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  • Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle receives sentence

    Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle receives sentence

    Paul Doyle has been sentenced. The Liverpool parade attacker, Paul Doyle, has been sentenced on 31 charges. Doyle admitted ramming his car into a crowd of Liverpool fans at their title parade in May. Doyle, who has frequently sobbed in court, injured 39 people in the incident. In just two minutes of carnage, Doyle used […]

    4 months ago

  • Martin O’Neill’s comments on Celtic tenure highlight incompetency of club

    Martin O’Neill’s comments on Celtic tenure highlight incompetency of club

    Worrying comments. Celtic fans were devastated to see Martin O’Neill leave the club for a second time, with his latest tenure producing an impressive seven wins from eight games. New boss Wilfried Nancy has lost his opening three games, including a 3-1 defeat to St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup final on Sunday. However, […]

    4 months ago

  • Antrim star admits to causing injury in hit-and-run incident

    Antrim star admits to causing injury in hit-and-run incident

    A serious incident. Antrim footballer Kavan Keenan has admitted that he injured a woman by striking her with a van he was driving. The 26-year-old had originally denied the charges, but has now pleaded guilty to hitting a woman in her 30s on the Glenravel Road in Martinstown on 26 October 2024. The inter-county star […]

    4 months ago

  • Quiz: Can you name the international teams these Leeds players represented?

    Quiz: Can you name the international teams these Leeds players represented?

    A toughie! We have another internationals quiz for you English football fanatics. We have a list of 25 Leeds players, past and present, and you have to guess which international sides they represented. You can check out similar quizzes for Manchester United and Liverpool. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware […]

    4 months ago

  • Mental dressing room scenes as Down man Smyth hits NFL game-winner

    Mental dressing room scenes as Down man Smyth hits NFL game-winner

    Incredible! Charlie Smyth had a day to remember as his late field goal gave the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 win over the Carolina Panthers in their NFL matchup last night. Despite being down by seven points heading into the fourth quarter, the Saints were able to conjure up an unlikely comeback. The game-winning kick […]

    4 months ago

  • Mayo boss gives hugely positive update on Kobe McDonald playing situation

    Mayo boss gives hugely positive update on Kobe McDonald playing situation

    Great news. Mayo fans will be delighted to hear manager Andy Moran’s latest comments on Kobe McDonald. The young star has already signed for AFL side St Kilda as a Category B rookie; news which stunned and saddened the county, as it looked like the most talked about talent in the country would not get […]

    4 months ago

  • There should be an xG in horse racing – here’s why

    There should be an xG in horse racing – here’s why

    The Paddock is back! The Paddock is back, and this week host Oli Bell is joined by legendary punter and larger-than-life betting personality Harry Findlay. But alongside the tips and weekend previews, the panel also discussed a bigger idea, one that could fundamentally change how punters understand horse racing. According to Bell, racing already has […]

    4 months ago

  • Premier League live: Liverpool vs Brighton, Sunderland vs Newcastle and more!

    Premier League live: Liverpool vs Brighton, Sunderland vs Newcastle and more!

    Could Salah make his return? Who will come out on top in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby in eight years? Follow all the action here! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware The Premier League is back for another week of exciting action, headlined by the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle […]

    4 months ago

  • Ronan O’Gara hit with serious fine and ban after red card

    Ronan O’Gara hit with serious fine and ban after red card

    Not a great look. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been slapped with a two-week ban after being sent to the stands during his side’s loss to Pau on November 30. The Irishman was warned after his livid reaction to Antoine Hastoy’s red card – which was the quickest in Top 14 history – […]

    4 months ago

  • Man jailed over sectarian pipe bomb act at inclusive new GAA club

    Man jailed over sectarian pipe bomb act at inclusive new GAA club

    He has been sentenced. A man has been given a three-year sentence, with half in jail and half in licence, for intimidation and possession of explosives. John Wilson, 59, was convicted in September and sentenced on December 10. East Belfast GAA club in Co Down was established during the pandemic in 2020, as an organisation […]

