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TNT and Sky 'have to become a partner of football again and not a squeezer' - Klopp

The outgoing Liverpool manager took a swipe at broadcasters, the Premier League, administrators and Fifa.

2024-05-03T11:11:14Z

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster - Klopp offered ‘a little advice from an old man on the way out’ as he criticised the way TV companies schedule fixtures

2024-05-03T10:12:43Z

Ireland defender Richard Keogh announces retirement

Keogh has called time on his 20-year playing career.

2024-05-03T13:56:40Z

Excitement rising for the first ever Kerry FC-Cork City derby in the Kingdom

All good things come to an end, what goes up must come down, you can only escape the certainty of mathematics for so long, eventually there will be a reversion to the mean. For Kerry FC after an unprecedented run of eight games unbeaten – seven in the league – during which they took their first ever win on home soil, a run of defeats was always lik...

2024-05-02T13:04:36Z

Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones battle it out in tense World Championship semi-final

The pair are level 8-8.

2024-05-03T21:43:22Z

Van der Flier and Molony start for Leinster against Northampton

Saints captain Lewis Ludlam misses out for the visitors.

2024-05-03T11:19:16Z

Cork City maintain lead at top while Wexford throw away two-goal lead

Athlone Town fight back for draw as Cobh Ramblers, Finn Harps and UCD also claim victories.

2024-05-03T21:12:48Z

Dundalk revival under King continues as they hold Shels to stalemate

Damien Duff’s side fail to make breakthrough at Oriel Park but maintain slender lead at top.

2024-05-03T21:12:49Z

'It's the fiercest derby of them all'

Ahead of tonight’s clash between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers, League of Ireland legend Mark Rutherford recalls playing for both clubs.

2024-05-03T06:40:30Z

Jurgen Klopp attacks English football and 'overworked' Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp launched a lengthy attack on the state of English football after claiming the Premier League is 'overworked not overrated'.

2024-05-03T14:17:59Z

Williams plays down Antonelli talk, despite F1 superlicence request

Williams says Logan Sargeant must hit “tough targets” in getting closer to Formula 1 team-mate Alex Albon, but has dismissed rumours it is lining up Andrea Kimi Antonelli as his replacement.

2024-05-03T20:11:41Z

Clare v Kerry: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The provincial football finals kick off with defending champions Kerry and underdogs Clare contesting the Munster Senior Football Championship decider this weekend. In a repeat of last year’s final, the Kingdom are expected to clinch their 85th Munster title, while the Banner are aiming for a first since 1992. Here's all you need to know about the ...

2024-05-03T15:33:55Z

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

There’s lots for fans to enjoy this weekend.

2024-05-03T06:03:51Z

State Man rises to occasion on another record-breaking day for Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins etched his place further into racing folklore as Grade One victories for State Man (2/7 favourite) and Ballyburn (1/5 favourite) saw the Closutton maestro become the winning-most trainer in Irish history. That saw Mullins (4,378 winners) edge past Dermot Weld, and the enormity of the achievement wasn’t lost on him in a season which a...

2024-05-04T01:35:41Z

Butler hat-trick halts Cork's winning run and sees Tipp close in on Munster U20 final

The reigning All-Ireland champions entered with nine victories but found themselves on the end of an 11-point loss.

2024-05-03T20:29:25Z

‘The All-Ireland, that is where everyone wants to be and I’m absolutely privileged’

After recently retaining their Lidl National Football League Division 2 status, Lauren Garland and the Monaghan footballers now have a couple of more targets in their sights for 2024. Thanks to a 3-18 to 0-6 victory at the expense of Laois in Smithborough on March 24 — a game in which Garland scored two points from right corner-forward — Monaghan s...

2024-05-04T06:06:21Z

Caoimhín Kelleher ‘better than David De Gea’ and linked with exit as Liverpool already have replacement in mind

Caoimhín Kelleher’s future at Liverpool will again be under the spotlight this summer, with the Ireland keeper needing to decide on his long-term future. Kelleher impressed during his run in the Liverpool first team this season, as he stepped in for the injured Alisson Becker and played a key role in the Carabao Cup final win against Chelsea at Wem...

