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Support from Down home town ‘meant everything’ to Rhys McClenaghan

Support from Down home town ‘meant everything’ to Rhys McClenaghan

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Rhys McClenaghan paid tribute to his home town of Newtownards for their support.
Support from Down home town ‘meant everything’ to Rhys McClenaghan

Support from Down home town ‘meant everything’ to Rhys McClenaghan

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Rhys McClenaghan paid tribute to his home town of Newtownards for their support.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Premier League

Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Premier League

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

They were pushed to the last day, but Manchester City became the first side to win four Premier League titles in a row.
Arne Slot confident in Liverpool squad despite lack of new signings

Arne Slot confident in Liverpool squad despite lack of new signings

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

The Reds are the only Premier League team yet to bring anyone in.
Newcastle won’t pay ‘silly’ money for players, says Eddie Howe

Newcastle won’t pay ‘silly’ money for players, says Eddie Howe

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

The Magpies are in talks with Crystal Palace over England defender Marc Guehi.
Peter Schmeichel: Luke Shaw should focus on Manchester United and not England

Peter Schmeichel: Luke Shaw should focus on Manchester United and not England

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Shaw went to Euro 2024 despite enduring an injury-hit 2023/24 season, and will also miss the start of the new campaign for United.
Hole in one helps Chris Kirk to flying start in FedEx Cup play-offs

Hole in one helps Chris Kirk to flying start in FedEx Cup play-offs

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Justin Rose continued his strong finish to the season to lie two shots off the opening round pace in Memphis.
Erik ten Hag dismisses suggestions he prefers players with Dutch experience

Erik ten Hag dismisses suggestions he prefers players with Dutch experience

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Eleven of the 20 signings made his since appointment in 2022 have a Dutch association.
Lifelong Ipswich fan Ed Sheeran buys minority stake in club

Lifelong Ipswich fan Ed Sheeran buys minority stake in club

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

The singer-songwriter has also been shirt sponsor for the men’s and women’s teams since 2021.
Shamrock Rovers guaranteed European group stage football after win over Celje

Shamrock Rovers guaranteed European group stage football after win over Celje

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Stephen Kenny’s side were 1-0 winners away to Sabah of Baku this evening, courtesy of an own goal three-minutes after half-time.
Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui could make Man Utd debuts against Fulham

Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui could make Man Utd debuts against Fulham

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

The former Bayern Munich pair joined Erik ten Hag’s side last weekend.
Vitezslav Jaros: Arne Slot successful getting tactical plans across at Liverpool

Vitezslav Jaros: Arne Slot successful getting tactical plans across at Liverpool

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Slot has insisted there would not be a huge style change from his predecessor Jurgen Klopp.
Father of Spain's Yamal in 'serious but stable' condition after being stabbed

Father of Spain's Yamal in 'serious but stable' condition after being stabbed

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Father of Spain's Yamal in 'serious but stable' condition after being stabbed
Sonia Bompastor ready to usher Chelsea into ‘new era’

Sonia Bompastor ready to usher Chelsea into ‘new era’

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

The 44-year-old former Lyon boss was brought in to succeed Emma Hayes after she left for the United States.
Naomi Osaka: My biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body

Naomi Osaka: My biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Osaka resumed competing on the WTA Tour in January after the birth of her first child in July 2023.
Kylian Mbappe scores on debut as Real Madrid beat Atalanta to win Super Cup

Kylian Mbappe scores on debut as Real Madrid beat Atalanta to win Super Cup

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Federico Valverde also scored for Real in Warsaw
Adam Idah completes permanent move to Celtic

Adam Idah completes permanent move to Celtic

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Celtic have completed the signing of the 23-year-old from Norwich in a transfer reported to be worth a potential £9.5million.
Bruno Fernandes signs new Manchester United deal

Bruno Fernandes signs new Manchester United deal

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

The United captain is now tied to the club until at least 2027.
Rory McIlroy out to ‘change the narrative’ of season in FedEx Cup play-offs

Rory McIlroy out to ‘change the narrative’ of season in FedEx Cup play-offs

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

McIlroy has won twice worldwide this season.
Dominic Solanke can help push Tottenham into top four – Les Ferdinand

Dominic Solanke can help push Tottenham into top four – Les Ferdinand

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Solanke scored 21 times in all competitions for Bournemouth last season.

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