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Teams expect Sainz's F1 China qualifying incident to be cleared up

Ferrari and Aston Martin are expecting the FIA to tidy up its Formula 1 sporting regulations for 2025 following a protest in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying.

2024-04-26T16:28:28Z

Enya Breen back on centre stage to try and repeat her magic trick in Belfast finale

Returning to Ravenhill for a Six Nations finale with Scotland comes with good memories for Enya Breen. She can rewind to two years ago when the clock was in the red with over 83 minutes gone. Ireland trailed 8-14, but they threatened the Scotland try line in a grandstand finish. Linda Djougang delivered a sweet pass to Breen who rode the tackle of ...

2024-04-27T01:33:16Z

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

Ryan Day Didn't Hold Back Opinion About J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy is one of only two quarterbacks in the last decade and change to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes and the only one in that span to do so multiple times. But Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day - despite having been on the losing end of all of those games - had nothing but praise for him this ...

2024-04-26T15:46:04Z

FAI pays tribute to 40-times capped defender Charlie Hurley

Former centre-half was named as Sunderland’s Player of the Century.

2024-04-25T12:59:37Z

Billy Scannell: ‘I left no stone unturned in Munster, I gave it my best shot’

As the youngest of three brothers, two of whom play for Munster, Billy Scannell was always determined to forge his own path, rather than be burdened by some kind of pressure to follow Niall and Rory – or his cousin Jack O’Sullivan, who is also part of the province’s current squad. For a while, however, it looked as though that is exactly what Billy...

2024-04-27T01:33:14Z

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

Where Hulkenberg’s wrong-righting Audi F1 move leaves the driver market

OPINION: Formula 1’s 2025 driver market has twisted again with the news that Nico Hulkenberg will swap Haas for Audi next year. That has implications for both established drivers and a pair looking to break through from Formula 2, but also rights a wrong for Hulkenberg. Here’s how

2024-04-26T12:57:59Z

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed - The Dutchman is now set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after impressing in the Eredivisie

2024-04-26T20:31:34Z

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

2024-04-26T18:13:35Z

All-Ireland U20 champions Cork down Limerick and head for Munster knockout stages

Ben O’Connor’s side held out for a two-point win at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

2024-04-26T20:01:42Z

Connacht's triple boost as Ralston, Dowling and Smith sign new deals

Head coach Pete Wilkins has hailed the province’s contract business.

2024-04-25T10:02:20Z

'I'll go wherever I’m looked after' - O'Sullivan's warning after World Championship opener

O’Sullivan says he would walk away from the sport if he believed his talent was being under-valued.

2024-04-25T22:11:57Z

Chelsea predicted line-up vs. Aston Villa: Four changes made including big Cole Palmer decision

The latest Chelsea team news and predicted line-up plus updates on Cole Palmer ahead of the Premier League game against Aston Villa.

2024-04-26T10:18:34Z

Hulkenberg set for Audi switch after Haas departure revealed

Nico Hulkenberg is set to join Audi in Formula 1 after his current Haas team revealed he is leaving the American-owned squad at the end of this season for Sauber.

2024-04-26T08:27:00Z

'No good thoughts at all... it was not good enough': Jurgen Klopp apologises

Klopp’s final visit to Goodison Park ended in his first defeat there.

2024-04-25T07:58:50Z

IndyCar denies Indianapolis 500 entry promoting Donald Trump, RFK Jr.

The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest motorsports event of the year, and the hype is already building. On May 26, Kyle Larson will attempt "The Double" with the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, which has created heightened expectations for the…

2024-04-26T17:55:30Z

Not quite a knock-out, but Sunday could be make or break for Cork and Clare

Not quite knockout is the official status of Cork’s clash with Clare this Sunday. Even if neither side will be left stretched out on the canvas, they could take a concussive blow to their summer hopes. Especially Cork. The Rebels escaped the 2022 Munster round-robin after recovering from two opening defeats, but with Limerick third up, who would fa...

2024-04-25T05:11:04Z

Celtic title boost with Maeda set to return to action next week

Daizen Maeda is set to hand Celtic an injury boost during the title run in by making a shock return to action next week.

2024-04-25T14:33:03Z

Jurgen Klopp gesture to reporter after bruising Liverpool defeat sums him up

A Sky reporter was surprised after being given a special gift by Jurgen Klopp just hours after Liverpool were thrashed at home in the Europa League to Atalanta

2024-04-26T17:13:33Z

Ange: Your motivation shouldn't revolve around someone else's demise

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Arsenal. 'I want to win and I understand the importance of winning against your traditional rival,' said the Spurs boss.

