National sport

Tyreek Hill in spotlight on and off field as Miami fight back to beat Jaguars

Tyreek Hill in spotlight on and off field as Miami fight back to beat Jaguars

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Hill had been briefly detained by police for a traffic violation on the way to the stadium,
Steve Clarke sees plenty of positives for Scotland despite another late defeat

Steve Clarke sees plenty of positives for Scotland despite another late defeat

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo netted from close range in the 88th minute.
Detroit Lions snatch opening win over Los Angeles Rams in overtime

Detroit Lions snatch opening win over Los Angeles Rams in overtime

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Dak Prescott steered the Dallas Cowboys to victory over the Cleveland Browns after signing record-breaking contract.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Modric scored his 27th international goal on his 180th cap.
It will always be his identity – Craig Bellamy hails Gary Speed’s Wales legacy

It will always be his identity – Craig Bellamy hails Gary Speed’s Wales legacy

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

The former Wales captain and manager would have been 55 on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winner breaks Scotland resistance in Lisbon

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winner breaks Scotland resistance in Lisbon

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Scott McTominay shocked the home fans at the Estadio do SL Benfica when he headed the opener.
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open after anti-doping controversy

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open after anti-doping controversy

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

The Italian won 6-3 6-4 7-5 against home favourite Fritz.
Aryna Sabalenka wants ‘family name in the history of tennis’ after US Open win

Aryna Sabalenka wants ‘family name in the history of tennis’ after US Open win

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

The Belarussian laid her Flushing Meadows ghosts to rest as she beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to win in New York for the first time.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell mistake proves costly as Northern Ireland slip to defeat

Bailey Peacock-Farrell mistake proves costly as Northern Ireland slip to defeat

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Bulgaria captain Kiril Despodov took advantage to grab the only goal of the night.
Lee Carsley felt England were ‘very good at times’ against Republic of Ireland

Lee Carsley felt England were ‘very good at times’ against Republic of Ireland

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

The Football Association has temporarily turned to England Under-21s boss Carsley.
'My dad's family are all Irish': Rice says celebrating Dublin goal would have been 'disrespectful'

'My dad's family are all Irish': Rice says celebrating Dublin goal would have been 'disrespectful'

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

The midfielder did not celebrate his goal against the Republic of Ireland but produced a much-needed response after a slow start to Arsenal’s season.
'My dad's family are all Irish': Rice says celebrating Dublin goal would have been 'disrespectful'

'My dad's family are all Irish': Rice says celebrating Dublin goal would have been 'disrespectful'

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

The midfielder did not celebrate his goal against the Republic of Ireland but produced a much-needed response after a slow start to Arsenal’s season.
No-one will work harder than Republic of Ireland – Sammie Szmodics

No-one will work harder than Republic of Ireland – Sammie Szmodics

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish condemned Ireland to defeat against England.
Teen swimmer aims to become youngest to complete Irish Triple Crown challenge

Teen swimmer aims to become youngest to complete Irish Triple Crown challenge

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Daniel Smyth has already become the youngest to swim the North Channel from Northern Ireland to Scotland.
Aryna Sabalenka earns US Open redemption as she beats Jessica Pegula in final

Aryna Sabalenka earns US Open redemption as she beats Jessica Pegula in final

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Sabalenka beat Pegula 7-5 7-5 to win the title.
Heimir Hallgrimsson urges Ireland to forget demoralising England defeat

Heimir Hallgrimsson urges Ireland to forget demoralising England defeat

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish saw England home in some comfort.
Roy Keane slams FAI during Ireland v England coverage

Roy Keane slams FAI during Ireland v England coverage

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Roy Keane made a brutal dig at FAI executives as he spoke on ITV before the Ireland vs England game on Saturday
Harris and Starmer attend Ireland v England at Aviva Stadium

Harris and Starmer attend Ireland v England at Aviva Stadium

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Simon Harris attended the Nations League clash in Dublin together.
Rice and Grealish give England comfortable win over Ireland

Rice and Grealish give England comfortable win over Ireland

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

The pair were on target against the Republic of Ireland, the country both previously represented.
Lee Carsley stays silent during English national anthem as Starmer joins debate

Lee Carsley stays silent during English national anthem as Starmer joins debate

Sat, 07 Sep, 2024

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson joined Carsley in not singing his side’s anthem.

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