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McIlroy still dealing with 'stubborn' back injury ahead of Players Championship defence

McIlroy pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational with back spasms and is in a race to be fit to defend his Players Championship title.

Dave Portnoy tells Patriots to tear down Tom Brady statue after latest anti-New England revelation

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took a break from commenting on the US-Israeli attack on Iran to address another contentious conflict: Tom Brady vs. the Patriots.

Liverpool left with work to do after Galatasaray loss

Mario Lemina’s seventh-minute goal proved to be the winner.

Ireland coach admits 'loud roars' for Scots as they kept championship hopes alive

Ireland assistant coach Andrew Goodman has admitted the Irish team were cheering on Scotland as they beat France to keep our Championship hopes alive. Scotland surprised everyone by thoroughly outplaying Les Bleus, going up 47-14 at one stage in the second half as they went on to win a memorable 50-40 game – the first […]

Fernandez fumes at his goalkeeper as Rosenior's gamble backfires in Chelsea's defeat at PSG

LIAM ROSENIOR AT THE PARC DES PRINCES: Filip Jorgensen sat in his six-yard box with his head in his hands and the Parc des Princes big screen zoomed in on Chelsea's gutted goalkeeper.

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal need to improve in second leg against Bayer Leverkusen

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal would have to improve when they face Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Kevin McManamon has always had more to life than football

THE day Kevin McManamon was born, his father Maxie placed a football in the cot. Same as he had with older brother Brendan, same as he would with the youngest Seán.

Tottenham hierarchy's biggest mistakes that have led the club to the brink of relegation

Daily Mail Sport has taken a closer look at some of the key mistakes made by Tottenham's hierarchy that have led the club to the brink of a seismic relegation.

Rio Ferdinand warns Man United star he's 'picking too many fights' against bigger players

The star moved to Old Trafford in a deal worth around £52million in July 2024, but struggled to nail down a consistent spot in the starting XI under Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.

From the archive: The day F1 alienated its US audience

In the first of a new series focusing on some of motorsport’s biggest stories of the past, one of F1’s most experienced journalists looks back at the farcical series of events at the 2005 US GP

Farrell set to restore big guns to Ireland side for Scotland clash

Dan Sheehan, Josh van der Flier, and Joe McCarthy could return.

The Premier League has been exposed in Europe - it has itself to blame

The Premier League has been exposed in Europe and its elite have themselves to blame - An unprecedented six clubs in the Cham last-16 may yet become an unprecedented wipe-out for the Premier League

Lossiemouth wins Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham - after a masterstroke decision by Willie Mullins

DOMINIC KING AT CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL: Paul Townend loves motorsport and was once left starstruck by Max Verstappen , so it was no wonder the analogy had him smiling.

Former Premier League midfielder arrested as police issue statement

Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has been arrested after a man was reportedly assaulted near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Merseyside, leaving the victim hospitalised with facial and rib injuries.

Dublin Airport becomes fan-favourite with Celtic supporters after Twitter antics

It’s fair to say that the Dublin Airport Twitter admin has had fun over the past few days with Celtic’s win over Rangers. The Bhoys beat their Old Firm rivals on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals at Ibrox, after playing out an aggressive 0-0 draw in normal time. It went to penalties, and Celtic […]

Why McLaren's performance deficit to Mercedes is more than just engine use

McLaren left Melbourne with a warning sign: it finished the Australian GP 50s behind Mercedes, with only a chunk of that down to a second pitstop. Here’s a dive into what the defending F1 champion team lack compared to Mercedes

'Treat him like a human!': Joe Hart rips into Igor Tudor for cruelly blanking devastated keeper

MATT BARLOW AT RIYADH AIR METROPOLITANO: Tudor recalled Kinsky for his first game since October but his two early mistakes helped Atletico go 3-0 up in 15 minutes.

Carlo Ancelotti reveals the most intelligent footballer he managed

Carlo Ancelotti worked with legends like Zinedine Zidane, yet the Italian coach once named Kaka as the most intelligent footballer he ever coached during their time together at AC Milan.

New England Patriots complete major wide receiver signing as Drake Maye gets new offensive weapon

After four seasons in Green Bay, Doubs will now likely be the No. 1 target for quarterback Drake Maye one season after the Patriots reached Super Bowl LX.

Declan Bonner: Fermanagh energy levels remain high despite difficult league campaign

Two wins over Laois and Limerick will almost certainly not be enough to escape the drop from Division Three.

Coroner's warning after promising footballer, 17, died after suffering heart attack during match

Adam Ankers, 17, was playing for the Wycombe Wanderers' Foundation U19 team on January 31, 2024, when, towards the end of the second half, he shouted 'my chest is tight' before falling unconscious.

Tottenham chiefs launch inquest into Atletico Madrid debacle with Igor Tudor under huge pressure

SIMON JONES: Discussions have been taking place with interim boss Igor Tudor and his staff who arrived at Spurs' Lodge in the early hours following their flight back from Spain.

FIFA breaks silence on World Cup delay fears amid Middle East war

Travel disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are affecting World Cup qualification matches, but FIFA says the 2026 tournament will still go ahead as planned.

Donegal confirm venue for Ulster SFC clash against Down

Venue for Ulster SFC clash in late April will reduce the nunber of supporters by a large degree,

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky breaks silence on Champions League nightmare

The 22-year-old made two woeful errors and was taken off after 17 minutes with Tottenham 3-0 down at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Liam Rosenior admits Chelsea paid price for 'crazy' end to first leg at PSG

Credit: UEFA. Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea shot themselves in the foot after their Champions League hopes were shredded by a late capitulation against Paris St Germain. A 5-2 defeat in the Parc des Princes leaves the Blues facing a likely last-16 exit in a week's time but the manner of the loss was painful. They had twice recovered from a goal down and looked like surviving an intriguing match with a draw when, in the 74th minute, Filip Jorgensen's pass was cut out easily by Bradley Barcola, substitute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia squared it and Vitinha chipped the stranded goalkeeper.

