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Northern Ireland sportswear firm selected as official kit supplier to Team Ireland at summer Olympics

McKeever Sports has been selected as the official kit supplier for Team Ireland at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer

2024-04-19T07:28:52Z

Hearts ticket sales rise for Rangers Scottish Cup tie as TV channel, referee and VAR details are confirmed

Hampden Park will be the centre of attention this weekend

2024-04-19T13:02:45Z

2024 Chinese Grand Prix – Sprint Qualifying results (Shanghai)

Here are the complete results from the Sprint Qualifying session at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix...

2024-04-19T08:14:11Z

Chess: Four in close contention as Candidates reaches weekend climax

With 12 rounds complete and just Saturday’s and Sunday’s final two rounds to come, the Candidates in Toronto could hardly be closer. Three players share the lead, another is just half a point behind. The €500k tournament will decide which of its eight contestants challenges China’s Ding Liren for his world crown later this year. Leaders after 12 rounds (of 14) were : Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia), Hikaru Nakanmura (US), and Gukesh Dommaraju...

2024-04-19T07:04:12Z

Why Hamilton was energised ahead of the Sprint qualifying session

It seemed that Lewis Hamilton was about to celebrate a pole position for Saturday's sprint race in China, but Lando Norris had a better lap reinstated. Still, the Mercedes driver will start from second on the grid. Hamilton reveals the weather forecast made him "excited" for the session.

2024-04-19T09:38:17Z

Dan Cole reaches ‘truly remarkable’ milestone in East Midlands derby while England duo return for Harlequins

Check on the team news for Round 15 of the Premiership campaign, with Leicester Tigers against Northampton Saints on Saturday standing out.

2024-04-19T12:07:39Z

Daniel Farke answers 49ers question as Leeds United target Championship revival

Third-placed Leeds United will be bidding to return to winning ways on Monday when they go head-to-head with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium

2024-04-19T13:18:37Z

Provisional starting grid Sprint race China: Norris starts from pole

Lando Norris managed to cope best with the wet conditions in Shanghai and took pole for Saturday's sprint race. The McLaren British driver will see Lewis Hamilton next to him on the grid's front row. Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen will start the race from the second row on Saturday morning local time.

2024-04-19T09:23:11Z

Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett at the centre of another Hurricanes win as unbeaten run continues

All Black star centre Jordie Barrett scored for the Hurricanes as they marched on to another win beating Fijian Drua 15-38 in Suva.

2024-04-19T10:07:31Z

Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic prophecy is coming into view and could be his greatest achievement

The Hoops boss had a message to the doubters when he returned to the club last June and he could prove true to his word

2024-04-19T05:15:28Z

Motor racing-Chinese Grand Prix practice session briefly halted by track-side fire

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The sole practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai was interrupted by a small fire next to the track on Friday, leading to a red flag. Flames could be seen on a patch of grass near turn seven of the Shanghai International Circuit just over 15 minutes into the session. The fire was quickly extinguished by a marshal, leaving a blackened circle of grass, before

2024-04-19T04:33:02Z

FA issue fresh statement after controversial Premier League agreement and replay backlash

FA Cup news as the Football Association responds to widespread backlash following abolishment of replays other changes in Premier League afreement

2024-04-19T11:00:39Z

Richie Myler responds to Hull FC doubters as visions outlined in 'exciting' new role

Myler has outlined his visions for Hull FC.

2024-04-19T12:43:58Z

Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.

2024-04-18T12:43:48Z

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton get Ryder Cup boost as teammate agrees with Rory McIlroy

It's unclear whether LIV Golf's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will be involved in the next Ryder Cup - but the pair have received the backing of one of their 2023 teammates

2024-04-18T16:30:33Z

Eleven Middlesbrough youngsters who could be given Championship chance in the final three games

Middlesbrough have little to play for in their final three games potentially offering an opportunity to give young players a chance

2024-04-19T09:59:20Z

Why Emiliano Martinez was not sent off despite second yellow card

Aston Villa booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals in dramatic fashion by winning a drama-filled penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received his second yellow card but was not sent off. Martinez had been walking a tightrope from the 28th minute when he received his first booking for time-wasting, with Villa already 1-...

