Advantage Cobh after narrow win in Ferrycarrig Park
Cobh Ramblers have one foot in the promotion play-off final after Pierce Philips' first half goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park.
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Onana heroics keep Man United alive in dramatic win
Harry Maguire's header and Andre Onana's stoppage-time penalty save secured Manchester United a vital Champions League win against Copenhagen in their first home match since the death of Bobby Charlton. Tuesday's Old Trafford encounter allowed the club to come together and pay tribute to the World Cup winner and all-round gentleman following his death at the age of 86 on Saturday. Charlton starred for United and in 1968 led them to European Cup glory at Wembley, where Erik ten Hag's men would love to return for June's Champions League final.
UCL round-up: Bellingham stars again for Madrid
Jude Bellingham's electric start to life at Real Madrid continued as he scored in a 2-1 Champions League win at Braga. The precocious midfielder scored his 11th goal in 12 games for his new club as Madrid took control of Group C, making it three wins out of three. Rodrygo put Madrid ahead in the first half before Bellingham doubled the lead on the hour, with Alvaro Djalo getting the Portuguese side back in it.
Athlone and Waterford all square after absorbing tie
Athlone Town and Waterford will go into Saturday's promotion play-off, semi-final second leg at the RSC on level terms after the teams played out an absorbing score draw at Lissywollen.
In-form Judd Trump breezes past Julien Leclercq in Belfast
Judd Trump stayed on course for his third ranking title in a row after taking just 45 minutes to brush aside Julien Leclercq in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open. Having already won the English Open and Wuhan Open earlier this month, Trump will become only the fifth player in history to achieve the feat if he wins the title in Belfast. Consecutive breaks of 108 in the first two frames set the tone for a convincing 4-0 win over the Belgian but the former world champion insisted his winning run was far from easy. "When you've won a lot of matches you start looking over your shoulder because you know it can't go on for ever," Trump told WST's official website. "It's important not to get negative, you have to keep trying to win rather than trying not to lose. "I've had those kind of spells before. You can get a bit negative and go into your shell.
England confident allegations of racism against Bongi Mbonambi won't distract Tom Curry in bronze final
England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday's World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker caught in a racism storm.
Brendan Rodgers: Celtic must take something from Atletico Madrid clash
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admits they need to take something from the visit of Atletico Madrid to progress in Europe.
PGA players who lose tour card to be offered DP World Tour membership from 2024
PGA Tour players who fail to retain their full-time status for the 2024 season will be granted full membership to the DP World Tour next year. It's a potential lifeline for those who are battling for playing status throughout the FedEx Cup Fall, a seven-tournament circuit that followed the Tour Championship. The top 50 after East Lake had their status secured for next year and cannot move up or down during the fall.