Tennis

‘My heart is bleeding’ – Wimbledon champion upset by huge tennis change

‘People phone you and ask you about certain things - clubs, jobs’: Stephen O’Neill unsure what future holds after Cavan exit

Tyrone legend Stephen O’Neill was part of Raymond Galligan’s Breffni backroom team

The end of a bitter rivalry in New York will surely mark the beginning of a beautiful friendship

Katie Taylor was in rare, fiery form at Wednesday’s press conference, but she’s game for a trip to Puerto Rico when the dust settles on MSG.

Former teenage prodigy Amanda Anisimova's comeback story reaches its final chapter at Wimbledon

MATTHEW LAMBWELL: The highways of women's tennis are littered with theremnants of former teenage prodigies - girls who have flown so high only to be held back.

Michigan ultra runner collapses and dies three hours into race

Elaine Stypula, 60, passed away on Friday amid during the Hardrock 100, an 102.5-mile endurance race in the Colorado Mountains.

Man Utd plan to sign £6m John Victor

Manchester United are ready to submit an offer to sign Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, according to reports in Brazil. United have already held talks to sign Emiliano Martinez this summer and the Argentina international is keen on a move to Old Trafford. However, United not prepared to meet Aston Villa’s £40 million asking price for the 32-year-ol...

Transfer news live: Chelsea target Donnarumma, Gyokeres on strike, Arsenal agree Madueke and Spurs’ Gibbs-White twist

Transfer news live: Chelsea target Donnarumma, Gyokeres on strike, Arsenal agree Madueke and Spurs’ Gibbs-White twist - Arsenal have hit a stumbling block in their hope of a Viktor Gyokeres deal as Brentford set their price for Bryan Mbeumo

Real Madrid: Double Injury Blow as Endrick and Alexander-Arnold Sidelined

Endrick © C1Endrick © C1Real Madrid’s pre-season has taken a hit with two troubling updates:...

Now England must back it up - but pumped-up Wales are on a mission to spoil the party

TARA ANSON-WALSH IN ST GALLEN: England come into Sunday night's clash with Wales on a seven-game win-loss swing. Yo-yoing between resounding wins and scrappy, lifeless defeats.

Man Utd confirm third summer signing

United confirmed the deal on Thursday.

John McEnroe reacts to 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon final

John McEnroe says Amanda Anisimova ‘absolutely froze’ after she lost 6-0 6-0 to Iga Swiatek in the women’s Wimbledon final. Anisimova was bidding to become a Grand Slam champion for the first time but struggled badly in her first major final, failing to win a single game. Swiatek smelt blood as Anisimova played well below her level and clinched her...

PSG/Real Madrid – Collective power, revenge and slacking off, the tops and flops!

This Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0 (video highlights PSG/Real Madrid) against Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New York. Here we present you with some of the highlights and lowlights of the victory. Tops – Collective masterclass PSG overcame Real Madrid. Defensively, offensively, in terms of positioning and movement, nothing was left to chance. Real Madrid made mistakes, and the...

Viktor Gyökeres on strike, Arsenal ready to walk away

Victor Gyökeres ©Sporting PortugalVictor Gyökeres ©Sporting PortugalThe standoff between Viktor Gyökeres and Sporting CP has...

Tottenham deal to sign Morgan Gibbs-White breaks down

Tottenham’s £60 million deal to sign Morgan Gibbs-White is currently off as Nottingham Forest have pursued legal action over Spurs’ move for the midfielder. Spurs moved quickly to complete a deal for Gibbs-White this week as they indicated to Forest that they are prepared to meet the 25-year-old’s £60m release clause. Gibbs-White was due to undergo...

Kate tells Anisimova to keep ‘head high’ as she consoles Wimbledon runner-up

The Princess of Wales told Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova to keep her “head high” after she suffered a heavy defeat in the women’s singles final. Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, waved as she received a standing ovation after arriving on Centre Court on Saturday. The princess presented the trophy to Polish player Iga S...

