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Who could replace Marco Silva at Everton?

5 December 2019

From David Moyes to Mauricio Pochettino, a look at the contenders for the Goodison Park vacancy.

Where did it all go wrong for Marco Silva at Everton?

5 December 2019

The Toffees parted company with Silva after eight defeats in their last 11 Premier League matches.

Everton sack manager Marco Silva

5 December 2019

Duncan Ferguson has taken temporary charge of the Toffees.

Cork C of I coach Denis Pritchard: Lisnagarvy will be test of C of I progress

5 December 2019

C of I travel to Lisnagarvey, the toughest possible draw, looking to take down a side in breathtaking form.

Tralee set for real thriller as Warriors host Neptune

5 December 2019

The Warriors impressed last weekend when defeating Pyrobel Killester in the cup quarter-final, but should face a stiffer test this weekend.

Smalling and Lukaku criticise ‘Black Friday’ headline in Italian newspaper

5 December 2019

The former Manchester United team-mates were pictured either side of the headline on Thursday’s front page of Corriere dello Sport.

Cardiff’s appeal against paying €6m to Nantes to be heard by CAS

5 December 2019

Cardiff’s appeal against paying the first instalment of €6m to Nantes for Emiliano Sala is likely to be heard next spring.

Munster's Rowntree warns off-field woes will spur Saracens on

5 December 2019

Graham Rowntree believes Saracens will be an even more dangerous prospect due to their off-field problems when they visit Munster tomorrow for the sold-out Heineken Champions Cup clash at Thomond Park.

Fame has not affected my focus, insists Ruiz ahead of Joshua rematch

5 December 2019

The pair go head to head for a second time on Saturday night.

Jim Gavin on leaving Dublin role: 'I don't have any regrets, that's for sure'

5 December 2019

Jim Gavin insists he is walking away from his role as Dublin senior football manager with no regrets.

Who could replace Marco Silva at Everton?

5 December 2019

From David Moyes to Mauricio Pochettino, a look at the contenders for the Goodison Park vacancy.

Where did it all go wrong for Marco Silva at Everton?

5 December 2019

The Toffees parted company with Silva after eight defeats in their last 11 Premier League matches.

Everton sack manager Marco Silva

5 December 2019

Duncan Ferguson has taken temporary charge of the Toffees.

Smalling and Lukaku criticise ‘Black Friday’ headline in Italian newspaper

5 December 2019

The former Manchester United team-mates were pictured either side of the headline on Thursday’s front page of Corriere dello Sport.

Cardiff’s appeal against paying €6m to Nantes to be heard by CAS

5 December 2019

Cardiff’s appeal against paying the first instalment of €6m to Nantes for Emiliano Sala is likely to be heard next spring.

I lost £46k in one night: Andros Townsend reveals struggles with gambling addiction

5 December 2019

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend has revealed he lost £46,000 in one night while struggling with a gambling addiction.

Jurgen Klopp takes place amongst fastest managers to 100 Premier League wins

5 December 2019

Only Jose Mourinho has reached the landmark in fewer matches than Klopp.

Thursday's football rumours from the media

5 December 2019

Patrick Vieira, Jadon Sancho and Paul Pogba are among those making the headlines.

Marco Silva’s 19-month reign at Everton looks like ending after derby loss

5 December 2019

Everton were beaten 5-2 by Liverpool at Anfield.

FAI delay publication of annual accounts

5 December 2019

It says the decision was made to facilitate the signing-off of the accounts and to ensure that the entire board can be present.

Jim Gavin on leaving Dublin role: 'I don't have any regrets, that's for sure'

5 December 2019

Jim Gavin insists he is walking away from his role as Dublin senior football manager with no regrets.

Disciplinary hearing over Douglas minor team suspensions delayed

5 December 2019

Seventeen Douglas minor footballers, their five team mentors, and four club officials will not go before the Cork Hearings Committee this evening as the disciplinary body has deemed it necessary to convene a meeting with Rebel Óg East top-brass and leading Douglas officials before adjudicating on the 25 suspensions handed out.

Dublin chief John Costello fears advanced mark is backward step for Gaelic football

5 December 2019

John Costello fears the introduction of the ‘advanced mark’ is detrimental to the future ‘direction of Gaelic football.’

GAA chief asks: 'Is it time to bite the bullet and have two referees?'

5 December 2019

“Is it time to bite the bullet and have two referees?” That is the question posed by one of the country’s top GAA administrators, Dublin secretary John Costello.