2024-04-18T20:12:39Z

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Los Blancos looking to extend lead at the top of LaLiga

2024-04-19T07:14:55Z

F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its first outing of 2024 at the Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

2024-04-19T11:06:06Z

Emma Raducanu continues stunning form on clay with emphatic win against Linda Noskova

Emma Raducanu continued her comeback to tour-level tennis in fine fashion after securing a fourth straight win – the first time she has achieved such a feat since her 2021 US Open triumph – to move into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open. The Briton played some of her finest tennis in recent years as she powered past Czech sensation Linda Nos...

2024-04-18T20:52:37Z

Upbeat Emma Raducanu's comments speak volumes as return to winning ways continues in Stuttgart

The 2021 US Open champion is down at No.303 in the world rankings but that figure is soon set to rise after her recent showings in the Billie Jean King Cup and at this week's Stuttgart Open

2024-04-18T22:00:41Z

Why Norris' lap time was deleted, and Verstappen's wasn't deleted

Lando Norris briefly lost his lap time, but it was later reinstated. As a result, Norris still secured pole position for the sprint race. GPblog asked the FIA what exactly happened.

2024-04-19T09:23:11Z

F1 teams and Pirelli were unaware of 'painted' asphalt in China

It caused a stir among Formula 1 drivers on arrival at the Shanghai International Circuit: the track did not appear to have been resurfaced, but painted. Neither the F1 teams nor tyre manufacturer Pirelli had been informed of this.

2024-04-19T13:53:19Z

Why Lando Norris’ deleted laptime earned him pole position for Chinese GP sprint

Lando Norris' pole position lap in the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying was initially deleted by the FIA, but then reinstated...

2024-04-19T09:44:18Z

English clubs in nervy wait as Germany closes on extra Champions League spot

The Premier League’s hopes of securing an extra spot in next season’s expanded Champions League are hanging by a thread after the exits of Manchester City and Arsenal from this season’s competition on Wednesday night – with Germany now the strong favourites to pip it to the prize. The picture could become more gloomy or even terminal for the English top flight by the close of play on Thursday night when the Europa League and Europa Conference...

2024-04-18T13:05:56Z

‘Playing against 14’: Michail Antonio hits out at officials after West Ham’s exit

Michail Antonio hit out at the refereeing and said that it was like “playing against 14” after West Ham lost their Europa League quarter-final to Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate. David Moyes’s side made a spirited attempt to recover from their 2-0 defeat in the first leg and were dreaming of knocking out the newly crowned Bundesliga champions after Antonio scored early on at the London Stadium. West Ham missed chances before half-time and the...

2024-04-18T23:21:10Z

Championship promotion race is closest in years with three teams struggling to reach finish line

This season’s exciting Premier League title race has been much discussed, but the chase for the automatic promotion spots in the Championship is shaping up to be just as dramatic. With Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United and Southampton all vying for the top two spots with just three matches remaining, it is set up to be one of the most scin...

2024-04-19T07:58:25Z

Middlesbrough U21 boss reflects on a positive season with play-off success and first-team chances

Mark Tinkler has guided Middlesbrough's under-21s to a Premier League 2 play-off finish in the revamped format

2024-04-19T05:14:13Z

Impressive West Ham held off by Leverkusen

A battling West Ham performance was undone late on by Bayer Leverkusen as Xabi Alonso’s German champions remained unbeaten this season and still on course for a historic treble.

2024-04-19T09:09:23Z

Where are they now? Rafa Benitez’s 28 signings for Newcastle United

The Toon were all but relegated when he joined the club but, instead of jumping ship, he put his reputation on the line and spent a season in the Championship.

2024-04-19T13:11:23Z

When is the 2024 Scottish Cup final? Kick-off time and match details for Hampden showpiece

Full details for the Scottish Cup final as four teams bid to make showpiece match

2024-04-19T09:01:19Z

Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek meeting after fourth straight win for first time since US Open glory

Emma Raducanu sets up Iga Swiatek meeting after fourth straight win for first time since US Open glory -

2024-04-19T05:44:49Z

Emma Raducanu issues warning to rivals as ranking set to significantly improve with Stuttgart Open run

Emma Raducanu feels her best is still yet to come after reaching the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open where she will face world No 1 Iga Swiatek. The British tennis ace dropped down the rankings following her lengthy spell out recovering from surgery on both her wrists. But she's now got to the point of the season where every match win will res...