    4 months ago

  • Rovers boss refuses to play ball with Hallgrimsson over innovative Ireland camp

    Rovers boss refuses to play ball with Hallgrimsson over innovative Ireland camp

    Disappointing. Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has slammed Heimir Hallgrimsson for suggesting an Ireland camp for home-based players without running it by League of Ireland managers first. The Ireland boss broached the idea to the media for a January camp. He said: “Hopefully that will happen, but everyone has to agree on it, the association […]

    4 months ago

  • Troy Parrott clause makes rumoured Premier League move even more likely

    Troy Parrott clause makes rumoured Premier League move even more likely

    A return is on the cards. It is no surprise that Troy Parrott has been linked to a number of clubs in recent weeks. His form this season has seen him bag 15 goals in 15 games for AZ Alkmaar, in the Eredivisie and UCL qualifiers, as well as five goals in his last two […]

    4 months ago

  • Evan Ferguson to return early to Brighton with Man U star favourite to replace him

    Evan Ferguson to return early to Brighton with Man U star favourite to replace him

    A sad end. It is looking increasingly likely that Evan Ferguson’s loan spell at Roma is due to end prematurely. Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that his club are working on sending him back to Brighton in January, despite his year-long deal and €40m option to buy. They wrote (translated from Google): […]

    4 months ago

  • Jurgen Klopp ‘shortlisted’ for sensational return to management

    Jurgen Klopp ‘shortlisted’ for sensational return to management

    He hasn’t managed a side since leaving Liverpool in 2024 Jurgen Klopp has been named on a two-man shortlist to take over as manager at one of the biggest clubs in world football. 18+ Be Gamble Aware According to a new report in Spain from Madrid-based outlet El Mundo, Klopp is one of the figures […]

    4 months ago

  • Joey Barton sentenced over ‘grossly offensive’ social media posts

    Joey Barton sentenced over ‘grossly offensive’ social media posts

    BREAKING Former professional footballer Joey Barton has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for a series of offensive social media posts he made last year, as reported by BBC News. If any other offence is committed by Barton within the next 18-months he will be brought back into court, added […]

    4 months ago

  • Liverpool board ‘make their decision’ on Arne Slot’s future

    Liverpool board ‘make their decision’ on Arne Slot’s future

    Salah said he felt he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ Premier League champions Liverpool have endured a torrid few weeks, that have seen them collapse out of the title race and fall to ninth in the table, some ten points off the summit. After a victory over West Ham at the end of November […]

    4 months ago

  • Ballyboden boss hits back at ‘superclub’ critics after Leinster final win

    Ballyboden boss hits back at ‘superclub’ critics after Leinster final win

    He wasn’t having any of it. Ballyboden are the Leinster SFC Club champions after defeating Athy by 2-18 to 1-14 at Croke Park yesterday, becoming the sixth Dublin club in a row to win the title. Given the size of clubs such as Ballyboden and Kilmacud Crokes, they already have built-in advantages, but still make […]

    4 months ago

  • Football world slams Mo Salah after shocking rant against Liverpool and Slot

    Football world slams Mo Salah after shocking rant against Liverpool and Slot

    The fallout has begun. Mo Salah shocked fans and press yesterday after his astonishing post-match interview following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds, during which they surrendered a two-goal lead. The Egyptian did not come off the bench, and it is the third game in a row that he has not started. In his revealing interview, […]

    4 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #55: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #55: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    4 months ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 120

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 120

    Another week, another pub quiz! A very big welcome to another SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz, with 15 questions on Irish and general sport from the past week and beyond. Featured this week is plenty of club rugby, the ups and downs of Irish football players in England, and Katie Taylor’s rumoured upcoming fight. If you […]

    4 months ago

  • South African Eben Etzebeth given minimum ban length for eye gouging incident vs Wales

    South African Eben Etzebeth given minimum ban length for eye gouging incident vs Wales

