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Blades cut toothless Arsenal down to size

21 October 2019

The opening weeks of the new season suggested Arsenal manager Unai Emery was well on his way to ridding his side of the long-standing cliche of a squad with an abundance of talent but a dire shortage of commitment.

Another defeat means Arsenal’s Sheffield hoodoo goes on

21 October 2019

The Gunners have not won an away Premier League match at Sheffield United or Sheffield Wednesday in 26 years.

Liverpool players dominate Ballon d’Or nominations

21 October 2019

Seven members of Jurgen Klopp’s squad made the shortlist.

Sheffield United up to ninth after claiming scalp of Arsenal

21 October 2019

Lys Mousset’s first-half goal was enough to down the Gunners.

Jones and Hansen express mutual respect ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown

21 October 2019

The two coaches go head-to-head on Saturday as England face New Zealand for a place in the World Cup final.

CPA chief hits out at ‘ridiculous’ Tier 2 call

22 October 2019

Club Players Association (CPA) chairman Micheál Briody fears Saturday’s decision to back a Tier 2 inter-county football competition will scupper the chances of the GAA’s fixtures review committee’s own T2 proposal being back in February.

Postponing the most political game in football

21 October 2019

Not mixing sport and politics is difficult at the best of times, and impossible when it comes to La Liga’s Clasico, probably the most politicised game in world of football.

Tumilty will lean on Lee on Irish road to Tokyo

21 October 2019

Rookie Irish men’s coach Mark Tumilty admits the experience of his assistant Jason Lee will prove crucial ahead of their two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada.

Carlow’s Foley fears Tier 2 sides will be cut adrift

22 October 2019

Carlow forward Darragh Foley fears the county is going to be forgotten about and their recent good work undone following the introduction of a Tier 2 championship.

Schmidt and Best deserved more fitting finale, says Payne

22 October 2019

Jared Payne has insisted Joe Schmidt’s record as Ireland head coach is beyond reproach and feels sorry his fellow New Zealander and Rory Best are not leaving on the high they deserved.

Blades cut toothless Arsenal down to size

21 October 2019

Another defeat means Arsenal’s Sheffield hoodoo goes on

21 October 2019

The Gunners have not won an away Premier League match at Sheffield United or Sheffield Wednesday in 26 years.

Liverpool players dominate Ballon d’Or nominations

21 October 2019

Seven members of Jurgen Klopp’s squad made the shortlist.

Sheffield United up to ninth after claiming scalp of Arsenal

21 October 2019

Lys Mousset’s first-half goal was enough to down the Gunners.

Postponing the most political game in football

21 October 2019

Not mixing sport and politics is difficult at the best of times, and impossible when it comes to La Liga’s Clasico, probably the most politicised game in world of football.

Accrington salute Ipswich fans for Billy Kee solidarity banner

21 October 2019

Accrington announced earlier in the season that striker Kee was undergoing treatment for depression, anxiety and bulimia.

Chris Sutton reacts angrily to dementia figures

21 October 2019

The former England striker’s father Mike, an ex-Norwich player, is suffering from the illness.

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale earns new long-term contract

21 October 2019

The 21-year-old have been an ever-present for Eddie Howe’s side this season and kept his first clean sheet against Norwich at the weekend.

FA Cup game abandoned due to racism between Haringey and Yeovil to be replayed

21 October 2019

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault.

Man Utd throw fan out of Old Trafford for alleged racial abuse

21 October 2019

The alleged incident occurred during Sunday’s match with Liverpool

CPA chief hits out at ‘ridiculous’ Tier 2 call

22 October 2019

Carlow’s Foley fears Tier 2 sides will be cut adrift

22 October 2019

Carlow forward Darragh Foley fears the county is going to be forgotten about and their recent good work undone following the introduction of a Tier 2 championship.

'We were training in a sheep field with two generator lights'

21 October 2019

One of the oldest and smallest clubs in Ireland will compete in the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship in 2020.

Tuam boss says Corofin beatable

21 October 2019

Tuam Stars manager Tommy Carton is confident his side have shown that All-Ireland champions Corofin are beatable after they needed Gary Sice’s late heroics to force a replay of the Galway SFC final in a cracking game at Tuam Stadium.

St Michael's in total control to earn yet another shot at title

21 October 2019

St Michael’s progressed to a third straight Cork Premier IFC final, and a fourth in five years as a one-sided first half put them firmly in control of this semi-final replay against Kanturk at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.

Watch highlights of Imokilly v Glen Rovers in Cork SHC final

21 October 2019

Relive a historic three-in-a-row win for Imokilly in enthralling final for the ages

Onus now rests on Croke Park to make Tier 2 a success

21 October 2019

The GAA have yet to decide if counties who chose not to play in the new second tier football championship will be punished.

