The pizza chain have inflicted even more pain on Spurs Tottenham’s misfortunes have continued after Domino’s brutally trolled them on social media. Their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday means that their slim hopes of Champions League football have all but ended to cap off what has been a dismal campaign. Following the sackings […]

3 years ago

By Daire Walsh Having already done it once before with the Erne County, Aisling O’Brien is hopeful Fermanagh can make amends for a disappointing end to 2022 by going all the way in this year’s TG4 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship.  Back in September 2019, O’Brien was selected at corner-forward as the Ulster side lost out […]

3 years ago

Some of the finest

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A signing that could change the course of an entire season Chelsea is said to be among a number of clubs interested in securing Lionel Messi in the summer, writes Steve Hopkins. The Argentine ace looks to have played his last match for PSG and is said to have hopes of returning to play for […]

3 years ago

If you pick one outside of these 14, the quiz is over!

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By Daire Walsh While her memory of the on-field action is somewhat sketchy, Laois defender Clodagh Dunne had the privilege of being amongst a crowd of 21,000 at Croke Park as her county finally reached the promised land on September 30, 2001. Following seven previous defeats – and a drawn encounter with Monaghan in 1996 […]

3 years ago

Loads of time

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‘Tori was a champion… a beacon of light that shined so bright’ US track star Tori Bowie has died aged 32, writes Steve Hopkins. Representatives for the three-time Olympic medalist confirmed her passing in a statement on social media shortly before 1pm Wednesday. The statement read: “We’re devastated to share the very sad news that […]

3 years ago

Javi Gracia has overseen four defeats in five games during his short spell in charge Leeds United could be set to sensationally parachute Sam Allardyce in to stave off relegation with just four games to go. Mail Sport and The Athletic are both reporting that Javi Gracia’s days could be numbers after the Spaniard struggled to revive the […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert. The pair had never met each other before. Marcus Rashford has been labelled a “gent” for coming to the aid of female footballer Alisha Lehmann in a nightclub. The pair were enjoying separate nights out in Manchester in April, and both ended up at Chinawhite nightclub in the city centre. But Aston […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert. He’s chosen his destination this summer. Jude Bellingham has decided to move to Real Madrid this summer, according to reports in Spain. The 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder is arguably the most sought after player in the world at the moment. Although his contract at Dortmund doesn’t run out until 2025, it seems a […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat. There’s just one snag. Ryan Reynolds has confirmed what he is prepared to do to get Gareth Bale to sign for Wrexham. The Welshman retired from football last summer after finishing his illustrious career with a short spell at Los Angeles FC. He came through the ranks at Southampton as a youngster, but it […]

3 years ago

Connolly and Cawley joined us for episode four of our new podcast. Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly, and ex-League of Ireland midfielder Alan Cawley, joined us for episode four of our new podcast House of Football. Connolly spoke about Mick McCarthy staying with him when he played in The Netherlands, Roy Keane’s team […]

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The crash happened in November 2022 CCTV shows the moment former Premier League striker Danny Graham crashed his Land Rover into a supermarket whilst drunk. On November 4 last year, the now-retired footballer, who has played for the likes of Watford, Swansea, Sunderland and Blackburn, ploughed through the front of the Co-op Village Store near […]

3 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir Cork 2-13 Galway 1-12 A fantastic goal from Sabina Rabbitte mid-way through the second half, allied with a personal contribution of a goal and eight points from Carrie Dolan and a dour defensive display, all added up to Galway retaining their Very Camogie League Division 1A title at the expense of […]

3 years ago

“I heard those same things over and over again – he’s too old, too slow.” Max Holloway should have been given at least one of his three losses to Alexander Volkanovski but he knows there is no point cribbing. The only way to earn another shot at gold is to go out and accumulate more […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir Meath 0-14 Kerry 0-13   Kerry came out on top of a thrilling encounter with Meath to claim the county’s first Very Camogie League Division 2A title at Croke Park.  The Royals contributed in full to a hugely entertaining affair in which the teams were level seven times and in Amy Minogue, had […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir   The answers to the Q&A staple of who one would invite to dinner or like to play a round of golf with are often informative.  A few years ago, Niamh Rockett, captain of the Waterford team that plays Wexford in the Very Camogie League Division 1B final at FBD Semple Stadium […]

3 years ago

By Daire Walsh Ever since she can remember, Kate Slevin has always had a strong passion for playing multiple sports. Currently in her third year on the Galway Senior Ladies Football panel, Slevin grabbed headlines when she posted 1-7 for the Tribeswomen in their All-Ireland U16 ‘A’ final victory against Kerry in 2018. Having parents […]

