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Pep Guardiola unhappy at Rodri for red card in Man City win

Pep Guardiola unhappy at Rodri for red card in Man City win

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The midfielder was sent off but City held on to beat Nottingham Forest 2-0.
Rory McIlroy much prefers Europe’s Ryder Cup build-up to ‘well rested’ USA team

Rory McIlroy much prefers Europe’s Ryder Cup build-up to ‘well rested’ USA team

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Only three of the American side have played competitively since the end of August
Luton off the mark after come-from-behind draw against 10-man Wolves

Luton off the mark after come-from-behind draw against 10-man Wolves

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Carlton Morris’ penalty cancelled out Pedro Neto’s earlier strike.
Crystal Palace and Fulham share points in Selhurst Park stalemate

Crystal Palace and Fulham share points in Selhurst Park stalemate

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The two London rivals have almost identical records this season.
Man City march on despite Rodri red card

Man City march on despite Rodri red card

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The midfielder was dismissed as the champions beat Nottingham Forest 2-0.
Katie McCabe stars as Republic of Ireland beat Northern Ireland

Katie McCabe stars as Republic of Ireland beat Northern Ireland

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The Arsenal midfielder had a hand in all three goals as the Republic began life under interim manager Eileen Gleeson in style.
Josh Adams wants Wales to wrap up quarter-final place with time to spare

Josh Adams wants Wales to wrap up quarter-final place with time to spare

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Wales are within sight of the last eight after successive victories in France.
United States lead 7-5 against Europe in Solheim Cup

United States lead 7-5 against Europe in Solheim Cup

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The opening foursomes at Finca Cortesin on Saturday provided plenty of drama.
Saturday sport: Ireland lead againt South Africa

Saturday sport: Ireland lead againt South Africa

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Ireland have the chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup with a game to spare this evening
Antoine Dupont has surgery as France captain’s World Cup remains in the balance

Antoine Dupont has surgery as France captain’s World Cup remains in the balance

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Les Blues face an anxious wait as their captain begins his recovery process.
It is real – Lewis Hamilton amazed by ‘huge’ gap to Max Verstappen and Red Bull

It is real – Lewis Hamilton amazed by ‘huge’ gap to Max Verstappen and Red Bull

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Verstappen hit back in style in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix after seeing his record 10-race winning run end in Singapore.
Wales’ destiny in their own hands – 5 talking points ahead of Australia showdown

Wales’ destiny in their own hands – 5 talking points ahead of Australia showdown

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Warren Gatland’s side are chasing a quarter-final prize for a fourth World Cup in succession.
Max Verstappen pips Oscar Piastri to pole after tense qualifying for Japanese GP

Max Verstappen pips Oscar Piastri to pole after tense qualifying for Japanese GP

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Verstappen was imperious around the high-speed corner circuit at Suzuka.
Erling Haaland will have last laugh despite missing more chances – Pep Guardiola

Erling Haaland will have last laugh despite missing more chances – Pep Guardiola

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Haaland scored 52 goals in an extraordinary debut campaign at Manchester City.
Virgil van Dijk excited about Darwin Nunez potential after recent goal rush

Virgil van Dijk excited about Darwin Nunez potential after recent goal rush

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The Uruguay international endured a testing start to life at Liverpool but is starting to play a significant role in the team.
Ange Postecoglou points out the differences between himself and Mikel Arteta

Ange Postecoglou points out the differences between himself and Mikel Arteta

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The Tottenham boss is full of admiration for his Arsenal counterpart ahead of Sunday’s north London derby.
Erik ten Hag seeking solution to Manchester United’s defensive dilemma

Erik ten Hag seeking solution to Manchester United’s defensive dilemma

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

The Red Devils have conceded 10 goals in their last three games.
Lando Norris narrows gap on Max Verstappen at final practice in Japan

Lando Norris narrows gap on Max Verstappen at final practice in Japan

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Norris finished just 0.240 seconds adrift of Verstappen.
UCD relegated as Shamrock Rovers slightly widen gap at the top

UCD relegated as Shamrock Rovers slightly widen gap at the top

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

St Pat's put three past Dundalk at Richmond Park
Europe stage superb fourballs fightback to cut USA’s lead to 5-3 in Solheim Cup

Europe stage superb fourballs fightback to cut USA’s lead to 5-3 in Solheim Cup

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Emily Kristine Pedersen and Leona Maguire shone in the afternoon as Europe rallied from 4-0 down

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