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Rory McIlroy to return to action after Masters win for New Orleans title defence

Rory McIlroy to return to action after Masters win for New Orleans title defence

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Shane Lowry confirmed he will partner McIlroy once again for the team event in Lousiana, which they won last year in a play-off.
Sunday sport: Clare and Cork finish level in Munster Hurling Championship thriller

Sunday sport: Clare and Cork finish level in Munster Hurling Championship thriller

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

The Munster Senior Hurling Championship gets underway today with two star studded fixtures.
Crucible Curse continues as Kyren Wilson loses in deciding-frame thriller

Crucible Curse continues as Kyren Wilson loses in deciding-frame thriller

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

The defending champion lost 10-9 to China’s world number 39 Lei Peifan.
Galway's Damien Comer: You can’t let sport consume you

Galway's Damien Comer: You can’t let sport consume you

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

A key player for Galway in their resurgence over the years, Comer has been a vital part of the journey in his 11 years of playing with the county.
Patrick Horgan says Cork must improve form ahead of Munster championship

Patrick Horgan says Cork must improve form ahead of Munster championship

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Despite Cork going into the game with momentum and silverware, Horgan dismissed any advantage Cork may have had going into the game.
Cork's Amy O'Connor not taking success for granted

Cork's Amy O'Connor not taking success for granted

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Amy O'Connor returned from over seven months out from a foot injury in Cork's Very League final win over Galway, her first league title with the Rebels.
Aston Villa swat Newcastle aside to boost their Champions League hopes

Aston Villa swat Newcastle aside to boost their Champions League hopes

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Four days on from falling agonisingly short in a pulsating quarter-final clash with Paris St Germain, Villa Park was rocking once again.
Lando Norris crashes in qualifying as Max Verstappen takes Saudi Arabian pole

Lando Norris crashes in qualifying as Max Verstappen takes Saudi Arabian pole

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Norris’ error in Q3 left him out of a three-way fight for pole between his team-mate Oscar Piastri, Verstappen and George Russell.
William O'Donoghue says outside noise did not impact Limerick last season

William O'Donoghue says outside noise did not impact Limerick last season

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

William O'Donoghue has been crucial to Limerick's success over the years, with five Liam MacCarthy titles to his name.
Bryan Mbeumo at the double as Brentford beat Brighton to stay in European hunt

Bryan Mbeumo at the double as Brentford beat Brighton to stay in European hunt

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

The Bees are three points adrift of the top eight.
Bournemouth held to goalless draw by 10-man Crystal Palace

Bournemouth held to goalless draw by 10-man Crystal Palace

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Chris Richards was controversially dismissed late in the first half.
Southampton equal Derby’s 11-point total with late draw at West Ham

Southampton equal Derby’s 11-point total with late draw at West Ham

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Derby saw their record-low points tally of 11 from the 2007-08 Premier League season matched.
Manchester City score late goals at Everton to boost Champions League chances

Manchester City score late goals at Everton to boost Champions League chances

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Pep Guardiola’s side won 2-0 at Goodison Park.
Saturday sport: Wins for Kilkenny, Dublin and Wexford in Hurling

Saturday sport: Wins for Kilkenny, Dublin and Wexford in Hurling

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Leinster and Ulster contest a URC interpro derby at the Aviva Stadium this evening.
Emma Murray on being named Waterford captain: 'It’s great to represent Comeragh'

Emma Murray on being named Waterford captain: 'It’s great to represent Comeragh'

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Emma Murray ultimately assumed the key leadership position within the inter-county set-up
League of Ireland wrap: Drogheda draw with Shels, Sligo Rovers trash Waterford

League of Ireland wrap: Drogheda draw with Shels, Sligo Rovers trash Waterford

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

The claret-and-blues took the lead twice, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to defending champions Shelbourne.
Lando Norris sets pace in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Lando Norris sets pace in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Championship leader Norris had the edge on McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.
Injured Ederson to miss Everton trip as Man City focus on Champions League spot

Injured Ederson to miss Everton trip as Man City focus on Champions League spot

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Erling Haaland also remains on the sidelines for City.
Ruben Amorim ready to play Man Utd’s kids as Europa League takes precedence

Ruben Amorim ready to play Man Utd’s kids as Europa League takes precedence

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

The Europa League offers a chance for United to salvage their season and qualify for the Champions League.
GAA team news: Nickie Quiad to start for Limerick against Tipperay

GAA team news: Nickie Quiad to start for Limerick against Tipperay

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

During the league, it was Jason Gillane and former forward Shane Dowling who started in place of Quaid, with Dowling on the bench on Sunday.

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