Ireland are back in Portugal again this year [file photo].

Friday 27 January

Today's Top Stories

# business time

Ireland get to work in Portugal as the marginal Six Nations favourites

# rain in the desert

McIlroy's first round of the year interrupted as Dubai Desert Classic hit by deluge

# Pen to Paper

Cork City teenage striker makes move to Brighton, Maguire leaves Preston for Coventry

Novak Djokovic (right) with Andrey Rublev after booking a place in the semi-final last night.

# Controversy

Djokovic father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open

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Yesterday

26th January 2023

# Copa del Rey

Madrid snatch derby victory against Atletico to reach Copa semis

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real in extra-time.

1.2k

1 hour ago

# not impressed

Hearts criticise Blackpool boss Mick McCarthy over 'disingenuous' comments

Hearts have hit out at McCarthy following his comments on their player, Toby Sibbick.

5.6k

2 hours ago

# Fallout

US Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit

Sporting Director Earnie Stewart is leaving to join PSV Eindhoven and General Manager Brian McBride has stood down from his role.

3.0k

2 hours ago

# business time

Ireland get to work in Portugal as the marginal Six Nations favourites

Andy Farrell’s squad will spend the next week at The Campus preparing for Wales.

15.1k

Updated 3 hours ago

# Early Exit

Kolo Toure sacked by Wigan after less than two months in charge

The former defender signed a three-and-a-half year deal when he took the job in November, but picked up only two points from seven league games.

5.6k

4 hours ago

# Paris 2024

Ukraine threaten Paris Olympics boycott if Russia take part

The International Olympic Committee have said ways to allow competitors from Russia and Belarus to take part should be “further explored”.

1.7k

4 hours ago

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# Boost

Jamie George returns to England training camp ahead of Six Nations opener

George will have to continue following concussion protocols until late next week.

1.8k

5 hours ago

# Controversy

Djokovic father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open

The Serbian star had just booked his place in the tournament semi-final with a straight-sets thumping of Russia’s Andrey Rublev.

35.5k

Updated 5 hours ago

# On the Move

Irish U21 captain Conor Coventry leaves West Ham on loan

The 22-year-old midfielder has joined Rotherham.

5.9k

6 hours ago

# rain in the desert

McIlroy's first round of the year interrupted as Dubai Desert Classic hit by deluge

A weather front on the eve of play dumped nearly 40 millimetres of rain on the course.

4.6k

7 hours ago

# new saint

St Pat's sign Dutch centre-back who spent seven years at Feyenoord

Noah Lewis arrives from Willem II.

3.6k

7 hours ago

# Pen to Paper

Cork City teenage striker makes move to Brighton, Maguire leaves Preston for Coventry

Elsewhere, former St Pat’s defender Luke McNally has left Burnley on loan.

6.6k

Updated 7 hours ago

# Preview

Westmeath's big statement, bouncing back from the basement and managerial changes

Here’s five key questions ahead of the Division 3 and 4 football league opening weekend.

2.8k

7 hours ago

# Money Talks

LOI clubs continue to make modest gains in player transfer fees

A new report also found that Manchester United were the biggest spenders in 2022, as the English clubs continued to exert their dominance.

3.7k

7 hours ago

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# Appointment

Munster appoint Costello as first-ever Head of Rugby Operations

The new role will involve player development, succession planning, and recruitment.

8.6k

8 hours ago

# Winning

Carefully Selected edges out Dunboyne in Thyestes thriller

Elsewhere, Teahupoo shot to ante-post favouritism for the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival following a facile victory in the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle.

1.7k

8 hours ago

# hate

Vinicius effigy hung from bridge

Police sources told AFP they were investigating the incident, without offering further details.

7.4k

8 hours ago

# Wrap

Sabalenka, Rybakina march into Australian Open final showdown

The Wimbledon champion claimed a 7-6 (4) 6-3 victory on Rod Laver Arena.

2.6k

9 hours ago

# Punishment

Newcastle star Joelinton fined after admitting drink driving

The Brazilian failed a breath test in the early hours of 12 January.

