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Manchester United make improved bid worth up to £70 million for Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United make improved bid worth up to £70 million for Bryan Mbeumo

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

The 25-year-old has been a key target for Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils, who made a first approach of £45m plus £10m in potential add-ons six weeks ago.
England into Euro 2025 semi-finals after shootout win over Sweden

England into Euro 2025 semi-finals after shootout win over Sweden

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

The Lionesses came from two goals down to force extra-time.
'You don’t want to let them down' – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope

'You don’t want to let them down' – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

The Northern Irishman was cheered throughout his opening round at Royal Portrush.
Snoop Dogg officially becomes co-owner of Swansea

Snoop Dogg officially becomes co-owner of Swansea

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

The 53-year-old star has joined Croatian midfielder Luka Modric in linking up with the Swans.
Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

McIlroy reached the turn in two under par.
Diogo Jota inducted into Wolves’ hall of fame following death

Diogo Jota inducted into Wolves’ hall of fame following death

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Jota died in a car crash along with his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3rd, aged 28.
Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open

Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

The 26-year-old Dane only turned professional in November.
Liverpool could be ready to make their move for Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool could be ready to make their move for Hugo Ekitike

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Newcastle had previously been linked with a move for the Eintracht Frankfurt player.
Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking during a visit to the golf tournament on Thursday.
Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open

Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

McKibbin, who learned his craft atRory McIlroy’s Holywood Golf Club an hour down the road, recovered from two over to reach two under at the turn.
Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, started with a birdie.
Eight Irish players to start Lions first test against Australia

Eight Irish players to start Lions first test against Australia

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Maro Itoje captains the side, and is joined in the second row by Joe McCarthy, with Tadhg Beirne named at at blindside.
Shelbourne survive spirited Linfield to reach Champions League second round qualifiers

Shelbourne survive spirited Linfield to reach Champions League second round qualifiers

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

A 1-1 draw against 10-man Linfield at Windsor Park last night saw the Reds win their Champions League qualifying tie 2-1 on aggregate.
‘Unstoppable’ Daniel Dubois vows to ’cause chaos’ against Oleksandr Usyk

‘Unstoppable’ Daniel Dubois vows to ’cause chaos’ against Oleksandr Usyk

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The Briton has rebuilt his career with knockout wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua.
Community cricket event to be rescheduled after complaint over GAA involvement

Community cricket event to be rescheduled after complaint over GAA involvement

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Cricket Ireland has stepped in and indicated a similar event will now take place at Stormont.
Palestinian children’s trip to Ireland from West Bank to play GAA cancelled

Palestinian children’s trip to Ireland from West Bank to play GAA cancelled

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The GAA Palestine executive said it was with a heavy heart that it announced that the planned trip could no longer go ahead.
Ben Healy holds on to yellow jersey after stage 11 of Tour de France

Ben Healy holds on to yellow jersey after stage 11 of Tour de France

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The 11th stage was a short 156.8-kilometre course that started and finished in Toulouse, which was full of incidents.
Justin Rose re-energised following ‘comedown’ in wake of Masters near miss

Justin Rose re-energised following ‘comedown’ in wake of Masters near miss

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Rose says he is coming ‘back around to having more energy and focus again’ ahead of The Open.
Bournemouth sign Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic on five-year deal

Bournemouth sign Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic on five-year deal

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The Serbia international, made 31 first-team appearances for the Blues, has joined for a reported £25million.
The Open timings ‘adjusted’ to accommodate loyalist band parade

The Open timings ‘adjusted’ to accommodate loyalist band parade

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

There are to be ‘marginal adjustments’ of around 15 minutes to the golf tee-times on Saturday to accommodate both events.

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