Breaking FAI confirm joint UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028
The FAI have confirmed that they and the IFA will be part of a joint bid with England, Scotland and Wales to host Euro 2028.
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Peng Shuai denies making accusation of sexual assault
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has denied she ever accused anyone of sexual assault, adding that she herself had deleted her social media post in November that had appeared to make such a claim.
Leona Maguire's parents 'delighted' after golfer's Tour win
The parents of Cavan golfer Leona Maguire say they're delighted and relieved to see their daughter get across the line and secure a win at the Drive On Championship in Florida.
History as Leona Maguire becomes first Irish winner on LPGA
Leona Maguire is the first Irish winner on the LPGA Tour after a stunning final round performance at the Drive On Championship in Florida.
Bonus point start for Ireland as they cruise past Wales in Six Nations opener
While Wales have an injury list longer than the Severn Bridge, there's always a sense of trepidation when they talk their chances down.
Officials drag on-air reporter away at Beijing games
A Dutch reporter in the middle of a live broadcast was dragged away by Chinese security officials during the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony in Beijing yesterday evening.
After fraught Winter Olympics build-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony
The Beijing Olympics, wrapped in a bubble against Covid-19, shadowed by a diplomatic boycott over human rights and devoid of most spectators, begin today with a return to the scene of China's triumphant 2008 Summer Games launch.
Mexico tries to banish homophobic slur from football
Mexico are playing World Cup qualifiers in front of a limited number of tightly controlled fans as part of efforts to stamp out an anti-gay slur in the football-loving nation.