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What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom - It is clear Chelsea have made mistakes but how long are is the club prepared to show faith in the process?

2024-04-25T10:40:55Z

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing - Liverpool’s defeat to Everton damaged their title hopes on Wednesday, with the Uruguayan coming under scrutiny from the former Reds defender

2024-04-25T10:40:51Z

Cork City confirm reopening of Turner's Cross

The Leeside venue had closed indefinitely to allow for repairs.

2024-04-24T12:40:51Z

Crucible’s days as World Snooker Championship venue are numbered, warns Barry Hearn

Barry Hearn has warned Sheffield City Council its days of staging the World Snooker Championship are numbered unless the Crucible is ripped down and replaced with a bigger capacity venue. Hearn, the former World Snooker chairman and president of Matchroom, says there is no room for sentiment when the venue's current deal expires in 2027 - its 50th ...

2024-04-24T15:34:01Z

GAA president Jarlath Burns vows to give Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups ‘a proper place’ in calendar

GAA president Jarlath Burns wants to find a ‘proper place’ for the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups in the calendar. Third-level competitions are shoehorned in around the beginning of the National Leagues, placing significant pressure on college players who are also on duty with their county teams. And speaking in Limerick at the launch of the Mary Imm...

2024-04-24T13:33:45Z

FAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'

The FAI have submitted an academy development plan to government, and revealed the stark reality of how far Irish football has fallen.

2024-04-25T05:13:27Z

Aston Villa might have already completed their most important piece of business this summer

Aston Villa have their sights set on a bright future after a highly impressive 2023/24 campaign so far

2024-04-24T16:11:37Z

Babel sends ‘major’ warning to Slot over Liverpool job as ’40 people’ will leave with Klopp

Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has warned compatriot Arne Slot that he will have to "replace" as many as "40 people" if he succeeds Jurgen Klopp.

2024-04-25T10:30:24Z

LIV boss Greg Norman dismisses Rory McIlroy $850m offer as ‘white noise’ but said that the door was always open

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has denied that his organisation made an offer to Rory McIlroy but suggested the door remains open for any PGA Tour players who wish to join. A report that the Northern Irishman had been subject to an offer from the Saudi-backed series was quickly dismissed as “fake news” by McIlroy’s manager after The Masters. The four-tim...

2024-04-24T08:17:54Z

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

Four Irish make Arnold Palmer Cup team for Lahinch

Four Irish players have been named on the International team for the Arnold Palmer Cup match against the United States at Lahinch from July 5-7. Maynooth scholars Kate Lanigan and Ryan Griffin are joined on the 24-strong International team by the University of Louisville’s Max Kennedy and the University of Miami’s Sara Byrne for the clash between s...

2024-04-24T01:31:56Z

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

'Conor Cooney is hands down the best club hurler in Galway'

Joe Canning on unlocking the St Thomas’ star’s full inter-county potential and Galway needing ‘a bit of luck’.

2024-04-25T06:15:42Z

Marcus Rashford one of 12 Man Utd stars told it’s game over as ruthless Ratcliffe tears squad apart

Ratcliffe will reportedly cut a swath through the Man Utd squad with a dozen players told to leave - and only 10 stars told they are exempt from sale

2024-04-25T09:42:26Z

Derek Lyng sweating over key Kilkenny trio for Galway duel

Derek Lyng could be without many of his big hitters as the Kilkenny boss faces an injury crisis ahead of Sunday’s Leinster SHC clash with Henry Shefflin’s Galway. The Cats cruised to victory in their round-robin opener against Antrim last Sunday but it came at a cost with Adrian Mullen (groin/thigh), Eoin Cody (ankle) and Eoin Murphy (head knock) f...

2024-04-25T01:30:40Z

Carragher singles out one Liverpool star for ‘unforgivable’ error as new boss faces ‘big decision’

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reckons Jurgen Klopp's successor faces a "big decision" over Darwin Nunez's future after another poor display.

2024-04-25T08:48:18Z

Why ‘the worst-run club in the country’ is now playing for its future

Why ‘the worst-run club in the country’ is now playing for its future - IN FOCUS: With the threat of relegation looming once again as Everton host Liverpool at Goodison Park, the plight of one of England’s most successful clubs has come to sum up every major issue in the modern game, writes Miguel Delaney

2024-04-25T10:41:00Z

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

Virgil van Dijk questions Liverpool’s hunger after Everton defeat: ‘We have to look in the mirror’

Virgil van Dijk questions Liverpool’s hunger after Everton defeat: ‘We have to look in the mirror’ - Van Dijk said Liverpool have ‘no chance’ of winning the title if they repeat their Goodison Park performance in their final four games of the season

2024-04-25T10:40:48Z

'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

Feyenoord’s press conference announcement all but rubber-stamps Slot news – Joyce

It seems that we’re on the cusp on seeing Arne Slot being confirmed as the Liverpool manager and an announcement out of Feyenoord has only strengthened these links.

2024-04-24T18:50:35Z

The Left Wing: Munster’s statement victory, are central contracts working and Leinster repeating past mistakes?