Katie Taylor reconciles with dad Pete as they start training together again

The Olympic gold medallist is back training with her father Pete, who was her first coach, ahead of her third fight against Amanda Serrano in New York’s Madison Square Garden

What do England need to qualify? Women’s Euro 2025 group permutations explained

What do England need to qualify? Women’s Euro 2025 group permutations explained - England’s chances of reaching the quarter-finals look much brighter after beating the Netherlands 4-0

Kerry make two changes for All-Ireland semi-final with Tyrone

Mike Breen and Michael Burns replace Tom O’Sullivan and Mark O’Shea.

The 20 Greatest Individual Performances in Champions League History

The Champions League has delivered some of football’s most magical nights, and behind many of those moments are players who produced unforgettable individual displays. Whether in finals, semi-finals or legendary comebacks, these performances have defined careers and reshaped history. Here, we count down the 20 most iconic single-game showings in Champions League history—from dominant hat-tricks to heroic captain’s shifts—starting from number 20.

All-action Hansen ensures Farrell will have tough call to make on wing

The Connacht man has put the pressure on England’s Tommy Freeman.

Rory McIlroy reveals real reason behind dramatic haircut in interview with Amanda Balionis

Rory McIlroy's new trim may have not resulted in the look the golfer wanted, but the change seems to have sparked a positive swing in momentum at the time he needs it the most.

The heartbreaking loss behind Amanda Anisimova's rise

Amanda Anisimova could win her first tennis Grand Slam when she takes on Iga Swiatek in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon today. This is the 23-year-old first Grand Slam final following an impressive showing at SW19, which included beating world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals. It’s a remarkable and emotional turnaround for Anisimova w...

Aoife Wafer in race to be fit for Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign

The backrower has undergone a procedure on a knee injury.

Last chance saloon for the Lions against a punchy AUNZ side

Tadhg Beirne, Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, and James Ryan will look to put their hands up.

$2 Billion Windfall: FIFA’s Club World Cup Is a Massive Success

Desiré Doué - PSGDesiré Doué - PSGOn the eve of the PSG vs Chelsea final...

Tottenham: Mohammed Kudus signs

Mohammed KudusMohammed KudusIt’s now official: Mohammed Kudus has completed his move from West Ham to...

PSG/Chelsea: Early Line-Up Hints Revealed

PSG vs ChelseaPSG vs ChelseaThe Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea is set...

McGregor now faces autumn legal action by former close friend

A multi-million-euro legal action taken against MMA fighter Conor McGregor by his former sparring partner and friend is likely to be heard in the autumn, the High Court has heard. Artem Lobov, 38, a retired MMA fighter known as ‘The Russian Hammer’, claims to have been the initial creator and co-founder of Mr McGregor’s whiskey, […]

The two key figures as Donegal and Meath set to show down

At some point on Sunday afternoon at Croke Park, between playing bumper cars around the middle of the field and crashing and banging and bouncing off each other around that middle third, it would be understandable if Michael Murphy and Bryan Menton exchanged a knowing glance with each other. The boys are back in town. […]

'Deep breaths': Girl's sweet advice to Kate ahead of Wimbledon final

'Deep breaths': Girl's sweet advice to Kate Middleton ahead of Wimbledon final. The Princess of Wales was tasked to give out the Women's Singles final trophy, and was told by an eight-year-old girl to not 'be nervous'.

McEnroe urges Wimbledon to impose new ban on finalists

'Come on now, ladies...'

Carlos Alcaraz gets a pizza the action as defending Wimbledon champion dines with fans before final

The 22-year-old Spanish star tucked into a hefty gluten-free, cheese-topped pizza in an Italian restaurant in south-west London on Friday night.

Taylor ponders retirement after finishing Serrano saga with sweetest of victories

‘Looking back on the whole journey, what an amazing ride,’ said the Irish icon, who is uncertain as to whether she’ll fight again.

