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'Really s***': Heartbreak as Irish cyclist gets cramp when contending for Giro d'Italia stage

22 May 2018

Irish cyclist Ryan Mullen suffered cramp with 10km to go as he battled to 13th place in today's stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Liverpool and Roma charged over crowd disturbances at Anfield

22 May 2018

Liverpool and Roma have been charged by UEFA following crowd disturbances at the Champions League semi-final first leg between the teams at Anfield.

Yates limits losses to keep Giro d’Italia lead as Froome moves up in time trial

22 May 2018

Yates could only place 22nd on the day over the 34.5km course from Trento to Roverto.

'I've never seen anything like it': Racing presenter shows nerves of steel to capture loose horse

22 May 2018

At The Races presenter Hayley Moore has sent social media into a frenzy.

'Burns, grazing and blisters': Some Scarlets players still unable to train for Pro14 final after Glasgow pitch

22 May 2018

"You are waking up in bed and the sheets are stuck to your leg about seven times a night."

How might the England captaincy affect Harry Kane’s goalscoring?

22 May 2018

Kane has five goals in four games as skipper.

No doubts for Westwood over shift to vice-captain’s role

22 May 2018

The 10-time Ryder Cup player was announced alongside Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and Graeme McDowell on Tuesday to join Thomas Bjorn’s staff.

Accumulated profits at Katie Taylor's firm jump to over €1.5m

22 May 2018

The move by Katie Taylor into the professional boxing arena is paying off as accumulated profits at her commercial firm passed the €1.576 million mark last year.

Police could be asked to investigate ‘death threat’ to Premier League footballer

22 May 2018

The judge said he would consult with the Recorder of Newcastle before deciding whether to take the matter further.

Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell named among Ryder Cup vice-captains

22 May 2018

"You only need to look at the record books to see that their Ryder Cup pedigree speaks for itself."

Liverpool and Roma charged over crowd disturbances at Anfield

22 May 2018

Liverpool and Roma have been charged by UEFA following crowd disturbances at the Champions League semi-final first leg between the teams at Anfield.

How might the England captaincy affect Harry Kane’s goalscoring?

22 May 2018

Kane has five goals in four games as skipper.

Police could be asked to investigate ‘death threat’ to Premier League footballer

22 May 2018

The judge said he would consult with the Recorder of Newcastle before deciding whether to take the matter further.

David Ornstein is the king of Arsenal Twitter again, according to these memes

22 May 2018

Ornstein broke the news of the new Gunners manager, and the memes did flow.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off for slapping opponent

22 May 2018

Ibrahimovic slapped Petrasso in the side of the head before going down holding his foot.

Footballer escapes jail after ‘wild west’ bar brawl

22 May 2018

Bottles were thrown and a belt was used as a weapon when Rolando Aarons and members of his family and friends clashed with at least five men.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane would not swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Mo Salah

22 May 2018

Ronaldo and Salah go head to head in Ukraine on Saturday.

Seamus Coleman: Cork City and Dundalk are at Championship level

22 May 2018

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman believes that Cork City and Dundalk would be good enough to compete at Championship level in England and insists that the League of Ireland does not get the credit it deserves for producing players and teams of high quality.

Championship play-off final ‘worth at least £160million to winners’

22 May 2018

Deloitte say Saturday’s match between Villa and Fulham continues to offer the biggest prize in world football.

In Tray: Issues Unai Emery will need to address at Arsenal

22 May 2018

Spaniard set to replace Arsene Wenger.

Cork midfielder ruled out of Tipperary clash

22 May 2018

Seán Powter, Paul Kerrigan and Brian O’Driscoll are also likely to miss out because of injury.

We won’t diminish any competitions: Jerry O’Sullivan has his say on Cork-Tipperary controversy

22 May 2018

Neither Cork nor Tipperary proposed making their Munster SFC semi-final part of a triple-header at Semple Stadium this Sunday, Munster GAA chiefs insist.

'I certainly regretted that': Tipperary manager Michael Ryan ends his media blackout

22 May 2018

Ryan has explained the reasons for his silence on Sunday.

Tom Parsons undergoes first operation on horror knee injury

21 May 2018

The Mayo midfielder is facing further surgery and months of rehabilitation.

Rena Buckley announces retirement from inter-county scene

21 May 2018

Rena Buckley, winner of 18 All-Ireland medals, has announced her retirement from the inter-county scene.

