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League Cup joy again for Manchester City

23 February 2019

Women’s Super League leaders win on penalties.

St Brendan's and Chorcha Dhuibhne must do it again after Corn Uí Mhuirí final ends level

23 February 2019

Corn Uí Mhuirí final: St Brendan's Killarney 1-9 PS Chorcha Dhuibhne 0-12

How Tottenham striker Kane performed on his return from injury

23 February 2019

The England captain scored but his team lost to Burnley.

Spurs suffer costly defeat to Burnley

23 February 2019

Kane cancelled out Chris Wood's header to give Spurs the chance to make major inroads in the title race, but instead a late Ashley Barnes winner dealt them a damaging defeat.

The major talking points as Ireland take on Italy

23 February 2019

Sean Cronin is set for his first Six Nations start.

Rovers satisfied to keep 100% start but know more work needed to close gap

23 February 2019

Rovers are among the early pacesetters alongside Bohemians and St Pats in the early stages of the new campaign.

Denting Liverpool’s title charge is not United’s main motivation, insists Mata

23 February 2019

Manchester United can help their city rivals in the title race if they defeatLiverpool on Sunday.

Painful memory of 2013 loss keeping Ireland focused ahead of Italian challenge

23 February 2019

Peter O’Mahony captains Ireland for the first time in a Six Nations game on Sunday as he returns to the scene of an infamous defeat at Italy’s Stadio Olimpico.

Donegal motion to stop Dublin using Croke Park as home venue in Super 8s beaten at GAA Congress

23 February 2019

Without naming Dublin, Donegal chairman Mick McGrath said it was unfair that Croke Park couldn’t be deemed both a home and a neutral venue for a team

Ireland changes do not weaken team, Italy captain insists

23 February 2019

Ireland captain Rory Best will miss just his second in 63 Six Nations matches, dating all the way back to 2007.

League Cup joy again for Manchester City

23 February 2019

Women’s Super League leaders win on penalties.

How Tottenham striker Kane performed on his return from injury

23 February 2019

The England captain scored but his team lost to Burnley.

Spurs suffer costly defeat to Burnley

23 February 2019

Kane cancelled out Chris Wood's header to give Spurs the chance to make major inroads in the title race, but instead a late Ashley Barnes winner dealt them a damaging defeat.

Rovers satisfied to keep 100% start but know more work needed to close gap

23 February 2019

Rovers are among the early pacesetters alongside Bohemians and St Pats in the early stages of the new campaign.

Denting Liverpool’s title charge is not United’s main motivation, insists Mata

23 February 2019

Manchester United can help their city rivals in the title race if they defeatLiverpool on Sunday.

Klopp believes Solskjaer has got United back on track

23 February 2019

"He's bringing in all the things Sir Alex Ferguson stood for because he was experienced big time in Sir Alex Ferguson's time in Manchester."

Foster: Beach break on back-burner until best-ever finish is secured

23 February 2019

Watford are also in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup next month.

Maurizio Sarri hoping Chelsea players have free minds ahead of Carabao Cup final

23 February 2019

Given the week Chelsea have had, Sarri will try for a relaxed build-up.

Arsenal boss Unai Emery was a big fan of ‘very special’ Matt Le Tissier

23 February 2019

Arsenal host struggling Saints on Sunday knowing a victory could see them return to the Premier League top four.

Top six clubs hold no fear for us, insists Ralph Hasenhuttl

23 February 2019

Southampton slipped into the relegation zone following defeat to Cardiff a fortnight ago.

St Brendan's and Chorcha Dhuibhne must do it again after Corn Uí Mhuirí final ends level

23 February 2019

Corn Uí Mhuirí final: St Brendan's Killarney 1-9 PS Chorcha Dhuibhne 0-12

Donegal motion to stop Dublin using Croke Park as home venue in Super 8s beaten at GAA Congress

23 February 2019

Without naming Dublin, Donegal chairman Mick McGrath said it was unfair that Croke Park couldn’t be deemed both a home and a neutral venue for a team

Stakes getting higher for Fitzgibbon stars

23 February 2019

University College Cork take on Mary Immaculate College in today’s Fitzgibbon Cup final.

Central Council now has power to open grounds and stadiums to non-GAA events

23 February 2019

Central Council will now have the power to open up provincial, county and national grounds to non-GAA sports following an overwhelming backing in Congress in Wexford today.

