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Aston Villa apologise to former players affected by former staff member at centre of bullying allegations

20 August 2019

Aston Villa have apologised to all former players who were affected by the reported behaviour of their former head of football development Kevin MacDonald.

'There was absolutely no way it was a sending off': Hogan responds to red card controversy

20 August 2019

Richie Hogan has questioned James Owens’ decision to send him off in Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final, insisting his elbow didn’t catch Cathal Barrett.

EFL frustrated by lack of progress as Bury’s football league future hangs in balance

20 August 2019

Their game against Tranmere has been suspended.

Jacob Stockdale hoping for more good memories of Twickenham in bid for World Cup place

20 August 2019

Jacob Stockdale can’t wait to get back to Japan next month with a trip to Twickenham to face England this Saturday underlining just how close the Ireland wing is to a World Cup debut.

Ladies Football semis to attract attendance of up to 10,000 to Croke Park

20 August 2019

It is the first time that Croke Park has hosted this stage of the Ladies Football championship.

Phil Neville calls for social media boycott until racist abuse is tackled

20 August 2019

The Lionesses boss says he has “lost faith in social media companies” after the repeated failure to address discriminatory abuse on their platforms.

Nick Fitzgerald leaves Meath hurling job over 'additional time pressures'

20 August 2019

Meath hurling manager Nick Fitzgerald has announced he is stepping down from his role.

'Carbery feels good and confident', says coach; Carty and Byrne on red alert to nail down World Cup spots

20 August 2019

Ireland could be ready to hand inexperienced fly-halves Jack Carty and Ross Byrne their chances to capitalise on Joey Carbery’s injury with valuable game time in the toughest circumstances against England at Twickenham this Saturday.

Pogba could pay penalty for poor spot-kick record

20 August 2019

The Manchester United midfielder was denied by Rui Patricio on Monday night.

Ireland will have a Dressage team in the Olympics for the first time in history

20 August 2019

The Irish Dressage team have qualified for an Olympic Games for the first time ever.

Aston Villa apologise to former players affected by former staff member at centre of bullying allegations

20 August 2019

Aston Villa have apologised to all former players who were affected by the reported behaviour of their former head of football development Kevin MacDonald.

EFL frustrated by lack of progress as Bury’s football league future hangs in balance

20 August 2019

Their game against Tranmere has been suspended.

Phil Neville calls for social media boycott until racist abuse is tackled

20 August 2019

The Lionesses boss says he has “lost faith in social media companies” after the repeated failure to address discriminatory abuse on their platforms.

Pogba could pay penalty for poor spot-kick record

20 August 2019

The Manchester United midfielder was denied by Rui Patricio on Monday night.

Rashford remains confident with Pogba’s penalties despite costly miss at Wolves

20 August 2019

Pogba’s penalty was saved by Patricio in the 1-1 draw at Wolves on Monday.

Transfer dealings prove Arsenal still have attractive aura – Kroenke

20 August 2019

Kroenke feels the Europa League final defeat represented a turning point.

'A load of bollocks': Former Rovers striker Carr hits back at Bradley criticism

20 August 2019

Daniel Carr left the Tallaght club on Monday, signing for Apollon Limassol in Cyprus.

Solskjaer leaves door open for Sanchez to leave Manchester United

20 August 2019

The manager was speaking after his side’s draw with Wolves.

Manchester United ‘disgusted’ as Paul Pogba is racially abused online

20 August 2019

Pogba missed a penalty on Monday night.

UCD axe boss Collie O’Neill

20 August 2019

Drogheda man O’Neill had shown his impressive coaching talents during UCD’s push to the Premier Division last season, as well as a run to the FAI Cup semi-final, where they were narrowly edged out by eventual winners Dundalk.

'There was absolutely no way it was a sending off': Hogan responds to red card controversy

20 August 2019

Richie Hogan has questioned James Owens’ decision to send him off in Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final, insisting his elbow didn’t catch Cathal Barrett.

Ladies Football semis to attract attendance of up to 10,000 to Croke Park

20 August 2019

It is the first time that Croke Park has hosted this stage of the Ladies Football championship.

Nick Fitzgerald leaves Meath hurling job over 'additional time pressures'

20 August 2019

Meath hurling manager Nick Fitzgerald has announced he is stepping down from his role.

Dubs’ Rowe determined to break Rebel hearts

20 August 2019

Dublin’s double goal-scoring hero in the 2018 TG4 All-Ireland senior final, Carla Rowe, is hoping to repeat her ‘dream come true’ performance when the champions face Cork in Croke Park on Sunday.

The outside influence that helped Tipp to Promised Land

20 August 2019

Thirty years on from Tipperary beating Antrim in the All-Ireland final, there was a strong Saffron influence running through the team for Sunday’s All-Ireland win over Kilkenny.

