Djokovic equals Graf's record for weeks spent as world No 1
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is a week away from another milestone after equalling Steffi Graf's all-time record for most weeks spent at number one of 377.
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Xavi admits concerns over two key players ahead of Manchester United vs Barcelona
Barcelona manager Xavi has suggested he is concerned by player fatigue ahead of the Europa League play-off second-leg clash with Manchester United on Thursday night.
O'Mahony signs new Ireland contract
Ireland and Munster backrow Peter O'Mahony has signed a year long extension to his IRFU contract that will run until the end of the 2023/24 season.
Iga Swiatek 'like Novak Djokovic' but 'she can go off the rails' says former pro Mary Joe Fernandez
Two-time Grand Slam champion Mary Joe Fernandez has given her views on the career trajectories of WTA Tour stars Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Both Swiatek and Gauff suffered very disappointing fourth-round defeats at the Australian Open, to Elena Rybakina and Jelena Ostapenko respectively, with each having held realistic ambitions of going all the way at Melbourne Park. Ad The Pole already has three Grand Slam titles to her name and will be seeking a third crown at Roland-Garros this year, having already established herself as the consistent world No.
Zambia fixture added for Ireland's World Cup build-up
The Republic of Ireland will host Zambia in a friendly on Thursday, 22 June at Tallaght Stadium.
Syria-Turkey rescue, Ukraine's call for ammo, ballooning tensions, Sturgeon resigns
What Ukraine needs right now is ammunition. That was the assessment of NATO defence ministers in Brussels this week as they monitored Russia's bloody bid for Bakhmut in the eastern Donbas region. For years, alliance members thought cyberdefence and counter-insurgency were the priority. They didn't expect an old school, full-scale ground war in Europe.
Kick-off time for Dublin Champions Cup final confirmed
The EPCR has confirmed the kick-off times for both the Heineken Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup finals, which are being held in Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Jim Ratcliffe: Daredevil billionaire with Man United in his sights
Lifelong Manchester United fan Jim Ratcliffe says he does not "take risks unnecessarily" and the hard-headed businessman appears to have judged buying the club falls outside that category.