2024-04-27T01:07:29Z

Emma Hayes: Chelsea not overthinking semi-final against 'world-class' Barcelona

Emma Hayes insists Chelsea have not overanalysed "world-class" Barcelona ahead of their Champions League clash on Saturday. Chelsea have travelled to Catalonia for the first leg of their semi-final 12 months on from the two clubs meeting at the same stage of the competition. Barcelona prevailed 2-1 on aggregate on that occasion before overcoming Wolfsburg in Eindhoven to lift the trophy for the second time in three years.

2024-04-27T01:36:00Z

Mavericks star deals with knee injury during Game 3 vs. Clippers

The Mavs star hobbled off the court and then headed to the locker room, returning afterward.

2024-04-27T01:25:58Z

Impressive Scotland bringing some real momentum into Belfast date with Ireland

Ireland forward Brittany Hogan sent out a measured message this week when she said they’re not putting the pressure of World Cup qualification on themselves when they play Scotland at Ravenhill today in the final round of the Women’s Six Nations. Ireland will have to beat Scotland – who are third in the table to Ireland’s fifth – and better Italy’s...

2024-04-27T01:33:15Z

Bruno Guimaraes to leave Newcastle for Arsenal or Man City? Eddie Howe isn’t bothered, mate

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe insists he is not worried about speculation over the future of star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

2024-04-26T10:52:48Z

Man Utd transfer budget ‘limit’ revealed as £450k-a-week duo ‘will leave’ in the summer

Man Utd will be allowed a net spend of around £100m in the summer transfer window, according to ESPN journalist Mark Ogden.

2024-04-26T11:19:19Z

'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

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge

The moment Liverpool surrendered their Premier League title challenge - Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s towering header wrapped up a first Merseyside derby win at Goodison Park in almost 14 years as the Reds were all but knocked out of the title race

2024-04-25T10:40:56Z

Raiders notified Andre James before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in NFL Draft

Before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders made sure to notify their starting center, Andre James, of the pick.

2024-04-27T00:50:47Z

Paul O'Donovan advances to heavyweight semi-finals in Hungary

Elsewhere, Roisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner claim bronze at European Para Swimming Championships.

2024-04-26T18:15:22Z

Instant analysis of the Patriots drafting WR Ja'Lynn Polk

What to make of New England taking Ja'Lynn Polk in the second round.

2024-04-27T00:05:35Z

Around the North: Steelers bolster interior line with Zach Frazier C from WVU

The second day of the NFL draft has started and the Pittsburgh Steelers made their second pick. With the 51st pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Steelers drafted Zach Frazier the center out of West Virginia University. According to Arif Has

2024-04-27T01:12:36Z

'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

McIlroy and Lowry dovetail as Rahm and Hatton get Ryder Cup lifeline

Rory McIlroy knows a team is stronger when it plays to its strengths and it worked out of him on and off the course in the space of 24 hours. As DP World Tour boss Guy Kinnings confirmed LIV Golf’s Jon Rahm will remain eligible for the 2025 Ryder Cup without the need for a rules change, McIlroy’s power and Shane Lowry’s phenomenal short game made u...

2024-04-26T20:32:12Z

‘It’s easy to captain the girls, they are a great bunch’ – Limerick’s Yvonne Lee on securing promotion to Lidl NFL Division 3

In the relatively short time since she first made her debut in the adult ranks of inter-county football, Monagea’s Yvonne Lee has quickly established herself as an influential figure within the Limerick defence. Less than two years after featuring for the Treaty County in an All-Ireland premier junior camogie championship decider against Kerry at C...

2024-04-27T01:33:08Z

Stroll explains why F1 China penalty for Ricciardo contact felt like "a joke"

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has explained why he thought his penalty for tagging Daniel Ricciardo behind the safety car in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix was "a joke".

2024-04-21T13:25:13Z

'I've learned loads about myself and rugby... I wouldn't change that'

31-year-old JJ Hanrahan feels at home with Connacht after several stints abroad.

2024-04-25T15:33:25Z

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

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1

Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in opening practice for the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, though he was the only ride to run fresh soft tyres for a time attack.

2024-04-26T09:49:41Z

Callow Leinster at risk of losing control of their own destiny in URC

Not so long ago it seemed like Leinster could roll out any team from their squad and get a result in this tournament. However, that seems like a memory now that the South African big-hitters are on the scene, and last week’s shellacking in Johannesburg has undermined confidence in the province’s second string. They have an All Black in their backli...