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Open champion Xander Schauffele has said Rory McIlroy’s ability to play without the pressure of chasing a Grand Slam title is a “scary” prospect for his rivals. Schauffele said he wouldn’t be surprised to see the world number two “win”…

Judd Trump moved confidently into the next round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible with a 6-3 victory over China’s Zhou Yuelong. The world number one, still looking to add to her only title of 2019, threatened to…

Chris Eubank Jr said on Saturday that he intends to play the role of matador and treat Conor Benn like a bull. The rivals, whose animosity reached its boiling point at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, met in an official ceremony at…

Andrew Flintoff has opened up about his struggles with mental health after a car crash while filming Top Gear in 2022 changed his life dramatically. In one of his first interviews since suffering serious facial injuries in the crash, Flintoff…

Matheus Nunes’ stoppage-time goal gave Manchester City a vital win over top-flight Aston Villa as they battle for Champions League qualification looms. Neither side could afford to make a mistake on Tuesday as the FA Cup semi-finalists sought to reach…

Ronnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a one-point lead after the first session of his World Championship opening round clash against long-time rival Ali Carter failed to live up to expectations. The seven-time champions, who are back on tour for…

Eilish Considine believes the GAA and LGFA can learn lessons from Australian Rules when it comes to promoting women’s football. Considine returned to the Clare Football Club after a successful career in Australia, where she won two Premier League titles…

Despite outstanding achievements over many years, there have been divisions within the Shamrock Rovers board. Following the revelation that chief executive John Martin intends to step down this summer, co-owner Dermot Desmond has warned club members to be wary of…

Mark Allen is set to take inspiration from the achievements of recent Crucible champions as he aims to end a difficult season on a positive note by winning a first World Snooker title. The 39-year-old from Antrim has dropped from…

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City fans to make noise and treat the remaining five Premier League games like cup finals. Having won the last four league titles as part of an unprecedented run of domestic dominance, City are aiming…