GAA President Jarlath Burns defends All-Ireland finals ticket price increases
GAA President Jarlath Burns has defended the hike to All-Ireland final ticket prices, but conceded that "€100 is a lot" for the showpiece matches.
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Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw throws up Ulster derby
The draw has been made for the quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup, and it has pitted Fermanagh against Antrim in an Ulster derby.
Di Maria On Target As Argentina Down Ecuador 1-0
Angel Di Maria scored the only goal as Argentina warmed up for the defence of their Copa America crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago on Sunday. Di Maria, named as captain for the game with Lionel Messi on the bench, bagged his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of an entertaining clash at Soldier Field. Patient approach play saw Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul play an incisive pass to defender Cristian Romero in an advanced position on the edge of the area.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Named India Captain For World Cup Qualifying Match Against Qatar
India's first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was on Sunday named the captain of the team for the must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Qatar. India will play hosts Qatar in the return fixture at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. The India senior men's team landed in Doha on Saturday night for the match in which a win could pave the way for a maiden entry into the third round of World Cup qualifiers. Head coach Igor Stimac had named a 23-member squad for the fixture. Apart from Sunil Chhetri, who retired after his last game for the country against Kuwait on Thursday, defenders Amey Ranawade, Lalchungnunga and Subhasish Bose did not travel to Qatar.
Adam Idah needed Celtic backing after being cast as Norwich scapegoat as Hampden hero dispels Carrow Road myth
Adam Idah has thanked Celtic for rebuilding his confidence in front of goal after feeling scapegoated at Norwich City. The Ireland striker signed off his loan deal in sensational fashion by sinking Old Firm rivals Rangers with a 90th minute winner in the Scottish Cup final. That has cemented hero status for the Cork man among the Parkhead faithful, who are desperate to see him return on a permanent deal. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wants to make it happen but is waiting on the club’s decision makers to green light a move, while Norwich will play hardball.
Marcel Nimani replaces Mark Dacey as manager of Sevenoaks Town - and is given a glowing reference from his predecessor
Isthmian South East side Sevenoaks have appointed their new manager for the 2024/25 season.
Injured Belgian fullback Meunier to stay behind for medical tests
BRUSSELS : Injured fullback Thomas Meunier will not travel with Belgium when they leave for the European Championship on Wednesday but will stay behind to continue treatment on a hamstring injury, the Belgian football association said on Sunday.
Darren Waller retires - How fantasy football TE spot changes - ESPN
Once upon a time, mighty Darren Waller was a dominant fantasy tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders, averaging 98.5 receptions, 1,170.5 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. The Raiders, and fantasy managers, loved him. Waller's emergence was an inspiring one for many, as he became become a signature NFL player and Pro Bowler, certainly coveted by fantasy managers. The future looked bright.