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By Daire Walsh It might only be the beginning of April, but Dublin footballer Leah Caffrey has already packed a massive amount into 2023.   In addition to starting all seven games for the Jackies in their Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign, Caffrey has spent the last 12 weeks on a Certificate Course […]

3 years ago

#ad Sponsored by LiveScore Bet. This bet builder comes in at *20/1. Manchester City take on Liverpool as the Premier League returns on Saturday. Here is our five-fold bet builder for the game, which comes in at *20/1. We are tipping Man City to win the match. The Premier League champions have won four of their […]

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Compiled by John Fallon Donegal manager Maxi Curran said they have nobody to blame but themselves after being relegated from the top flight of the Lidl Ladies National Football League when they beaten by 5-9 to 3-2 in Letterkenny by Mayo. Mayo had their top flight status all but secured by the interval when they […]

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The former Springboks coach was not a happy man. The frustration was clear on the face of Jake White – writes Glenn Kelly – as he entered the media room following the Bulls’ gutsy defeat to Ulster, on Saturday. White, who led South Africa to World Cup glory in 2007, had just witnessed his charges […]

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Ulster remain in the hunt for a top-two finish that should make the URC knock-out stages an easier prospect. Tom Stewart was the hat-trick hero, scoring his 11th, 12th and 13th tries of a remarkable breakthrough season – writes Glenn Kelly – as Ulster won out an old fashioned slugfest 32-23 against the Bulls, at […]

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Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir  Tipperary are relying on pace-setters Cork to do them a big favour if their dream of participating in a first national final since 2009 is to be realised.  Denis Kelly’s side were left shellshocked as two injury-time points from Denise Gaule, no stranger to clutch scores, snatched a 0-14 to […]

3 years ago

By Anthony Newman Cork 2-8 Meath 0-11 TWO first-half goals secured the points for Cork in their Lidl Ladies NFL Division 1 clash with Meath at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday. Libby Coppinger and Eimear Kiely raised the all-important green flags to see the home side finish their League campaign on a high. Meath made […]

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Piqué accidentally leaked the news on a live stream Gerard Piqué accidentally revealed that former Barcelona academy graduate Bojan Krkic will announce his retirement at the Nou Camp on Thursday. Speaking live on a Twitch stream the ex-Spain international let slip that his former Barça teammate would be formally hanging up his boots at the […]

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By Charlie Herbert. The BBC has announced a ‘line-up change.’ Gary Lineker has been replaced as the presenter for the BBC’s FA Cup coverage on Sunday, with Alex Scott taking on hosting duties in his place. Lineker made his return to BBC football coverage on Saturday evening as he presented coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between […]

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It comes following a disappointing mid-week loss to rivals Brighton Crystal Palace has parted ways with manager Patrick Vieira. The club confirmed today (17th March) that the Frenchman has vacated the position after a 1-0 defeat to rivals Brighton and Hove Albion. The Eagles currently sit in 12th place in the Premier League- just three […]

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‘He was very angry and nasty with me’ An OnlyFans star, and model, claims an Everton footballer “pestered” her for nude photos on social media and when she refused he said, “Do you not know who I am?” Alyssa Jay spoke to the Option One Podcast about some of the most outrageous DMs she’s been sent, and […]

3 years ago

#ad Sponsored by LiveScore Bet. This bet builder comes in at 18/1. Arsenal take on Crystal Palace this Sunday in a London derby. The Gunners are aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table, while Palace will be hoping to record their first league win in 2023. Here is our five-fold […]

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The BBC is due to air two FA Cup quarter finals next weekend. Gary Lineker is reportedly set to return to TV screens next weekend, following his removal from Match of the Day for apparently breaching BBC impartiality guidelines, writes Charlie Herbert. The Match of the Day presenter was asked to step down from his […]

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By Charlie Herbert His son George said his dad had been ‘overwhelmed’ by the support from his colleagues. Gary Lineker was ’emotional’ after his colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of Match of the Day in a show of support for the host, his son has revealed. Lineker was asked to step down from his […]

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‘His season is not good’ Antonio Conte has responded to Richarlison’s comments following Spurs’ Champions League failure against AC Milan during the week. Tottenham were sent crashing out of Europe after playing out a drab 0-0 draw with the Italian side in the second leg of their last 16 tie, losing 1-0 on aggregate. After […]

