National sport

Tickets for Katie Taylor's fight at Croke Park sold out

Tickets for Katie Taylor's fight at Croke Park sold out

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Many fans would have been left disappointed as tickets sold out in minutes.
Niamh Carr backing Donegal to upset the odds

Niamh Carr backing Donegal to upset the odds

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

A young side which has shown progress, Donegal started the year strongly by winning Division Two, but suffered the setback of not reaching the Ulster final
Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch €2.32m

Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch €2.32m

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in £500,000 (€579,000) alone.
Jude Bellingham: England got things wrong off the pitch at Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham: England got things wrong off the pitch at Euro 2024

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

England were far from convincing in their run to the final two years ago.
Brentford appoint Damien Duff as assistant manager

Brentford appoint Damien Duff as assistant manager

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Andrews, who enjoyed a successful first season in charge of the Bees with a ninth-place finish in the league, has moved to bring Duff to the London club.
Kenny Jackett dies aged 64

Kenny Jackett dies aged 64

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The former Wales and Watford player, who had a long managerial career, stepped away from football in November 2024 due to medical reasons.

Ireland v Israel to be held behind closed doors at neutral venue after UEFA approve FAI request

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The FAI confirmed the news on Friday. 
Jermaine Jenas says he has been ‘punished heavily’ following BBC sacking

Jermaine Jenas says he has been ‘punished heavily’ following BBC sacking

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The TV star and former footballer was sacked from his presenting roles following complaints about workplace conduct.
UFC contest at the White House has broader appeal than Shakespeare, says Rubio

UFC contest at the White House has broader appeal than Shakespeare, says Rubio

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Sunday’s event, on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, will have a billion-strong global audience, predicted the secretary of state.
Jose Mourinho back as Real Madrid boss as president Florentino Perez re-elected

Jose Mourinho back as Real Madrid boss as president Florentino Perez re-elected

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Former Benfica boss Mourinho has signed a three-year deal and will officially begin his new job for the start of pre-season on July 13
Elliot Anderson is the ‘full package’ for England – Thomas Tuchel

Elliot Anderson is the ‘full package’ for England – Thomas Tuchel

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The 23-year-old looks a shoo-in for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia next Wednesday.
Martin O’Neill vows to drive Celtic forward after signing one-year deal

Martin O’Neill vows to drive Celtic forward after signing one-year deal

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The 74-year-old described it as a “great privilege” to continue as manager.
Omar Artan named as referee for UEFA Super Cup after being denied World Cup spot

Omar Artan named as referee for UEFA Super Cup after being denied World Cup spot

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The 34-year-old was refused entry to the United States earlier this week.
Serena Williams’ doubles comeback cut short by Victoria Mboko knee injury

Serena Williams’ doubles comeback cut short by Victoria Mboko knee injury

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Mboko slipped during her singles match on Wednesday and withdrew from the doubles event on Thursday morning.
Martin O’Neill signs new one-year deal as Celtic manager

Martin O’Neill signs new one-year deal as Celtic manager

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The 74-year-old has an option for a further season.
Declan Rice gets telling-off from mum after sunburn blunder

Declan Rice gets telling-off from mum after sunburn blunder

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

‘I think everyone has seen those photos, I was bright red in that photo shoot’.
England’s final World Cup warm-up delayed after heavy thunderstorm hits Orlando

England’s final World Cup warm-up delayed after heavy thunderstorm hits Orlando

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

A thunderstorm descended at around 1pm local time and battered the Florida city relentlessly.
Marcos Senesi joins Tottenham as rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi continues

Marcos Senesi joins Tottenham as rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi continues

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Senesi is Spurs’ second signing of the summer.
GAA: How to watch this weekend's games

GAA: How to watch this weekend's games

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

For teams in round 2B, the losing team will see their season end.
Everton ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over PSR breaches

Everton ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over PSR breaches

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

The breaches were from the 2021-22 season when Burnley were relegated.

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