Alonso reveals impact of James injury on Chelsea’s transfer plans

Xabi Alonso reveals Reece James injury impact on Chelsea’s January transfer plans - The Chelsea defender is set for an extended spell on the sidelines, with Xabi Alonso detailing how the club will approach his captain’s absence

Arsenal and Manchester City receive unwelcome news over €100m Real Madrid talent

Arda Güler has reportedly agreed a new Real Madrid contract running to 2031, closing out the summer interest Arsenal and Manchester City had shown in the Turkish playmaker.

Jose Mourinho admits Vinicius Jr should have left Real Madrid last summer

Arsenal enquired about the Brazilian superstar and reports suggested they were willing to offer him a mammoth £18.5million per season - more than any player at the club.

Former Sale Sharks Hyron Andrews dies at the age of 31

Tributes have been paid to 'funny', 'charismatic' and 'brilliant team-mate' Hyron Andrews after the former Sale Sharks lock died of a suspected heart attack in news that has shocked the rugby world. On Friday morning, French media reported a playing member of the Lions - one of South Africa's four big domestic teams - had been found unresponsive in a shower at the Atalante-Relais Thalasso Hotel just outside of La Rochelle - the venue where the side is preparing for European Champions Cup game on Saturday which will go ahead as planned.

Reece James faces injury setback after knee surgery

Chelsea captain Reece James is set for another spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a ‘minor’ knee injury. James featured in all of Chelsea’s first six games under new boss Xabi Alonso before missing the 3-0 defeat to Brentford before the international break with a hamstring issue. James was not called up for England duty and was hopi...

British Olympian now bedbound 22 hours a day after ME diagnosis as she opens up on year of hell

Doing small everyday activities such as chatting or visiting the doctors can cause what is known as a 'crash' that can last for months, and in 2026 she has left the house on just five occasions.

NFL legend Emmitt Smith jumps to defense of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

The NFL great weighed in on the backlash Swift has faced from fans while attending Chiefs games, where networks often opt to direct much of their attention to the pop superstar in her suite.

Opinion: Man City’s brazen defiance only highlights their ludicrous advantages

Conn Kilpatrick lays out 2027 goals after rising above the rest to claim men’s football player of the year award at Irish News All-Stars

Tyrone midfielder proved his county’s most consistent performer in 2026

Manchester City face Barcelona problem after Enzo Maresca makes January transfer request

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has reportedly asked the club to pursue Real Betis center-back Natan in the January window at a €40m valuation, with the Brazilian’s preference for Barcelona the main obstacle to the move.

Benfica 4 Celtic 1: Return to Lisbon only serves to show Bhoys how far they've fallen

In the moments before kick-off, the Estadio da Luz was briefly plunged into darkness before a spectacular light-show illuminated this magnificent arena.

Carrick must escape cycle of Man United circus and its old ghosts

Michael Carrick must escape cycle of Manchester United circus and its old ghosts - IN FOCUS : As a return to Elland Road brings memories of Ruben Amorim’s demise, another explosive interview and the latest criticism of United’s hierarchy leaves Carrick needing a result to change the narrative of their unravelling season. By Richard Jolly

Dodgers fan favorite Miguel Rojas retires from baseball moments after playoff ouster

The 37-year-old infielder broke the news to his teammates during an emotional clubhouse meeting following Thursday night's Game 4 defeat.

I hooked a giant on a popper 😱

Topwater fishing during the shad spawn — the topwater bite is hot. Lures used: popper and Bull Shad. Gear: 7' St. Croix Avid rod, Lew’s Magnesium reel, 17 lb line. #Topwater #ShadSpawn #Fishing

Massive Premier League side reportedly interested in Troy Parrott

As we head towards the end of 2026, few players have had as much of a glow-up this year as Troy Parrott. Not long ago, Parrott was mainly remembered as a bit of a failure at Tottenham Hotspur, but he rebuilt his career away from the spotlight, first in the Netherlands at AZ, and then […]

She refused to resign with 13 seconds left – then the queen fell

Anna faced a higher-rated French Woman FIDE Master in the European Women’s Blitz Championship and quickly found herself in a nearly lost position. With only 13 seconds remaining, she survived repeated mating threats while her opponent controlled the board. Then one queen blunder completely reversed the game, allowing Anna to capture it and force an immediate resignation.

