one-over a...

2024-04-21T19:04:07Z

Newey: F1’s grid to close up even more before being ‘blown apart’ in 2026

Red Bull’s Adrian Newey predicts the fight at the front of Formula 1 is going to get even tighter, before the 2026 rules reset blows things apart once again.

2024-04-17T12:50:31Z

Jamie Carragher tips new favourite for Liverpool manager job as West Ham hold talks with Ruben Amorim

Jamie Carragher believes Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is now favourite for the Liverpool job. The Reds are gearing up for the departure of Jurgen Klopp ahead of his final five games in charge, starting with Wednesday’s Merseyside derby away at Everton. There has so far been no update on who will replace Klopp at Anfield since the bombshell con...

2024-04-23T08:04:26Z

Kerry U20 boss Tomás Ó Sé make five changes to side for Tipperary test

Kerry Under 20 football manager Tomás Ó Sé has made five changes to the side for Wednesday’s Munster championship (Phase 2 Round 3) clash with Tipperary at Austin Stack Park (7pm). After back-to-back away victories over Clare and Cork respectively, the Kingdom just need to avoid defeat to be absolutely certain of a place in the provincial decider o...

2024-04-23T08:14:26Z

‘I don’t know what's going on over there’ – Matt Doherty says Ireland need manager by summer

Matt Doherty has joined his former international team-mate James McClean in criticising the FAI’s process in finding a new boss for the international team. Last week McClean, who expressed his unhappiness at the manner of his exit from the senior side and retirement in Stephen Kenny’s reign, said the recruitment process was "a bit of a shambles". A...

2024-04-22T10:56:14Z

Mayo beat Roscommon to set-up Connacht final showdown against Galway

Kevin McStay’s side had five points to spare at the Hyde.

2024-04-21T17:38:10Z

Man United's Antony blasted 'embarrassing' after mocking Coventry players

Manchester United's Brazilian winger Antony has been slammed as 'embarrassing' online after cupping his ear at the Coventry City players after the Premier League side won its FA Cup semi-final tie on penalties at Wembley. The Red Devils and Sky Blues did battle on April 21 with a spot in the FA Cup final against Manchester City up for grabs. After ...

2024-04-22T10:45:30Z

McLaren admits Malukas injury “more serious than we thought”

Arrow McLaren’s team principal Gavin Ward remains reserved about discussing David Malukas’ future with the IndyCar team, with the severity of the injury being worse than originally feared.

2024-04-21T18:10:45Z

Cullen on Jordie Barrett arrival: 'He’s a player that hopefully, they’re excited to see'

Leinster face the Stormers next Saturday night.

2024-04-23T05:09:54Z

Davy Fitzgerald: 'If people around Waterford want to make up rumours, that’s fine'

The Waterford boss is getting his side set for Sunday’s Munster opener against Cork.

2024-04-18T08:18:25Z

Barcelona could demand Real Madrid replay if ‘phantom goal’ deemed legal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend. Lamine Yamal thought he had scored in the 28th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 LaLiga loss at the Bernabeu but, after a lengthy VAR check, it was ruled the ball had not cross the line. The Spanish compe...

2024-04-23T08:04:25Z

Kevin McStay eyes ‘huge’ Connacht prize after ‘mixed bag’ display against Roscommon

In this era of endless navel-gazing over the provincial championships, Kevin McStay offered a refreshing counterpoint after his Mayo charges had dispatched Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park. A five-point win over a Rossie collective that appeared low on confidence and lower still in their shooting percentages was not a performance that will win you an All-...

2024-04-22T01:35:04Z

Forest to 'consider options' after penalty claims denied in Everton defeat

Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil scored the crucial goals to help Everton close in on Premier League safety.

2024-04-21T16:06:15Z

What is the cooldown room in F1? All you need to know about the procedure

The top three finishers in a Formula 1 race visit a cooldown room once the grand prix has finished before walking out onto the podium, and some viewers say it is one of their favourite moments across the weekend.

2024-04-18T16:36:12Z

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

ERC star Sesks secures WRC Rally1 graduation with M-Sport

European Rally Championship event winner Martins Sesks will make a World Rally Championship Rally1 debut with M-Sport Ford as part of a two-round deal supported by WRC Promoter.

2024-04-22T09:12:30Z

F1 2024 schedule: When is the next Formula 1 race?

The 2024 Formula 1 season has a record-breaking 24 races with the return of the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend.

2024-04-16T22:16:17Z

F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen claims Red Bull's 100th pole over Perez

Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's 100th Formula 1 pole after headlining Chinese Grand Prix qualifying with a 1m33.660s, beating team-mate Sergio Perez by 0.3s.

2024-04-20T08:37:14Z

Kilkenny fire 5-30 past Antrim, Galway down Carlow in Leinster SHC openers

The Cats were 32-point winners as the sides warmed up for next weekend’s showdown.

