Category Sport

Manchester United scrapped plans to wear jackets supporting the LGBTQ+ community at Sunday’s Premier League match against Everton after a player refused to take part, the PA news agency understands. Clubs are currently supporting Stonewall’s 2024-25 Rainbow Laces campaign, with…

Ruben Amorim warned “the storm will come” eventually as Manchester United’s head coach tried to temper expectations ahead of the trip to Arsenal. The 39-year-old has been a breath of fresh air since succeeding Erik ten Hag, with his personality…

Caelan Doris is confident he will continue to grow into the role of Ireland captain after ending a challenging month with a 22-19 comeback win over Australia. Doris was appointed to the position by head coach Andy Farrell ahead of…

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s 5-2 win at West Ham was “crazy”, but he believes his side have got their momentum back in the Premier League title race. The Gunners have proved reports of their demise have been exaggerated after three…

Connacht were left to rue Sean Jansen’s 21st-minute red card as they fell to a 28-14 defeat to the Vodacom Bulls in their BKT United Rugby Championship clash at Dexcom Stadium. The returning Johan Goosen converted tries from Sebastian de…

Daniel Munoz pounced three minutes into added-time to salvage a point for Crystal Palace in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle at Selhurst Park. Eddie Howe’s men appeared to have bounced back from Monday’s home defeat by West Ham when Marc…

Oscar Piastri won the sprint race in Qatar ahead of team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren closed in on a first constructors’ title in 26 years. Much has been made of Norris’ lacklustre starts this season but the British driver blasted…

FIFA has been accused of an “astonishing whitewash” over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid. The Middle East kingdom was given a record score in a FIFA evaluation report published late on Friday, paving the way for its hosting of…

All of the Football Review Committee’s rule changes for 2025 have been adopted at the GAA’s Special Congress. President Jarlath Burns has described the strong backing from delegates for all 18 motions as a ‘resounding mandate for improvement in Gaelic…

Tottenham attacker Dejan Kulusevski has talked up the importance of Sunday’s visit of Fulham and insisted it is must-win. It has been another roller-coaster few days for Spurs after they followed up a remarkable 4-0 victory at Manchester City with…