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Lando Norris planning to try new things to get ‘comfortable’ with his McLaren

Lando Norris planning to try new things to get ‘comfortable’ with his McLaren - Norris has continued to express frustration with his inability to get the maximum out of himself and his machinery.

Red Bull employees 'tense up' when Christian Horner and Helmut Marko enter the room, insider reveals - as lid is lifted on 'weird vibe and bizarre atmosphere' at struggling F1 team

Red Bull Racing's 'bizarre atmosphere' sees staff 'tense up' when chiefs Christian Horner and Helmut Marko walk into the room, a report has claimed.

Rory McIlroy secures second victory in a week in swimming pool battle

The Northern Irish golf sensation has been given 'very special' permission to install a heat pump for his huge outdoor swimming pool in the grounds of his home on the Wentworth estate.

Premier League announce latest TV picks including last-ever game at Goodison Park

Everton's final game at Goodison Park is against Southampton and it has been moved so that it can be shown on TV whilst Chelsea's clash with Manchester United will also be televised

Rory McIlroy reveals parents’ emotional reaction and powerful question from daughter Poppy that fuelled Masters win

Rory McIlroy has reflected on the significance of his long-awaited Masters win, particularly in the context of his family and personal journey. The Holywood’s golfers parents weren’t present in Augusta and instead watched at home in County Down where their nerves were jangling during McIlroy’s roller-coaster final round. And after sealing the Green...

Rory McIlroy homeward bound as private jet lands in London amid speculation over Irish welcome party

Excitement about Rory McIlroy’s potential return to Ireland for a celebratory homecoming has led thousands of social media users to track his luxury private jet as it flew over the Atlantic this morning. The die-hard Manchester United fan has also been sent a personal message by manager Ruben Amorim and an invite to display the Masters trophy at Ol...

'Numbers made sense for Liverpool'

First Mohamed Salah, now Virgil van Dijk. It is big news for the club and the Premier League that one of the division's most iconic players is staying put. For so long, there has been huge uncertainty over the futures of Salah and Van Dijk at Liverpool, given their previous contracts were set to expire at the end of the season. The perspective is f...

Premier League game moved to avoid Women's FA Cup final

Chelsea's final Premier League home game of the season against Manchester United is moved to ensure there is no clash with the Women's FA Cup final between the two teams.

Ruben Amorim delivers swift Man Utd reality check after pulsating Lyon comeback

Manchester United advanced into the semi-finals of the Europa League with their European results covering for a horrendous Premier League campaign - which Ruben Amorim admits doesn't reflect well

Liverpool fans are all saying the same thing about Trent Alexander-Arnold after Virgil van Dijk joined Mo Salah in signing a contract extension

With two deals completed, the club, which once faced the possibility of losing three key players on free transfers, now have only one whose contract is still due to expire this summer.

URC chief says 'we haven't been asked to explore a salary cap'

Martin Anayi believes it’s up to other URC teams to keep pace with Leinster.

Ex-Manchester United players 'struggling' after club axed £40,000 donation

A dinner headlined by Andy Cole may provide a lifeline to the charity for former Reds.

Rory McIlroy's $22m Florida mansion and the Northern Irish home he had to give up

Rory McIlroy has amassed a fortune during his golfing career and the Northern Irishman has used his wealth to acquire some lavish properties around the world

UEFA release statement confirming why Real Madrid penalty award that left Declan Rice fuming was overturned by VAR after five-minute delay

Arsenal were able to breathe a sigh of relief in the first half of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid when the hosts had a penalty overturned by VAR.

Wrexham promotion pressure 'a privilege' - Lee

Wrexham midfielder Elliot Lee says the squad is ready to embrace the excitement and nerves of a League One promotion race entering its final stages.

Aston Villa 'Handed Major Boost' in Bid to Seal Deals for Rashford and Asensio

Aston Villa have discovered that they could still tempt Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio to stay if they miss out on a Champions League place

Is Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Europa League fixture

Is Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Europa League fixture - Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final second leg

Man Utd begin talks to sign £51m goalkeeper to replace Andre Onana

Manchester United have made an approach to sign Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos as a potential replacement for Andre Onana. United are under pressure to recruit a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window following the unconvincing performances from both Onana and Altay Bayindir this season. Onana, who was signed in a £47 million deal...

Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat

Cameras focused on a tearful Kane after the final whistle at the San Siro on Wednesday night, as Bayern fell short in their bid to overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit to Inter Milan in the quarter-finals.

Spirit animal Lewis-Skelly leads Arsenal’s youthful puncturing of Madrid mythology

Where is la remontada? Seriously. There really was supposed to be a remontada around here somewhere. Of all the sprinkles of sugar, the crispy, salty, crunchy morsels for Arsenal’s supporters to pick over after Wednesday night’s brilliantly assured victory at the Bernabéu it is probably Myles Lewis-Skelly’s part that will give the most lasting satisfaction. Sadly for the banter-angle it seems the immediate post-match rumour that Lewis-Skelly had...

England half-backs benched as Steve Diamond’s ban begins against new-look Northampton Saints

Check on the team news for the Premiership clash between Newcastle Falcons and Northampton Saints as the latter make 13 changes to their XV.

Maguire heads winner as Manchester United pull off chaotic comeback against Lyon

Manchester United unveiled a giant tifo that declared “Never Gonna Stop”, then did precisely this by knocking out 10-man Lyon in an electrifying end to extra time that ranks second in the club’s pantheon of late, late continental finishes. For those here the drama of minutes 114-120 (+34 seconds) will never be forgotten. At this juncture United had gone 4-2 down to a Rayan Cherki strike and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty (on 104 and 109 minutes)...

In Bahrain, the York royal family makes a splash on the circuit

The Bahrain Grand Prix took on a royal air on April 13, 2025. Among the privileged spectators at the Sakhir circuit, several members of the British royal family were spotted, attracting the attention of the cameras as much as that of Formula 1 fans. A family reunion under the Sakhir sun Princess Beatrice […]

CBS and Jim Nantz under fire for trying to 'jinx' Rory McIlroy during dramatic final round of the Masters

The Northern Irishman, 35, finally broke his Masters duck Sunday as he defeated Justin Rose in sudden death playoff to claim his first Green Jacket and seal the career Grand Slam.

Clip of Travis Kelce reading his negative NFL Draft profile goes viral after resurfacing online

Kelce was at the University of Cincinnati for five seasons. However, he only played three and redshirted his freshman year. He was also suspended for a year in 2010.

Virgil van Dijk explains decision to stay with Liverpool: ‘It was always the plan’

Virgil van Dijk explains decision to stay with Liverpool: ‘It was always the plan’ - The Dutchman has followed Mohamed Salah in agreeing a new deal at Anfield

Harry Maguire’s late winner provided ‘best sound in the world’ for Ruben Amorim

Harry Maguire’s late winner provided ‘best sound in the world’ for Ruben Amorim - The Manchester United manager wants to bottle up the roar from the crowd after his team’s comeback win

From rucks to riches – What former Irish international rugby players are doing now

World Handicap System manipulators are cheats - R&A

Golf bosses are warning recreational players to avoid cheating on their handicaps.

Rio Ferdinand urges Man Utd not to sell £50m star after stunning Lyon win

Rio Ferdinand urged Sir Jim Ratcliffe not to sell Alejandro Garnacho as Manchester United produced a miraculous Europa League victory over Lyon. United looked set for an embarrassing European exit after throwing away a 2-0 lead to trail ten-men Lyon 4-2 in their quarter-final tie at Old Trafford. But the Red Devils scored three goals in the final s...

Man United clash with Chelsea is moved to Friday night BEFORE the FA Cup final - as FA go back on their word

The match at Stamford Bridge was set to take place on Sunday 18 May at 3pm but it has been brought forward to the Friday, kicking off at 8pm.

