National sport

Nicola Ward using club success to drive on from Galway defeats

For Nicola, between club and county commitments, she is on the pitch for nearly the full year, but the thought of an All-Ireland with her county continues to drive her on.

Jess Carter ‘didn’t want to leave hotel’ after racist abuse at Euro 2025

Steve Borthwick sets title goal with eyes on Six Nations decider in France

Gianni Infantino’s joke about British fans not ‘helpful or accurate’ – UK police

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall to stand down at end of season

Novak Djokovic suffers heavy defeat to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Djokovic remains without a title in 2024.

Nina Hughes seeks rematch after incorrect call in title loss to Cherneka Johnson

Sun, 12 May, 2024

The match in Australia concluded amidst farcical scenes as the ring announcer first called Hughes as the victor before awarding it to her opponent.

Lauren Price wants to ‘be in massive fights’ after impressive display in Cardiff

Sun, 12 May, 2024

The Olympic gold medallist was a decisive winner in front of her Welsh fans in Cardiff.

‘Contract killer’ Brooks Koepka man to beat at US PGA Championship – Andy North

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Koepka’s victory at Oak Hill last year made him the first LIV Golf player to win a major after joining the Saudi-funded breakaway.

Sunday Sport: Dublin pushed all the way in Leinster final, Manchester United beat Arsenal

Sun, 12 May, 2024

A busy day of sporting action in the GAA, Premier League and Golf.

Mikel Arteta feels Erik ten Hag should get more time at Manchester United

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Arteta’s title-chasing Arsenal travel to Tan Hag’s out-of-form United on Sunday.

Tottenham preparing to give it ‘a crack’ against Man City – Ange Postecoglou

Sun, 12 May, 2024

Spurs host Man City in a match that may leave fans conflicted, given a win would boost Arsenal’s title bid.

Erik ten Hag insists Man Utd’s critics ‘don’t have any knowledge about football’

Sun, 12 May, 2024

United lost 4-0 at Crystal Palace in their last game.

Rory McIlroy set for final-day shoot-out with Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo

Sun, 12 May, 2024

The Northern Irishman had his second straight bogey-free day

GAA roundup: Cork beat Limerick in thriller, Carlow come back for Kilkenny draw

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Cork have handed Limerick a rare championship defeat in the Munster hurling round-robin today

Aimee Mackin aiming for further success after league victory

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Aimee Mackin was crucial for Armagh as she was the top scorer in the Lidl National League.

Chelsea boost European hopes as late goals stun Nottingham Forest

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Forest are still not mathematically safe from relegation.

Yoane Wissa wins it for Brentford at Bournemouth with late strike

Sat, 11 May, 2024

All three goals came late in the game.

Michael Olise on target as Palace continue strong form with win at Wolves

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Palace leapfrogged Gary O’Neil’s Wolves into 12th place.

Luton on brink of drop as David Moyes enjoys winning London Stadium send-off

Sat, 11 May, 2024

The Hatters are set to make an immediate return to the Championship.

Burnley relegated after Tottenham fight back to claim victory

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Tottenham’s win saw them close the gap to fourth-placed Villa to four points.

Sean Longstaff nets Newcastle equaliser against Brighton

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Joel Veltman had fired the visitors into an early lead on Tyneside.

Abdoulaye Doucoure goal sees Everton triumph in final home game of season

Sat, 11 May, 2024

The Goodison Park outfit finish their campaign at Arsenal next Sunday.

Rafael Nadal loses to Hubert Hurkacz in Rome

Sat, 11 May, 2024

The 37-year-old Spaniard was outclassed 6-1 6-3 by seventh seed Hurkacz on a blistering warm day.

Tottenham always believed in FA Cup dream – Ashleigh Neville

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Spurs and Manchester United will both eye a first major trophy at Wembley on Sunday.

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National sport

Nicola Ward using club success to drive on from Galway defeats

Jess Carter ‘didn’t want to leave hotel’ after racist abuse at Euro 2025

Steve Borthwick sets title goal with eyes on Six Nations decider in France

Gianni Infantino’s joke about British fans not ‘helpful or accurate’ – UK police

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall to stand down at end of season

Novak Djokovic suffers heavy defeat to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome

Nina Hughes seeks rematch after incorrect call in title loss to Cherneka Johnson

Lauren Price wants to ‘be in massive fights’ after impressive display in Cardiff

‘Contract killer’ Brooks Koepka man to beat at US PGA Championship – Andy North

Sunday Sport: Dublin pushed all the way in Leinster final, Manchester United beat Arsenal

Mikel Arteta feels Erik ten Hag should get more time at Manchester United

Tottenham preparing to give it ‘a crack’ against Man City – Ange Postecoglou

Erik ten Hag insists Man Utd’s critics ‘don’t have any knowledge about football’

Rory McIlroy set for final-day shoot-out with Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo

GAA roundup: Cork beat Limerick in thriller, Carlow come back for Kilkenny draw

Aimee Mackin aiming for further success after league victory

Chelsea boost European hopes as late goals stun Nottingham Forest

Yoane Wissa wins it for Brentford at Bournemouth with late strike

Michael Olise on target as Palace continue strong form with win at Wolves

Luton on brink of drop as David Moyes enjoys winning London Stadium send-off

Burnley relegated after Tottenham fight back to claim victory

Sean Longstaff nets Newcastle equaliser against Brighton

Abdoulaye Doucoure goal sees Everton triumph in final home game of season

Rafael Nadal loses to Hubert Hurkacz in Rome

Tottenham always believed in FA Cup dream – Ashleigh Neville

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