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Throw-ins and corners could be next areas of game to face time limits

Throw-ins and corners could be next areas of game to face time limits

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

There has been early positivity around the new eight-second rule for goalkeepers.
Katie Taylor to take time away from boxing to deal with ‘personal matters’

Katie Taylor to take time away from boxing to deal with ‘personal matters’

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

The undisputed super-lightweight world champion was last in action in July, when she defeated Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden to complete the trilogy.
World Athletics Championships: Cian McPhillips into 800m final after winning semi-final

World Athletics Championships: Cian McPhillips into 800m final after winning semi-final

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

McPhillips finished with a time of 1:43.18, setting a new Irish record in the process, as he was the man to catch in the closing stages.
Virgil van Dijk calls for Liverpool to make life easier as late winners continue

Virgil van Dijk calls for Liverpool to make life easier as late winners continue

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

The Reds’ victory against Atletico Madrid was the fifth match in succession they have scored winners in the 83rd minute or later.
Luke Littler says he has been inspired from watching Ricky Hatton fights

Luke Littler says he has been inspired from watching Ricky Hatton fights

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Boxer Hatton died at the weekend, aged 46, which has seen an outpouring of tributes from across the sporting world.
Chris Eubank Jr accuses Conor Benn of dirty tactics ahead of grudge rematch

Chris Eubank Jr accuses Conor Benn of dirty tactics ahead of grudge rematch

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Eubank Jr won their first bout by unanimous decision in April and will go again in a second showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15.
Holders Paris St Germain open Champions League account with comfortable victory

Holders Paris St Germain open Champions League account with comfortable victory

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

The defending champions picked up where they left off from May’s final, delivering a heavy defeat to Italian opponents.
Antonio Conte seeks counsel from Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Manchester City return

Antonio Conte seeks counsel from Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Manchester City return

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Napoli face the 2023 winners in their opening Champions League tie.
Thursday’s briefing: Liverpool leave it late again as Harry Kane downs Chelsea

Thursday’s briefing: Liverpool leave it late again as Harry Kane downs Chelsea

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

For the fifth match in a row, the Reds scored a winner after the 83rd minute to see off Atletico Madrid in their Champion League opener at Anfield.
Liverpool seal another late win to see off Atletico Madrid

Liverpool seal another late win to see off Atletico Madrid

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Arne Slot’s side allowed a two-goal lead to slip before producing another dramatic finish.
Harry Kane bags brace as Chelsea beaten by Bayern Munich in Champions League

Harry Kane bags brace as Chelsea beaten by Bayern Munich in Champions League

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Cole Palmer had given the Blues hope in Germany.
Eddie Howe keen for Newcastle to make their mark on Champions League

Eddie Howe keen for Newcastle to make their mark on Champions League

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The Magpies missed out on qualification from the group stage two seasons ago.
My first and only option – Gianluigi Donnarumma on desire to join Man City

My first and only option – Gianluigi Donnarumma on desire to join Man City

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The Italy goalkeeper completed a £26million switch to the Etihad Stadium from PSG on deadline day.
World Athletics Championship: Andrew Coscoran finishes 12th in 1,500m final

World Athletics Championship: Andrew Coscoran finishes 12th in 1,500m final

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The race was won by Isaac Nader from Portugal in 3:34.10, who just out-dipped 2022 champion Jake Wightman from Great Britain.

Man Utd reveal record revenues for last season despite lack of on-field success

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

United saw revenue marginally increase by 0.7 per cent to £666.5m.
Ricky Hatton’s family say he was ‘in a good place’ before sudden death

Ricky Hatton’s family say he was ‘in a good place’ before sudden death

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The 46-year-old former world welterweight champion was found dead at his home in Hyde on Sunday.
All-Ireland camogie finalists Galway and Cork lead the way in all-star nominations

All-Ireland camogie finalists Galway and Cork lead the way in all-star nominations

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Six counties are represented, with a total of 36 players nominated.
Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to raping two women

Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to raping two women

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The Ghanaian midfielder faces trial in November next year.
Hugo Keenan ruled out until new year following hip surgery

Hugo Keenan ruled out until new year following hip surgery

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

That means he will miss big November tests for Ireland, against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Lamine Yamal out of Barcelona’s clash with Newcastle but Frenkie de Jong returns

Lamine Yamal out of Barcelona’s clash with Newcastle but Frenkie de Jong returns

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Winger Yamal was not among those selected as he continues his recovery from a groin issue.

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