'Arsenal are trying to cheat their way to the Premier League': John Obi Mikel's explosive rant

He insists Mikel Arteta has stifled their best talent, that fans would be in uproar at their playing style if they weren't top of the table, and that he would refuse to join in with their tactics if he played for them.

This was another dose of pure Tottenham in Atletico Madrid embarrassment, writes Matt Barlow

MATT BARLOW: The Spurs players including their keeper could not stay on their feet. They were sliding around was as if the footwear had been hacked. Or one half of the pitch had been coated in oil.

Silva makes 'really dark' admission about Man City's Champions League hopes after crushing defeat

OLIVER HOLT: Manchester City skipper Bernardo Silva admitted his team's prospects of making it through to the Champions League quarter finals felt 'really dark' after their loss.

'He has to blow the whistle. It’s nonsense stuff. It costs us three points'

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley left fuming at referee Rob Hennessy after 2-2 draw with Shelbourne.

Could Iran miss the World Cup? FIFA regulations explained

Iran’s place at the 2026 World Cup is uncertain after rising military tensions in the Middle East. FIFA rules warn that teams withdrawing from the tournament could face fines or even exclusion from future competitions.

We hunted overpopulated deer at night!

When deer populations grow out of control, night hunting becomes a tool for balance. How did the hunt unfold, and what lessons came from managing wildlife after dark?

Silence isn't going to help Old Firm clubs, warns Souness

Rangers legend Graeme Souness insists both Old Firm clubs are doing themselves no favours by remaining silent in the aftermath of Sunday's shame game at Ibrox.

Malachy O’Rourke accepts Tyrone haven’t been 'at our best or anywhere near it'

Padraig Hampsey and Niall Devlin are on the injury list for Tyrone.

Aston Martin shuts down Honda F1 battery talk: 'What's the point of those questions?'

Aston Martin and Honda held a joint media session in China on Thursday, but weren’t too keen on journalists asking questions about spare batteries

Olympic gold medal winner Ronnie Delany has died at the age of 91

Delaney won a gold medal for the 1500m race in Melbourne in the Melbourne Summer Olympics.

Useless and luckless Tudor is Spurs figurehead of failure – time to go

Useless and luckless Igor Tudor is the figurehead of failure at Spurs – it’s time to go - TOTTENHAM IN CRISIS: The Atletico Madrid humiliation should be the death knell of the dismal Igor Tudor reign, writes Richard Jolly, after hanging his young goalkeeper out to dry

Pedro Neto speaks out after shoving ball boy in Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat to PSG

Iran soccer team flies out of Australia after more defections - as family 'hostage' claims emerge

The Iranian women's national soccer team, The Lionesses, have flown out of Australia and back to a country in the midst of upheaval, but Australian officials revealed 7 players chose to stay.

Former college cheerleader indicted for manslaughter of newborn

Snelling, 22, was charged on Tuesday by a grand jury following a bombshell report by the Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office that found her baby was born alive and the cause of death was asphyxia.

Start issues will soon cause massive shunt in F1 2026, warns Sergio Perez

Race starts are more complex under the F1 2026 rules and that was witnessed at the season-opening Australian GP, where Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto almost endured a big crash

Ireland look to get perfect balance in finale against Scotland

Farrell’s men are keen to dominate aerially and flourish against an unstructured defence.

Luke Littler, 19, gets suited and booted as he joins girlfriend Faith Millar at Cheltenham Festival

The couple put on an animated display as they threw their arms in the air and flashed huge smiles as the race kicked off.

Revealed: How a dismal week in the Champions League affects Premier League's bid for five spots

This means that those countries receive an extra place in the Champions League, as demonstrated last year when Newcastle came fifth in the Premier League but qualified for the tournament.

Camilla and Zara bring the glamour as Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham

The return of Ladies Day to the Cheltenham Festival brought a touch of glamour to the racecourse with Zara Tindall and Carole Middleton spotted laughing as they walked arm in arm. Dubbed the greatest day on turf, the event also welcomed the Queen, who celebrated outstanding female sporting talent by meeting a group of trailblazing women.

Pictured: Headteacher 'assaulted by Joey Barton at golf club who may lose sight in one eye'

The 43-year-old ex-Manchester City midfielder is accused of attacking married father-of-two Kevin Lynch, 51, at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club, in Liverpool , on Sunday evening.

Formula One chaos: Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix cancellations following war in Iran

According to reports from SoyMotor and several international outlets, the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix could be cancelled as tensions escalate in the Middle East following the war involving Iran. Formula One officials are monitoring the situation closely, and a final decision on the races is expected in the coming weeks.

Huge Cheltenham win for Irish jockey who was stranded in Dubai

An Irish jockey who was left stranded in Dubai after the crisis in the Middle East has won his race on day 2 of Cheltenham. Colin Keane was one of several jockeys who were stuck in Dubai last week after having taken part in a race meet at the Meydan Racecourse in the UAE as […]

Eddie Hearn: 'I have to deliver Croke Park... I have to'

Katie Taylor’s promoter has vowed to make her dream come true, and says that ‘this time, there’s more momentum.’

Watch what happens when a helicopter drops a basketball from 900 feet

A team attempts one of the most extreme trick shots ever — dropping basketballs from a helicopter nearly 900 feet above the hoop. Shot after shot misses as wind and distance make the challenge nearly impossible. Cameras capture every attempt as the ball falls from the sky toward the tiny target below. Just when it seems hopeless, one shot gets unbelievably close