Ireland hit 100 points in record 16-try defeat of Portugal

Paul O’Connell’s side were totally dominant in a one-sided affair.

Chelsea’s three new ‘leaders’ identified under Enzo Maresca’s revolutionised squad

Chelsea have the youngest squad in the Premier League, but one former fan favourite at Stamford Bridge has identified three players ready to embrace leader roles for the Blues

Jordan Henderson leaves Ajax as club agree to terminate contract

The club have agreed to their captain’s request to leave the club.

Three stand-out players in Ireland’s record-breaking demolition of Portugal

In what was a damp squib of a test match Ireland came out of the gates firing and blazed Portugal apart in a 106-7 win in Lisbon. Stuart McCloskey got the try-scoring underway after less than a minute as there were eight first half tries. Debutants Shayne Bolton and Hugh Gavin both scored twice with […]

Cobh Ramblers announce change in ownership status

FC32 Global Investments Limited are no longer affiliated with the Irish club, with a new investor set to come onboard.

Son of Chelsea hero signs pro contract with Arsenal

The son of a Champions League winning Chelsea hero has decided to leave the club and join Premier League rivals Arsenal. On Saturday, it was announced that Marcell Washington had signed a professional contract with Arsenal after spending last season on trial at the club. ‘My ambitions are just to prove in every game you play and every training sess...

Tributes to former Armagh manager Gerry O’Neill who took Orchardmen to the 1977 All-Ireland final

Kilrea native Gerry O’Neill left a lasting legacy on Armagh GAA

Real Madrid. “Things Will Change”: Will Mbappé or Vinicius Be the Odd Man Out Under Xabi Alonso?

Real Madrid : Kylian Mbappé, Vincius and Jude BellinghamReal Madrid : Kylian Mbappé, Vincius and...

American tennis star bursts into tears after failing to win a game in crushing Wimbledon final loss

The American was comforted by the Princess of Wales after being demolished in just 57 minutes on Centre Court by Iga Swiatek.

Jamie George handed emergency last-minute call up to British & Irish Lions squad

CHRIS FOY IN ADELAIDE: George is responding to an emergency call-up from Farrell, to provide cover for England hooker Cowan-Dickie, who was injured during Saturday's win.

PSG/Real Madrid – Performance, teamwork and the Ballon d’Or, Ruiz doesn’t mince his words!

Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Madrid 4-0 (video summary PSG/Real Madrid) this Wednesday at New York’s MetLife Stadium as part of the semi-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup. After the match, Parisian midfielder Fabian Ruiz (29) spoke at a press conference. Ruiz “an incredible match from start to finish, despite the opponent and the heat.” Your best PSG match? I don’t know if it’s my best match, but it was very important today because it was a...

AC Milan. Théo Hernandez leaves… and takes aim at Zlatan Ibrahimovic!

Zlatan Ibrahimovic © Milan ACZlatan Ibrahimovic © Milan ACIt’s now official: Théo Hernandez has left...

Andy Carroll seals surprise move to sixth-tier London side just hours after Qatari takeover

The former England international became a free agent after leaving Bordeaux at the end of last season, but has decided to return to his home country to be closer to his family.

McIlroy back to his best after roaring up Scottish Open leaderboard with a four-under 66

Rory McIlroy has laid down the gauntlet to his rivals at the Genesis Scottish Open - insisting he is now back to his very best.

Alcaraz or Sinner? Federer predicts Wimbledon champion

Do you agree with the Swiss legend's pick?

Stephen Kenny feels rivals are 'taking turns having a go' at Mason Melia

St Patrick’s Athletic boss comes to defence of 17-year-old striker who will join Tottenham Hotspur in €2m deal later this year.

Tottenham set for €134 million transfer splurge as Kudus deal complete

Spurs have met the England international’s release clause and a deal is accelerating at pace.