Aoife Mannion: I like Eilo, it was a surprise she didn't stay
Springtime is coming; a time for freshness, growth, rebirth. The Republic of Ireland start a new Nations League campaign on Friday against Turkey, and they need a little light.
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German Rivalry Reignites as Japan Claims 10 Golds in Baku
Azerbaijan saw the final day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam, where yet more crowd poured into the National Gymnastics Arena.
Nick Griggs to miss indoor season after 'freak' injury, Sarah Healy breaks 1,500m National record
Tyrone's Nick Griggs will sit out the indoor season following a two-week hospital stint for a "freak" illness. The talented youngster has been noticeably missing from results since the start of the short track season in January.
Rangers Europa League last 16 picture becomes clearer as Jose Mourinho's men all but through
Rangers now have a slightly better idea of who they could face in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Jose Mourinho Masterminds 3-0 Fenerbahce Win In Europa League; Antony Scores Again For Real Betis
Porto and Roma drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off Thursday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce took a big step towards the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Anderlecht. Zeki Celic gave 2023 runners-up Roma the lead in first-half stoppage time in Portugal, but Porto defender Francisco Moura's deflected strike ensured the teams will head to Italy next week with the tie finely poised. Roma played the final 18 minutes a man down after Bryan Cristante was sent off for two yellow cards, with coach Claudio Ranieri fuming at the final whistle.
Roma held at Porto, Galatasaray thrashed 4-1 at Alkmaar
PORTO, Portugal : Francisco Moura's second-half strike earned hosts Porto a 1-1 draw against 10-man AS Roma in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff on Thursday as Turkish champions Galatasaray lost 4-1 at AZ Alkmaar.
Europa League wrap: Troy Parrott nets as AZ rout Galatasaray, first-leg win for Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros
Troy Parrott was among the goals as AZ Alkmaar claimed a commanding 4-1 win in the first leg of their Europa League play-off round tie against Turkish champions Galatasarary at the AFAS Stadion.
Fenerbahce outclass Anderlecht, Ajax and Sociedad earn first-leg leads
ISTANBUL :Turkey's Fenerbahce beat Belgian side Anderlecht 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff on Thursday as Ajax Amsterdam and Real Sociedad also secured victories.