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Ferrari announce ‘historic’ new deal as Fernando Alonso lifts lid on Aston Martin dynamic – F1 news round-up

As part of Wednesday's F1 news, we welcome F1's newest official team name to the grid. Sorry, it's not Andretti...

2024-04-24T21:22:30Z

Vikings rumored to stay at picks 11 and 23 in NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings are rumored to stay at picks 11 and 23 in the 2024 NFL Draft. Is that the right move?

2024-04-24T17:41:30Z

Bruno Fernandes spares Man Utd's blushes after Sheffield Utd scare - 6 talking points

MAN UTD 4-2 SHEFFIELD UTD: A Bruno Fernandes double, a well-taken header from Harry Maguire and a strike from Rasmus Hojlund avoided more embarrassment for the Red Devils and Erik ten Hag

2024-04-24T21:06:17Z

Magic of the Munster championship comes with an inherent flaw

Cork or Clare could be finished after seven days, while Wexford or Dublin will make it to the All-Ireland series.

2024-04-23T15:09:59Z

Munster football final set for Ennis after coin toss

Cusack Park confirmed to host its first Munster football final since 1919.

2024-04-23T20:25:39Z

Chelsea points deduction: Relegation dogfight beckons as expert predicts huge penalty over PSR rule break

Boehly has overseen another difficult season at Stamford Bridge and his troubles could be about to escalate amid claims of a mammoth points deduction

2024-04-24T09:15:45Z

Joe Canning: 'I'd question other teams before I'd question Clare'

Galway great unsure about ‘Cork coming’ ahead of this weekend’s showdown.

2024-04-23T20:10:35Z

‘Metronomic’ Verstappen may rule F1, but it won’t last forever - Horner

Red Bull says it is under no illusion that Max Verstappen’s ‘metronomic’ domination of Formula 1 is not going to last forever.

2024-04-24T08:04:07Z

Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” with defence in F1 Chinese GP sprint race

Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defence during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix as the pair glanced blows.

2024-04-20T04:36:50Z

Stuart Attwell at centre of more VAR controversy as Wolves goal ruled out

Stuart Attwell was the man at Stockley Park for Nottingham Forest's controversial defeat to Everton, with the official back in action and back at the centre of more controversy

2024-04-24T20:35:56Z

'It's a great honour': Novak Djokovic named Sportsman of the Year

Tennis player Novak Djokovic says 'it's a great honour' after being crowned as Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.

2024-04-23T01:22:53Z

Teenage golf sensation, 15, fast-tracked to PGA Tour after breaking Tiger Woods' record

Teenage golf prodigy Miles Russell continues to make history and the 15-year-old has learned the date he will make his PGA Tour debut as reward for breaking a record set by Tiger Woods

2024-04-24T14:04:59Z

Galway v Kilkenny: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The Leinster Senior Hurling Championship continues this weekend with a glamour tie between Galway and Kilkenny. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at the Pearse Stadium in Galway with a 2.00pm throw-in on Sunday. Where can I watch the game? The match is being shown live on RTÉ 2. It will also ...

2024-04-23T13:30:16Z

Jurgen Klopp's title dream dies as Everton dominate Liverpool in Merseyside derby - 5 talking points

EVERTON 2-0 LIVERPOOL: Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals as Sean Dyche's side took a big step towards safety - and may well have ended Jurgen Klopp's title hopes

2024-04-24T21:06:17Z

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

Greg Norman's admission speaks volumes after clarifying £672m Rory McIlroy LIV Golf talks

Greg Norman has insisted Rory McIlroy has never been made an offer to join Saudi-backed breakaway league LIV Golf - and he has opened up on potential talks between the pair

2024-04-24T10:34:21Z

Jack Kennedy in super tight race with Paul Townend to win Irish Jump Jockeys’ Championship

Jack Kennedy faces his toughest race of the season as his bid to win his first Irish Jump Jockeys’ Championship title enters its final furlong. The Dingle jockey currently leads the title race by six winners ahead of his nearest challenger, Paul Townend, but Kennedy faces a serious battle to keep his nose in front as the winning line approaches. Wi...