Imokilly’s better balance tipped the scales in their favour

21 October 2019

Mistakes by goalkeepers which lead to scores are always magnified, particularly those that involve short puckouts. It was a defensive mistake by Glen Rovers that handed the East Cork side the golden opportunity to goal for the second time just before the break.

Hardness of battle may be taken as a glint of promise on Leeside

21 October 2019

Before you make your position known you had better state your terms.

Glen selector Ted Owens: 'The two goals were the killer, obviously'

20 October 2019

Any time you lose there are a regrets, and there will be plenty of them for Glen Rovers to chew on over the winter.

Jones and Hansen express mutual respect ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown

21 October 2019

The two coaches go head-to-head on Saturday as England face New Zealand for a place in the World Cup final.

Schmidt and Best deserved more fitting finale, says Payne

22 October 2019

Jared Payne has insisted Joe Schmidt’s record as Ireland head coach is beyond reproach and feels sorry his fellow New Zealander and Rory Best are not leaving on the high they deserved.

Leinster boss ‘gutted’ for Schmidt and Ireland

22 October 2019

As a man more than familiar with the slings and arrows that can follow even the least outrageous fortunes of professional sport, Leo Cullen is a good place to start when assessing Joe Schmidt’s legacy.

Van Graan: Returning players may suffer from 'mental block'

21 October 2019

Munster coach Johann van Graan fears that the twelve players returning from the bitter disappointment of the squad’s World Cup flop may well suffer from “mental block” that will not be easily overcome.

Conan to miss Six Nations after surgery on foot injury

21 October 2019

Jack Conan will miss the 2020 Six Nations after surgery on the foot injury that ended his World Cup early.

Wales to call up replacement for injured Josh Navidi

21 October 2019

The back-row forward is sidelined for the rest of the World Cup.

Wife of CJ Stander takes to Twitter to criticise Irish media

21 October 2019

Jean-Marié Stander unhappy with press reaction to Ireland's quarter-final exit

Josh Navidi to miss rest of World Cup with hamstring injury

21 October 2019

The Wales forward was injured during the dramatic quarter-final victory over France.

World Rugby investigating photo of referee Peyper ‘mocking Vahaamahina elbow’

21 October 2019

The Frenchman was sent off against Wales on Sunday.

Former Ireland international Quinlan says side must not hit ‘panic button’

21 October 2019

Ireland have lost seven quarter-finals in nine World Cups.

McIlroy: Koepka doesn’t need to remind me it’s been a while since I won a major

21 October 2019

McIlroy’s last major triumph came in the 2014 US PGA Championship.

'I couldn’t believe it stayed out': Moynihan misses out on hole-in-one as Colsaerts and Coetzee lead

18 October 2019

The former Ryder Cup star has not won since the Volvo World Match Play Championship in 2012.

Graeme McDowell best of the Irish in CJ Cup; Paul Dunne under pressure to retain European Tour card

18 October 2019

Graeme McDowell is five under par at the halfway stage of the CJ Cup, the US PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament in South Korea.

Koepka dismisses McIlroy ‘rivalry’

17 October 2019

World number one Brooks Koepka has dismissed the idea he has a rivalry with Rory McIlroy — by reminding the world that McIlroy hasn’t won a major in five years.

Maguire ready to hit LPGA ground running

17 October 2019

“Pull like a dog” might not be part of Leona Maguire’s golfing lexicon but Ireland’s latest LPGA Tour star will have more than determination in common with Ireland’s rowing heroes next season.

'There are much better options' - Phil Mickelson did not expect Presidents Cup wild card

16 October 2019

The 49-year-old is currently ranked 47th in the world.

Fleetwood among latest stars set for JP pro-am

15 October 2019

World No 10 Xander Schauffele, PGA star Tony Finau, and Ryder Cuppers Tommy Fleetwood, Matthew Fitzpatrick, and Tyrrell Hatton have all signed up to play in next year’s JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor.

Tiger Woods signs deal to write memoir

15 October 2019

A release date for the book – entitled “BACK” – has yet to be confirmed.

Star names confirm attendance at JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare

15 October 2019

Their confirmation comes as an additional 100 tickets will be tendered this month for the sold-out event on July 6-7th 2020.

‘You put me off!’ – Tyrrell Hatton distracted by fiancee slamming toilet door

11 October 2019

The 27-year-old was competing in the Italian Open when he was interrupted.

Grid girls hit back at F1 ban on 'job we love'

1 February 2018

Several grid girls have criticised Formula One's decision to abolish their role in the sport.

Ex-F1 head Bernie Ecclestone says grid girls are 'part of the spectacle'

1 February 2018

Ex-Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly criticised a decision to stop using so-called 'grid girls'.

'We don't believe the practice is appropriate': Formula One to stop using grid girls

31 January 2018

It's a move which mirrors the Professional Darts Corporation's decision.