2024-05-02T11:34:20Z

Dolphins owner rejects $10B offer for NFL team from mystery bidder

It's claimed that the billionaire 'entertained' the offer from a mystery bidder. If completed, it would have represented the largest team sale in American sports history.

2024-05-02T15:32:02Z

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone - Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season but is confident his project won’t die once Arne Slot takes over

2024-05-03T21:44:39Z

Verstappen surprised "terrible" lap was enough for Miami F1 sprint pole

Max Verstappen says he was surprised that his "terrible" SQ3 lap was enough to take a sprint pole at Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix.

2024-05-03T21:56:53Z

'When I'm smiling and happy, that's when I play my best rugby'

Simon Zebo breaks down some of his big plays for Munster in South Africa.

2024-05-02T14:32:44Z

'It's a real privilege to be here. I hope we do it justice'

Leinster trained at Croke Park this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Champions Cup meeting with Northampton Saints.

2024-05-03T13:34:45Z

'He can cut you in half with a sentence' - Lasting impact of Liverpool's new boss

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne recalls the emergence of Arne Slot from their time together at SC Cambuur.

2024-05-02T18:08:34Z

Luton keep survival hopes alive with 1-1 draw at home to Everton

Elijah Adebayo’s excellent first-half equaliser rescued a point after Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from spot.

2024-05-03T21:27:53Z

Power's PGA Championship hopes fading after first-round struggles in CJ Cup Byron Nelson

England’s Matt Wallace leads while Power faces a battle to make the cut.

2024-05-03T07:00:01Z

US Congressman asks if F1’s Andretti block is a “money grab”

The US Congress member spearheading the scrutiny of Liberty Media’s block on Andretti-GM’s Formula 1 bid has questioned the motives of the sport’s commercial rights holder.

2024-05-02T11:21:21Z

Sport Ireland break silence on Chinese doping scandal

It emerged almost two weeks ago that 23 Chinese swimmers failed a drugs test before the Tokyo Olympics, but were cleared to compete by Chinese authorities and WADA.

2024-05-03T05:10:17Z

Goal-hungry Fitzgibbon Cup star on course for a major role in Waterford resurgence

Mikey Kiely was instrumental in Waterford’s win over Cork and could have a big say as the round-robin series progresses.

2024-05-02T16:09:55Z

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 as Leclerc spins out

Max Verstappen overcame a series of Miami Grand Prix practice difficulties to secure the fastest time, the Red Bull Formula 1 driver's time just a tenth clear of Oscar Piastri.

2024-05-03T17:56:11Z

Ocon: Sanchez signing shows Alpine is serious about F1 turnaround

Esteban Ocon says Alpine hiring former Ferrari and McLaren man David Sanchez is a sign the struggling Formula 1 team is serious about addressing its problems.

2024-05-03T11:55:12Z

Williams in talks with Newey about F1 reunion

Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has said his team is in discussions with design legend Adrian Newey about trying to lure him back to the squad.

2024-05-03T16:10:54Z

Honda keen to continue Tsunoda F1 support beyond 2026

Honda is keen to continue supporting Yuki Tsunoda in Formula 1 even after it moves its engine partnership from the Red Bull teams to Aston Martin.

2024-05-02T08:20:57Z

Shamrock Rovers left frustrated by dogged Bohemians

Filip Piszczek had put his side ahead in the first half but Celtic loanee Johnny Kenny responded.

2024-05-03T20:57:50Z

The 24 Heures Motos Drew A Massive Crowd at Le Mans

More than 78,000 people camped out to watch the opening round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship.

2024-05-02T11:55:44Z

Wicklow GAA’s underage squads receive new gear from sponsors Echelon and Beakonshaw

Wicklow GAA sponsors Echelon and Beakonshaw presented the Garden County Academy squads with beautiful new gear recently in what has been regarded as another positive step in the development of these young and talented hurling and football teams. The presentation took place in Echelon Park Aughrim in recent weeks with Wicklow GAA Chairman Damien Byr...

2024-05-02T06:48:33Z

Big-match preview: This is no ordinary Champions Cup semi-final so Leinster must deal with the sense of occasion at Croke Park

His choice of words was unfortunate, but Northampton Saints back Tommy Freeman wasn’t far wrong when he said that the English team needed to come out with “all guns blazing” at Croke Park this evening. It is in their interest to make life as uncomfortable as possible for the de facto home team on Jones’ Road, to turn what should be a celebration in...