2024-04-24T15:49:05Z

Kerry minor manager Wayne Quillinan names 34-player panel ahead of Munster Championship quarter-final

Kerry minor football manager Wayne Quillinan has named his panel for the upcoming Munster Championship, which sees Kerry host Cork in Tralee next Tuesday, April 30 in a non-knockout quarter-final. Quillinan’s 34-player panel is drawn from 25 clubs, from Beale in the north of the county to Tuosist in the extreme south, and from An Ghaeltacht in the ...

2024-04-24T04:02:14Z

Chelsea boss Pochettino 'disappointed' following 5-0 loss to Arsenal

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is 'disappointed' with his team's performance following a 5-0 defeat to rivals Arsenal in the Premier League.

2024-04-23T23:56:06Z

A record-breaking night at Old Trafford! Man Utd set new Premier League marker as Sheffield United take unwanted title in 4-2 defeat

Harry Maguire netted a record-breaking goal when he equalised against Sheffield United in the Premier League on Wednesday.

2024-04-24T21:23:39Z

Klopp gives injury news and discusses the mood around Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp gives Liverpool injury news and discusses the mood around the club ahead of the Merseyside derby

2024-04-23T16:25:02Z

Anyone that was at the game would have said: 'Galway need Johnny Glynn'

Ardrahan manager Syl Dolan tells The42 the story of Johnny Glynn’s return to the Galway hurlers.

2024-04-24T16:13:48Z

St. Peter’s see off Kieran’s to capture Leinster Schools Senior ‘A’ hurling league crown

St. Peter’s College 4-16 St. Kieran’s 1-16 St. Peter’s College got some silverware in the cupboard on Friday, defeating All-Ireland champions St. Kieran’s (Kilkenny) to take the Leinster Schools Senior ‘A’ hurling league crown in Halo Tiles Ferns Centre of Excellence. The Summerhill lads came into the game on the back of a resounding victory over K...

2024-04-24T06:32:37Z

Mathieu Raynal to referee Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton

Andrew Brace will take charge of the Toulouse v Harlequins semi-final.

2024-04-24T10:29:09Z

Emma Raducanu told she 'didn't show up' in heavy Madrid Open loss after fortunate draw

Emma Raducanu enjoyed some impressive wins in Stuttgart and in the BJK Cup, but the 21-year-old Brit admitted she was exhausted after losing in the first round in Madrid

2024-04-24T16:50:26Z

Down's syndrome runner rejected from sports clubs sets world record

Down's syndrome runner, Lloyd Martin, 19, who set a world record at the London Marathon has said 'anything is possible' after years of being turned away by sports clubs.

2024-04-23T11:26:05Z

Liverpool in talks with Feyenoord over move to appoint Arne Slot as new manager

Feyenoord will demand significant compensation for the man who guided the Dutch club to their first title in six years.

2024-04-24T11:55:43Z

Wilcox orders Ten Hag to make one major Man Utd change against Sheff Utd or face the sack

Ten Hag could lose his job if he fails to implement one major change Man Utd's new technical director Jason Wilcox has instructed him to make

2024-04-24T13:01:21Z

Everything Jose Mourinho has said about Chelsea return as pressure grows on Mauricio Pochettino

Jose Mourinho has twice been hired and fired by Chelsea during his career and could have a third stint at Stamford Bridge with current boss Mauricio Pochettino seeing his job in jeopardy

2024-04-24T11:19:34Z

Cork player assessments after their Munster SHC defeat to Waterford

Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig) Pressed on his puck-outs, retaining just over half (54%), compared to Waterford’s 66%. Still produced a handful of assists from those that found their target. Both goals were well-taken, with Stephen Bennett’s flick of the wrists wrongfooting him for the penalty. Made a routine stop from another Bennett chance. Ger Mi...

2024-04-24T09:33:08Z

'It's a tough place, a rugged place on the west coast. It's different country'

Scott Fardy and his family have happily settled into life with Connacht.

2024-04-24T05:13:23Z

Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu foul in 'one of worst referee decisions of season'

Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu foul in 'one of worst referee decisions of season' - The Chelsea striker was not even booked for catching the Arsenal defender’s ankle

2024-04-23T20:26:16Z

Rumours swirl over Mauricio Pochettino’s future as Arsenal hammer Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino’s future as Chelsea manager appears to be hanging by a thread after his side’s 5-0 hammering against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz scored twice against his former club as Arsenal tightened their grip on top spot in the Premier League by denting Chelsea’s European aspirations with a crushing win. Gunners forward Havert...