Ruben Amorim makes Rory McIlroy request after stunning Masters victory

Ruben Amorim makes Rory McIlroy request after stunning Masters victory - McIlroy captured the sporting imagination on Sunday as he completed his career Grand Slam at Augusta

Ronnie O'Sullivan confirms decision over World Snooker Championship involvement

The Rocket has been absent for much of the season.

Doctor offers troubling explanation as Trump's hand bruise returns

The sprawling bruise was clearly visible as President Donald Trump, 78, presented the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team on Tuesday.

You’re going to have to put up with me for a bit longer – Spurs’ Ange Postecoglou

You’re going to have to put up with me for a bit longer – Spurs’ Ange Postecoglou - Dominic Solanke’s 43rd-minute penalty earned Spurs a 2-1 aggregate win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Teams you completely forgot once dominated in the Champions League

Rory McIlroy reveals ‘ironic’ good luck note received from ex-prisoner on Masters Sunday

Rory McIlroy was in need of all the good golf luck as he chased down and finally secured his first Masters title last weekend – and he revealed he also had well wishes from an unlikely source ahead of Sunday’s play. The 35-year-old went into Sunday at Augusta with a two shot lead over Bryson […]

Thibaut Courtois launches stunning attack on his 'too individual' Real Madrid team-mates - and singles out Kylian Mbappe for dig as he pines for a star they sold - after Arsenal humbling

Thibaut Courtois has launched a stunning attack on his Real Madrid team-mates after they were dumped out of the Champions League by Arsenal on Wednesday night.

Revealed: When Rory McIlroy will next play after winning Masters that saw him complete career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy finally fulfilled a quest that lasted over a decade as he completed a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters. But when is he scheduled to play next this season?

Two up, two down, one up: Maguire completes epic Man Utd comeback after extra-time madness

Most inside Old Trafford were still drunk on the euphoria of Kobbie Mainoo’s dramatic equaliser when Casemiro picked up possession on the left, looked up and saw Harry Maguire lurking in the penalty area. And for a fleeting moment, when Manchester United’s veteran Brazil midfielder whipped in an inch-perfect cross, it felt like time stood still as ...

Inside Rory McIlroy’s private jet as he touches down in England following Masters win

Flight trackers spotted the Holywood golf star’s jet landing in Surrey on Wednesday morning

Verstappen responds to Red Bull exit fears

After Helmut Marko expressed concern that Max Verstappen might leave Red Bull, the Dutchman plays it down: "We care about the team"

Revealed: Virgil van Dijk is still not the world's highest-paid defender after signing his lucrative Liverpool deal - with an ex-Premier League star raking in more than £150,000 extra per week

Virgil van Dijk put pen to paper on a new two-year deal to remain at Liverpool and is set to earn around £400,000 per week, making him the highest-paid defender in Europe.

David Croft told ‘focus on commentating’ after Verstappen exit probe

Helmut Marko said "the concern is great" around Max Verstappen's future, but the man himself has issued a response.

Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following on-field clashes with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka

Jude Bellingham has spoken out on Instagram after Real Madrid crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal on Wednesday night.

Man Utd, Spurs reach Europa League semis after dramatic Lyon, Frankfurt wins

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur are Europa League semi-finalists, unlike Rangers, who were beaten 2-0 by Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

How Liverpool could win the Premier League title this weekend

How Liverpool could win the Premier League title this weekend - The Reds are 13 points clear of Arsenal with six games to come

Opta supercomputer reveals favourites to win Champions League after running 10,000 simulations, with Arsenal facing PSG in crunch tie next

Opta's supercomputer has run the numbers and spat out the favourites to win the Champions League after running 10,000 simulations using their rankings and historical data.

Alonso says Verstappen is no threat to his Aston Martin F1 drive

Fernando Alonso denied that his position at Aston Martin was under threat as rumours swirl of a high-value offer to poach Max Verstappen from Red Bull

Revealed: The damning statistics that shame Man United AND Tottenham as Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou bid to turn the tide... but which manager is doing worse?

Tottenham and Manchester United face season-defining Europa League ties on Thursday night after both enduring awful seasons by their high standards.