Formula One driver who began champagne-spraying tradition dies, aged 86

15 January 2018

Former American Formula One driver Dan Gurney has died following complications with pneumonia.

This might be the most unpredictable minute of racing you watch all season

17 October 2017

Who saw that coming?

Lewis Hamilton: I have no plans to retire

22 September 2017

The F1 star said he had given it some thought but decided he wanted to carry on.

Honda hint Fernando Alonso deliberately pulled out of Belgian Grand Prix

28 August 2017

Fernando Alonso's troubled relationship with Honda is facing fresh scrutiny after McLaren's Japanese engine partner hinted he may have retired from the Belgian Grand Prix on purpose.

Turn 8 is proving a little too narrow for some at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

23 June 2017

This could cause some problems throughout the weekend.

Nothing to see here, just Patrick Stewart drinking champagne out of a sweaty shoe

12 June 2017

He couldn’t wait to get his hands on the champagne-filled shoe.

Ayrton Senna's family sent Lewis Hamilton an unbelievable gift ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix

11 June 2017

What a moment this was for the three-time World Champion.

Expect another Magical moment from Aidan O'Brien

19 October 2019

The Qipco Champion Stakes is the headline act on a stellar card at Ascot this afternoon and Magical can provide Aidan O’Brien with a belated birthday present by winning the last of the four Group 1s up for grabs.

Daylight Katie looks to be one to watch

19 October 2019

The National Hunt season is getting into full swing and already a number of horses, four to be precise, have been identified that may well help to keep us cruising along.

Sindhia can build on debut promise

19 October 2019

Two meetings tomorrow but just one this afternoon, and the opening race at Leopardstown, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies’ Maiden, is a superb contest.

A look at the trainer Aidan O'Brien's 50 greatest moments

14 October 2019

As Ireland’s most successful sportsperson celebrates a landmark birthday tomorrow. $1 counts down Aidan O’Brien’s 50 greatest moments.

Crosse moving in right direction more quickly than the norm

5 October 2019

LAST weekend offered another illustration of the wealth of young talent inhabiting Irish weigh rooms at the moment.

Rapidly rising star with his feet firmly on the ground

10 September 2019

Darragh O’Keeffe may not yet be a familiar face to National Hunt fans but the teenager from Mallow is a rapidly rising star in the sport, and potentially on his way to setting records in what is just his second season riding over jumps.

Barry Geraghty sets sights on October return

5 September 2019

Barry Geraghty has delayed his comeback from a broken leg until next month.

Champions unite for great cause

4 September 2019

In the shadows of many of the true giants of the sport of kings, it would be easy for a lifelong racing fan to get lost in the moment of excitement.

Irish Champions Weekend times altered to avoid direct All-Ireland final replay clash

2 September 2019

Horse Racing Ireland yesterday took evasive action to avoid a direct clash between day one of Longines Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and the replayed All-Ireland SFC final.

Legends answer call for Pat Smullen

24 August 2019

The conversation takes place prior to the dreadful news his friend and long-time weigh-room colleague Pat Smullen would need to undergo a further course of chemotherapy following a setback in his recovery from pancreatic cancer.

Tumilty will lean on Lee on Irish road to Tokyo

21 October 2019

Rookie Irish men’s coach Mark Tumilty admits the experience of his assistant Jason Lee will prove crucial ahead of their two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada.

Sean Skehan: The Flying Golfer who won't land

22 October 2019

Chances are Sean Skehan is either on the golf course or in the air while you're reading this. It's 45 years now since he essentially introduced to Ireland what we now commonly refer to as The Golf Trip.

It’s important to read the small print of Tier 2

22 October 2019

At this stage, it’s well known that the GAA are intent on changing the scheduling of the Super 8 in 2020.

Delany hits unbeaten 89 as Ireland beat Oman

21 October 2019

Gareth Delany starred with the bat as Ireland beat Oman by 35 runs in their third Twenty20 World Cup qualifier in Abu Dhabi.

RWC Inquest podcast: How did a team so good at the ABCs become almost shambolic?

21 October 2019

Irish Examiner rugby writers Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look back at where it all went wrong for Ireland.

Time of year for reflection as well as prediction

21 October 2019

It may be time for some heresy. This column feels Kavanagh got it wrong.

Emotional Murray ‘a lot more optimistic’ after landing first title since injury

21 October 2019

Murray defeated Stan Wawrinka in three sets to win the European Open in Antwerp.

Is there a dawn to follow the darkest moment?

21 October 2019

Peter Jackson gets over the gain line, behind the headline.

A victory for bravery, a defeat reeking of stagnation

21 October 2019

What is it about Ireland and World Cups? Right now it feels like a marriage made in hell.

2020 Euro Transplant and Dialysis championships to be held in Dublin

19 October 2019

The Irish Kidney Association is hosting the event in Dublin in August of next year.

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