2024-04-19T08:10:21Z

No10 intervenes after FA Cup replays scrapped to anger of football fans

Downing Street said football authorities must explain how scrapping FA Cup replays benefits fans as fixtures between giants and minnows are 'part of magic' of competition

2024-04-19T11:45:58Z

What channel is Glasgow Warriors v Sharks on? TV details for United Rugby Championship match

How to watch Glasgow Warriors’ league clash with much changed South African side Hollywoodbets Sharks

2024-04-19T11:46:10Z

Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and scores from Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart

Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and scores from Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart - The 21-year-old Brit has returned to form but now faces the world No1 in the last eight in Stuttgart

2024-04-19T13:09:32Z

Liverpool fall short in comeback attempt as Jurgen Klopp says European farewell - 5 talking points

ATALANTA 0-1 LIVERPOOL (3-1 agg.): Liverpool managed to secure a slender win in Bergamo courtesy of Mo Salah's early goal but it wasn't enough to see them stage a heroic comeback

2024-04-18T21:00:42Z

Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he expects to slip down the order if Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race in China is dry, after qualifying second in the rain.

2024-04-19T10:06:02Z

Athletics-China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The winner of Beijing's half marathon He Jie and three African runners have had their results cancelled after an investigation found that the three slowed down near the line allowing the Chinese athlete to finish first, organisers said on Friday. He had won the race held last Sunday in China's capital in a time of 1:03:44, a second ahead of Ethiopian Dejene Hailu Bikila, and

2024-04-19T10:33:32Z

EFL matches to look out for

It is the penultimate weekend in both League One and League Two and we have some major permutations up and down the three divisions of the EFL. The Championship does, though, still have a couple of weeks to go.

2024-04-19T12:53:55Z

How Tottenham could benefit if they fail to qualify for Champions League

How Tottenham could benefit if they fail to qualify for Champions League - Winning the Europa League is considerably easier from next season

2024-04-19T09:29:56Z

Where Hearts have won their Premiership points this season amid impressive Celtic record and a glaring foe

Hearts have achieved good results over the likes of Aberdeen and Celtic this season

2024-04-19T14:03:01Z

Toto Wolff ‘okay’ with stewards call that denied Lewis Hamilton Sprint pole

"... but honestly that was even slower so he could have probably gone faster."

2024-04-19T10:14:14Z

Player problem solving is Northampton’s secret weapon this season

It is early January and the clock has ticked past 20 minutes at Sandy Park where Northampton have just conceded their fourth try to Exeter Chiefs. Up in the windswept stands, director of rugby Phil Dowson is entertaining some dark thoughts about his half-time messaging. But then Saints regrouped and two quickfire tries by Callum Braley and Ollie Sl...

2024-04-19T08:03:24Z

EFL's angry response to scrapping of FA Cup replays

The EFL has hit back at the scrapping of replays in the FA Cup, starting from next season.

2024-04-19T13:30:03Z

WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek remains perfect in Stuttgart

No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland swept past Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. Swiatek -- the two-time defending champion who has never lost a match in Stuttgart -- saved 5 of 7 break points while going 4-for-6 in breaking Mertens. The four-time Grand Slam champion's next opponent will be 2021 U.S. Open

2024-04-18T23:07:45Z

Chinese GP: Lance Stroll takes the fight to Red Bull as a trackside fire pauses FP1

Well now, that just got interesting...

2024-04-19T04:59:07Z

Former England test cricketer dies aged 92

A former England test cricketer has died at the age of 92.

2024-04-19T09:38:52Z

Beijing half marathon winner stripped of gold medal, quartet told to return prize money after bizarre finish

Chinese runner star He Jie has been stripped of his gold medal from the Beijing half marathon that ended in confusing controversy. He was running in a group with Robert Keter, Willy Mnangat and Dejene Hailu as the quartet approached the finish line. The Chinese athlete, who holds the national marathon record, crossed the line first in a time of 1:0...

2024-04-19T13:40:27Z

Ronnie O'Sullivan rivals question the Rocket's World Championship favourite tag

'He’s won a few comps and not really played great.'

2024-04-19T08:32:40Z