3.1k

9 hours ago

# Progress

'The pathway is definitely getting a lot better... There is no chip on the shoulder'

Leinster star Brian Deeny insists not having a Schools Senior Cup on his CV is of no concern in professional ranks.

20.0k

9 hours ago

# teenage dreams

14-year-old makes snooker history

Vladislav Gradinari went from a country with just ‘three or four’ snooker tables to becoming the youngest player to win a televised match.

5.9k

9 hours ago

# new chapter

Duncan Ferguson lands first head coach role with League One side

The former Everton player has been appointed as head coach of Forest Green.

4.6k

10 hours ago

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# big loss

Huge blow for Galway as All-Star defender Liam Silke opts out for 2023

The Corofin native is staying in New Zealand.

9.5k

10 hours ago

# Team news

Alan O'Connor to lead Ulster again for Stormers challenge

Northern province could go third with a win.

5.1k

12 hours ago

# Last Eight

Here's the draw for next week's Sigerson Cup quarter-finals

Last-eight matches to take place next week.

6.4k

13 hours ago

# last 16

Leinster-Ulster knockout Champions Cup clash confirmed for Aviva Stadium

Munster face Sharks on the same day.

7.2k

13 hours ago

# Stance

Asian Olympic chiefs say Russians can take part in Asian Games

The International Olympic Committee had said yesterday that a return for Russians at the 2024 Paris Games should be “further explored.”

1.7k

14 hours ago

# pool stage

'Too complicated' - Champions Cup format needs focus, says URC chief

Martin Anayi is also a board member of EPCR.

8.3k

14 hours ago

# On the rise

'In this mood, this spirit, he is unstoppable' - Ten Hag hails Rashford resurgence

The Manchester United striker scored for the 10th time in 10 games to put his side on course for the Carabao Cup final.

3.5k

16 hours ago

# up front

Mayo's Padraig O'Hora explains benefits of his ongoing counselling sessions

The 2021 All-Star nominee says he attends at least once a month as “part of a constant journey.”

18.0k

18 hours ago

Wednesday

25th January 2023

# NFL

Chiefs QB Mahomes 'feels good' ahead of AFC Championship game despite injury

Meanwhile, the 49ers say defensive end Charles Omenihu will play in their NFC decider despite being arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

3.1k

Wed 10:56 PM

# form

Electric Dembele fires Barca past Real Sociedad to Copa semis

Manager Xavi celebrated his 43rd birthday with a 1-0 win in a pulsating cup clash.

2.9k

Wed 10:43 PM

# stick a fork in it

Weghorst nets first goal as Man United all but seal their spot in Carabao Cup final

Marcus Rashford also scored his 10th goal in 10 games since the resumption after the World Cup.

22.6k

Wed 10:10 PM

# highs and lows

UCC survive Donnelly-inspired Queens comeback to advance on penalties

The Tyrone man endured heartbreak in sudden-death penalties as UCC held their nerve to reach the quarter-finals.

18.1k

Wed 9:30 PM

# Controversial

IOC gives green light for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in Paris

Russian and Belarusian athletes will have to compete under a neutral flag at the 2024 Olympics.

2.9k

Wed 9:15 PM

# Last Chance

Jim Goodwin kept in Aberdeen job but board demands 'immediate response' to Darvel shock

An Aberdeen board meeting took place on Wednesday following The Dons’ cup defeat to the sixth-tier outfit.

3.0k

Wed 8:50 PM

# Transfers

Burnley sign South Africa striker as uncertainty over Michael Obafemi deal grows

Vincent Kompany has so far seen attempts to bring the Ireland international to Turf Moor rebuffed by Swansea City.

12.2k

Wed 7:11 PM

# Munster Schools Senior Cup

Stunning Barrett score seals last-gasp Christians comeback win over rivals Pres

In a role reversal of last year’s thrilling semi-final, CBC won it with two late, late scores. PBC, meanwhile, are still alive via the backdoor system.

11.0k

Wed 6:34 PM