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Aryna Sabalenka: I overcame my demons to win the US Open

Aryna Sabalenka: I overcame my demons to win the US Open

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The world number one defeated Amanda Anisimova to retain the US Open title.
Rory McIlroy savours ‘pretty cool year’ after adding Irish Open to Masters win

Rory McIlroy savours ‘pretty cool year’ after adding Irish Open to Masters win

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

McIlroy won his home open for the second time with a thrilling play-off victory over Joakim Lagergren.
Scott Bemand does not expect lasting damage from Ireland’s loss to New Zealand

Scott Bemand does not expect lasting damage from Ireland’s loss to New Zealand

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The Black Ferns secured top spot in Pool C by ruthlessly running in six unanswered tries in a 40-0 drubbing Brighton.
Rory McIlroy wins second Irish Open with play-off triumph over Joakim Lagergren

Rory McIlroy wins second Irish Open with play-off triumph over Joakim Lagergren

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

McIlroy also won his home open at the same venue in 2016.
Lando Norris booed on podium after McLaren team orders at Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris booed on podium after McLaren team orders at Italian Grand Prix

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Norris finished runner-up to Red Bull’s winner Max Verstappen at Monza.
Max Verstappen hailed as ‘phenomenon’ by Damon Hill after brilliant win at Monza

Max Verstappen hailed as ‘phenomenon’ by Damon Hill after brilliant win at Monza

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The Dutchman took the chequered flag 19.2 seconds clear of runner-up Lando Norris.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland

Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Ireland progress as runners-up and will face the winners of Pool D in the quarter-finals.
Thomas Tuchel confident England are ‘on the right path’ ahead of Serbia test

Thomas Tuchel confident England are ‘on the right path’ ahead of Serbia test

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

England face their toughest World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Sunday Sport: Rory McIlroy beats Joakim Lagergren to win Irish Open

Sunday Sport: Rory McIlroy beats Joakim Lagergren to win Irish Open

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

It is McIlroy's 20th victory on the DP World Tour and his first win at the Irish Open since 2016.
Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana could be set for loan move to Trabzonspor

Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana could be set for loan move to Trabzonspor

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

A string of errors has led pressure to mounting on Onana.
Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Ireland ‘character’ after second-half fightback

Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Ireland ‘character’ after second-half fightback

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Ireland now travel to Yerevan to face Armenia on Tuesday.
Aryna Sabalenka sees off Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka sees off Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The world number one claimed a 6-3 7-6 (3) victory to win her first major title of the season.
Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser

Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The Republic of Ireland were trailing 2-0 at home to Hungary before launching a dramatic fightback.
Adam Idah rescues last-gasp point for Ireland against 10-man Hungary

Adam Idah rescues last-gasp point for Ireland against 10-man Hungary

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Evan Ferguson had earlier dragged the hosts back into the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace as Portugal hammer Armenia in World Cup qualifying

Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace as Portugal hammer Armenia in World Cup qualifying

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

The 40-year-old has scored in each of the 23 seasons he has played for the national side.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner prepare to renew rivalry in US Open final

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner prepare to renew rivalry in US Open final

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

The two men will meet for a third grand slam final in a row in New York.
Rory McIlroy in contention as Adrien Saddier leads Irish Open after third round

Rory McIlroy in contention as Adrien Saddier leads Irish Open after third round

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

McIlroy shot a bogey-free 68 to leave him tied for fourth place on 11 under par.
Lando Norris qualifies on front row behind Max Verstappen at Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris qualifies on front row behind Max Verstappen at Italian Grand Prix

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Norris trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 34 points in the drivers’ title race.
Michael O’Neill excited by Northern Ireland’s ‘big step up’ against Germany

Michael O’Neill excited by Northern Ireland’s ‘big step up’ against Germany

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

The challenging Group A World Cup qualifier tie takes place in Cologne on Sunday.
Lando Norris fastest again for McLaren in Italian Grand Prix final practice

Lando Norris fastest again for McLaren in Italian Grand Prix final practice

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Norris led the way in the concluding running prior to qualifying.

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