Iga Swiatek’s physio explains why she didn’t retire at the Wuhan Open despite having an injury

Swiatek played most of the match with an injury.

Peter Schmeichel explains 'clumsy' Lisandro Martinez interview after criticism from fans

Schmeichel has revealed he had not been due to interview Martinez post-match and that the defender had been presented to him moments after giving his explosive comments.

The new Alfa Romeo looks like Italian drama got a fresh redesign

The video gives a first look at Alfa Romeo’s latest model, highlighting its bold styling, premium details, and unmistakable Italian character.

Aimee Mackin: Shane O’Neills sensed that this year was different

In 2009, Shane O'Neills had no senior ladies team. At the weekend, they hope to carve a pathway towards an Ulster Senior semi-final.

Leeds will feast on Man Utd carcass after week of torment for Michael Carrick's side

Leeds United are ready to ‘feast on a carcass’ when they take on Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday. Michael Carrick’s side are rapidly approaching crisis mode having recorded their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years. His side were booed on three separate occasions by supporters at Old Trafford during the 1-1 draw with Totte...

The former Antrim star hoping to cash in on family fortunes as Clonduff set out to win historic Down treble

Portaferry are the opposition in the Senior Camogie final on Saturday at Drumaness (2pm) while two and a half hours later, the hurlers lock horns with Newry Shamrock at Páirc Esler (5.30pm) in the Intermediate decider.

Two exotic performance cars explode off the line in a drag race

The Mercedes-AMG GT and Ferrari 488 Pista bring two distinct approaches to high-performance driving to the drag strip. With the AMG’s aggressive character facing Ferrari’s track-focused engineering, both cars deliver an exciting combination of power, speed, and unmistakable exhaust sound as they prepare to launch. Once the action begins, the two performance machines accelerate down the strip in a thrilling display of straight-line performance. The combination of a tuned Mercedes-AMG GT and the lightweight, twin-turbocharged Ferrari 488 Pista makes this drag racing encounter a compelling watch for fans of exotic cars and high-speed competition.

I had a Munster jersey when I was growing up, and it would annoy my mum

21-year-old scrum-half Ben O’Donovan has proven to be a shrewd signing for Munster.

Three Premier League clubs eye Thomas Frank as managerial pressure mounts – report

Bournemouth have discussed Thomas Frank internally as a possible successor to Marco Rose, Football Insider reports, with Crystal Palace said to be pushing in the same direction.

Bo Nix torn apart and accused of being disrespectful to quarterback position after Broncos win

The blistering criticism came just moments after Denver sealed a dramatic 17-14 overtime win against the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 6 clash.

Watch what happens when engineers let AI drive a real race car

A2RL's autonomous race cars are proving that AI can control a 550-horsepower single-seater at incredible speeds, but racing without a human driver is far more difficult than simply completing a fast lap. Using lidar, radar, cameras, advanced simulations, and sophisticated control algorithms, the cars can push close to the limits of grip while making thousands of decisions every second. Their biggest challenge isn't speed-it's predicting and reacting to other cars during wheel-to-wheel racing. This video explores the remarkable technology powering autonomous motorsport and why human drivers still hold a crucial advantage.

Former F1 driver questions Lewis Hamilton's motives after costly Ferrari decision

Jolyon Palmer suspects Lewis Hamilton ignored Ferrari’s Virtual Safety Car pit call in Singapore because it would have locked him in behind Charles Leclerc, and the former F1 driver has gone on to call the Ferrari pair’s rivalry “detrimental” to the team.

'Mikel, I'm sorry. It's impossible': inside Merino's open letter from Arsenal's title season

The Arsenal and Spain midfielder’s new piece on The Players’ Tribune details the February foot fracture no specialist had seen before, the dressing-room meeting he says delivered the title, and the four people the letter is written for.

Pat McAfee rules himself out of replacing Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football

Aikman, who has called games alongside Joe Buck for 25 years, is in the final year of his deal with the network and has yet to sign a contract extension.