‘The GAA owes no major thanks to the Government’

23 February 2019

Leinster vice-chairman Pat Teehan last night condemned those Government figures who used last year’s Liam Miller charity game situation as a populist opportunity to slam the GAA.

Seán Shanley says Croker run-out would help other teams too

23 February 2019

Dublin chairman Seán Shanley has claimed every opponent would prefer to face Jim Gavin’s four-in-a-row All-Ireland winning side in Croke Park than Parnell Park.

GAA team news: Tommy Walsh set for first Kingdom start in three years

22 February 2019

Walsh is named at full-forward on the Kerry team which travels to Tuam Stadium to face Galway

Former All Black links up with Cork senior hurlers

22 February 2019

After being pictured in the Cork dugout during last week's Allianz Hurling League win over Clare last weekend, there was speculation as to what his role in the set-up was.

Cork ladies take first step in the right direction

23 February 2019

There is the slightest hint of mixed emotions ahead of Cork’s Lidl NFL Division One clash with Tipperary at Páirc Uí Rinn this evening (5pm).

Peter Keane says more choices can lead to more headaches

23 February 2019

Kerry manager Peter Keane has a simple mantra in terms of developing and nurturing new talent.

The major talking points as Ireland take on Italy

23 February 2019

Sean Cronin is set for his first Six Nations start.

Painful memory of 2013 loss keeping Ireland focused ahead of Italian challenge

23 February 2019

Peter O’Mahony captains Ireland for the first time in a Six Nations game on Sunday as he returns to the scene of an infamous defeat at Italy’s Stadio Olimpico.

Ireland changes do not weaken team, Italy captain insists

23 February 2019

Ireland captain Rory Best will miss just his second in 63 Six Nations matches, dating all the way back to 2007.

Leinster run in nine tries in rout of Southern Kings

22 February 2019

Ed Byrne and Noel Reid both scored two first-half tries as Leinster thrashed Southern Kings 59-19 in the Guinness PRO14.

Munster remain top after edging to victory at Ospreys

22 February 2019

Darren Sweetnam was among the try scorers.

Glasgow close gap on leaders Munster with bonus-point win against Connacht

22 February 2019

Brandon Thomson was the star for Glasgow.

Onwards and upwards as Joe Schmidt seeks continuity

23 February 2019

If ever there was an opportunity for Ireland to rediscover the form that led them to such glories in 2018 it is tomorrow’s visit to Stadio Olimpico.

Brace from Craig Casey sees Ireland U20s to victory in Italy

22 February 2019

Shannon starlet Craig Casey touched down twice as the unbeaten Ireland Under-20s efficiently dispatched Italy 34-14 in Rieti to stay top of the U-20 Six Nations table.

Jordi Murphy: ‘If you produce the goods for Joe, he rewards you’

23 February 2019

For some there simply isn’t any substitute for patience.

Joe Schmidt expects Sean Cronin to grasp chance in Rory Best’s absence

22 February 2019

The Leinster hooker will fill in against Italy on Sunday.

Rory McIlroy shoots 63 to take early lead in Mexico

22 February 2019

The Northern Irishman came close to a hole-in-one on the first.

John Gleeson: Lahinch is still box office without Holywood star

22 February 2019

Organisers of this summer’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch have insisted the prestige $7m European Tour event will not be defined by the absence of Rory McIlroy from the field.

Rory McIlroy opts to miss this year's Irish Open to focus on The Open

21 February 2019

Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will miss this year's Irish Open.

Tiger Woods: Steve Stricker was unanimous choice for 2020 Ryder Cup captaincy

20 February 2019

Stricker lives just over two hours away from the host venue of Whistling Straits.

Tiger Woods wants to be in prime condition for the Masters

20 February 2019

Woods has won 14 majors.

5 Things you may not know about Steve Stricker

20 February 2019

Some interesting facts about the 51-year-old, who has been named America’s Ryder Cup captain.

Steve Stricker confirmed as USA Ryder Cup captain for 2020 contest

20 February 2019

Stricker lives just over two hours away from the host venue of Whistling Straits.

New GUI president McGovern lays out vision for 2019

19 February 2019

Templemore’s John Moloughney bowed out as president of the Golfing Union of Ireland at the weekend as the office transferred out of Munster to Connacht.

Future-proofing golf’s Munster marvels

19 February 2019

To say Fred Twomey is a golfing action man in every sense of the description may undersell the man’s enthusiasm, versatility, and vitality.