Sweet success offers Dunne closure after 2012 frustrations

20 August 2019

Seven years on, Sunday finally put a seal on the anguish for Tommy Dunne.

Sheedy already has one eye on 2020 campaign

20 August 2019

It wasn’t a Jordan Belfort-esque declaration but that wouldn’t be Liam Sheedy’s style.

To scapegoat Hogan for defeat would be outrageous, says Cats boss Cody

20 August 2019

Brian Cody has insisted that to “scapegoat” Richie Hogan for Kilkenny’s All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary would be an “outrageous” thing to do.

Thousands celebrate Tipperary All-Ireland success in Thurles

19 August 2019

Tens of thousands of Tipperary supporters turned out at Semple Stadium tonight, to welcome home the Tipperary Senior Hurling team who won the All-Ireland Championship yesterday, after defeating Kilkenny in the decider at Croke Park.

Different class: Hurling's end of season award winners

20 August 2019

$1 has rung all the juries, collated all the votes, and accepted all the bribes.

'Carbery feels good and confident', says coach; Carty and Byrne on red alert to nail down World Cup spots

20 August 2019

Ireland putting in hard yards in Portugal

18 August 2019

Ireland are confident their seven-day warm-weather training camp in Portugal will stand them in good stead for the heat and humidity they can expect during their World Cup campaign in Japan next month.

Cullen: We may ‘keep an eye’ on partying players

18 August 2019

Leinster rugby coach Leo Cullen says they may be forced to send minders along to player nights-out, after last May’s end-of-season controversies.

Not the Nice warm-up Townsend was looking for

18 August 2019

Coach Gregor Townsend says Scotland are keeping a close eye on Ireland as both sides prepare for their opening weekend showdown at the World Cup in Japan next month.

Ben Youngs: England have learned not to switch off at a penalty

18 August 2019

Wales’ quick-thinking led to George North’s try.

I wasn’t walking too well – Halfpenny’s Wales call came after gruelling workout

18 August 2019

The full-back was drafted in late on to start Wales’ World Cup warm-up clash against England.

France thrash Scotland in Nice

17 August 2019

Scotland’s World Cup preparations got off to a nightmare start as they were crushed 32-3 by France in Nice.

Italy score 85 points in World Cup warm-up win over Russia

17 August 2019

Italy racked up the second-highest points tally in their history as they stormed to an 85-15 World Cup warm-up victory over Russia today.

Gatland says Wales will keep feet on the ground after reaching rankings summit

17 August 2019

Victory over England saw Wales end New Zealand’s reign at number one.

Nkosi double helps South Africa see off Argentina

17 August 2019

South Africa winger S’busiso Nkosi scored two tries as the Springboks edged Argentina 24-18 at Loftus Versfeld.

Edoardo Molinari 'entirely right' to highlight slow play problem with tweets - European Tour chief

20 August 2019

Edoardo Molinari’s decision to name and shame players was the catalyst behind the European Tour’s slow-play crackdown, according to chief executive Keith Pelley.

Pieters ends three-year victory wait with win in Prague

18 August 2019

The Belgian won the D+D Real Czech Masters by one shot.

'Only thing of mine on fire this week' - Phil Mickelson’s hotel struck by lightning

18 August 2019

Even by Phil Mickelson’s standards, his preparations for Sunday’s final round of the BMW Championship at Medinah, outside Chicago, were a little too exciting for comfort.

Justin Thomas shatters Medinah course record as McIlroy challenge wilts

18 August 2019

Justin Thomas took command of the BMW Championship with a superb 11-under 61 to shatter the Medinah course record and open up a six-stroke lead heading into the final round.

Rory McIlroy four shots off leader Hideki Matsuyama who breaks Medinah course record

17 August 2019

Rory McIlroy is just four shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the BMW Championship.

Solheim Cup fans to have free access to menstrual products

15 August 2019

Fans will have free access to menstrual products at this year’s Solheim Cup in Gleneagles.

Padraig Harrington's embarks on Prague mission

15 August 2019

European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington is looking to go one better than last year in the D+D Real Czech Masters, which tees off in Prague today.

Castlerock states case for Irish Open

14 August 2019

Castlerock Golf Club is bidding to host the 2021 Irish Open, initial talks with European Tour officials having already taken place.

Bryson DeChambeau makes pace promise after slow-play row

13 August 2019

The American’s meticulous and scientific approach has earned him critics as well as fans.

Suzann Pettersen handed Solheim Cup wild card spot

12 August 2019

The 38-year-old will make her ninth appearance in the biennial event at Gleneagles next month.

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.