3 years ago

‘Bones’ makes big claim for all-time UFC ‘GOAT’ after this title triumph. UFC 285 would see the return of the arguable great mixed martial artist of all time, Jon Jones. After three years out, writes Donal Long, Jones would move up to heavyweight to challenge Ciryl Gane for the undisputed belt. The highly anticipated fight would […]

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By Daragh Ó Conchúir Cork sit on top of Division 1A of the Very Camogie League after this afternoon’s series of games. But Matthew Twomey’s side were pushed to the wire by Tipperary at The Ragg, the first time this year that serious questions were asked of last year’s league and All-Ireland finalists. It was […]

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They were filming a scene for an upcoming film. Actor Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor filmed a scene at the UFC 285 weigh-in Friday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pair were filming an upcoming film called ‘Road House’, a remake of a 1989 movie. In the scene, Gyllenhall weighed in before standing face-to-face […]

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The club must raise €200m in player sales before they can buy new players. La Liga could ban FC Barcelona from entering the summer transfer market and signing new players, according to reports. Javier Tebas, the president of the Spanish league, has said that the Catalan club raise up to €200m (£178m) this summer before […]

3 years ago

#ad Sponsored by LiveScore Bet. This five-fold bet builder has odds of 17/1. Liverpool host Manchester United this Sunday in a huge game that could define both teams’ seasons. Man United will cement their place in the Premier League top four with a victory. The Red Devils could also put pressure on Arsenal and Manchester […]

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You get invested, even if you didn’t plan on it. Ireland is a country that has always had a strong love for sport, writes Donal Long. From GAA to rugby, there are few people in the country who don’t let sport influence their life. Some get their boots laced up to walk out at the […]

3 years ago

By Daragh Small Kerry joint-manager Declan Quill says his team have a target on their backs after they booked their place in the Lidl NFL Division 1 Final thanks to another fantastic win on Saturday. Kerry had fallen to a heartbreaking defeat against Meath in last year’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior decider but gained revenge in […]

3 years ago

​​By Anthony Newman Cork 5-11 Donegal 0-1 Three goals in the first 15 minutes put Cork in control as they got the better of Donegal in their Lidl NFL Division 1 clash at Mallow. From there to the end Cork dominated and such was their superiority it allowed manager Shane Ronayne to make 14 subs […]

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“He’s ready to play.” When people hear the name Loris Karius, there is no doubt they are transported right back to the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. His blunders, writes Donal Long, would not only cost Liverpool European glory but would also send his career down a slippery slope. The German goalkeeper […]

3 years ago

“I’m happy because I think I gave my country a good day.” Bellator returned to the 3 Arena in Dublin, on Saturday, for their Welterweight unification bout. Yaroslav Amosov would rematch Logan Storley in a fight that would see the champion return to action for the first time since defending his native Ukraine in the […]

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“I carry the Irish flag the same way I carry my Portuguese flag with me, with much pride.” This Saturday evening, Bellator 291 will take place at the 3Arena in Dublin. The headliner of Saturday’s event will be Amosov vs. Storley 2. Both fighters met before at Bellator 252, in 2020, with the Ukrainian successful. […]

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“I’d be well up for that.” Sinead Kavanagh is back on the upswing in Bellator and taking on a top-10 featherweight, at the 3 Arena, but she would be up for a spot of boxing, if Eddie Hearn could get her on the Katie Taylor undercard. Ahead of Bellator 291, on Saturday, fighters took to […]

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“We were driving 36 hours without sleep, because we wanted to save our family.” Two days before Bellator 291, at the 3Arena, Yaroslav Amosov fronted up for an emotional media event, visibly upset about the situation his home country still finds itself in today. Friday marked exactly one year since the start of the Russian […]

3 years ago

“It just goes to show what they do think of me.” On February 25, Irish MMA fighter Ciaran Clarke will return to the 3 Arena to fight at Bellator 291, in Dublin’s 3 Arena. The card will be headlined by the welterweight title unification bout between Yaroslav Amosov vs Logan Storley. The 27-year-old from Drogheda […]

3 years ago

Compiled by Daragh Small Kerry joint-manager Darragh Long believes his players made a statement with their big win over Dublin in the Lidl NFL on Saturday evening. It was a massive game at the top of Division 1 where Kerry were leading the way heading into the clash at Austin Stack Park in Tralee. And […]

3 years ago

#ad Sponsored by LiveScore Bet. This five-fold bet builder has odds of 90/1. Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea this Sunday in a London derby that could prove vital to both teams’ final standing this season. Spurs will go into the Premier League top four and leapfrog Newcastle United if they win the game. Chelsea, meanwhile, must win […]

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