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Sam Allardyce's former assistant named as new Limerick boss

Neil McDonald, who previously managed Blackpool, takes over at the Blues on a two-and-a-half year deal.

7.9k

May 18th 2017, 7:30 PM

# infamous

Portuguese 'thug' hit with four-year ban for breaking referee's nose with knee to face

Many opponents are too afraid to play against Canelas and instead have chosen to give them walkovers.

11.8k

May 2nd 2017, 7:11 PM

# OFFICIAL

Ireland book US friendly against Mexico ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

The game will take place on 1 June at the MetLife Stadium.

17.2k

Feb 28th 2017, 5:06 PM

# OFFICIAL

Confirmed! Jose Aldo will fight Max Holloway for the title stripped from Conor McGregor

The title unification bout will take place at UFC 212 on 3 June in Rio de Janeiro.

9.0k

Feb 12th 2017, 12:42 PM

# OFFICIAL

Marc Wilson signs for West Brom as Dundalk get Everton youngster on loan

It’s been confirmed that Stephen Kinsella will link up with the Lilywhites.

7.4k

Jan 31st 2017, 11:36 PM

# OFFICIAL

Fifa Council unanimously approve 48-team World Cup proposal

The new format will be introduced in 2026.

15.1k

Jan 10th 2017, 9:49 AM

# OFFICIAL

Date confirmed for Tyson Fury's world title rematch with Wladimir Klitschko

An initial fight between the two had been arranged for 9 July.

7.3k

Sep 7th 2016, 9:54 AM

# OFFICIAL

'The Welsh Xavi' leaves Liverpool in €15.5 million deal

Joe Allen has joined Mark Hughes’ Stoke City on a five-year deal.

13.1k

Jul 25th 2016, 9:22 PM

# OFFICIAL

Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms Man United move via Instagram

He is set to become new manager Jose Mourinho’s second signing.

36.2k

Jun 30th 2016, 4:11 PM

# OFFICIAL

Sorry Man United fans, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he's staying with Spurs

The north London club are now virtually assured of a Champions League place next season.

4.5k

Apr 29th 2016, 2:31 PM

# OFFICIAL

Carl Frampton to face Santa Cruz for WBA featherweight crown

The 29-year-old will move up a division to face his next opponent with a date to be announced shortly.

5.4k

Apr 23rd 2016, 12:16 AM

# Freed

Crisis averted as Iran releases 10 US sailors found in territorial waters

The incident began after two Navy patrol boats drifted into Iranian territory late yesterday.

16.3k

Jan 13th 2016, 11:52 AM

# Web Summit

Paddy Cosgrave pulls out of Late Late Show appearance

The Web Summit founder’s name had appeared on a list of guests due to appear on the show tomorrow.

44.3k

Nov 5th 2015, 8:26 PM

# Happy Days

Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg in Manchester is officially happening

The much-anticipated fight has been confirmed for 27 February.

5.1k

Nov 2nd 2015, 6:04 PM

# OFFICIAL

Here are the 7 candidates who will run for the Fifa presidency

Former Trinidad and Tobago footballer David Nakhid saw his application rejected.

13.6k

Oct 28th 2015, 10:54 AM

# OFFICIAL

Jürgen Klopp confirmed as the new Liverpool manager

The Reds currently sit 10th in the table, with Brendan Rodgers sacked last weekend.

20.5k

Oct 8th 2015, 9:14 PM

# OFFICIAL

Joe Schmidt's Ireland drop to sixth in the world after England defeat

The Kiwi head coach probably won’t mind too much.

9.0k

Sep 7th 2015, 2:41 PM

# busy day

It's official! Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin are Man United players

The club confirmed the news on Twitter today.

20.9k

Jul 13th 2015, 2:51 PM

# OFFICIAL

Andy Lee's first world title defence confirmed for Thomond Park

The boxer will take on Billy Joe Saunders of England.

13.8k

Jun 20th 2015, 3:00 PM

# Ready to go

James Milner announced as Liverpool's first major signing of the summer

The player has opted to leave Manchester City for the Reds at the end of his contract.

11.1k

Jun 4th 2015, 9:43 AM

# Flying the flag

Irish referee Michelle O'Neill picked for the World Cup

The Wexford official has been chosen for this summer’s finals in Canada.

6.7k

Mar 31st 2015, 9:29 PM

# we've all been there

Japan official sacked for faking funerals

Shigenori Natori had 12 relatives die in a five-year period, supposedly.

16.9k

Mar 27th 2015, 7:03 PM

# Adelaide

Australian archbishop charged with concealing child abuse

This relates to offences that were committed during the 1970s.

9.6k

Mar 17th 2015, 9:17 AM

# OFFICIAL

Ireland have 'no gripes' with Wayne Barnes after Wales defeat

Joe Schmidt said his side have to take responsibility for ‘what happens in our ruck’.

18.2k

Mar 14th 2015, 7:23 PM

# OFFICIAL

A Frenchman has been appointed to referee Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final

Jérôme Garcès will be in charge when Bath come to Dublin.

4.1k

Mar 6th 2015, 12:44 PM

# Global Game

10-game winning streak sends Japan into world rugby's top 10

Eddie Jones has led the Brave Blossoms to major improvements ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

5.3k

Jun 23rd 2014, 3:51 PM

# Outranked

France move above Ireland in IRB rankings before Six Nations clash

Philippe Saint-André’s men are one place above Joe Schmidt’s on the official list.

12.0k

Mar 10th 2014, 5:50 PM

# Ready to go

It's official: Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic to leave club

The Serbian international central defender has spent eight years at Old Trafford.

8.3k

Feb 7th 2014, 12:47 AM

# Anger

73-year-old Bastia official goes on hunger strike over stadium ban

The league’s disciplinary committee previously ordered the Corsican club’s Armand-Cesari stadium to be closed.

9.9k

Dec 14th 2012, 8:28 PM

# Accident

Javelin spears official's throat at German meet

The 75-year-old man has been left in critical condition following the incident earlier today.

20.3k

Aug 26th 2012, 9:53 PM

# Debate

Now it's official: Rooney's overhead kick voted Premier League's best

Papiss Cisse was not included in the list. What’s your favourite Premier League goal?

448

May 4th 2012, 9:35 AM