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Early Eberechi Eze strike sends Crystal Palace through to round three

Early Eberechi Eze strike sends Crystal Palace through to round three

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Eze fired Palace in front in the fourth minute and the hosts dominated possession.
Substitute Anthony Gordon on target from spot as Newcastle rally to beat Bromley

Substitute Anthony Gordon on target from spot as Newcastle rally to beat Bromley

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Cameron Congreve had got the visitors off to a dream start at St James’ Park.
Clare hurler Adam Hogan aiming to build on incredible 2024

Clare hurler Adam Hogan aiming to build on incredible 2024

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Looking back on the year, Hogan saw the Fitzgibbon triumph as a stepping stone for the success that followed.
Eimear Heffernan excited by Tipperary's potential

Eimear Heffernan excited by Tipperary's potential

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

The Tipperary forward has been key for the Premier county as they reached the All-Ireland semi-finals, where they were narrowly defeated by Galway.
Sunday sport: Manchester United defeat Arsenal on penalties while Leinster defeat La Rochelle

Sunday sport: Manchester United defeat Arsenal on penalties while Leinster defeat La Rochelle

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

So far, the FA Cup game is goalless while Leinster lead against La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup.
Heroic FA Cup display from Tamworth before Tottenham clinch extra-time win

Heroic FA Cup display from Tamworth before Tottenham clinch extra-time win

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Andy Peaks’ National League outfit pushed Spurs all the way at a buoyant Lambs Ground.
Justin Rose hails ‘relentless’ GB and Ireland side after Team Cup success

Justin Rose hails ‘relentless’ GB and Ireland side after Team Cup success

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Justin Rose’s team had won the first two sessions 3.5-1.5 and Saturday afternoon’s foursomes 4-1 to lead 11-4 going into Sunday’s singles.
Ireland rugby star Tadhg Furlong and his wife welcome a baby girl

Ireland rugby star Tadhg Furlong and his wife welcome a baby girl

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Furlong has not made their addition to the family public across social media.
Nathan Ake knows Man City will miss ‘big character’ Kyle Walker if he leaves

Nathan Ake knows Man City will miss ‘big character’ Kyle Walker if he leaves

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

City skipper Walker was left out of the matchday squad for Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup rout of League Two Salford after expressing a desire to move.
Great Britain and Ireland waste little time on final day to secure Team Cup

Great Britain and Ireland waste little time on final day to secure Team Cup

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Tommy Fleetwood led the way.
Ryan Yates urges Forest fans to bring atmosphere against leaders Liverpool

Ryan Yates urges Forest fans to bring atmosphere against leaders Liverpool

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Forest welcome Arne Slot’s side to the City Ground for a game which could determine whether they really are in a surprise title race.
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to stick with him in quest for silverware

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to stick with him in quest for silverware

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

The Gunners welcome FA Cup holders Manchester United in a blockbuster third-round tie on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim: Man Utd must show we can win every game, no matter who we play

Ruben Amorim: Man Utd must show we can win every game, no matter who we play

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

United beat rivals City and drew with Liverpool, but have failed to perform against less-fancied clubs.
Sunday’s briefing: Kyle Walker looking to leave Manchester City

Sunday’s briefing: Kyle Walker looking to leave Manchester City

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

City thumped Salford 8-0 in the FA Cup, with Brentford the only Premier League side to lose.
Andy Murray says coaching has been ‘pretty demanding’

Andy Murray says coaching has been ‘pretty demanding’

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Murray will be in the coaching box for the first time at the Australian Open on Monday.
Pep Guardiola says Man City far from best in cup rout but welcomes morale boost

Pep Guardiola says Man City far from best in cup rout but welcomes morale boost

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

City ran out 8-0 winners over Salford to book their placed in the FA Cup fourth round.
Munster take step to European knockouts with win over Saracens

Munster take step to European knockouts with win over Saracens

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

They had to dig deep in the second half, as they came from behind in the final 20 minutes for a crucial win.
Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City – Pep Guardiola

Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City – Pep Guardiola

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

Walker was omitted from the City squad for Saturday’s 8-0 win over Salford in the FA Cup.
James McAtee nets hat-trick as Man City thrash neighbours Salford in FA Cup rout

James McAtee nets hat-trick as Man City thrash neighbours Salford in FA Cup rout

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, Devin Mubama and Nico O’Reilly were also on the scoresheet in an 8-0 win.
Nottingham Forest record seventh straight win with FA Cup victory against Luton

Nottingham Forest record seventh straight win with FA Cup victory against Luton

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

Goals from Ryan Yates and Ramon Sosa sent Forest into the fourth round.

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