Today’s News
# Liveblog
# Liveblog
LIVE: Liverpool v Man United, Premier League
Liverpool face Man United, in one of the season’s most-anticipated matches so far.
# Premature End
# Premature End
Karl Sheppard forced to retire from football at 29
The striker has called it a day having been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
# Best Wishes
# Best Wishes
Former Cork star Bríd Stack hospitalised following injury in AFLW practice match
Cork LGFA say there’s positive news coming from Australia, and the Giants player will make a full recovery.
# Punchestown
# Punchestown
Envoi Allen continues his relentless march as Dreal Deal points McNally towards Cheltenham
Asterion Forlonge crashes out at the first in eagerly-anticipated Punchestown clash.
# Momentum Checked
# Momentum Checked
Stubborn Motherwell earn point against Rangers
Steven Gerrard’s runaway leaders were held 1-1 at Fir Park.
# Greenlight
# Greenlight
Ireland's One Day International with UAE tomorrow given go-ahead by Emirates board
Graham Ford’s men will get another run-out before squaring off with Afghanistan in a three-match series later this month.
# Rip It Up
# Rip It Up
Hartson: Lennon's time at Celtic is up, but players have 'gotten away with murder'
‘I do genuinely think, with the situation in the league, a change is needed from the bottom to the top.’
# Mess
# Mess
Players knew the isolation risk, says Australian Open director, as 47 unable to train in Melbourne
Almost 50 players won’t be allowed to leave their hotel rooms for 14 days following three positive Covid tests on charter flights carrying the athletes and their teams.
# Triple Double To Start
# Triple Double To Start
Harden makes seamless debut with 'super-team' Nets
The former Houston star scored 32 as Brooklyn overcame Orlando.
# Audition Time
# Audition Time
These are the players who need to impress Andy Farrell next weekend
With the Six Nations kicking off in just three weeks, the Ireland coach has some tough decisions to make. Saturday’s clash between Munster and Leinster should help him do so.
# Nerves Of What
# Nerves Of What
Last year's runner-up Steele fires 61 to snatch lead at Sony Open
The American has a two-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round in Honolulu.
# Two To Go
# Two To Go
Rodgers-led Packers, gritty Bills advance in NFL playoffs
The Packers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 32-18, while the Bills beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-3.
# Recommended Reading
# Recommended Reading
Winning 10 All-Irelands in the most caring, kind and inoffensive way and the week's best sportswriting
Stick on the kettle and get stuck into our picks from the past seven days.
# Support
# Support
'Some people are feeling isolated or alone, so this is more important than ever'
Su Carty, who works with the IRFU and World Rugby, is part of Ohana ZERO Suicide.
# Double Trouble
# Double Trouble
'I'm grateful and privileged to play both' - a closer look at the inter-county dual player
Will it continue? The42 speaks to some of the country’s top stars who combine camogie and ladies football at the top level.
# The Great Rivalry
# The Great Rivalry
A history of Liverpool and Manchester United in 10 matches
Ahead of today’s meeting, reflect on each of the clubs’ histories through the prism of some of their most famous clashes.
# Glass Half Full
# Glass Half Full
'I wanted my AFL career to go on for 10 or 12 years but everyone has a different journey. I've accepted that'
With his Hawthorn career in the rearview mirror, Conor Glass is determined to help Derry compete for Ulster titles.
Yesterday’s News
# On A Roll
# On A Roll
Yan Bingtao beats defending champ Bingham to book Masters final spot
The 20-year-old faces John Higgins in tomorrow’s final.
# Comeback
# Comeback
Dana White says Khabib is considering making a return to UFC
The 32-year-old Russian had announced his retirement during October 2020.
# On The Ropes
# On The Ropes
Steve Bruce will not throw the towel in on Newcastle job
The 60-year-old enjoyed success as a player at Manchester United.
# Best Of Enemies
# Best Of Enemies
Klopp will put friendship with Alex Ferguson to one side on Sunday
The current Reds boss and the former Manchester United manager regularly exchange messages.
# Steady As She Goes
# Steady As She Goes
Goals from Maddison and Barnes help Leicester climb up to second
The Foxes are now just one point behind Premier League leaders Man United.
# Humbled
# Humbled
Ex-Ulster wing scores as Saracens land with a bump in second tier
The former European champions encountered a highly-motivated Ealing on their first outing since relegation.
# Train In Vain
# Train In Vain
A passing train helps Glasgow Warriors to Pro14 victory over Edinburgh
Edinburgh scrum-half Nic Groom mistook the horn from a nearby locomotive for the half-time buzzer.
# Reaction
# Reaction
Rooney hails 'fantastic' Knight after awarding Derby County captaincy to Irish youngster
The 19-year-old midfielder from Dublin wore the armband in his side’s defeat to Rotherham United.
# Mis-step
# Mis-step
AVB's Marseille beaten at home by Nimes and remain 8 points off Ligue 1 pace
PSG can move top this evening.
# Regrets
# Regrets
Leipzig blow chance to knock Bayern off top of Bundesliga
For the second consecutive Saturday, Leipzig missed out on first place.
# Resilience
# Resilience
Leaving Premier League club after 8 years paying off for Ireland underage starlet
Anthony Scully has enjoyed a new lease of life since joining Lincoln from West Ham.
# Relief
# Relief
Mount's late strike sees off Fulham to ease pressure on Lampard
Chelsea are now seventh while Fulham remain in the relegation zone.
# On The Move
# On The Move
Ireland international joins Birmingham City after Leicester departure
The 30-year-old’s deal with the Blues will run until the end of the season.
# One For The Future
# One For The Future
Omobamidele makes first-team debut as Norwich City extend Championship lead
The 18-year-old centre-back was introduced as a substitute for the Canaries in their win over Cardiff City.
# Brighton Rock
# Brighton Rock
Neal Maupay goal sinks out-of-form Leeds and ends Brighton’s wait for a win
The Seagulls halted a 10-game winless run in all competitions.
# Tribute
# Tribute
'It is hard you can't give him the send off he deserves but I'm sure he's looking down saying, 'Not to worry, lads''
Shane Ronayne recalls working alongside Eamonn Ryan.
# Mark Of Quality
# Mark Of Quality
Ireland U21 defender the hero for Ipswich Town with first career goal
Mark McGuinness, who’s on loan from Arsenal, headed in a 72nd-minute winner for Paul Lambert’s side.
# Hammers
# Hammers
Early Michail Antonio goal lifts West Ham to victory over Burnley
The upwardly-mobile Hammers made it back-to-back Premier League wins after this 1-0 victory over the Clarets.
# Losing Ground
# Losing Ground
Celtic limp to goalless draw with Livingston
The Hoops were without 13 first-team players after their ill-advised trip to Dubai and are 20 points behind Rangers.
# At The Wheel
# At The Wheel
'Excited' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ready for Anfield test against Klopp
Solskjaer has failed to mastermind a win over Liverpool since taking over as manager in December 2018.
# Off The Mark
# Off The Mark
Tipp star McCarthy kicks three goals in impressive debut with new AFLW club
Aisling McCarthy kicked all of her goals in the first quarter of a practice match against the Fremantle Dockers.
# Unbeaten
# Unbeaten
Two wins from two for Nicholls' Next Destination
In a later race at Warwick, Notachance defied its name to win for Alan King.
# The Boy In Green
# The Boy In Green
Ireland striker Scott Hogan the match-winner at Middlesbrough
Hogan scored the only goal of the game to seal all three points for Birmingham City on the road.