    Plenty will be disgusted with this… South Africa player Eben Etzebeth has been given the minimum 12-week punishment after an eye-gouging incident on Alex Mann against Wales on Saturday. Etzebeth was shown a straight red by Luc Ramos with only two minutes left to play at the Principality Stadium, with replays showing Etzebeth’s thumb clearly […]

    5 months ago

  • Cork senior hurling coach departs after just three months, according to reports

    Cork senior hurling coach departs after just three months, according to reports

    A blow for new manager Ben O’Connor A senior member of the Cork hurling management team has left after just three months, according to reports. The Cork Echo has reported that team coach Niall O’Halloran, who only joined as part of Ben O’Connor’s management ticket in September, has departed, and it is unclear whether O’Connor […]

    5 months ago

  • Laura Woods collapses while presenting England game live on TV

    Laura Woods collapses while presenting England game live on TV

    ITV Sport cut away from their stream immediately afterwards ITV Sport presenter Laura Woods collapsed while presenting coverage of England vs Ghana on Tuesday night, and had to be caught by Arsenal and Three Lions legend Ian Wright who was working alongside her as a pundit. Woods had been leading ITV’s coverage of the Lionesses’ […]

    5 months ago

  • Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live – Ireland’s opponents revealed

    Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live – Ireland’s opponents revealed

    All eyes on who Ireland will draw Ireland have drawn Uruguay, Portugal and familiar foes Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage. Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong China Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal Pool E: France, […]

    5 months ago

  • The best and worst cases for Ireland in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup draw

    The best and worst cases for Ireland in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup draw

    Nerves are setting in. Tomorrow’s 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will have a big impact on Ireland’s quest to finally reach a quarter-final. Thankfully, their world ranking of fourth has them in Band 1, alongside South Africa, New Zealand, France, England, and Argentina. However, their are some tough potential opponents in Band 2 such as […]

    5 months ago

  • Irish rugby’s best-ever overseas signings XV

    Irish rugby’s best-ever overseas signings XV

    An absolute belter of a team. In honour of Rieko Ioane’s arrival at Leinster, we have put together a XV of the best overseas signings for Ireland’s provinces. Loosehead prop – Ollie le Roux (South Africa & Leinster) A fan-favourite, who came over from the Cheetahs in 2007 and spent two seasons at Leinster. Won […]

    5 months ago

  • The worst Irish cities for ‘dodgy box’ use have been revealed

    The worst Irish cities for ‘dodgy box’ use have been revealed

    A new study has revealed the top 10 A study has revealed which Irish cities are worst for streaming illegal sports via ‘dodgy boxes’. The study, carried out by The Winners Enclosure, looked into Google search volume per capita in Irish cities, and found that Waterford ranked highest. Waterford topped the list with 97.17 searches […]

    5 months ago

  • Midweek Premier League: Follow all of the action as Liverpool host Sunderland

    Midweek Premier League: Follow all of the action as Liverpool host Sunderland

    Every Premier League team is action this midweek. Follow all the action here! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware All 20 Premier League sides will be in action over the next three days, as the first round of the busy December footballing calendar gets under way. Amongst the week’s action-packed fixtures, fans […]

    5 months ago

  • Former England player reportedly arrested on suspicion of attempted rape

    Former England player reportedly arrested on suspicion of attempted rape

    He was arrested at Stansted Airport. A former England and Premier League footballer has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape. The Sun report that the player was detained at Stansted Airport following allegations from an ex-partner. Police say the player has been bailed following further inquiries. The Sun reports that the player was […]

    5 months ago

  • Fans criticise ‘landlording’ IRFU after expansion D4 housing kingdom

    Fans criticise ‘landlording’ IRFU after expansion D4 housing kingdom

    A touchy topic. The Sunday Independent have reported that the IRFU have purchased a €1m two-bed house beside the Aviva Stadium. The property is in Havelock Square, which is situated behind the small north stand of the stadium, which could not be expanded due to planning permission. It is the ninth house bought by the […]

