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O'Connor makes three Cork changes, Limerick go strong

O'Connor makes three Cork changes, Limerick go strong

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Micheál Mullins joins his fellow Glen Rovers men Eoin and Rob Downey in the Cork half-back line.
Chelsea brush aside League One Port Vale to book place in FA Cup semi-finals

Chelsea brush aside League One Port Vale to book place in FA Cup semi-finals

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Jorrel Hato, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, Estevao and Alejandro Garnacho were on the scoresheet.
Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Manchester City to crushing win against Liverpool

Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Manchester City to crushing win against Liverpool

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Mohamed Salah was denied from the penalty spot by James Trafford to compound the Reds’ misery.
Saturday sport: Man City thrash Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup, Munster lose to Exeter Chiefs

Saturday sport: Man City thrash Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup, Munster lose to Exeter Chiefs

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

They gave themselves too much to do as the Exeter Chiefs ran out 31-21 in their round of 16 clash this afternoon.
Pep Guardiola thinks Rodri will stay at Man City but accepts lure of Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola thinks Rodri will stay at Man City but accepts lure of Real Madrid

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Rodri’s contract expires at the end of next season.
Mikel Arteta ready to chuck Kepa Arrizabalaga back into Arsenal fold for FA Cup

Mikel Arteta ready to chuck Kepa Arrizabalaga back into Arsenal fold for FA Cup

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Kepa gifted Manchester City their opening goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat a fortnight ago.
League of Ireland wrap: St Pats new leaders after thrashing Sligo Rovers, Bohs draw with Drogheda

League of Ireland wrap: St Pats new leaders after thrashing Sligo Rovers, Bohs draw with Drogheda

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Stephen Kenny's team recovered from conceding early to beat Sligo Rovers 4-1 at Richmond Park.
Connacht cruise past Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-final

Connacht cruise past Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-final

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

After being down 12-7 at half-time, the home side scored three tries in the second half to pull ahead. 
Pep Guardiola has ‘no opinion’ on Rodri remarks about potential Real Madrid move

Pep Guardiola has ‘no opinion’ on Rodri remarks about potential Real Madrid move

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The Manchester City midfielder said last week “you can’t turn down the best clubs in the world” when asked about Real.
Wayne Rooney pays tribute to ‘best wife and mum’ Coleen on her 40th birthday

Wayne Rooney pays tribute to ‘best wife and mum’ Coleen on her 40th birthday

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The couple have been together since they were teenagers.
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The Gunners lost the Carabao Cup final 2-0 to Manchester City.
Harry Byrne starts for Leinster in Champions Cup last 16 clash v Edinburgh

Harry Byrne starts for Leinster in Champions Cup last 16 clash v Edinburgh

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

In the second row, Ryan Baird makes his return from injury to partner Joe McCarthy.
Enzo Fernandez to miss Chelsea’s next two matches after ‘a line was crossed’

Enzo Fernandez to miss Chelsea’s next two matches after ‘a line was crossed’

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Head coach Liam Rosenior has ruled the Argentinian midfielder out for two games after comments he made on a podcast.
Gian van Veen brands Luke Littler ‘out of order’ as Dutchman edges fiery clash

Gian van Veen brands Luke Littler ‘out of order’ as Dutchman edges fiery clash

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Littler appeared to mock Van Veen during a 6-5 quarter-final loss at the AO Arena.
Tiger Woods said he was ‘talking to the president’ in post car crash phone call

Tiger Woods said he was ‘talking to the president’ in post car crash phone call

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the crash released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows Woods making a phone call.
Derek Chisora arrives at media event in army tank with Nigel Farage

Derek Chisora arrives at media event in army tank with Nigel Farage

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The two veterans of the sport will each contest their 50th fight at O2 Arena on Saturday.
Luke Littler bid for third straight Premier League win thwarted by Gian van Veen

Luke Littler bid for third straight Premier League win thwarted by Gian van Veen

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The world number one was beaten 6-5 by the Dutchman.
All of a sudden… boom – Tiger Woods describes car crash in bodycam footage

All of a sudden… boom – Tiger Woods describes car crash in bodycam footage

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

15-time major winner Woods, 50, was arrested after escaping unhurt from the accident.
Seán O'Shea says Donegal exposed Kerry in key battle at Croke Park

Seán O'Shea says Donegal exposed Kerry in key battle at Croke Park

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

In a repeat of last season's All-Ireland final, Jim McGuinness' side laid down a marker with a 13-point win.
Roberto De Zerbi atones for Mason Greenwood comments in first Spurs interview

Roberto De Zerbi atones for Mason Greenwood comments in first Spurs interview

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Three Tottenham fan groups made clear their opposition to De Zerbi’s appointment on Friday.

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