Cork and Clare face race to be ready for second round

21 May 2018

The new round-robin format of the Munster minor hurling championship doesn’t allow Cork and Clare much time to recover for their respective second round tests on Sunday.

Rousing finish gives Wexford win over Dublin

20 May 2018

For the second week in a row Dublin were caught in additional time as Wexford produced a blazing finish for a two-point victory in a game that kept the attendance in Innovate Wexford Park rapt right to the final whistle.

Monaghan scupper Tyrone's bid for Ulster three-in-a-row

20 May 2018

Tyrone’s bid for a famous three-in-a-row of Ulster Championships has been scuppered by neighbours Monaghan in a superb quarter-final in front of over 15,000 punters at a sodden but sated Healy Park.

Rebels clinch win over Clare in nip-and-tuck contest

20 May 2018

Cork won this Munster SHC round-robin first round game in Pairc Ui Chaoimh with Seamus Harnedy’s late late goal clinching it.

Kilkenny withstand late Offaly surge

20 May 2018

It wasn't quite the great escape of Parnell Park a week ago but Liam Blanchfield popped up with another crucial goal for Kilkenny to secure an important Leinster SHC win.

'Burns, grazing and blisters': Some Scarlets players still unable to train for Pro14 final after Glasgow pitch

22 May 2018

"You are waking up in bed and the sheets are stuck to your leg about seven times a night."

Declan Kidney promoted to director of rugby two months after joining London Irish

22 May 2018

The former Ireland and Munster coach has moved into the director of rugby role at London Irish.

'I didn't expect it to be so quick or so blunt': Zebo surprised by ruthlessness of Schmidt's call

22 May 2018

Zebo missed out on Ireland's historic Grand Slam after deciding to move to France next season.

Paul Gustard: There are no ghosts around my England departure

22 May 2018

England’s defence specialist will leave head coach Eddie Jones’ Test set-up after June’s three-Test South Africa tour.

Munster's Jean Kleyn and Rhys Marshall set for surgery; Jack O'Donoghue to have scan on knee injury

21 May 2018

Munster forwards Jean Kleyn and Rhys Marshall will undergo operations this summer, while Jack O'Donoghue is set for a scan on his knee injury.

Harlequins-bound Paul Gustard backs England to win 2019 World Cup

21 May 2018

Defence specialist Gustard will leave England’s Test ranks after June’s three-Test tour of South Africa.

Paul Gustard ‘excited’ by Harlequins opportunity

21 May 2018

England’s defence coach will take up his new post after next month’s tour to South Africa.

Sexton and Henshaw in race to fitness for Pro14 final

21 May 2018

Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw could return to the Leinster team for Saturday's Pro 14 final against the Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium.

Ulster secure Champions Cup rugby with win over Ospreys

20 May 2018

A brace of tries from winger Craig Gilroy helped Ulster secure top-flight European rugby for next season as they beat the Ospreys 35-17 in their Champions Cup play-off at the Kingspan Stadium.

O'Mahony left with more 'what ifs' after latest semi-final loss

19 May 2018

One-point defeats tend to be a breeding ground for regrets and Munster will harbour plenty after slipping to a 16-15 Guinness PRO14 semi-final loss to Leinster at the RDS on Saturday afternoon.

No doubts for Westwood over shift to vice-captain’s role

22 May 2018

The 10-time Ryder Cup player was announced alongside Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and Graeme McDowell on Tuesday to join Thomas Bjorn’s staff.

Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell named among Ryder Cup vice-captains

22 May 2018

"You only need to look at the record books to see that their Ryder Cup pedigree speaks for itself."

Adrian Otaegui sets sights on Ryder Cup debut after Belgian Knockout success

20 May 2018

The Spaniard beat Benjamin Hebert by two shots at Rinkven International Golf Club.

European Tour announces venue for next year's Irish Open

17 May 2018

The Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open is heading to Co. Clare in 2019, the European Tour has announced.

Golf star Lucas Glover’s wife arrested on domestic violence charges

16 May 2018

Krista Glover will face court on May 31 on charges of domestic violence battery and resisting arrest without violence.

Webb Simpson keeps composure to take TPC title

14 May 2018

Webb Simpson eased to victory in The Players and Justin Thomas snatched Dustin Johnson's world No 1 crown as Tiger Woods edged closer to his best at Sawgrass.

Webb Simpson to take imposing seven-shot lead into the final day in Florida

13 May 2018

Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth also shone on day three.

