Soccer

Man United shut down Barcelona's plot to lower £26m Marcus Rashford transfer fee

The 28-year-old England star has impressed in Spain, contributing 10 goals and 13 assists from his 34 appearances, and Barca are expected to trigger the transfer clause to keep him.

Revealed: Ireland’s expected XV at Twickenham with a change at 10

Jack Crowley is primed for one of the biggest opportunities of his career with Andy Farrell set to name him at No10 for Saturday’s daunting trip to Twickenham. The Irish out-half debate is likely to take another turn this afternoon when Farrell names his starting team for the clash with England, with Crowley expected to […]

Ireland make one change for U20 Six Nations showdown against England

Billy Hayes comes in for Dylan McNeice as Andrew Browne’s side head to Bath.

Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.

Rafa Benitez on the brink in Greece and could be replaced by one of his former Liverpool stars

Rafa Benitez is on the brink of the sack as Panathinaikos manager after a disastrous first few months in charge, according to reports in Greece.

Secret footballer says keeping identity concealed stopped being fun after tragic death

Former Reading and Stoke City striker Dave Kitson has finally unmasked himself as 'The Secret Footballer', revealing that the anonymous exposes into the modern game "stopped being fun" following the tragic death of Gary Speed. Kitson, whose true identity was a source of widespread speculation and internet sleuthing among football fans for years, ma...

'When you're one of the very best in the world, you're not going to be short of options'

Katie McCabe is reportedly likely to leave Arsenal this summer, and Carla Ward sees her captain moving to a ‘top club’.

Brit skier, 28, is paralysed after suffering horrific fall during jump off ramp in French ski resort

A British man has been left paralysed after suffering a horror skiing accident at a French ski resort.

Liverpool ready to sell Federico Chiesa

Liverpool are prepared to listen to offers for Federico Chiesa this summer, with West Ham among the clubs monitoring his situation, according to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato.

The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics

The hottest show in hockey, 'Heated Rivalry,' is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics - Olympic hockey knows all about big hits

What is the Canada curling scandal? Winter Olympics cheating allegations explained

BBC sorry after 'terrible' error during Matt Weston's Winter Olympics gold run

Darragh Canavan wants to sign off with Tyrone win over Louth before trip to Australia

Red Hand forward set for month-long break after county’s league clash with Louth

I tried a two-move workout from Ross Edgley, and it’s surprisingly fun

I tried a two-move bodyweight workout from endurance swimmer Ross Edgley, and it was surprisingly fun - When one of the world’s fittest people laid down the gauntlet with an unexpectedly accessible workout challenge, I couldn’t resist giving it a go

Man United refuse to budge on Rashford price

Manchester United will not lower their £26 million asking price for Marcus Rashford, according to ESPN, leaving Barcelona with a major financial decision ahead of the summer window.

Mourinho accuses referee Letexier of pro-Real bias

Benfica and Real Madrid faced off in a highly tense Champions League playoff first leg....

OM: Mason Greenwood heading toward Manchester United

The atmosphere is extremely tense at Olympique de Marseille. After the overnight dismissal of Roberto...

Split second reaction saves Nürburgring lap

A tense moment unfolds during a Nürburgring Touristenfahrten session when a car suddenly loses control on the Nordschleife. What appears to be a routine lap quickly turns into a near crash, requiring immediate correction from the driver. The footage highlights how quickly conditions can change and how crucial fast reactions are on this demanding circuit.

Arteta fumes at Arsenal stars for performance in draw at Wolves and warns: 'We must take the bullet'

IAN HERBERT AT MOLINEUX: Arsenal manager Mike Arteta declared on Wednesday night that his team must 'take the bullet' for the performance against Wolves.

Brentford boss Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room to pay respect after 'proper cup tie'

Keith Andrews’ side avoided an FA Cup upset against the part-timers by the narrowest of margins.

Gabby Logan reveals her showjumper daughter Lois has been diagnosed with a chronic health condition

Gabby Logan has revealed her promising showjumper daughter Lois has been diagnosed with a chronic health condition that could stop her competing in 'extreme' athletic events.

Fans voice concern after Ilia Malinin shares emotional posts

Fans expressed concern for U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin after he shared and later removed emotional social media posts following his eighth place finish in the men’s free skate final. The 21 year old spoke about feeling overwhelmed by pressure after entering the competition as a gold medal favorite.

1,000 not out for O'Neill as he faces landmark clash with Stuttgart

On the eve of what promises to be another epic European match on his watch, Martin O'Neill had cause to recall a sliding-doors moment.

Former Cycling Ireland employee sentenced for attempted deception to secure sports grants

Garry Nugent submitted false quotations to the Department of Transport in an attempt to secure sports grants for Cycling Ireland, the court heard.

Questions erupt at Channel Nine as Today show's Danika Mason slurs her way through a rambling report

Today show sports presenter Danika Mason has raised eyebrows for her rather loose delivery during a live cross from the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Officials at centre of FA Cup controversy stood down from Premier League this week

The pair came under heavy scrutiny for a plethora of decisions they made during Newcastle's 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.

