Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson to launch Masters title defence
Defending Masters champion Judd Trump held his nerve to summon a match-winning break of 65 and beat Kyren Wilson 6-5 in a fluctuating first round clash at Alexandra Palace.
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Transfers: Tottenham complete Timo Werner loan move
Tottenham have completed their first signing of the January transfer window with the loan addition of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner.
Ireland to face Afghanistan in seven-match series
Ireland will return to Test action next month when they face Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, with the red-ball match preceding three one-day internationals and three T20 internationals as part of a seven-match series.
Trent Alexander-Arnold out for 'a few weeks' with knee injury
Liverpool will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold for a number of weeks after the influential full-back suffered a knee ligament tear in the FA Cup win over Arsenal.
Munster hopeful of Peter O'Mahony return as injuries ease
Peter O'Mahony is winning his race to be fit for Munster's crucial Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 meeting with Toulon on Saturday, while Joey Carbery and Niall Scannell are also in contention for a return to ease the province's injury worries.
Calvert-Lewin wins appeal over controversial red card
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's controversial red card in Everton's FA Cup third-round clash at Crystal Palace last week has been rescinded.
Ireland's Six Nations jerseys set to feature player names
Ireland's jerseys for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations are set to feature players' names on the back for the first time.
Harare trip should prove perfect preparation for World Cup qualifiers
It's a World Cup year for the Ireland women’s cricket team, and they are looking to hit the ground running with an eight-match schedule set to kick-off in Zimbabwe next week.