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Gaethje rips up script to kick off new UFC TV era

The Americans' victory over the charismatic, teak-tough Englishman Pimblett was the perfect start for Paramount's deal with the UFC, which came into effect on January 1st and is worth a reported $7.7 billion (€8.8 billion) over seven years.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is there if I need him – Michael Carrick

Pep Guardiola unhappy with refereeing decision despite win over Wolves

Under-pressure Thomas Frank working ‘very, very hard’ to end Tottenham’s slump

GAA: Tipperary beat Galway by five points, Donegal edge Dublin

Roy Keane re-emerges as contender for Ireland job

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Roy Keane has re-emerged as a contender for the Republic of Ireland job after talks with the FAI

Luke Littler overcomes Nathan Aspinall to secure first Premier League win

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Littler never looked back after edging out Luke Humphries in the opening quarter-final at the SSE Arena and then beating Michael Van Gerwen

Former Nottingham Forest and Liverpool defender Larry Lloyd dies aged 75

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Lloyd won the European Cup twice with Forest after winning the First Division title and the UEFA Cup with Liverpool.

Sean Dyche hoping Everton’s latest Premier League charge ‘comes to nothing’

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

A hearing took place earlier this week and the club are now awaiting a verdict, which should be delivered before April 8th.

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds owed nearly £9million by Wrexham

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

The Welsh club returned to the English Football League last April after a 15-year absence.

Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali charged over alleged breaches of FA betting rules

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Tonali is alleged to have breached FA rule E8 50 times by betting on matches between August 12th, 2023 and October 12th, 2023.

UEFA to consider increasing Euro 2024 squad sizes at meeting next month

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

A number of coaches have called on European football’s governing body to allow countries to take 26 players to Germany instead of 23.

Leinster call up Ireland stars for clash with Bulls

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

The Bulls have made six changes from the match against Dragons last weekend

Louis Rees-Zammit reportedly signs for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs’ practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL’s international player pathway.

Anna Patten called up to Ireland squad for European qualifiers

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Denise O'Sullivasn returns from injury after missing the February friendlies against Italy and Wales.

Richarlison ‘wanted to give up’ after battling depression following World Cup

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

The 26-year-old admitted a psychologist saved his life.

Guenther Steiner knows Red Bull’s dominance will come to an end at some point

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Mercedes are 71 points behind Red Bull after just three races.

GAA preview: Football league finals sees Dublin take on Derry and Armagh face Donegal

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

In Division 3, Down face Westmeath and in Division 4 Laois take on Leitrim.

Prosecutors seek prison sentence for former football boss over 'kissgate' scandal

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Rubiales has insisted it was consensual and described it as a peck

Harry Kane will return to Tottenham in pre-season clash

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

A friendly game between the German giants and Tottenham will take place as part of the Visit Malta Cup on Saturday, August 10.

Aaron Ramsey to ponder international future after Wales’ Euro 2024 hopes ended

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

The 33-year-old midfielder has won 84 caps for his country and scored 21 goals.

Victoria Azarenka battles to keep hopes of fourth Miami Open title alive

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Azarenka will face Elena Rybakina after both won matches lasting almost three hours.

It will be complicated – Gareth Southgate expecting Euro 2024 selection headache

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

The England boss is having to pick a 23-man squad for a major tournament for the first time since 2018.

Novak Djokovic says he and coach Goran Ivanisevic parted ways ‘a few days ago’

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

The news comes amid the world number one’s difficult start to the season.

John O’Shea deserves to be in contention for Ireland job, says Seamus Coleman

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Stephen Kenny’s replacement is due to be unveiled next month.

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National sport

Gaethje rips up script to kick off new UFC TV era

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is there if I need him – Michael Carrick

Pep Guardiola unhappy with refereeing decision despite win over Wolves

Under-pressure Thomas Frank working ‘very, very hard’ to end Tottenham’s slump

GAA: Tipperary beat Galway by five points, Donegal edge Dublin

Roy Keane re-emerges as contender for Ireland job

Luke Littler overcomes Nathan Aspinall to secure first Premier League win

Former Nottingham Forest and Liverpool defender Larry Lloyd dies aged 75

Sean Dyche hoping Everton’s latest Premier League charge ‘comes to nothing’

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds owed nearly £9million by Wrexham

Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali charged over alleged breaches of FA betting rules

UEFA to consider increasing Euro 2024 squad sizes at meeting next month

Leinster call up Ireland stars for clash with Bulls

Louis Rees-Zammit reportedly signs for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs

Anna Patten called up to Ireland squad for European qualifiers

Richarlison ‘wanted to give up’ after battling depression following World Cup

Guenther Steiner knows Red Bull’s dominance will come to an end at some point

GAA preview: Football league finals sees Dublin take on Derry and Armagh face Donegal

Prosecutors seek prison sentence for former football boss over 'kissgate' scandal

Harry Kane will return to Tottenham in pre-season clash

Aaron Ramsey to ponder international future after Wales’ Euro 2024 hopes ended

Victoria Azarenka battles to keep hopes of fourth Miami Open title alive

It will be complicated – Gareth Southgate expecting Euro 2024 selection headache

Novak Djokovic says he and coach Goran Ivanisevic parted ways ‘a few days ago’

John O’Shea deserves to be in contention for Ireland job, says Seamus Coleman

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