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Defending champion Rory McIlroy had to settle for a “scrappy” opening round of 70 in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Seeking a third straight win at Emirates Golf Club, the Co Down man carded four birdies and two bogeys to…

Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his first set since October but recovered to beat Tristan Schoolkate and reach the third round of the Australian Open. Sinner has been untouchable in recent months and headed into this contest on a 15-match…

Former footballer Joey Barton has appeared in court charged with sending offensive messages on social media site X to commentator Lucy Ward and TV presenter Jeremy Vine. The 42-year-old faced Chester Magistrates’ Court by videolink on Wednesday charged with two…

Although Limerick were unable to secure a fifth Liam MacCarthy Cup in a row, the emergence of players like Shane O’Brien highlights why they will be strong contenders again in 2025. A player highly rated long before his championship debut,…

New Everton manager David Moyes admits he is not a magician and will have to turn to the transfer market to solve their goalscoring problem after a suffering a double blow in his first match back in charge at Goodison…

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s sensational display after they bounced back from recent cup disappointment to win 2-1 at home to Tottenham and reignite their Premier League title hopes. Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges but failed to make a number of…

Emma Raducanu admitted she feared “bad blood” with Andy Murray after her Wimbledon mixed doubles withdrawal. The Scot was denied a final match at the All England Club last summer when Raducanu pulled out ahead of their first-round contest citing…

Ruben Amorim has said it is “clear” Alejandro Garnacho can have a bright future at Manchester United despite reports linking him with a move away this month. Sunday’s FA Cup match at Arsenal, which United went on to win in…

Arsenal breathed fresh life into their Premier League title chase with a 2-1 comeback win against Tottenham in an electric north London derby. Following consecutive home cup defeats to Newcastle and Manchester United, Arsenal fell behind at the Emirates after…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions his side are having a wobble after they drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest. The Reds needed Diogo Jota to earn a point at the City Ground when he headed home an equaliser…