After Munster's performance in Loftus, can their win over the Bulls be the catalyst for a URC defence and what about the difference RG Snyman makes? Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald join Rúaidhrí O’Connor on this week’s Left Wing podcast to discuss all the big talking points for Irish rugby from the weekend. After Leinster’s uncharacteristic loss to...

2024-04-23T16:45:36Z

Bulls out-half Goosen handed three-match ban for high hit on Craig Casey

Goosen will miss Saturday’s URC game against Ospreys and the visit of Glasgow Warriors to Loftus Versfeld.

2024-04-25T09:02:12Z

Man Utd told ’embarrassing PE teacher’ Ten Hag must be sacked after snubbing critical journalists

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor insists Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has "got to go" after his poor performance this campaign.

2024-04-25T14:34:14Z

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

Fernando Torres career path becomes clear after offer to 'shadow' Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will step up from under-19s boss to manage Atletico Madrid's B team next season after the club made a decision to keep the 40-year-old

2024-04-25T04:07:06Z

Jota, Bradley & Bajčetić: Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of West Ham clash

The latest Liverpool injury news and expected return dates ahead of their Premier League match against West Ham.

2024-04-25T09:59:23Z

Kellie Harrington one of four Irish boxers to secure at least bronze at Europeans

Harrington, Shannon Sweeney, Niamh Fay and Aoife O’Rourke all clinched medals on Tuesday,

2024-04-23T18:04:07Z

Will Lionel Messi miss Inter Miami’s next match? Artificial turf concern as Herons prepare for MLS trip to Gillette Stadium & meeting with the New England Revolution

Inter Miami are readying themselves for a meeting with the New England Revolution, but there are fears that Lionel Messi may not figure in that game.

2024-04-25T08:12:21Z

Emma Raducanu faces French Open dilemma as Brit accused of throwing the towel in

Emma Raducanu has been accused of throwing the towel in during her Madrid Open defeat to Maria Lourdes Carle.

2024-04-25T11:47:09Z

Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager

A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton

2024-04-24T21:42:21Z

FIA dismisses Aston Martin protest over China F1 qualifying

The FIA stewards have thrown out Aston Martin's protest against Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix qualifying results.

2024-04-20T14:07:50Z

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

The English Premiership’s uncomfortable truth – There are too many tries

The message from around the Premiership has sounded loud and clear: leave our league alone. After Rob Baxter pleaded with the game’s governing body, World Rugby, to stop meddling with the laws of the game, other English head honchos backed up the Exeter director of rugby’s cry. Crucially, no one has publicly disagreed with Baxter’s remarks. For the...

2024-04-24T09:48:10Z

Tiger Woods' payment for snubbing LIV Golf decided as Scottie Scheffler future in doubt

Tiger Woods will receive a loyalty bonus from the PGA Tour on Thursday, which will act as a reward for turning down LIV Golf.

2024-04-25T08:16:30Z

Rory McIlroy set for eye-watering bonus as PGA Tour star rewarded for LIV Golf stance

Rory McIlroy is to be rewarded handsomely for his loyalty to the PGA Tour amid the LIV Golf saga, with Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas also likely to be among the big winners

2024-04-24T17:50:36Z

The BTCC supporting stars aiming to strike gold in 2024

Three of the regular British Touring Car Championship support series also begin their seasons this weekend and there are plenty of potential title contenders to follow. Here are the storylines to follow across the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, British Formula 4 and Mini Challenge series

2024-04-25T14:24:11Z

Stuart Attwell involved in more controversy as Bournemouth win at Wolves

Stuart Attwell involved in more controversy as Bournemouth win at Wolves - Attwell was already in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

2024-04-25T10:40:49Z

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

Louth stun Dublin to book first Leinster U20 football final since 2012

Meath ended Kildare’s All-Ireland defence with a five-point win in Hawkfield.

2024-04-23T21:55:50Z

The implications of F1's vote on a new points structure

Formula 1 is about to consider a new points system that rewards drivers down to 12th place. Here's what F1 might change and why.

2024-04-25T09:23:12Z

Ronnie O'Sullivan corrects referee after error during first-round World Snooker Championship clash

Ronnie O'Sullivan has taken control of his first-round match at the World Snooker Championship but he was forced to act as referee to correct a mistake as he took on Jackson Page

2024-04-25T11:08:13Z

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

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

Man Utd captain admits to ‘erratic’ behaviour towards debutant Wheatley

“I think at the end of the game I got a little too erratic to give him (Wheatley) a goal," admitted Bruno Fernandes after the win v Sheffield United.

2024-04-25T14:19:20Z

'We just needed someone to basically say there were issues that needed addressing'

Marcus Rea has praised the sense of realism that interim head coach Richie Murphy has brought to Ulster’s squad.

2024-04-25T05:16:32Z

Man Utd: Wilcox tells Ten Hag that a change ‘will be made’ unless he alters one thing

New Man Utd technical director Jason Wilcox has told Erik ten Hag to change to a possession-based style of football, according to reports.

2024-04-24T14:45:29Z

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

Penske's Newgarden loses St. Pete IndyCar race win after violation

Josef Newgarden has been stripped of his victory in last month's IndyCar season-opener at St. Petersburg and his Team Penske team-mate Scott McLaughlin disqualified from third after violations were discovered.

2024-04-24T15:20:15Z

‘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

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