National sport

Casement Park rebuild not being held back because of me – communities minister

Casement Park rebuild not being held back because of me – communities minister

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

The Stormont Executive committed to redevelop Casement Park in 2011.
Cheltenham Day Three: Doddiethegreat becomes another poignant Cheltenham winner

Cheltenham Day Three: Doddiethegreat becomes another poignant Cheltenham winner

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Running in the colours of Kenny Alexander, the nine-year-old is named after the former Scotland rugby union great Doddie Weir, who died of motor neurone disease in November 2022.
UEFA planning talks on penalty rules after Julian Alvarez controversy

UEFA planning talks on penalty rules after Julian Alvarez controversy

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

The Atletico Madrid forward was deemed by VAR to have touched the ball twice as he fired in his penalty in a shoot-out against Real Madrid.
Ireland mix things up for Italy game as Jack Crowley one of six changes

Ireland mix things up for Italy game as Jack Crowley one of six changes

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Amid reports he could leave Munster to join Gallagher Premiership side Leicester at the end of the season, Crowley replaces Sam Prendergast as part of six changes to Simon Easterby’s starting XV.
Contrasting 50-year paths lead Liverpool and Newcastle to Wembley reunion

Contrasting 50-year paths lead Liverpool and Newcastle to Wembley reunion

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

The Magpies have not won a major domestic trophy since 1955.
Thursday’s briefing: Arsenal and Villa advance as focus turns to Europa League

Thursday’s briefing: Arsenal and Villa advance as focus turns to Europa League

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers all play on Thursday night.
Manchester United look ‘lost’ and ‘scared’ on the pitch, Wayne Rooney says

Manchester United look ‘lost’ and ‘scared’ on the pitch, Wayne Rooney says

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

The team are currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, having won only nine of 28 games this season.
Real beat Atletico on penalties in Champions League

Real beat Atletico on penalties in Champions League

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Thomson ReutersReal Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-2 on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals following an enthralling last-16 tie which ended 2-2 after extra ...
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice on target in Arsenal’s draw with PSV

Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice on target in Arsenal’s draw with PSV

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Ivan Perisic and Couhaib Driouech struck for Eindhoven.
Marco Asensio double helps Villa into Champions League quarter-final against PSG

Marco Asensio double helps Villa into Champions League quarter-final against PSG

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Asensio climbed off the bench to score a second-half double as Aston Villa won their last-16 tie with Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate.
Luke Littler enjoying his darts as he takes his game to another level

Luke Littler enjoying his darts as he takes his game to another level

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The 18-year-old goes for more Premier League glory in Nottingham on Thursday night
Marcus Smith back for England as Steve Borthwick targets Six Nations glory

Marcus Smith back for England as Steve Borthwick targets Six Nations glory

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

England go into ‘Super Saturday’ a point behind leaders France.
Football always evolves – Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea’s playing style

Football always evolves – Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea’s playing style

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The Blues were criticised for their performance at the weekend.
No extra pressure – Ange Postecoglou relaxed before crunch clash with AZ Alkmaar

No extra pressure – Ange Postecoglou relaxed before crunch clash with AZ Alkmaar

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Tottenham’s season rests on Europa League progress after a difficult winter saw them slip to 13th in the Premier League.
Cheltenham day two: Willie Mullins claims 14th win in Champion Bumper race

Cheltenham day two: Willie Mullins claims 14th win in Champion Bumper race

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Bambino Fever claimed victory in the Champion Bumper race on day two.
Rory McIlroy encouraged by improved putting ahead of Players Championship

Rory McIlroy encouraged by improved putting ahead of Players Championship

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The Northern Irishman won golf’s unofficial ‘fifth major’ in 2019.
Leny Yoro out for Man Utd’s game against Real Sociedad but Manuel Ugarte returns

Leny Yoro out for Man Utd’s game against Real Sociedad but Manuel Ugarte returns

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The round-of-16 tie is finely poised heading into Thursday’s second leg at Old Trafford after a 1-1 draw in San Sebastian.
Virgil van Dijk still has ‘no idea’ if he will remain at Liverpool next season

Virgil van Dijk still has ‘no idea’ if he will remain at Liverpool next season

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The Netherlands international is one of three high-profile players whose current deal expires in June.
Ruben Amorim accepts he and his Man Utd squad are currently 'underperforming'

Ruben Amorim accepts he and his Man Utd squad are currently 'underperforming'

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

The British billionaire took charge of footballing operations at United in February last year.
It sucks – Rory McIlroy saddened by Tiger Woods' fresh injury setback

It sucks – Rory McIlroy saddened by Tiger Woods' fresh injury setback

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Woods revealed on Tuesday that he has undergone surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

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