GAA chief concerned by the impact of ‘keyboard warriors’ on GAA players and officials

5 December 2019

Dublin GAA secretary John Costello has voiced concern at the levels of criticism directed towards GAA players and officials on social media.

Dublin GAA Secretary unhappy with timing and tone of Prime Time report into county funding

5 December 2019

Dublin GAA secretary John Costello has expressed shock at the timing and tone of a report into the funding the county receives which was broadcast on RTÉ’s Prime Time a week after their All-Ireland SFC final replay win over Kerry.

Blow for Laois football as Kingston brothers bow out for 2020 season

5 December 2019

Mike Quirke's hopes of hitting the ground running with the Laois footballers have been compromised by the news that the Arles-Killeen pair of Donie and Paul Kingston will not be available to him for the 2020 season.

Tyrone captain Mattie Donnelly opens up on career threatening injury

5 December 2019

Tyrone captain Mattie Donnelly has revealed his injury could be “career-threatening” if it is not managed properly and will not return to play until he is completely happy.

Provinces to be redrawn in GAA’s bold new era

5 December 2019

A Special Congress in April or May of next year will determine if the provincial boundaries are redrawn so to provide four eight-team provincial football championships.

Holders UCC learn Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cup opponents

4 December 2019

DCU will be Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup hosts in 2020 and have been handed a Round 1 game against Garda College on January 12.

Munster's Rowntree warns off-field woes will spur Saracens on

5 December 2019

David Nucifora: Pressure is on Andy Farrell to deliver in the Six Nations

5 December 2019

The IRFU performance director delivered his report yesterday into how and why Ireland underperformed in Japan

‘It isn’t about blaming Joe ... it’s about learning what we can do better’

5 December 2019

There was never going to be a single reason for Ireland’s World Cup no-show, but the IRFU’s report into yet another failure at rugby’s biggest tournament will not sit well with former head coach Joe Schmidt.

The Best explanation of Ireland’s 2019 failures?

5 December 2019

With his globetrotting Barbarians adventures concluded, and his first week of retirement finally upon him, Rory Best could easily have put on his slippers and emptied his mind of all rugby thoughts.

Andy Friend recalls Gloucester playbook decoy

5 December 2019

Friend, who coached Harlequins from 2005-08, said his players fell for the ruse when Gloucester’s lineout and scrum tactics were apparently left on a whiteboard for them to see the day before a game at Kingsholm.

Peter O’Mahony expects Saracens to leave woes at home

5 December 2019

It is not just the levels of professionalism in the Saracens squad coming to Thomond Park that impress Peter O’Mahony but the quality of the individuals that give the Munster skipper pause for thought

IRFU's David Nucifora makes 50 recommendations in World Cup report

4 December 2019

The IRFU’s report into Ireland’s World Cup failure in Japan will not be a comfortable read for former head coach Joe Schmidt.

Match officials for Six Nations announced

4 December 2019

World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the men’s Six Nations 2020 as the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins in earnest for the world’s top referees.

RFU back in the black with £14.9m operating profit

4 December 2019

The Rugby Football Union moved into the black in 2018/19 as it turned an operating profit of £14.9million, its annual report has revealed.

Former Scotland captain John Barclay retires from international rugby

4 December 2019

The back-row forward made his international debut in 2007.

From beanies to bioflow bands, there’s so much to give golfers for Christmas

3 December 2019

Another Christmas rolls along and the golfer in your life waits nervously to discover what gifts await under the tree. $1 offers some options

Graeme McDowell named as Irish Open host for next two years

2 December 2019

Graeme McDowell will host the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the next two years, starting with the 2020 event at Mount Juliet.

Tiger Woods inspires Pablo Larrazabal to painful victory at Leopard Creek

1 December 2019

Pablo Larrazabal revealed he had taken inspiration from Tiger Woods after producing a remarkable turnaround to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek.

European Tour breaks new ground by allowing players to wear shorts in Leopard Creek heat

27 November 2019

Four days after one season ended, the next will get under way on Thursday with the European Tour breaking new ground at Leopard Creek, South Africa.

Michael Smurfit sells K Club for €70m

27 November 2019

The K Club is to move into new ownership after businessman Michael Smurfit confirmed he is selling the golf resort.

Renamed Ladies European Tour Order of Merit to offer an extra €250,000 prize money for 2020

26 November 2019

The Ladies European Tour Order of Merit will be renamed the Race to Costa del Sol and offer a bonus pool of €250,000 from 2020.

