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Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien has joined Everton from Lyon in a deal worth £17 million (€20 million). O’Brien has signed a four-year deal with Everton, returning to the Premier League after leaving Crystal Palace last year. The 23-year-old…

Manchester United summer signing Leny Yoro has been pictured on crutches with his left foot in a protective boot after sustaining an injury at the weekend. The talented 18-year-old swapped Lille for Old Trafford a fortnight ago in a €62…

Chelsea have completed the signing of Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal on a seven-year deal. Jorgensen, a Denmark Under-21 international, is the Blues’ eighth summer signing under new boss Enzo Maresca and will provide competition for current goalkeepers Robert…

Emma Raducanu fought off jet lag to beat Elise Mertens in three sets in the opening round of the Washington Open. The 21-year-old British number three won 6-2 3-6 6-4 against the eighth-seeded Belgian in a match that finished after…

Armagh’s footballers received a stunning welcome at their official homecoming after winning the All-Ireland final. Thousands joined in the celebrations at the Athletic Grounds on Monday evening, to celebrate Armagh’s victory over Galway. It marks Armagh’s second All-Ireland senior football…

Manchester United could construct a new 100,000-capacity stadium as part of the biggest regeneration project in Europe, sources have said. A task force chaired by Sebastian Coe and featuring club representatives, former United defender Gary Neville and Manchester mayor Andy…

The two-decade-long wait for Sam Maguire has ended for Armagh in the All Ireland Football Final. The Orchard County have reclaimed the cup by a point on a score line of 1-11 to 0-13 points. Ciaran McGeeney coached his home…

Duhan van der Merwe became Scotland’s record try scorer before Gregor Townsend’s side bounced back from an unlikely Uruguay comeback to round off their tour of the Americas with a 31-19 victory. Van der Merwe scored his 28th try to…

UFC 304 will see the promotion return to Manchester for the first time since 2016 in one of the biggest cards of the year. Two title fights, fan favourites and a big night for some Irish fighters is what fans…

South African Thriston Lawrence held a narrow lead midway through the final round as the 152nd Open headed for a thrilling climax at Royal Troon. American Billy Horschel started the day with a slender advantage, but with the top 24…