EDINSON CAVANI WELCOMED fans back to Old Trafford in style but Fulham cancelled out the Manchester United striker’s spectacular long-range effort on a night when anti-Glazer sentiments were made loud and clear. It had been 436 days since supporters last stepped inside the ground due to the coronavirus pandemic and the 10,000 in attendance for…
Read moreHenry rejoins Belgium’s coaching staff for Euro 2020 and departs BBC punditry role
FORMER FRANCE INTERNATIONAL Thierry Henry will rejoin Belgium’s coaching staff for their Euro 2020 campaign. Henry served as second assistant to manager Roberto Martinez during Belgium’s run to the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup. Henry, Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer, was then promoted to Martinez’s number two before he became the manager of Monaco in…
Read moreBelgium to kick ball out of play as mark of respect to Christian Eriksen
BELGIUM BOSS ROBERTO Martinez and his players will celebrate Christian Eriksen’s ongoing recovery from a cardiac arrest when they face Denmark – but then they mean business. The 29-year-old had to be resuscitated on the pitch at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen after slumping to the ground during the first half of his side’s 1-0…
Read moreSterling says England should fear nobody in next round of Euro 2020
RAHEEM STERLING BELIEVES England must go into the Euro 2020 knockout phase with no fear after beating the Czech Republic. The Manchester City forward scored his second goal of the tournament to earn a 1-0 win at Wembley as England topped Group D. The Three Lions will face the runners-up from Group F in the…
Read moreWhat Glenn Youngkin’s Virginia win means for Democrats
After a string of election victories in Virginia, Democrats thought the state had turned blue, but Republican Glenn Youngkin has won this year’s governor’s contest, defeating former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and delivering the state back into the GOP’s hands. Media outlets called the race for Youngkin early Wednesday morning. The final margin isn’t yet clear,…
Read more‘I’m just delighted the Camogie Association listened to the players’ voice’
DUBLIN CAMOGIE PLAYER Leah Butler has backed the Camogie Association’s decision to opt for a split season after their initial schedule drew strong criticism. The threat of strike action prompted the organisation into a rethink and following a nationwide poll of clubs, a small majority backed a demarcation between the club and county seasons. 53%…
Read moreThe ‘athletic freak’ that is Lindsay Peat, José’s quiet departure, and the week’s best sportswriting
1. Imagine, just for a second, that a man did all of this. His mug would be splashed across Connolly Station Bridge so people marching on Croker could see him. His brand would amass seven-figure annual returns from a post-career media profile. He’d be a household name, loved or despised with everyone agreeing he’s an…
Read moreHuge blow for Tipperary as two-time All-Ireland winner suffers cruciate injury
THE TIPPERARY LADIES have suffered a huge blow ahead of the championship following the news that star player Aishling Moloney has suffered a cruciate injury. Moloney, who was named the 2019 LGFA Intermediate Player of the Year, confirmed the news of the dreaded knee injury on her Instagram account today. “Joining the ACL club for a…
Read moreHegarty and Lynch start for Limerick as several big names return for Tipperary
Updated May 14th 2021, 10:14 PM THE GALWAY SIDE to face All-Ireland champions Limerick on Sunday has been named. Tribe boss Shane O’Neill makes four changes to the side from last weekend’s big win over Westmeath, as Padraic Mannion, Joseph Cooney, Adrian Tuohey and David Burke come into the team. Out go Aidan Harte, Conor Cooney,…
Read moreDublin’s Madden makes winning debut for Brisbane while Tipp’s O’Riordan triumphs with Sydney
Colin O’Riordan (right) in action for the Sydney Swans. Source: AAP/PA Images THERE WAS A winning start for Dubliner James Madden to his AFL career on a busy day of action for Irish players in Aussie Rules action. Madden made his bow for Brisbane Lions in their Round 7 clash with Port Adelaide at the Gabba….
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