National sport

Wimbledon fans face travel delays as they race to see Cameron Norrie

Wimbledon fans face travel delays as they race to see Cameron Norrie

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

There were ‘severe delays’ across the District, Central, and Hammersmith and City lines on Tuesday morning.
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro ready to start in Club World Cup semi after Rio beach break

Chelsea’s Joao Pedro ready to start in Club World Cup semi after Rio beach break

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Fellow forward Liam Delap is suspended for Tuesday’s last-four clash against Fluminense.
Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of all British and Irish Lions Tests

Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of all British and Irish Lions Tests

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The 25-year-old has undergone an unspecified operation.
Former Dublin football captain Seán Doherty dies aged 78

Former Dublin football captain Seán Doherty dies aged 78

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Doherty won three All-Ireland medals and six Leinster titles during his time in blue and was selected on the All-Star team of 1974.
Ben Carter to head home after suffering concussion in Wales’ Test opener

Ben Carter to head home after suffering concussion in Wales’ Test opener

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The second row suffered a heavy collision in the defeat at Kitakyushu.
Owen Farrell in line for Lions return after first full training session

Owen Farrell in line for Lions return after first full training session

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

The 33-year-old is in line to make the first appearance of his fourth Lions tour in Adelaide.
Jannik Sinner gets reprieve as Grigor Dimitrov forced to retire when two sets up

Jannik Sinner gets reprieve as Grigor Dimitrov forced to retire when two sets up

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Dimitrov was on course for a stunning upset when he suffered a chest injury.
Irish brand partners with Beamish for retro GAA jersey

Irish brand partners with Beamish for retro GAA jersey

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Beir Bua said the jersey is a celebration of both Cork (the home of Beamish) and Antrim (the home of Beir Bua).
Raymond Galligan steps down as Cavan football manager

Raymond Galligan steps down as Cavan football manager

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The former All-Star goalkeeper with the Breffni County says he's unable to balance the job with his work commitments.
I’m not a spy – Thiago Silva imparts Chelsea knowledge to Fluminense coaches

I’m not a spy – Thiago Silva imparts Chelsea knowledge to Fluminense coaches

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The veteran former Brazil defender left Stamford Bridge last summer.
Novak Djokovic overcomes historic bad start to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic overcomes historic bad start to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The Serbian, watched by Roger Federer, fought back to win 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 against Australian Alex De Minaur.
Ricky Hatton announces comeback bout after over a decade out of boxing

Ricky Hatton announces comeback bout after over a decade out of boxing

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The ‘Hitman’ will fight Eisa Al Dah in Dubai on December 2.
Lando Norris warned Oscar Piastri will use Silverstone setback to fuel title bid

Lando Norris warned Oscar Piastri will use Silverstone setback to fuel title bid

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Piastri was handed a 10-second sanction at the British Grand Prix for his ‘erratic braking’ behind the safety car.
‘Open-minded’ Andy Farrell says Lions Test places still up for grabs

‘Open-minded’ Andy Farrell says Lions Test places still up for grabs

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The tourists have two more matches to impress ahead of the series opener on July 19th.
Wimbledon grounds hit by lightning amid ‘challenging’ weather

Wimbledon grounds hit by lightning amid ‘challenging’ weather

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

People travelling to Wimbledon also faced transport issues on Monday morning with ‘severe delays’ on the District Line.
Lions select strong side for Brumbies clash as Test series comes into focus

Lions select strong side for Brumbies clash as Test series comes into focus

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Maro Itoje captains a side containing Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell, with a first start at full-back for Blair Kinghorn.
Malo Gusto backs Chelsea’s ‘mental strength’ in bid for Club World Cup glory

Malo Gusto backs Chelsea’s ‘mental strength’ in bid for Club World Cup glory

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The London side take on Fluminense for a place in the final in New York on Tuesday.
Kilkenny considering their options after confusion over final score

Kilkenny considering their options after confusion over final score

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

The GAA were compelled to clarify the final scoreline some time after the final whistle.
Cameron Norrie survives fiery Nicolas Jarry clash to reach Wimbledon quarters

Cameron Norrie survives fiery Nicolas Jarry clash to reach Wimbledon quarters

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Norrie is the last British singles player standing in SW19 after a dramatic five-set win.
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz sets up Cameron Norrie quarter-final

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz sets up Cameron Norrie quarter-final

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Alcaraz dropped another set as he reached the last eight.

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