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Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.
Harry Kane double leads England to World Cup with rout of Latvia

Harry Kane double leads England to World Cup with rout of Latvia

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze also scored as England became the first European qualifiers.
Luke Littler signs with Target Darts after overhaul of management

Luke Littler signs with Target Darts after overhaul of management

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

The teenage world champion parted company with Martin Foulds’ ZXF Sports a week ago.
Olympic Federation 'disappointed' by Shane Ryan's decision to join Enhanced Games

Olympic Federation 'disappointed' by Shane Ryan's decision to join Enhanced Games

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

The controversial event allows participants to use performance-enhancing drugs and will not follow the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Former Premier League referee David Coote admits making indecent image of child

Former Premier League referee David Coote admits making indecent image of child

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

The ex-official appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday in connection with an allegation relating to a category A video, the most serious kind
Cork City relegated after Shelbourne defeat

Cork City relegated after Shelbourne defeat

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Cork City were condemned to a third Premier Division relegation in six seasons following a 2-1 defeat to Shelbourne on Monday night
Cardiff defend pest control policy after rat halts Wales match

Cardiff defend pest control policy after rat halts Wales match

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois attempted to catch the rodent during Wales’ World Cup qualifier.
Thomas Tuchel warns Marcus Rashford not to be ‘disappointed’ at end of career

Thomas Tuchel warns Marcus Rashford not to be ‘disappointed’ at end of career

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

England boss Tuchel wants to see more from on-loan Barcelona forward Rashford.
Wales’ Craig Bellamy suggests change to application of handball rule in Britain

Wales’ Craig Bellamy suggests change to application of handball rule in Britain

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice from the spot to leave the Dragons in a battle with North Macedonia for second place in Group J.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill disappointed after ‘sore loss’ to Germany

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill disappointed after ‘sore loss’ to Germany

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

A young Northern Ireland once again played with plenty of intent.
Kevin De Bruyne double sinks Wales as Belgium take control of World Cup group

Kevin De Bruyne double sinks Wales as Belgium take control of World Cup group

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

The Dragons appear to be in a battle for second spot with North Macedonia.
Luke Littler beaten by Beau Greaves in thriller at PDC World Youth Championship

Luke Littler beaten by Beau Greaves in thriller at PDC World Youth Championship

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Just a day after winning the World Grand Prix, the 18-year-old was back on the oche at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan.
Nick Woltemade's first international goal sees Germany edge Northern Ireland

Nick Woltemade's first international goal sees Germany edge Northern Ireland

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Newcastle’s £69million forward turned in David Raum’s 31st-minute corner with the back of his shoulder.
Dubliner Roberto Lopes secures World Cup qualification with Cape Verde

Dubliner Roberto Lopes secures World Cup qualification with Cape Verde

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Dublin-born Roberto Lopes played 90 minutes as Cape Verde secured qualification with a 3-0 win earlier over Eswatini.
Swimmer Shane Ryan set for Enhanced Games where performance-enhancing drugs allowed

Swimmer Shane Ryan set for Enhanced Games where performance-enhancing drugs allowed

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

The controversial event allows participants to use performance enhancing drugs and will not follow the rules of the World Anti Doping Agency.
Second match syndrome and Portugal toll – Republic of Ireland talking points

Second match syndrome and Portugal toll – Republic of Ireland talking points

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Ireland sit bottom of Group F after three games and take on Armenia on Tuesday.
Stuart Hogg: Retiring in bid to rescue marriage was ‘biggest mistake of my life’

Stuart Hogg: Retiring in bid to rescue marriage was ‘biggest mistake of my life’

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Hogg called time on his career in 2023 at the age of 31, shortly before the World Cup that same year.
Heimir Hallgrimsson: Win all that matters as Republic of Ireland face Armenia

Heimir Hallgrimsson: Win all that matters as Republic of Ireland face Armenia

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Ireland have taken just one point from their first three qualifiers.
Scotland’s win over Belarus seals top-two finish in World Cup qualifying group

Scotland’s win over Belarus seals top-two finish in World Cup qualifying group

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Goals from Che Adams and Scott McTominay guaranteed Scotland at least a play-off place as Greece later suffered a 3-1 defeat against Denmark.
Luke Littler storms to first World Grand Prix title after beating Luke Humphries

Luke Littler storms to first World Grand Prix title after beating Luke Humphries

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

The teenager said he had ticked another one off the list after triumphing 6-1.

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