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Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow Crucible lead over rival Ali Carter

Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow Crucible lead over rival Ali Carter

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The pair’s much-hyped first-round clash failed to produce fireworks on or off the table.
'It drives me mad': Ailish Considine on the state of women's football

'It drives me mad': Ailish Considine on the state of women's football

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Considine is back playing football with Clare after her successful time in Australia, where she won two Premiership titles with Adelaide.
Explained: What is going on at Shamrock Rovers?

Explained: What is going on at Shamrock Rovers?

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Desmond, who has a 25 per cent stake in Rovers since 2019, is also the majority shareholder at Celtic.
Jesse Lingard gives evidence at grandfather’s sexual assault trial

Jesse Lingard gives evidence at grandfather’s sexual assault trial

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The former Manchester United footballer appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday.
R&A confident of handling ‘McIlroy mania’ when Open returns to Portrush in July

R&A confident of handling ‘McIlroy mania’ when Open returns to Portrush in July

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The 153rd Open is set to become the second-best attended in history.
R&A confident of handling ‘McIlroy mania’ when Open returns to Portrush in July

R&A confident of handling ‘McIlroy mania’ when Open returns to Portrush in July

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The 153rd Open is set to become the second-best attended in history.
Most emotional I’ve ever been – ‘Drained’ John Higgins clinches hard-fought win

Most emotional I’ve ever been – ‘Drained’ John Higgins clinches hard-fought win

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The Scot broke down when interviewed after his victory over Joe O’Connor.
Marc Canham steps down as Chief Football Officer with the FAI

Marc Canham steps down as Chief Football Officer with the FAI

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The FAI have said Canham will facilitate a handover to his successor before relocating to England. 
Cristian Romero open to LaLiga move but wants Europa League success with Spurs

Cristian Romero open to LaLiga move but wants Europa League success with Spurs

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Cristian Romero has been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid and current contract at Spurs expires in the summer of 2027.
Gary Lineker believes BBC wanted him to leave as he regrets tweets ‘damage’

Gary Lineker believes BBC wanted him to leave as he regrets tweets ‘damage’

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The ex-footballer, who has worked as a presenter on the highlights programme since 1999, will leave the BBC after hosting its 2026 World Cup coverage.
Fast-starting Nottingham Forest back up to third with win at Tottenham

Fast-starting Nottingham Forest back up to third with win at Tottenham

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

First-half goals by Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood helped Nuno Espirito Santo win at his old club.
I can trust him – Emma Raducanu to keep working with coach Mark Petchey

I can trust him – Emma Raducanu to keep working with coach Mark Petchey

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

The 22-year-old linked up with Andy Murray’s former coach ahead of last month’s Miami Open, where she reached the quarter-finals.
League of Ireland: Bohs beat Shamrock Rovers, St Pat's draw with Drogheda United

League of Ireland: Bohs beat Shamrock Rovers, St Pat's draw with Drogheda United

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic take first and second place in the league table, respectively.
Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Allen was a 10-6 winner Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.
Irish group wins cheerleading world title in US

Irish group wins cheerleading world title in US

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

An Irish cheerleading team has clinched the world championship title in the US
It’s a final – Pep Guardiola urges Man City to win Villa clash in CL pursuit

It’s a final – Pep Guardiola urges Man City to win Villa clash in CL pursuit

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Guardiola’s goal this term is to earn a place back at European football’s top table.
Just small details – Christian Eriksen insists tiredness not behind Man Utd loss

Just small details – Christian Eriksen insists tiredness not behind Man Utd loss

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils returned to action just 63 hours after Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final comeback win over Lyon.
Trent Alexander-Arnold will always be remembered at Liverpool – Virgil van Dijk

Trent Alexander-Arnold will always be remembered at Liverpool – Virgil van Dijk

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Alexander-Arnold returned from an injury lay-off to fire the Reds to within three points of the Premier League title.
People can’t handle truth – Max Verstappen fumes after Saudi Grand Prix penalty

People can’t handle truth – Max Verstappen fumes after Saudi Grand Prix penalty

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri jumped in front at the pit stops, after Verstappen’s five-second penalty, and never looked back.
Moment will live with me forever – Trent Alexander-Arnold puts Reds on brink

Moment will live with me forever – Trent Alexander-Arnold puts Reds on brink

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

The defender climbed off the bench to score the winner 14 minutes from time at the King Power Stadium, confirming Leicester’s relegation.

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