Ireland agrees bid to host Tour de France start
The island of Ireland intends to pursue a joint North-South bid to host the opening stages of a future Tour de France in either 2026 or 2027.
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Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas claim 2022 Ballon d'Or awards
Real Madrid and France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 men's Ballon d'Or award.
Mason Greenwood to spend over a month in custody on attempted rape charge
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood will spend more than a month in custody after a district judge denied him bail on charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.
Irish-trained horse bought for €800 wins American Grand National
An Irish-trained horse which was bought for just €800 has won the American Grand National.
Footballer Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.
UEFA to investigate Ireland dressing room chants
UEFA has opened an investigation after Republic of Ireland players sang a pro-IRA chant following their Women's World Cup play-off victory over Scotland.
Maradona 'hand of god' football set to fetch over €2.8m
The football that was at the feet - and hand - of Diego Maradona as he shocked the world with acts of both gamesmanship and breathtaking skill in Mexico 36 years ago has been put up for auction and is expected to sell for at least €2.8million.
FAI apologise for offensive song in Ireland dressing room
The FAI have apologised after footage emerged of Republic of Ireland players singing pro-IRA song in the aftermath of their qualification for the World Cup in Glasgow on Tuesday night.