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Sporting merit rendered meaningless – Palace hit out at Europa League demotion

Sporting merit rendered meaningless – Palace hit out at Europa League demotion

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The CAS on Monday rejected the club’s appeal, meaning they must play in the Conference League.
Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The views and attitudes of over 520 IRFU-registered rugby players from 17 clubs and five schools were surveyed as part of the research.
PSG sign Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi for reported £54.5m

PSG sign Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi for reported £54.5m

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The Ukraine international has agreed a five-year contract with the European champions.
Tottenham open talks with Crystal Palace over Eberechi Eze

Tottenham open talks with Crystal Palace over Eberechi Eze

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank is in need of creativity, with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both sidelined.
Mayo GAA to propose Andy Moran as new football manager

Mayo GAA to propose Andy Moran as new football manager

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Moran's former Mayo teammate Colm Boyle and former Derry manager Paddy Tally will be part of his backroom team. 
Tuesday’s briefing: Grealish set for Everton loan and Palace lose Europe appeal

Tuesday’s briefing: Grealish set for Everton loan and Palace lose Europe appeal

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

A Manchester United supporters’ group has postponed a demonstration against the club’s ownership.
Dillian Whyte still harbours world title hopes ahead of Moses Itauma clash

Dillian Whyte still harbours world title hopes ahead of Moses Itauma clash

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Dillian Whyte is a big outsider versus hot prospect Moses Itauma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Manchester United fans’ group postpones protest against owners

Manchester United fans’ group postpones protest against owners

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The 1958 had organised a march on August 17, ahead of United’s clash with Arsenal, with banners referring to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Man Utd new boy Benjamin Sesko hoping to emulate his idol Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Man Utd new boy Benjamin Sesko hoping to emulate his idol Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Slovenia international Sesko completed his move to Old Trafford from RB Leipzig at the weekend in a deal worth up to £73.7million.
Harry Maguire hopeful ‘fresh start’ can lead to change in Man Utd fortunes

Harry Maguire hopeful ‘fresh start’ can lead to change in Man Utd fortunes

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

United welcome old rivals Arsenal in their season opener on Sunday.
Mark Chapman ‘will be first of new trio to host Match of the Day’

Mark Chapman ‘will be first of new trio to host Match of the Day’

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The BBC Sport presenter us expected to head the football results programme on Saturday night.
Defender Malick Thiaw closing in on Newcastle switch

Defender Malick Thiaw closing in on Newcastle switch

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The 24-year-old AC Milan centre-back flew to Tyneside on Sunday.
Tottenham open talks with Man City over potential Savinho signing

Tottenham open talks with Man City over potential Savinho signing

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Savinho played 48 times for Manchester City during his debut season at Etihad Stadium.
Conor Coady confident Wrexham can cope with Championship spotlight

Conor Coady confident Wrexham can cope with Championship spotlight

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The Red Dragons host West Brom in what will be the club’s first home game in the second tier of English football for 43 years.
Arne Slot: Liverpool need a little adjustment defensively for Bournemouth clash

Arne Slot: Liverpool need a little adjustment defensively for Bournemouth clash

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

The Dutch boss is conscious of the amount of goals the Reds have conceded throughout pre-season.
Steve Parish admits Crystal Palace may have to sell Marc Guehi this summer

Steve Parish admits Crystal Palace may have to sell Marc Guehi this summer

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Guehi has a year left on his deal.
Crystal Palace lose appeal against their demotion from Europa League

Crystal Palace lose appeal against their demotion from Europa League

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Nottingham Forest – who travel to Selhurst Park for Palace’s first home league game on August 24th – are expected to take the Europa League place.
Justin Rose claims FedEx St Jude Championship on third play-off hole

Justin Rose claims FedEx St Jude Championship on third play-off hole

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Rose beat US Open champion JJ Spaun after producing six birdies in his final eight holes in Memphis.
Roy Keane shares photos with grandchildren to mark 54th birthday

Roy Keane shares photos with grandchildren to mark 54th birthday

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Manchester United legend Roy Keane marked his 54th birthday by sharing pictures with his grandchildren on Instagram
Aoife Wafer and Edel McMahon named in Ireland World Cup squad after injuries

Aoife Wafer and Edel McMahon named in Ireland World Cup squad after injuries

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Aoife Wafer has been included in the Ireland squad for the Women's World Cup

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