    5 months ago

  • English football club handed six-point deduction with immediate effect

    English football club handed six-point deduction with immediate effect

    The deduction will take place with immediate effect A historic English football club have been hit with a six-point deduction after allegedly committing “multiple breaches” of league regulations, according to Sky Sports. 18+ Be Gamble Aware According to Sky, it is EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday who have been hit with the six-point deduction, which […]

    5 months ago

  • Eddie Jones bizarrely refers Etzebeth gouge as a ‘minor incident’

    Eddie Jones bizarrely refers Etzebeth gouge as a ‘minor incident’

    An interesting take. The rugby discourse over the past few days has been dominated by the fallout from Eben Etzebeth’s blatant eye gouge against Wales. The Springbok lock was widely condemned after being sent off for sticking his finger in the eye of Wales’ Alex Mann during his side’s 73-0 win in Cardiff. However, Japan […]

    5 months ago

  • Wayne Lineker rushed to hospital and in intensive care

    Wayne Lineker rushed to hospital and in intensive care

    He said he can’t walk. Wayne Lineker has been rushed to hospital and is recovering in intensive care. The O Beach owner, who is 63, has confessed that he is fighting against pneumonia and is unable to walk. He shared the news on Instagram, explaining that he initially thought he had covid before thinking it […]

    5 months ago

  • How to watch every midweek Premier League game in December

    How to watch every midweek Premier League game in December

    They have moved! Over the next four days, every Premier League side will be in action as the first round of the busy December footballing calendar gets under way, and here’s how to watch all ten of the midweek Premier League matches. Amongst the week’s action-packed fixtures, fans will get to see Granit Xhaka and […]

    5 months ago

  • Manchester United player ratings from Premier League win at Crystal Palace

    Manchester United player ratings from Premier League win at Crystal Palace

    Ruben Amorim’s side with another game of two halves SportsJOE rated all 11 players plus subs in Manchester United’s 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday. Goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount in the second half gave them three points, after Palace had taken the lead in a first-half to […]

    5 months ago

  • Jack Crowley intercept pass gifts late URC win to the Stormers

    Jack Crowley intercept pass gifts late URC win to the Stormers

    A tough one to take. At half-time in Limerick, Munster were cruising, with converted tries from Tadhg Beirne, John Hodnett, and Jack Crowley giving them a 21-6 lead. However, the Stormers began to put their weight around Thomond Park and clawed their way back to within one point after converted scores from Adre Smith and […]

    5 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #54: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #54: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    5 months ago

  • Ex-Man United star banned from football for six months for bizarre incident

    Ex-Man United star banned from football for six months for bizarre incident

    The Football Association involved have punished the ‘form of symbolic violence’ A player who starred for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson has been prohibited from taking part in “all football related activity” for a period of six months. His suspension has come about after the club he represents allegedly refused to give their league’s […]

    5 months ago

  • Liverpool have ‘made their decision’ on Arne Slot’s future

    Liverpool have ‘made their decision’ on Arne Slot’s future

    The Reds are on their worst run for 70 years Despite leading his side through their worst run of form since the mid-20th Century, Arne Slot still retains the backing of the Liverpool board. That’s according to a new report in today’s edition of The Mail. Next Premier League manager sacked odds – 18+, BeGambleAware […]

    5 months ago

  • Arne Slot breaks silence on rumours he will be sacked

    Arne Slot breaks silence on rumours he will be sacked

    The Reds lost 4-1 at home to PSV yesterday Liverpool’s awful run of form reached a new low last night as they fell behind 4-1 at home to Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven. It was the Reds’ third consecutive loss by a margin of three or more goals and their ninth defeat in the last 12 […]

    5 months ago

  • ‘Agreement reached’ on whether Arne Slot should be sacked

    ‘Agreement reached’ on whether Arne Slot should be sacked

    The Reds lost 4-1 at home to PSV yesterday Liverpool’s awful run of form reached a new low last night as they fell behind 4-1 at home to Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven. It was the Reds’ third consecutive loss by a margin of three or more goals and their ninth defeat in the last 12 […]

    5 months ago