Geraghty salutes ‘brilliant’ Jezki as Champion Hurdle hero retires

15 August 2019

Barry Geraghty has paid tribute to Jezki after the 2014 Champion Hurdle winner was retired at the age of 11.

Champion Hurdle hero Espoir D’Allen set to miss title defence

13 August 2019

Champion Hurdle winner Espoir D’Allen is unlikely to run in the 2019-20 National Hunt season after an accident at home.

Pravalaguna powers to easy success

5 August 2019

Leading trainer for the fourth successive year in Galway, champion trainer Willie Mullins continued in sparkling form with a double in Cork yesterday, highlighted by the easy win of odds-on favourite Pravalaguna in the featured Joe Walsh Memorial Hurdle.

Aidan Coleman: ‘It’s fairly hectic but it’s all I’ve ever known and I’m really enjoying it’

2 August 2019

Aidan Coleman has just made the hour-long round trip from his Cheltenham base to Worcester Racecourse where the Charlie Longsdon-trained Ortenzia was his sole mount of the afternoon.

No stopping Borice as Gordon Elliott lands third Galway Plate in four years

1 August 2019

For the third time in four years, Gordon Elliott saddled the winner of the thetote.com Galway Plate. After Donagh Meyler and Lord Scoundrel in 2016 and Mark Enright and Clarcam 12 months ago, this time it was Luke Dempsey in the saddle, winning aboard Borice.

Early Doors can initiate good day in Galway for JP McManus

1 August 2019

Early Doors can set the tone for a good day for the green, white and gold colours of owner JP McManus, by taking the Guinness Beginners’ Chase which gets Galway Hurdle day underway at 2pm.

Modus poised to step up to Plate

31 July 2019

Paul Nicholls is doubly represented intoday’s feature, the thetote.com Galway Plate, and the leading British trainer, who won this race in 2008 with the Ruby Walsh-ridden Oslot, can take the €177,000 winner’s prize with the JP McManus-owned Modus.

Fast Buck belies market drift in style of promising prospect

30 July 2019

Only five went to post for the Colm Quinn BMW Listed Novice Hurdle which opened the card on day two of the Galway Festival, and yet only a quarter of a point separated the first three in the betting.

Petite Mustique evokes memories of dual Guineas heroine Hermosa

30 July 2019

In 2018, Aidan O’Brien won the Colm Quinn BMW Irish EBF Fillies’ Maiden with subsequent dual 1000 Guineas winner Hermosa and it will be no surprise if Petite Mustique, who gave him back to back wins in the race with a facile success yesterday, emulates her illustrious stablemate.

Smullen returns to the saddle for charity race

24 July 2019

Pat Smullen will return to the saddle on Irish Champions Weekend in September for the Pat Smullen Champions Race For Cancer Trials Ireland.

Jacob Stockdale hoping for more good memories of Twickenham in bid for World Cup place

20 August 2019

Jacob Stockdale can’t wait to get back to Japan next month with a trip to Twickenham to face England this Saturday underlining just how close the Ireland wing is to a World Cup debut.

Ireland will have a Dressage team in the Olympics for the first time in history

20 August 2019

The Irish Dressage team have qualified for an Olympic Games for the first time ever.

Andy Murray beaten in straight seats at Winston-Salem Open

20 August 2019

The three-time Grand Slam winner has been making his return from hip surgery.

Hogan can bounce back

20 August 2019

Last week, we brought you the management life and times of Brian Cody and Kilkenny in the words of Bruce Springsteen.

Big difference between online mountains and molehills of reality

20 August 2019

The few weeks leading up to an All-Ireland football final tends to provide the ideal conditions for conspiracy theorists to flourish.

Ireland 'squashes' competition at the World Transplant Games

19 August 2019

Two Irish competitors from Dublin have made the country proud today following their performance at the World Transplant Games in Newcastle.

Dalo's Final Podcast: Businesslike Tipp; Richie's red; Hogan & Hawkeye; One-dimensional Cats?

19 August 2019

Ken Hogan, Derek McGrath and Ger Cunningham review Tipp's All-Ireland triumph with Anthony Daly.

'I’m ready for Doha', Mark English targets World Athletics Championships after 800m win

19 August 2019

Mark English has declared his intent to qualify for next month’s World Athletics Championships in Doha following yesterday’s sensational 800m win at the Diamond League meeting in Birmingham.

Team GB Paralympian swaps skis for a hurley

19 August 2019

Paralympic gold medallist Kelly Gallagher swapped her skis for a hurley as she joined a wheelchair hurling project in Mid Ulster.

‘Got there in the end’ – Jimmy White finally gets hands on Crucible trophy

19 August 2019

White lost six World Championship finals in his heyday at the Sheffield venue.

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