Shane Lowry's first 2020 event will be the defence of his Abu Dhabi title

26 November 2019

The Abu Dhabi Championship is set to be the first event of Shane Lowry's 2020 season.

We need to be honest with ourselves: Golf favours the older generation

26 November 2019

$1 assesses the challenges facing golf clubs in 2020

Jon Rahm admits his Race to Dubai win has yet to sink in

24 November 2019

Rahm pipped Fleetwood to the Race to Dubai crown.

Jon Rahm wins Race to Dubai with victory at DP World Tour Championship

24 November 2019

The Spaniard pipped Tommy Fleetwood to the European Tour prize.

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.

Min heads multiple Mullins entries for Durkan Chase

3 December 2019

Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott are responsible for nine of the 14 remaining entries in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.

Quality not quantity the key as Joseph O’Brien continues meteoric rise

3 December 2019

I guess, given his phenomenal success in such a short space of time, there are few days which aren’t good ones at Joseph O’Brien’s Owning Hill yard, but yesterday’s visit to the stables was the morning after a treble on a superb Sunday at Fairyhouse, and all was extremely well with the trainer and his team.

Two Irish jockeys banned after testing positive for cocaine

3 December 2019

Neither jockey requested for their ‘B’ Sample to be analysed and both entered guilty pleas.

Lavelle relishing Paisley Park return

29 November 2019

Emma Lavelle is feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement ahead of Paisley Park’s return to action in the Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury today.

Mullins maintains fine form at Thurles

29 November 2019

Last season was a frustrating one for many trainers as they struggled to get their horses to the races due to the quick ground.

Grand National hat-trick still on Tiger Roll agenda

27 November 2019

Tiger Roll remains on course to bid for a historic third successive win in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree despite a recent setback.

Sand and sea is great, but success is No. 1 for Cork jockey Tadhg O’Shea

27 November 2019

Mid-October brought with it the start of the 2019/20 UAE racing season and consequently the return of Cork jockey Tadhg O’Shea to Dubai after a five-month hiatus in his homeland.

'It’s a miracle really': Pat Healy on the mend after escaping serious injury

25 November 2019

Photographer Pat Healy is recovering at home after suffering only minor injuries in a nasty incident at Navan on Sunday.

Gold Cup-winner Al Boum Photo set for Tramore return

25 November 2019

Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo is likely to follow the route that was so successful for him last season – and bid for another triumph in the Savills Chase at Tramore on his reappearance.

Willie Mullins hopeful Kemboy clearance is imminent

25 November 2019

Willie Mullins believes he will finally be able to make entries for Punchestown Gold Cup winner Kemboy this week.

Cork C of I coach Denis Pritchard: Lisnagarvy will be test of C of I progress

5 December 2019

C of I travel to Lisnagarvey, the toughest possible draw, looking to take down a side in breathtaking form.

Tralee set for real thriller as Warriors host Neptune

5 December 2019

The Warriors impressed last weekend when defeating Pyrobel Killester in the cup quarter-final, but should face a stiffer test this weekend.

Fame has not affected my focus, insists Ruiz ahead of Joshua rematch

5 December 2019

The pair go head to head for a second time on Saturday night.

Cork ultra runner wins one of the world's toughest endurance races

5 December 2019

One of Ireland’s top ultra-runners has gone the distance to win one of the world’s toughest endurance races.

Mixed fortunes in Auckland but Olympic hopes remain alive for Irish sailors

5 December 2019

In a day of mixed fortunes for the Irish boats competing at the 49er World Championships in Auckland, Olympic qualification hopes remain alive but with a major task falling on young shoulders.

19-year-old McSharry wins bronze and sets new Irish record at European Championships

4 December 2019

Donegal swimmer Mona McSharry has won bronze in the 50m breaststroke competition at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow.

Tommy Martin: As soon as Jim averts his gaze, Dublin’s gone to the Bleedin’ Rapids

4 December 2019

Jim Gavin is only gone a couple of days and already things have started to slide.

Cricket pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Bob Willis after his death aged 70

4 December 2019

The pace bowler took 325 Test wickets.

Joshua ‘hungry, determined and focused’ ahead of Ruiz rematch

4 December 2019

The Briton is out to reclaim his world heavyweight titles.

Tour de France ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for Froome following crash

4 December 2019

The 34-year-old was injured in a high-speed crash at the Criterium du Dauphine in June.

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