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Arne Slot confirms interest in Liverpool job – with endorsement from Virgil van Dijk

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Arne Slot has confirmed he is ready to take over as Liverpool manager - and he has already been endorsed by Reds captain Virgil van Dijk.

Luke Littler overcomes jeers of Liverpool crowd to beat Gerwyn Price

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Luke Littler overcame a hostile reception in Liverpool to beat Gerwyn Price and make it through to another Premier League semi-final.

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Kellie Harrington suffers first championship defeat in five years while Aoife O’Rourke makes Euro final

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Reigning Olympic and European champion Kellie Harrington suffered a surprise defeat in the semi-final of the lightweight 60kg division at the European championships in Belgrade this afternoon.

Eimear Richardson shows Ireland the way in T20 World Cup qualifier win against UAE

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Eimear Richardson showed her experience in Abu Dhabi as Ireland began their T20 World Cup qualifying campaign with an ultimately comfortable six-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates.

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Richard Jolly: Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution

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So Jurgen Klopp will leave the Premier League with a place alongside Manuel Pellegrini, Claudio Ranieri, Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte.

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Ireland players won’t be thinking about World Cup qualification when they face Scotland, says coach McKee

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Ireland senior coach John McKee says the outcome of Italy’s game with Wales won’t be their primary focus when they play Scotland at Ravenhill on the final weekend of the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday. Scotland, Italy and Ireland are all…

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Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan returns for Six Nations finale as Lauren Delany is dropped

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Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the Ireland team for their final game against Scotland for what is set to be a record-breaking Women’s Six Nations attendance on Irish soil on Saturday.

‘The politics within Irish football is unbelievable’ – FAI assistant director of football Shane Robinson

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The FAI’s assistant director of football Shane Robinson has described the politics within the Irish game as ‘unbelievable’ and suggested that leadership from the Association’s board is required to ensure that the new Football Pathways Plan…

‘We don’t deserve the title’ – Virgil van Dijk doesn’t hold back after disastrous Liverpool defeat

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admits they do not deserve to win the Premier League after the unacceptable way the players have allowed the season to end.

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College American football could find ‘permanent’ home in Dublin after 2025 fixture announced

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Dublin will host the start of the American football college season for four years in succession after the 2025 fixture was confirmed this morning.

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Oliver Brown: Jurgen Klopp has checked out at Liverpool – he should never have said he was leaving in January

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Here in the final stretch of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool love affair, you feel you are witnessing everything for the last time. With 24 days left, all is freeze-framed for posterity: his last Merseyside derby, his last press conference put…

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Jurgen Klopp issues apology as Liverpool’s title challenge collapses at Everton

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he was shocked by his side’s performance in their 2-0 defeat at Everton, as he offered up an apology to the club’s supporters.

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‘There’s going to be no improvement in him’ – Jamie Carragher rips into Darwin Nunez after Liverpool collapse

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Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge may be over after their 2-0 defeat at Everton and Jamie Carragher believes the game may also be up for Reds striker Darwin Nunez.

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Willie Mullins homes in on British title with another winner at Ludlow

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Willie Mullins furthered his bid for the British jumps trainers’ title yesterday as his son Patrick steered Daddy Long Legs to victory in the opening novice hurdle at Ludlow.

Joe McDonagh Cup winners should have home advantage for all their provincial games the next year – Liam O’Neill

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A former GAA president has suggested giving Joe McDonagh Cup champions home advantage for all their provincial championship games the following year to help their sustainability at the top level.

Sam Monaghan: It is really dialled-up in training for Scottish battle

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Beef? There’s a bit of that between Ireland and Scotland in the last few years. For the third year in a row in the Women’s Six Nations, these teams have been cast together on the final day when they play in Belfast on Saturday and their…

Jack O’Donoghue ‘hungry’ to make up for his lost time with Munster as he savours Déise win over Rebels

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All the while Munster are putting in the hours on the training pitch in South Africa, a two-week tour also allows plenty of down-time to enjoy.

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Ireland’s No 1 Hannah Craig qualifies for quarter-finals at Irish Squash Open

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Ireland’s No 1 and reigning senior national champion Hannah Craig has knocked out the seventh seed Yashmita Jagdish Kumar in straight games to reach the quarter-final of the Cannon Kirk GillenMarkets Irish Squash Open 2024.

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Hat-trick hero Tom Funge’s last-gasp goal gives Wexford the edge over Meath

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Hat-trick hero Tom Funge lashed home his third goal with the second-last kick of the game to give Wexford a dramatic win over Meath after an incredible finish to this encounter in Ashbourne.

Tyrone edge past brave Monaghan to book Ulster U-20 final date

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Tyrone squeezed into the Ulster U-20 Football Championship final with a nervy one-point win over a stubborn Monaghan side at O’Neills Healy Park.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Everton move closer to safety after ruining Liverpool’s Premier League title pursuit

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Liverpool’s Premier League title bid was left in tatters after being bullied and beaten by a better side as Everton won a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park for the first time in almost 14 years.

Bruno Fernandes on the double as Manchester United overcome more defensive mishaps to beat leaky Blades

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Bruno Fernandes produced a captain’s performance to save Manchester United’s blushes against rock-bottom Sheffield United, scoring twice and providing another in a 4-2 comeback win for Erik ten Hag’s misfiring side.

Jean-Philippe Mateta bags brace as Crystal Palace damage Newcastle’s European hopes

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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for a fifth consecutive home match to fire Crystal Palace to an impressive 2-0 win over Newcastle.

Stuart Attwell at the heart of the action again in Bournemouth’s win at Wolves

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Referee Stuart Attwell was embroiled in further controversy after contentiously disallowing a Wolves goal in Bournemouth’s 1-0 win at Molineux.

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Tomás Kennedy goal helps propel Kerry into Munster U20 football final date with Cork

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A markedly-improved third quarter performance, energised by Tomás Kennedy’s 43rd minute goal, propelled Kerry into next week’s Munster U-20 football final following this, eventually, comfortable phase 2 round 3 victory over Tipperary in…

Jack Mullin paves path to Connacht final as Galway beat holders Sligo

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Galway are through to the Connacht U-20 final after Jack Mullin hit four points from play to beat holders Sligo at MacHale Park.

Róisín Ní Riain storms home to capture second European Championships gold

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Róisín Ní Riain took her second gold and third medal of the European Championships in Madeira when storming to victory in the 100m backstroke final.

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Cork power past Clare to book Munster U20 football final berth

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Cork steamrolled Clare with five goals to book their place in next Wednesday’s Munster U20 football final against table-toppers Kerry.

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No joy for Irish boxers at European Championships as Dean Clancy and Adam Hession beaten in quarter-finals

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There was no joy for the two Irish boxers in quarter-final action at the European Championships in Belgrade.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan off to a flyer as quest for record eighth world title begins

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Ronnie O’Sullivan roared out of the blocks in his quest to become the first eight-time world champion in the modern era as he built an 8-1 lead over Jackson Page in the first session of their first round match at the Crucible.