Roscommon GAA investigating alleged assault of referee
Roscommon GAA has confirmed an investigation is under way into an incident involving a referee during a minor championship match yesterday evening.
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Changing shape, nature of cricket’s international venues
International cricket’s rapid expansion in the last 50 years, particularly over the last two decades, has created the need for more stadiums of international stature.
Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb says forward Dominic Poleon's improved work ethic makes him a pivotal player
Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb says striker Dominic Poleon is no longer a luxury player in his team.
Kent's Jordan Cox named in England squad for seven-match T20 tour of Pakistan
Kent’s Jordan Cox has earned his first senior international England call-up.
Stapleton and Atkinson drafted into Ireland squad
Shelbourne's Jessie Stapleton and West Ham United's Isibeal Atkinson have both been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier clash in Slovakia.
Conte bemoans Spurs disadvantage in transfer market
Antonio Conte believes the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United retain a "big advantage" over Tottenham due to their spending in the final days of the transfer window but is happy with the progress they have made this summer. Spurs signed seven players by July 19 to raise expectations in north London and are unbeaten after five Premier League games.
Wesley Joyce set to leave hospital next week after Galway fall
Apprentice Wesley Joyce is expected to leave hospital next week after making "significant progress" in his recovery from a fall at the Galway Races in July.
Oscar Piastri to replace Ricciardo at McLaren as dispute ends
Australian Oscar Piastri will race for McLaren next season after the Formula One team won their contract dispute with Renault-owned rivals Alpine. The sport's four-person Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ruled unanimously in their published decision on Friday that McLaren had the only valid contract for the 21-year-old rookie's services. Piastri, the 2021 Formula Two champion, had been Alpine's reserve driver. Alpine had wanted to promote him to a race seat after double world champion Fernando Alonso, 41, announced he was leaving for Aston Martin at the end of the season but the Australian rejected the offer. "The Tribunal has issued a unanimous decision that the only contract to be recognised by the Board is the contract between McLaren Racing Limited and Mr Piastri dated 4 July 2022," said a statement issued by the governing FIA. "Mr Piastri is entitled to drive for McLaren Racing Limited for the 2023 and 2024 seasons." McLaren confirmed the move in a separate statement shortly afterwards, announcing Piastri had signed a multi-year contract to partner British driver Lando Norris and replacing Australian Daniel Ricciardo. "I'm extremely excited to be making my F1 debut with such a prestigious team as McLaren and I'm very grateful for the opportunity that's been offered to me," it quoted Piastri as saying. "The team has a long tradition of giving young talent a chance, and I’m looking forward to working hard alongside Lando to push the team towards the front of the grid." Alpine acknowledged the verdict. "We consider the matter closed on our side and will announce our full 2023 driver line-up in due course," they said in a statement.