2024-04-21T16:23:09Z

4 talking points after Limerick's dramatic comeback floors Clare

It finished 3-15 to 1-18 in favour of the All-Ireland champions.

2024-04-21T18:23:14Z

Funeral details announced for Wicklow sports figure Daniel Dowling who died on Saturday

The funeral details for father-of-two Daniel ‘Danny’ Dowling, who died suddenly on Saturday, have been announced as the tight-knit communities of Glenmalure, Ballinacor, Rathdrum and surrounding areas are still struggling to come to terms with his loss. Danny, a stalwart of both Ballinacor GAA Club and Rathdrum Rugby Club, died peacefully, but unex...

2024-04-22T11:26:19Z

‘It has been a tough time’ – Ireland’s fastest man Israel Olatunde aiming for Olympics despite ‘bumpy road’

It was a hard act to follow. Finishing sixth in a European final. Becoming the fastest Irishman of all time, clocking 10.17 for 100m. All at the age of 20. But in the couple of years since that magical European Championships in Munich, Israel Olatunde has learned the downside to setting such a high bar: it’s a whole lot harder to replicate. Last ye...

2024-04-23T01:33:24Z

Ballymacelligott’s Daniel O’Rahilly takes €80,000 prize as Knockeen Dazzler wins Kirby sweepstake final

There is one very appropriate word for it: Hallelujah! We use it to hail the truly magnificent victory of Knockeen Dazzler in the final of the €80,000-to-the-winner Kirby sweepstake at Limerick Track last Saturday night and to hail, in particular, his young owner, Daniel O’Rahilly, of Ballymacelligott. Knockeen Dazzler produced one marvellous run a...

2024-04-22T12:11:25Z

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

Henry Shefflin believes Galway ‘have a lot to do’ for Kilkenny showdown after victory over Carlow

Galway manager Henry Shefflin says his men will need to show a big improvement next Sunday when they host his native Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium. Galway did enough at the Salthill venue to see off Carlow but Shefflin knows it won’t be enough for them to get revenge on a Cats side who defeated them in the last two Leinster finals. “It was job done, n...

2024-04-21T17:03:54Z

Dublin’s double injury-time sucker punch against Wexford earns remarkable draw

Extraordinary. A game that had been trending – and then petering – towards an inevitable Wexford victory ends level. A fixture that has attained elemental importance to these counties in the provincial round robin era looked for the entire afternoon like going Wexford’s way today. They led by five points 1-20 to 0-18 in the 72nd minute after Lee Ch...

2024-04-21T15:03:41Z

Dublin make winning start to Leinster defence while Meath dispatch Laois

Sinéad Goldrick received a red card after making her return for Dublin in the second half.

2024-04-21T16:38:08Z

‘I haven’t seen a performance like that in a long time’ – Brian Dooher on prospect of facing ‘phenomenal’ Donegal

It took 100 minutes of championship football to find a winner as what started out as a sleepy sort of encounter somehow turned into an all-or-nothing wrestle to the finish. Eventually, Tyrone fell over the line, managing three points in extra-time to Cavan’s two. It was just about right on the balance of things, even if Cavan left Kingspan Breffni ...

2024-04-22T01:35:01Z

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

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

2024-04-20T11:22:25Z

Scheffler's caddie earns another $360K after latest PGA Tour win

Scheffler took home $3.6million for finishing in first place at the RBC Heritage on Monday morning, adding to the $3.5m he secured after winning The Masters last week.

2024-04-22T14:23:04Z

Munster's battle with the Bulls part of intense URC run-in

All four provinces have work to do with five regular season games left.

2024-04-17T18:45:14Z

Jurgen Klopp 'happy' with Liverpool performance after win at Fulham

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has siad he is 'happy' with his team's performance following a 3-1 win against Fulham. The win at Craven Cottage leaves Liverpool level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

2024-04-22T01:19:31Z

Davy Fitzgerald’s Waterford get Munster SHC campaign off to a flyer with victory over 14-man Cork

Davy Fitzgerald asked for Waterford to be judged on the championship and they delivered a sensational performance to kick off their Munster SHC campaign in the perfect fashion with a thoroughly deserved victory over 14-man Cork at a sun-kissed Walsh Park this afternoon. The Déise bore little resemblance to the side that stuttered as they suffered L...

2024-04-21T17:18:52Z

Fitzgerald hails Waterford's 'fighting spirit' after much-needed Munster win

The Déise boss says they dedicated the victory to Shane Bennett who was ruled out of selection with a freak injury.

2024-04-21T20:53:38Z

Mike Tyson makes major change for Jake Paul fight

Boxer Mike Tyson has had to make a major life change to his lifestyle and habits in order to legally fight Jake Paul. This summer, 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and 57-year-old former professional boxer Tyson are due to take each other on as part of Netflix’s first live boxing event. The fight is set to take place on 20 July at the 80,000-...