Tiger Woods produces dazzling round to charge up Players Championship leaderboard

12 May 2018

Woods was back to his best on Saturday as he rose from tied 68th into the top 10 by early afternoon.

Rory McIroy tops young sports stars rich list

12 May 2018

Rory McIroy is the clear winner in the 2018 rankings for the richest young sports star in Britain and Ireland, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.

Webb Simpson ties course record as Rory McIlroy misses cut at Sawgrass

12 May 2018

Webb Simpson had to settle for a share of the course record at Sawgrass as the famous 17th hole claimed another victim in the Players Championship.

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.

Ruby Walsh has high hopes of French return

13 May 2018

Ruby Walsh is hoping to be given the green light to return to the saddle for next weekend's top-class meeting at Auteuil.

Jeremy Noseda 'shocked' as Phoenix team remove horses from his yard

8 May 2018

Jeremy Noseda admitted to being "shocked and surprised" after owners Phoenix Thoroughbreds removed all the horses they had in training with the British handler.

Saxon Warrior powers to Guineas glory for Aidan and Donnacha O'Brien

5 May 2018

Saxon Warrior gave Donnacha O'Brien a first Classic success with an imperious display in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Neck injury to keep Noel Fehily out of racing for eight weeks

29 April 2018

Noel Fehily faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines after damaging his neck in a fall at Punchestown on Friday.

Katie Walsh announces retirement from racing

27 April 2018

Jockey Katie Walsh announced she is to retire from race-riding after steering Antey to a narrow success at the Punchestown Festival.

Dortmund Park claims surprise Champion Novice Hurdle triumph Gordon Elliott

27 April 2018

Gordon Elliott enjoyed a welcome change of luck as Dortmund Park claimed victory in a dramatic renewal in the Profile Systems Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.

Punchestown charge means Willie Mullins retains Irish jumps championship

27 April 2018

Willie Mullins will officially be crowned Ireland's champion jumps trainer for a 12th time.

Supasundae takes full advantage as Samcro and Melon crash out at Punchestown

27 April 2018

Supasundae claimed a dramatic victory after both Samcro and Melon came to grief in the BETDAQ 2% Commission Punchestown Champion Hurdle.

Classy Kemboy rules supreme at Punchestown

27 April 2018

Kemboy provided Willie Mullins with yet another winner at this year's Punchestown Festival following a comprehensive victory in the EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase.

Faugheen and Footpad put Willie Mullins firmly in charge of title race

26 April 2018

Willie Mullins stole the show again at the Punchestown Festival as he increased his lead over Gordon Elliott in the battle for the Irish jumps trainers' championship to €424,148, with just two days of the season remaining.

'Really s***': Heartbreak as Irish cyclist gets cramp when contending for Giro d'Italia stage

22 May 2018

Irish cyclist Ryan Mullen suffered cramp with 10km to go as he battled to 13th place in today's stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Yates limits losses to keep Giro d’Italia lead as Froome moves up in time trial

22 May 2018

Yates could only place 22nd on the day over the 34.5km course from Trento to Roverto.

'I've never seen anything like it': Racing presenter shows nerves of steel to capture loose horse

22 May 2018

At The Races presenter Hayley Moore has sent social media into a frenzy.

Accumulated profits at Katie Taylor's firm jump to over €1.5m

22 May 2018

The move by Katie Taylor into the professional boxing arena is paying off as accumulated profits at her commercial firm passed the €1.576 million mark last year.

Watch a MotoGP rider pull off the most Hollywood save you’ve ever seen

21 May 2018

Jakub Kornfeil jumped over another bike.

Shamrock Rovers to host Celtic in summer friendly

21 May 2018

The treble winning Celtic FC are returning to Tallaght Stadium this summer to take on Shamrock Rovers.

Tipp facing uphill battle to overcome Cork

21 May 2018

Two time All Ireland winner Jamesie O'Connor says Tipperary have their backs to the wall heading into next weekend's Munster Championship clash with Cork.

Aaron Wise clinches first PGA Tour win in Dallas

21 May 2018

Wise claimed a new tournament record by the end of the course.

Rafael Nadal beats Alexander Zverev to win eighth Italian Open

20 May 2018

Nadal will be back to world number one on Monday.

Simon Yates extends Giro d’Italia lead before potentially decisive time trial

20 May 2018

Yates’ third stage win of the Giro saw him move over two minues clear before Tuesday’s battle against the clock.

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