The death of possession football as Premier League teams are winning games with less of the ball

JAMES SHARPE: The pendulum has swung. Football embraced the possession obsession, then began to rebel against it and, at last, is thriving in the face of it.

Ger Loughnane opens up about getting older and narrow escape from massive heart attack

The former hurler and sporting legend is now 73, and for the first time, he has opened up about a very close call he had when he narrowly avoided having a massive heart attack

PSNI looking ahead to 25th anniversary of first GAA game after Tom Langan Cup clash

PSNI, Garda, NYPD, London Met and guest East Belfast GAC meet in bi-annual tournament at Queen’s

The Dodgers are unstoppable (jinx)

#Baseball #Dodgers #Brewers Dodgers are OUT

Official Ryder Cup rental property offered 180 miles from Limerick course in Co Tyrone

€19,000 rental price tag for luxury Omagh property that is hours away from competition’s Adare Manor course by road

Former Man United star Ander Herrera reveals he is now playing for free

Ex-Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has revealed he is playing for free at his boyhood club Real Zaragoza.

Why Toto Wolff wore two watches at the Singapore Grand Prix

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff turned heads by wearing two luxury IWC watches at the Singapore Grand Prix

Like one wee family: Clann Éireann’s GAA for all team celebrates All‑Stars jersey win

Co Armagh club wins specially-commissioned All-Star kit

Michael Carrick insists Man United have moved on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive rant mistake

He accused the United board and director of football Jason Wilcox of failing in the transfer market last summer. Other senior players are understood to share his views.

Defiant O'Neill insists Celtic can still qualify for knockouts

Martin O'Neill remained defiant and insisted Celtic can still qualify for the Europa League knockout stages despite a bruising 4-1 defeat to Benfica.

McInnes admits Rangers don't need any new blood in January for title push

Derek McInnes says he shares Andrew Cavenagh's desire for a calm January transfer window at Rangers.

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez apologises for post-match outburst

The defender met with boss Michael Carrick on Thursday.

South African rugby player dies day before facing Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has died aged 31 on the eve of the Lions’ Champions Cup game against Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle in France. According to reports in France, Andrews was pronounced dead on Friday morning after he was found unresponsive in his hotel room. Andrews had a very accomplished 12-year senior career […]

Ballon d'Or favourite changes just days before winner is announced

Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane have swapped the favourite’s spot in the betting twice in a fortnight, a leak hinting that Lionel Messi would hand over the trophy was shot down by Fabrizio Romano, and the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony leaves Paris for the first time on Monday 26 October.

League of Ireland's fear and loathing hits a peak just as season reaches climax

Managers of the top three clubs all find their voice as accusations fly and tempers flare at crucial period.

Fabrizio Romano sets record straight on Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or role

The Argentine was reported this week to be in line to hand the men’s trophy to the winner at the London Palladium on October 26, but Fabrizio Romano says no invitation has been sent and his attendance at the gala is still not confirmed.

Nerveless Trey Nyoni says he models game on Thiago as he eyes first league start for Liverpool

The 19-year-old believes he has a stone-cold calmness and is thankful for the trust instilled in him by boss Andoni Iraola.

Conor McGregor's mega announcement takes unexpected turn amid UFC return wait

Three months on from the knee injury that cut short his UFC return in 69 seconds, Conor McGregor is targeting International Fight Week 2027 in Las Vegas for his comeback, with a trilogy against Max Holloway at the top of his wish list.

Formula 1 is slowing cars down to save the show and people are mad

Formula 1’s revised 2026 rules are aimed at making the cars behave more naturally in qualifying while accepting a small loss in lap time. The video explains how battery charging limits, deployment changes, and revised boost rules should reduce the strange speed drops seen earlier in the season. McLaren’s simulation data suggests the cars may now carry speed in a more conventional way, especially into major braking zones and high speed sections. The changes could also make racing more strategic by forcing drivers to choose where to use electric power during a lap. Miami will provide the first real test of whether the updated rules can improve the spectacle without removing the new tactical layer.

What Verstappen knew about Red Bull’s big upgrade when he signed his new F1 deal

Red Bull has made a huge step forward since Baku, although Verstappen and team principal Laurent Mekies stress that the extended partnership is primarily based on confidence in the longer term