2024-04-18T14:23:56Z

A wonderful Wexford win as U-16s beat Meath in Leinster final

Wexford 2-14 Meath 2-10 “We did it, we did it” was the most popular scream emanating from these young Wexford women as they embraced each other on the field after a sensational performance in Portlaoise on Saturday. But it wasn’t a “we did it” of surprise, since the seismic shift in belief in these under-age sides, and particularly this Under-16 te...

2024-04-23T06:34:13Z

Fans call foul on Euros sticker book debacle

After 47 years of Panini holding the rights to distribute the official Euros sticker book, this year the contract has gone to Topps - but it doesn't have permission to include all the players.

2024-04-22T00:50:52Z

As Limerick begin their drive for five here’s the GAA teams that have tried and failed to gain immortality

Today, Limerick hurlers set out to become the first team in the 137-year history of the All-Ireland hurling championship to win five All-Ireland titles on the spin. Only Cork and Kilkenny have ever got within striking distance of achieving the fabled five-in-a-row in hurling, which underlines the magnitude of the task facing John Kiely’s side. Thou...

2024-04-21T11:03:05Z

‘It was a fantastic performance by the lads’ – Ireland win team title at golf’s European Nations Cup

Ireland won the team title at the European Nations Cup for the first time since 2016 and only the second time in their history in Sotogrande yesterday. Tramore Golf Club’s Jack Hearn held a one-shot lead in the individual standings heading into the final round and while he closed with a three-over 75 to finish three strokes behind Wales’ James Ashf...

2024-04-21T13:03:21Z

Talented Dundalk cricketer called up to Leinster regional side

A talented local cricketer has been called up to play for a regional side in an all-Leinster Cup competition. Eighteen-year-old Yash Verma will represent Fingal in the upcoming BUA-Kit U23 District Cup, a new multi-format provincial tournament providing young cricketers from across Leinster the chance to showcase their skills to internationally-rec...

2024-04-21T23:19:44Z

Ireland star Szmodics hits 31st campaign goal in Blackburn defeat

Sheffield Wednesday climbed out of the Championship relegation zone with a 3-1 win.

2024-04-21T14:21:06Z

David Moyes heading towards the exit as West Ham ponder an alternative future

The official party line — from David Moyes and from West Ham’s hierarchy — has not changed: a decision over the manager’s future will not be taken until the campaign is done and the summer recess in swing. The sense, though, is that the scales are tilting decisively in one direction, towards a natural conclusion and a parting of the ways. Three day...

2024-04-22T12:26:26Z

‘They didn’t listen. I made five subs, I would have made ten if I could’ – Damien Duff demands more from Shelbourne

Damien Duff wants more from Shelbourne against Shamrock Rovers on Monday, saying he would have “substituted ten players if he could have” following their 1-0 defeat to Galway United on Friday. Shels won six in a row in the early phase of the season and have gone nine games unbeaten, but they have only secured two points from the last four games. Ed...

2024-04-21T17:18:51Z

WRC Croatia: Ogier victorious after final day drama for Evans, Neuville

Sebastien Ogier clinched victory in Croatia after emerging from a tense three-way fight with World Rally Championship title contenders Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans that ended in dramatic circumstances.

2024-04-21T12:40:03Z

‘VAR is a Luton fan’ – Nottingham Forest hit out at PGMOL after ‘poor decisions’ at Everton

Nottingham Forest have accused VAR Stuart Attwell of being a Luton fan after feeling they were on the wrong end of “three extremely poor decisions” during Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton. Forest posted on X, formerly Twitter, soon after full-time that they were considering their options, having “warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luto...

2024-04-21T18:19:01Z

Alonso explains mid-race soft tyre strategy in F1 Chinese GP

Fernando Alonso had to switch to soft tyres midway through the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix because he had no hards remaining, having used his allocation over the sprint weekend.

2024-04-21T11:54:54Z

Limerick clip Clare wings with late comeback in gripping Munster SHC opener

Limerick wriggled off the hook in a gripping Munster SHC opener in Cusack Park, coming from nine points down to floor Clare in the final quarter and take a very significant step towards a fifth successive All-Ireland title. The common consensus was that to derail the champions, they would have to suffer their first wounds in Ennis and for a long ti...

2024-04-21T15:18:42Z

Data shows Leandro Trossard is one of the most lethal finishers in the Premier League

Leandro Trossard has scored all manner of goals in his 15 months as an Arsenal player, from back-post tap-ins to precise curlers, but he has never scored one quite like his opener against Wolves on Saturday night. Was it a scuff? A slice? A total mishit? Whatever you want to call it, there can be no way that Trossard intended to strike the ball as ...