Sport
‘If I’m up there on Sunday afternoon, I know there’s a crowd that’ll be behind me’: Shane Lowry revelling in Irish Open lead
Kobbie Mainoo moves from outsider to main man at Manchester United after summer of hurt
Deceptive Doonbeg greens leave Rory McIlroy befuddled
Solheim Cup: USA fightback sparks hope of away win after Europe’s fast start
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GAELIC GAMES
‘I dreamt of playing with Bernard Brogan’: musician Danny O’Reilly on life as a Dubs star
Coronas lead singer is a GAA player and helped Dublin Masters reach Saturday’s All-Ireland final
The five main stumbling blocks on the road to Gaelic games integration
As Mary McAleese steps down as SGI chair, the scale of the challenge facing the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association comes into sharp focus
GAA president says equal funding for intercounty teams a concern of integration process
Jarlath Burns urges Mary McAleese to reflect on comments criticising GAA Management Committee
Hurling to trial new rules which include prohibiting consecutive handpasses
Mary McAleese’s scathing criticism of GAA leadership is highly damaging
GAA management committee ‘lacking in vision’, says Mary McAleese after stepping down as integration chair
Expect Jim McGuinness to tear up 2026 script as Donegal aim to rediscover mojo
RUGBY
Springboks and All Blacks look to lay down World Cup marker in final Test
Rassie Erasmus’s side take a 2-1 lead into Saturday’s fourth Test in Baltimore
Clayton McMillan faces formidable task with Munster, with young guns key to any revival
Continuing commitment of head coach and emerging stars crucial to their chances
Connacht face demanding tests ahead but Lancaster effect bodes for improvement
Young players were given their opportunities and flourished under Stuart Lancaster’s watch last season
‘One small mistake and you’re on your back’: Leinster’s Alex Usanov on how judo shaped rugby career
Ulster turn to new recruits and youthful energy in push to end trophy drought
Scrumhalf Fintan Gunne ready to fill the void left by Luke McGrath at Leinster
Premier Sport confident of securing new deal to exclusively show Champions Cup
SOCCER
Kobbie Mainoo moves from outsider to main man at Manchester United after summer of hurt
Unflappable midfielder takes centre stage after World Cup heartache as Red Devils prepare for derby showdown
Real Betis enjoy bonus on and off the pitch as Irish fans snap up Troy Parrott jerseys
Irish purchasers now account for over 10% of jersey sales after the striker’s move to Seville
Title race heats up as St Patrick’s Athletic face Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park
Teenager Ryan Sheridan is growing in influence under manager Stephen Kenny
Manchester United surge past Sabah on Champions League return
French FA accuses Gianni Infantino of ‘seriously damaging’ football as it withdraws support
Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief
How to buy Real Betis tickets if you’re planning a trip to see Troy Parrott in Seville
GOLF
Irish Open: Shane Lowry sets course record with second-round 62 in Doonbeg
Focus on shot-making and putts in second round of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Doonbeg
Solheim Cup: USA fightback sparks hope of away win after Europe’s fast start
Leona Maguire became statistically the most successful European Solheim Cup player of all time after morning foursomes win
‘If I’m up there on Sunday afternoon, I know there’s a crowd that’ll be behind me’: Shane Lowry revelling in Irish Open lead
Offaly man mesmerises Doonbeg, but a tricky third round lies ahead
RACING
Najidi Storm earns unwelcome tag of shortest-priced loser in British racing history
Favourite beaten at odds of 1-33 at Goodwood
Bumper Group One weekend could see Aidan O’Brien regain top-flight momentum
Christmas Day tops betting for Doncaster St Leger dominated by Aidan and Joseph O’Brien
Leopardstown boss hopeful of good ground and a big crowd at Champions Festival
Going could decide the opposition Constitution River faces in the Champion Stakes
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