Hoops' sluggish start continues as Derry take spoils
Shamrock Rovers suffered their first home defeat in the league since May 2021 as their sluggish start to the season continued with a 2-1 loss to Derry City in an absorbing contest.
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Cork City coast to victory against UCD
In front of an attendance of 4,857 at Turners Cross, Cork City got their first victory since returning to the Premier Division in convincing fashion over UCD.
Silver for McClenaghan at Apparatus World Cup
Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan has won silver in the pommel horse event at the 2023 FIG Apparatus World Cup in Doha.
Roberto Firmino set to leave Liverpool in the summer
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is set to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 31-year-old Brazil international is in his eighth year at Anfield but after a good start to the campaign, recent months have been dogged by injury and he has made just five appearances since scoring his last goal on 12 November. In January, manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his desire for Firmino to stay beyond his current deal, having previously said the player was "a complete footballer", and "plays something like 12 instruments in our orchestra". However, it is understood that Firmino, who has made 353 appearances, scored 107 goals and won the Champions League and Premier League with the Reds, has decided not to extend his stay at Anfield.
Thomas Frank disappointed by leaks ahead of Ivan Toney betting hearing
Brentford head coach Thomas Franks shares Ivan Toney's disappointment over leaks surrounding his hearing on gambling-related charges and reports the striker had trained badly when away with England.
Antonio Conte to return to Tottenham dugout after Wolves match
Antonio Conte will again be absent when Tottenham visit Wolves this weekend but will return to work on Sunday.
'Inconceivable' - Ex-England captain Vaughan denies making racist comments
Michael Vaughan insisted it was "inconceivable" that he would make the racist comment he has been accused of by Azeem Rafiq. Former England captain Vaughan began his defence against an England and Wales Cricket Board charge of using racist and/or discriminatory language in London on Friday.