Eileen Gu sets record straight about her Olympic achievements

Olympian Eileen Gu set the record straight after a reporter asked her about winning two silver medals.

Frank Lampard: “I’ve loved it” in Coventry resurgence

Frank Lampard says he has rediscovered his enjoyment of management at Coventry City after calling his 2023 Chelsea return “not an amazing experience.” With Coventry second in the Championship, he is combining a promotion push with backing a CPR awareness campaign.

Gold medal-winning para-athlete faces jail sentence for 'lying' about her disability

Knockmore Ladies appoint Joe Brolly as new manager

The Derry native has previously served as part of the coaching ticket for manager Ray Dempsey’s backroom team.

Legendary Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling announces extended break from talkSPORT for rest

The legendary presenter, who left Sky Sports in 2023, will step away from hosting the 6-10am breakfast show between Monday and Wednesday for an 'extended break', as talkSPORT put it .

Jutta Leerdam: From Olympic champion to influencer and future wife of Jake Paul

Who will be fastest? Burger King challenge

Watch the Burger King challenge to see who can finish their meal the fastest, featuring speed, strategy, and plenty of fun along the way.

All 15 of Great Britain’s gold medal wins in Winter Olympic history

A lot of battles: Erik ten Hag's assistant Steve McClaren lifts lid on Cristiano Ronaldo feud

The Portuguese said of ten Hag: 'I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never going to have respect for you.'

First pictures of attacker who killed two after opening fire at a hockey match

'Embrace my methods... or we're going down!' New Forest boss Vitor Pereira issues strong warning

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Vitor Pereira on Tuesday warned Nottingham Forest's restless squad to accept his methods or risk relegation to the Championship.

Newcastle duo Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier have to be separated by team-mates in bizarre clash

Newcastle's stunning first half against Qarabag was slightly soured by an apparent row between captain Kieran Trippier and four-goal hero Anthony Gordon.

Inside Mack Hansen’s dating life as star opens up to Tommy Tiernan

Mack Hansen has opened up on the ‘most terrifying moment’ of his life as he lifted the lid on wearing the green jersey. The 27-year-old Australian native has been playing international rugby for Ireland since 2022, qualifying through his Cork-born mother. At club level, Hansen plays for Connacht, making 41 appearances since his debut in […]

Win over Australia will count for nothing if: Sikandar Raza’s powerful warning after Zimbabwe’s Super 8 qualification at T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has warned his teammates by mentioning that the win over Australia will count for nothing if bigger goals aren’t achieved after Zimbabwe’s historic Super 8 qualification at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In a tournament already filled with dramatic twists, Zimbabwe’s qualification for the Super 8 stage of the…

Why Red Bull has zero concerns about Verstappen losing interest in F1

Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies is not afraid that Max Verstappen will leave Formula 1. He even believes the Dutchman can become the best at “mastering the new regulations”

Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks put up for sale by secretive owner with record price expected

The Seattle Seahawks have officially been put up for sale, with many anticipating that the Super Bowl champions could cost more than the Los Angeles Lakers last year.

Bruno Fernandes jets back to Portugal and Manuel Ugarte enjoys Rome's culture during rare break

Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte were among the Premier League stars to have jetted out of the country, as players put their feet up during a rare break.

A special Real Madrid clause in Mourinho’s contract!

José Mourinho has an unusual exit clause in his contract with SL Benfica, a detail...

‘It’s all been insanely amazing’ - Irish teenager reflects on Olympic debut

Anabelle Zurbay held her own with an impressive performance on a demanding course in the Women’s Slalom.

Arteta faces up to fact Arsenal let 2-0 lead slip to relegation certainties Wolves

If Man City win out, they'll win the Premier League.

Philippe Coutinho to tear up contract with boyhood club in Brazil after being booed by fans

Philippe Coutinho, once one of football's most expensive players in history, is 'to tear up his contract' with Vasco da Gama.

Verstappen doubles down on criticism of F1 2026 regulations

The four-time world champion previously claimed the new F1 regulations are like "Formula E on steroids", revealing that he doesn't like driving the 2026 cars

Jowett Jupiters: Tale of the unexpected

Few motor cars have run counter to their maker’s reputation as starkly as the Jowett Jupiter, a model that transformed the image of the Yorkshire minnow when it was launched back in 1950. High-tech, engineered contrary to convention and going on to stellar competition success, its talents still echo powerfully 75-plus years on – as exemplified by the three very different Jupiters here today. Badged as the Javelin Jupiter in its first year, this...

Trial of climber who left ‘girlfriend to die’ on mountain set to begin

Trial set to begin for climber who ‘left his girlfriend to die’ on Austria’s highest mountain - Kerstin Gurtner froze to death after she was left ‘exhausted, hypothermic, and disoriented’ on Grossglockner mountain