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Patriots clinch AFC East as Eagles hold off Bills in thrilling finish
3 hrs ago
Yesterday
28th December 2025
Ally Pally
Luke Humphries survives scare as he reaches last 16 at World Championship
13 hrs ago
NFL
Smyth lands longest FG yet in Saints win, Steelers and Panthers lose to set up playoff berth showdowns
15 hrs ago
Exhibition
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
19 hrs ago
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at the oche
Rob Cross hammers Heta to set up Littler clash
19 hrs ago
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Wrap
Texans reach NFL playoffs and Ravens win to stay in hunt
28 Dec
World Darts
‘Settled’ world champion Luke Littler wastes little time beating Mensur Suljovic
28 Dec
8
Interview
‘I was very reluctant to take any medication at first. I was like: I'm not that bad’
28 Dec
Rising Son
Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year
The former Down goalkeeper has endeared himself to New Orleans players, coaches and supporters alike with a series of outstanding displays.
Gavan Casey
28 Dec
1
Last week
21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025
England
England end 15-year wait for Test win in Australia with wild two-day triumph
27 Dec
7
Interview
'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly
Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.
27 Dec
christmas gift
Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings
26 Dec
2
The Ashes
Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on crazy day at MCG
26 Dec
1
glove and marriage
Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game
Only a mega-money fight is likely to lure Taylor back into the ring in 2026 – just don’t let it be against Ronda Rousey.
Gavan Casey
26 Dec
1
Boxing
Anthony Cacace set to get chance to become two-time world champion at 3Arena
25 Dec
1
In form
Van Gerwen feeling 'sharp' after beating Limerick's O'Connor
24 Dec
3
NFL
Brock Purdy first 49er since Joe Montana to throw five touchdowns as Colts beaten
23 Dec
Darts
Ricky Evans is poultry in motion with shock win over James Wade
22 Dec
5
Five-Star
'It's a moment I'd like back': Charlie Smyth confident there's more to come after record-equalling night
Smyth was responsible for 17 points in the New Orleans Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets.
22 Dec
5
sunday night football
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf appears to throw punch at fan
22 Dec
the price of failure
Littler cruises through on night Price suffers shock exit
21 Dec
2
stepping up
Smyth ties record with five field goals in Saints win, Chargers and Bills edge closer to playoffs
21 Dec
1
slow up if you love the darts
Joe Cullen accuses Mensur Suljovic of ‘cheating’ during their second-round clash
21 Dec
2
NFL
Barkley leads Eagles to back-to-back divisional titles as Bears close in on playoff place
21 Dec
1
Job Done
Australia win third Test to secure 3-0 Ashes victory over England
21 Dec
1
This month
December 2025
World Darts Championship
Former world champion Michael Smith crashes out on day of shocks at the darts
20 Dec
Glory Rory
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award
Teenage swimmer John Shortt, Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, and All-Ireland football champions Kerry among the winners at the RTÉ Sport Awards.
20 Dec
27
Showjumping
Cian O’Connor and Pegasus lose GP victory after horse's positive test for controlled substance
20 Dec
Darts
Brendan Dolan suffers World Darts defeat to ruthless Ryan Searle
20 Dec
love the darts
Meath's Keane Barry races through to second round at World Darts Championship
20 Dec
3
The Ashes
England need 228-run miracle as Lyon rips the heart out of Ashes comeback bid
20 Dec
Shambles
'Fans didn’t pay to see this crap': Joshua labours to win over Paul in embarrassing spectacle
20 Dec
11
Wrap
Daryl Gurney denies Beau Greaves first World Championship win
19 Dec
2
Disappointment
Ireland's tour of South Africa ends with loss
19 Dec
Darts
Josh Rock wins through to second round at Ally Pally
19 Dec
9
Boost
Irish NFL star Charlie Smyth signs 3-year deal with Saints
19 Dec
2
recognition
Kate O'Connor named 2025 Sportswoman of the Year
19 Dec
9
Swimming
McCusker describes competing in Enhanced Games as a 'no-brainer'
19 Dec
2
Athletics
Dublin City Half Marathon set to move to ballot entry from 2026
19 Dec
2
Drama
Darnold leads Seahawks to improbable overtime rally against LA Rams
19 Dec
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