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Ferrari F1 drivers split over China sprint race clash talks

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have given different takes on if they have cleared the air over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race battle.

2024-04-20T09:52:18Z

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

James Ryan ‘touch and go’ in fitness battle for Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final in Croke Park

Leinster co-captain James Ryan has admitted he remains “touch-and-go” in his bid to prove his fitness in time for his side’s Champions Cup semi-final clash with Northampton at Croke Park on May 4. Ryan is still recovering from the ruptured bicep that he suffered during Ireland’s Six Nations campaign, but the 27-year-old remains on track to feature ...

2024-04-19T01:44:55Z

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

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

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

‘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

Ilkay Gundogan explains reasons for stinging Barcelona teammate criticism

Ilkay Gundogan says honest and open conversations are important between teammates in the wake of criticising Barcelona teammate Ronald Araujo.

2024-04-20T13:53:35Z

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

Kevin O'Connell admits to "killing the idea" of taking other QBs in NFL Draft

During a speaking appearance at a local Minneapolis church, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell opened up about drafting a quarterback and how he previously stopped the franchise from picking other quarterbacks in the NFL Draft.

2024-04-20T03:12:26Z

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

Irish midfielder misses crucial penalty as Celtic reach Scottish Cup final

There was despair for Aberdeen as Killian Phillips’ spot kick was saved by Joe Hart.

2024-04-20T14:48:24Z

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

Relentless England hammer Ireland to keep Six Nations title hopes firmly on track

England thrilled a bumper crowd at Twickenham by overwhelming Ireland 88-10 to set up a likely Grand Slam decider against France next weekend. The Red Roses amassed 14 tries in front of 48,778 fans with the unstoppable Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne completing hat-tricks, while Megan Jones and Jess Breach each crossed twice. For all Dow’s finishing in...

2024-04-20T16:01:27Z

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

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

Bonus point win is the order of the day for Connacht as Finlay Bealham earns his 200th cap

After three games on the road, two of which ended in costly defeats to Benetton, a visit by the URC’s basement side to the Sportsground is just what Connacht require to get their end-of-season charge back on track. For all that their Italian counterparts may have dumped Connacht out of the Challenge Cup last weekend, Zebre have again struggled this...

2024-04-20T06:00:24Z

Liverpool youngster set for starring role under new manager following ‘exciting’ loan spell

Fabio Carvalho will be handed an opportunity in the Liverpool first XI next season under a new manager, according to reports.

2024-04-20T13:48:04Z

Explained: Why Cristiano Ronaldo isn't playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of the squad for Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League clash against Al Feiha on Friday due to suspension.

2024-04-19T15:38:43Z

Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he expects to slip down the order if Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race in China is dry, after qualifying second in the rain.

2024-04-19T10:06:31Z

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

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

2024-04-20T12:21:11Z

Golf Channel ‘Big Break’ co-host Stephanie Sparks dies at age 50

Stephanie Sparks, an All-American college golf and former U.S. Curtis Cup player who went on to co-host several Golf Channel programs, in the reality show “Big Break,” died April 13 at 50. Living most recently in Orlando, Spark’s cause of death is unknown. Sparks was born in Wheeling, W.Va., and had an accomplished amateur golf career that included...

2024-04-20T13:58:08Z

Five reasons Pochettino has actually had a good first season at Chelsea

Chelsea are now three points off sixth with a game in hand. Is Pochettino actually having a good first season? We've come up with five reasons why he is.

2024-04-20T07:13:51Z

Kelly named on bench for Clare, De Búrca to start for Waterford in Munster SHC openers

Limerick have named 13 of their All-Ireland winning team for the trip to Ennis.

2024-04-19T15:03:59Z

Kerry GAA delegates fully endorse proposal to increase to 10 the clubs in the County SFC and Senior Club Championship

Kerry’s County Senior Football Championship and the County Senior Club Football Championship will both change to incorporate 10 club teams from 2026 and beyond, following unanimous support for that recommendation from a review committee report, which was enthusiastically adopted this week. A full delegate meeting of the Kerry County Committee on Th...

2024-04-19T10:15:00Z

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

Jurgen Klopp accepts lack of threat cost Liverpool dear in European exit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted their lack of goal threat failed to put enough pressure on Atalanta to help turn their Europa League quarter-final back in their favour. Mohamed Salah's seventh-minute penalty had raised hopes of a Barcelona 2019-style comeback but the Egypt international missed a relatively straightforward lob to make it 2-0 towards the end of the first half and they faded badly after the break as they exited the competition 3-1 on aggregate. That meant for only the third time in the 21st century, England have no teams in the semi-finals of the Champions League or Europa League/UEFA Cup.

2024-04-19T03:41:55Z

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

Pundit ‘not sold’ on Arteta signing as Arsenal star is accused of making ‘mistakes’

Troy Deeney isn’t convinced that David Raya is the long-term goalkeeping solution for Arsenal as the pundit thinks Mikel Arteta's side can do better.

2024-04-20T15:29:35Z

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

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

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

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

Nick Faldo claims LIV Golf's top target who has already rejected offer has 'best swing ever'

Sir Nick Faldo is a huge admirer of PGA Tour rising star Ludvig Aberg, giving him an enormous compliment as the Swede's fine form continues at the RBC Heritage

2024-04-20T14:12:01Z

Munster require a statement performance to achieve the result they need against Bulls

The build-up to this round of URC fixtures has been low-key, which does this clash of the league’s third and fourth-placed teams a disservice. Both clubs exited the Champions Cup in successive weeks against the same opposition, but while Munster threw everything they could at Northampton and came up short amidst an unfortunate illness outbreak in t...

2024-04-20T06:00:25Z

'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

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

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

Noel King set to make shock return to League of Ireland as manager of Dundalk

Dundalk staff and officials were taken by surprise by reports that Noel King is set to make a stunning return to the League of Ireland as the club’s new manager. It emerged on Friday night that Dundalk owner Brian Ainscough has turned to King, a long term football contact, in an attempt to steer the Lilywhites off the bottom of the table. The forme...

2024-04-20T07:00:35Z

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

Hamilton: Norris would have been better off conceding in Turn 1

Lewis Hamilton thinks Lando Norris would have been better off conceding position in their Turn 1 battle in Formula 1’s China sprint, as he had the pace to overtake later.

2024-04-20T04:51:50Z

Furious EFL clubs threaten to boycott FA Cup over replay axe as tensions grow

The decision to remove replays from the FA Cup from the first round onwards has been met with anger from a number of clubs who claim they were not consulted on the matter

2024-04-20T09:31:30Z

Emi Martinez banned for first leg of Aston Villa’s semi-final against Olympiacos

The Argentina international saved two penalties in the 4-3 quarter-final shootout victory over Lille.

2024-04-19T18:32:42Z

Xabi Alonso hits back at ex-Arsenal star after suggestion he'd regret Liverpool snub

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has responded to comments Arsenal legend Paul Merson made criticising his decision to reject both Liverpool and Bayern Munich

2024-04-20T14:27:02Z

NASCAR denies Kyle Larson a qualifying attempt at Talladega

Kyle Larson's chase for a fourth consecutive pole in the NASCAR Cup Series ended before it even started on Saturday.

2024-04-20T15:04:18Z

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