Missed birdie denies Rory McIlroy at Genesis Open

18 February 2019

Rory McIlroy admits he wasted the chance to win the Genesis Open in Los Angeles.

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.

Versatility and achievement of Tiger Roll takes some beating

21 February 2019

Tiger Roll is fast becoming one of the most popular racehorses in the land. While being bred for the flat and winning an Aintree Grand National is not unique – the last multiple victor of the Liverpool feature more than 40 years ago, Red Rum was a dead-heat winner on his debut over five furlongs – but the versatility and sheer breadth of achievement of the Gigginstown House Stud-owned and Gordon Elliott-trained nine-year-old takes some beating.

‘Irish racing is being treated like a second-rate citizen’

20 February 2019

Eddie O’Leary has launched a blistering attack on Racing TV for their coverage of meetings in Ireland

Henderson Open Day: Tough challenge for Buveur D’Air to complete hat-trick

18 February 2019

Buveur D’Air will have to raise his game again if he is to land a record-equalling third consecutive Unibet Champion Hurdle, according to trainer Nicky Henderson.

Cancer fight makes Kennedy appreciate success all the more

18 February 2019

Paddy Kennedy is easy to spot in the café where we’ve agreed to meet in Kildare - the puffy red Jessica Harrington Racing jacket the clear giveaway.

Never-say-die attitude serving McGrath well in injury-hit career

14 February 2019

He never sat on a racehorse until arriving at the Racing Academy and Centre of Education (RACE) in Kildare as a 15-year-old but six years later, Jerry McGrath was soaking in the euphoric glow of riding a winner for one of the most successful national hunt trainers of all time at Cheltenham.

Jockeys' finances vulnerable to lengthy shutdown of British racing

9 February 2019

The UK's Professional Jockeys Association fears a racing shutdown of longer than a week may quickly begin to have severe financial consequences for some of its members.

Equine flu forces six-day shutdown for British racing

7 February 2019

There will be no racing in Britain until February 13 at the earliest, the British Horseracing Authority has announced.

Arvico Bleu can make all in Thurles opener

7 February 2019

Trust Arvico Bleu to put his experience to good use in the Templemore Beginners Chase, which opens today’s seven-race card in Thurles.

Johne Murphy converts sporting passion from Thomond Park back to the track

7 February 2019

Johne Murphy is best known on these shores as a Munster rugby player who also had a very successful stint with Leicester in England, having learned the game at Newbridge College, Naas, and Lansdowne.

Dowling ‘over the moon’ as Ballymac Enya powers to Oaks glory

6 February 2019

Emotions ran high at Powerstown Park as the 94th national coursing meeting came to a close, the owners of both classic winners overcome by it all as they drank in their success.

Chelsea to fight FIFA transfer ban

23 February 2019

The Blues have been handed a two-window registration ban.

‘There are different rules for the girls, I don’t get a penny’

23 February 2019

The National Elite Finals have long served as an arbiter of Ireland’s boxing hierarchy, the amateur calendar keenly dependent on how the senior cards fall.

Is Ole the man to restart mind games?

23 February 2019

Random observations on the week’s sport

Fast Buck looks good for openers at Naas

23 February 2019

It’s a reasonably quiet weekend for us and I’m sitting this one out. In any case, I wouldn’t be riding Farid, who runs in the second race, the Grade 3 Juvenile Hurdle, today at Fairyhouse as he is Mark Walsh’s ride.

Racing TV decision has turned out to be a disastrous mistake

23 February 2019

It really is difficult to understand just why Racing TV bothers with Irish racing.

Liverpool enter the Theatre of Dreams and nightmares

23 February 2019

If they want to know what it feels like to finally bring a protracted title drought to an end, Liverpool are going to the right place tomorrow. Not that their hosts will be in any mood to share the memories of such good vibes, of course. Or, even more to the point, want the visitors to get to experience that feeling for themselves.

Rome challenge offers perfect platform for an Irish reboot

23 February 2019

Three areas Ireland will target for improvement

What more can John Kiely do to stop the hype?

23 February 2019

It’s gas how the All-Ireland champions, especially when it’s not Kilkenny, invariably drive and dominate the narrative early the following season.

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte signs new two-year deal

22 February 2019

The 24-year-old is now committed to the club until 2025.

Hard to be faithful as Offaly struggle to stay relevant

23 February 2019

The journey to the summit took them more than a decade, with many a setback along the way. Thing was, they never stopped believing.

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