2024-04-24T06:02:33Z

Steven Kitshoff confirmed to have played final Ulster game after season ended by injury

Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff has played his final game for the province after it was confirmed that he has departed the country following a season-ending knee injury. The Springbok World Cup winner limped off in the second half of their Challenge Cup Quarter-Final defeat to Clermont two weeks ago and was ruled out in the short-term initially. Howeve...

2024-04-23T15:00:27Z

Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal's remaining games as Reds dealt hammer blow to title hopes

A Merseyside Derby defeat for Liverpool at Goodison Park threatened to turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair after back-to-back wins for Arsenal

2024-04-24T21:06:02Z

Five-star Leicester close in on promotion as Southampton left facing play-offs

Abdul Fatawu scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 win.

2024-04-23T21:23:27Z

Emma Raducanu 'emotionally exhausted' as Brit speaks out on brutal Madrid Open defeat

Emma Raducanu appeared fatigued as she lost to a qualifier at the Madrid Open.

2024-04-24T16:44:07Z

Premier League risk wrath of Nottingham Forest again with Luton referee appointment

Nottingham Forest are at the centre of a row with the Premier League, FA and PGMOL due to their statement about three contentious refereeing decisions in their defeat to Everton

2024-04-24T09:34:19Z

Female Grand Slam champion refuses to watch rivals as 'men's tennis is more interesting'

One reigning Grand Slam champion has made some candid comments about the female game.

2024-04-24T08:57:55Z

Galway catch the eye in race to succeed Kildare as All Ireland champions

Eight teams now left standing after the finalists were confirmed in Connacht, Munster and Ulster.

2024-04-24T21:14:28Z

'I don’t think the problem is him, really, I think the problem is Ulster'

Steven Kitshoff’s brief stint at Ulster was discussed on today’s podcast.

2024-04-24T15:29:57Z

Two drivers named in brutal ‘half of the field does not belong in F1’ verdict

"It is simply a fact that half of the field does not belong in the field at all."

2024-04-24T07:36:09Z

Report: Cowboys Make Official Decision On Micah Parsons Contract

The Dallas Cowboys made sure Micah Parsons will be on the roster when the 2025 NFL season kicks off. On Wednesday afternoon the team picked up Parsons' fifth-year option, which will cost just over $21 million for the 2025 season. Given Parsons' play over his first three years in the league that ...

2024-04-24T20:34:21Z

Brian Cooney ensures Westmeath U-20s have the final say in win over Carlow

A blistering start to the second half enabled Westmeath to edge out Carlow in an entertaining Andrew Corden Cup semi-final in Kinnegad. Westmeath had the aid of a slight wind in the first half but there was never much between the teams. They were tied at 0-2 each with 13 minutes elapsed when Ronan Murray found the net after being cleverly picked ou...

2024-04-23T21:01:10Z

Chelsea star Conor Gallagher responds to young fan who demanded players 'fight for the shirt'

Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher has responded to the young fan at the Emirates Stadium who asked for the players to "fight for the shirt" during defeat to Arsenal. The Blues were blown away 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners ran riot to keep themselves firmly in the Premier League title race. As the scoreline got worse and worse for Chelsea...

2024-04-24T07:02:41Z

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

'I used to laugh about his diet...the chicken fillet rolls. That time has passed now'

Damien Duff rebuked his own player Shane Farrell following his red card against Shamrock Rovers.

2024-04-22T22:40:20Z

David Clifford on improving football, the NFL, and 'uncomfortable' generational talent tag

The Kerry superstar tries to ‘take the emotion out of the game,’ as Pep Guardiola often references.

2024-04-23T18:55:25Z

NASCAR Driver Fined $5,000 For Safety Violation On Racetrack

Xfinity Series driver Joey Gase was fined $5,000 by NASCAR for a safety penalty at Richmond Raceway. He threw the bumper cover from his No. 35 Ford at Dawson Cram's vehicle. Gase ultimately decided to appeal that decision. On Wednesday, National Motorsports Appeals ...

2024-04-24T20:34:22Z

‘How can you justify this?’ – more questions asked about ‘strange’ Lance Stroll penalty in China

"What do you mean it is Ricciardo's fault?"

2024-04-24T16:22:32Z

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