2024-05-04T01:35:41Z

‘Everything that’s wrong in Irish grassroots football’ – DDSL in Kennedy Cup row

The Dublin and District Schoolboys/girls league will hope for action from the FAI to prevent their players from being barred from the prestigious Kennedy Cup and Gaynor Cup tournaments next month. And one underage coach has spoken out about the row which he says ”should tell you everything that’s wrong in Irish grassroots football”. The DDSL had ap...

2024-05-02T08:18:49Z

Wrexham confirm eight departures while partying in Las Vegas but James McClean will be with them in League One

Wrexham have confirmed the departure of a number of key figures as the club prepares for life in League One. Owned by American stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Welsh side secured back-to-back promotions by finishing second in League Two to return to the English third tier for the first time in 19 years. Another elevation is likely to lea...

2024-05-03T18:19:22Z

Why League of Ireland stars like Darragh Markey are a dying breed

With a finance degree and a full-time job, the experienced Drogheda United midfielder is coming into his prime at a time of great change.

2024-05-03T05:10:19Z

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to compete at his 23rd US Open

Three-time champion Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into next month’s US Open at Pinehurst No 2. The 15-time Major winner failed to qualify for the first time when his five-year exemption for winning the 2019 Masters ran out. “The US Open, our national championship, is a truly special event for our game and one that has helped define m...

2024-05-03T01:36:50Z

‘Will Connors is incredibly unlucky’ – Leo Cullen explains key selection calls for Leinster’s Croke Park clash

Leo Cullen says the decision to leave Will Connors out of his matchday 23 for tomorrow’s Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints was a difficult one. The Kildare native starred in the quarter-final win over La Rochelle, but misses out entirely as the coach recalls Josh van der Flier to his starting XV and goes for a 5/3 split of forward...

2024-05-03T12:48:30Z

Organisers deny claims of discrimination against rugby fans over alcohol rules at Croke Park

The stadium forbids alcohol to be consumed in the seated or terrace areas at all GAA games.

2024-05-02T16:46:17Z

Brown: Newey won't be last domino to fall at Red Bull F1 team

McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown says he expects Adrian Newey won't be the last domino to fall at Red Bull due to the team's power games.

2024-05-03T20:11:35Z

Relaxed Northampton Saints try their hand at hurling as they get to grips with Croke Park

The Northampton Saints players opted to trade in their rugby balls for sliotars and Gaelic footballs at Croke Park this afternoon as they got a feel of what Croke Park has to offer tomorrow. The English club didn’t do a full training session on Jones’ Road, instead coming out for a walk through and trying their hand at the sports normally associate...

2024-05-03T16:34:07Z

'You can't get consumed by the idea of this big stadium with all this history'

Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan looks ahead to tomorrow’s Champions Cup semi-final date with Northampton Saints.

2024-05-03T06:03:26Z

Drunk Jamie Carragher interviewing Jadon Sancho is the best thing you'll see today

While English winger Jadon Sancho starred for Borussia Dortmund on the pitch in their 1-0 win over PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash, it was Jamie Carragher who grabbed the headlines off it. Sancho, on loan from Manchester United, wasn't directly involved in the only goal of the game but his skill, dribbling and moveme...

2024-05-02T08:38:53Z

Norris: Miami sprint qualifying tumble down to "pushing too hard"

Lando Norris says his tumble from dominating sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix to finishing SQ3 just ninth was because he “pushed too hard” early on his final lap.

2024-05-03T22:26:52Z

Derry's momentum halted as Galway dig in for draw

Galway United are now unbeaten in five games.

2024-05-03T20:57:47Z

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him

Roberto De Zerbi wanted to join the best — then they overlooked him - As vacancies at Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have come and gone and as Brighton slipped into the bottom half, the Italian must instead focus on rebuilding his own reputation

2024-05-03T06:27:06Z

Hamilton: Newey is number one person I want to work with in F1

Lewis Hamilton says Adrian Newey is top of the list of people that he wants to work with in Formula 1, as speculation swirls they could link up at Ferrari.

2024-05-02T19:37:53Z

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