Ben O'Carroll motivated by 2024 defeat as St Brigid's prepare for All-Ireland final
A second All-Ireland final in three years for St Brigid's, and it is an exciting time for Roscommon's Ben O'Carroll.
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Diaz could be the key for Morocco in Afcon final against Senegal
RABAT, Jan 17 : Morocco coach Walid Regragui is predicting that Brahim Diaz could be the catalyst for his side as they bid to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in half a century on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe Out Indefinitely After Premature Return From Knee Injury
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly insisting that he does not want to return to action until fully fit following a knee injury, meaning the France international could be absent for Los Blancos' match at home to Levante in La Liga this Sunday. The 27-year-old returned early to make his first appearance of 2026 as a substitute as Real lost in the final of the Supercopa de Espana 3-2 to Barcelona, but does not want to 'take any risks' on his fitness moving forward.
Manchester United Legend Lands Coaching Job With Netherlands Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has officially secured a prestigious return to international coaching. Following his departure from Old Trafford and a recent managerial stint at Leicester City, the former prolific striker joins Ronald Koeman's Netherlands backroom staff. He aims to bolster the Oranje attack ahead of the World Cup this summer, marking his third spell with the national side as they prepare for the global stage.
Andreeva mows down Mboko in battle of teenagers to win Adelaide title
MELBOURNE, Jan 17 : World number eight Mirra Andreeva warmed up for the Australian Open with a comfortable 6-3 6-1 victory over fellow teenager Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International final on Saturday to claim her fourth WTA Tour title.
Andreeva downs Mboko in battle of teenagers to win Adelaide title
MELBOURNE, Jan 17 : World number eight Mirra Andreeva warmed up for the Australian Open with a comfortable 6-3 6-1 victory over fellow teenager Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International final on Saturday to claim her fourth WTA Tour title.
Sailing-Goodchild swaps solo solitude for record run on Argo
Jan 16 : Fresh from winning the IMOCA Globe Series title in 2025, Britain’s Sam Goodchild has quickly shifted from the solitude of solo ocean racing to the intensity of fully crewed competition, helping break the RORC Transatlantic Race record aboard Argo, the MOD70 trimaran owned by Jason Carroll.
Venus Williams grateful for Australian Open wildcard
MELBOURNE, Jan 17 : Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman ever to compete in the singles main draw.