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<p>HONOURS EVEN: Gabriel Jesus reacts after the referee cancels the penalty awarded to Arsenal. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.</p>

soccer

Atlético hold Arsenal despite penalty drama in Madrid

Arteta might have felt two of the three big calls from the ref did not go his way with some justification.

<p>Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma</p>

golf

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma

<p>REMATCH: Cork's Barry Walsh tackled by Clare's Matthew O'Halloran and Jamie Moylan. Pic: Eddie O'Hare.</p>

gaa

Barry Walsh impresses as Cork defeat Clare to set up rematch in Munster U20 hurling semi-final

Keane makes three changes as Cork U20s named for Munster final clash with Kerry

gaa

Keane makes three changes as Cork U20s named for Munster final clash with Kerry

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

gaa

Limerick's Cian Lynch handed one-match ban

Tipperary reach Munster U20 final on scoring difference with big win over Limerick

gaa

Tipperary reach Munster U20 final on scoring difference with big win over Limerick

Paul Townend celebrates winning the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup with Gaelic Warrior 29/4/2026

racing

'It was a hell of a horse race' - Willie Mullins delight as Gaelic Warrior powers to Gold Cup win

Martin Quinn intercepts the ball from Shea McDermott with his finger tip 29/4/2026

gaa

Four-goal Tyrone see off Monaghan to retain Ulster U20 football title

LIV Golf poised to inform players that Saudi funding will end this year

golf

LIV Golf poised to inform players that Saudi funding will end this year

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sports columnists

S John Fallon: Drama and quality in LOI out of kilter

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Christy O'Connor's Talking Points: It's now clear these Rebels have Limerick's number

S Patrick Horgan: Kiely's Limerick have seen it all so Cork may need to find goal touch

gaa

Roscommon team celebrate their championship win 29/4/2026

Roscommon overcome Mayo in extra time thriller to claim Connacht U20 title

When the final whistle sounded, it was just like three days ago all over again as Roscommon’s players and supporters erupted in celebration.

Jimmy Lynch is tackled by Ty Masterson 23/4/2026

Jimmy Lynch stars as Kildare edge Meath to reach Leinster U2O final

Mayo players inspect the pitch 26/4/2026

Maurice Brosnan: How communication can transform a GAA team

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Eamon O'Shea: Inside the hidden work of getting a hurling team ready for Sunday

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soccer

Crystal Palace Training - Wednesday April 29th

Glasner in upbeat mood as Palace prepare for Shakhtar

Palace face Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar in Krakow, Poland, on Thursday evening before completing the two-legged tie at Selhurst Park next week.

Reading v Cardiff City - Sky Bet League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium

Barry-Murphy and Cardiff squad set for pre-season in Cork

Republic of Ireland U21's Press Conference

Cork's Tyreik Wright a 'long shot' for Bradford's final promotion push

'Pinnacle of art and culture’: how the world reacted to nine-goal PSG-Bayern thriller

'Pinnacle of art and culture’: how the world reacted to nine-goal PSG-Bayern thriller

rugby

Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of the season

Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of the season

Retired from international arena in 2024 with 121 caps.

Ulster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Jack O'Donoghue signs one-year Munster contract extension

Leinster Rugby Squad Training

Leinster players take ownership in attempt to claim Champions Cup glory

Zander Fagerson and Ben White 11/4/2026

Toulon look to French lessons in bid to upset Leinster

racing

Punchestown Day 2 round-up: Occasion to savour for Josh Halford

Punchestown Day 2 round-up: Occasion to savour for Josh Halford

“That was absolutely unbelievable, there’s nothing like it,” an elated Halford said.

Paul Townend hails 'iron horse' Gaelic Warrior after Gold Cup win

Paul Townend hails 'iron horse' Gaelic Warrior after Gold Cup win

Punchestown Premiere Weekend - Day Two

S Ruby Walsh: Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File set for Punchestown showdown to savour

Jack Kennedy on Western Fold celebrates winning 28/4/2026

Western Fold springs Punchestown surprise as Elliott nears his Grade One record

golf

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Scheffler: If PGA of America want my input on Ryder Cup they can call me

World No 1 praises McIlroy's driving and his longevity at the top of the sport

State visit to the US - Day Two

Donald Trump interrupts speech to praise Rory McIlroy’s ‘unconquerable courage’

LIV Golf Mexico City - Day Four

LIV Golf and Louisiana officials plan to postpone tour’s New Orleans event

Lucy Grattan 27/4/2026

Tralee's Lucy Grattan proud as she wins back-to-back All-Ireland titles

business of sport

Brazil FIFA WCup Women Soccer

World Cup prize money set to increase after worries over high operational costs

Discussions around the funding increase are ongoing, but an improved package is set to be approved at a meeting of the FIFA Council in Vancouver on Tuesday.

FC Barcelona v RCD Espanyol de Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports

Jack Anderson: Business first, sport second. Same as it ever was

Australia v British & Irish Lions - 3rd Test

Lions tour drives record €43 million surplus for Rugby Australia

Gary Neville file photo

Gary Neville’s The Overlap buys Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels

other sport

Halo World Snooker Championship 2026 - Day Twelve - The Crucible

Shaun Murphy into semi-finals as Zhao Xintong falls victim to ‘Crucible curse’

Murphy’s 13-10 triumph extends the list of first-time winners who have failed to return the following year and successfully defend their crown.

Aoife O’Sullivan named sports person of the year at MTU Cork awards

Aoife O’Sullivan named sports person of the year at MTU Cork awards

Three Rock and Lisnagarvey set for fireworks on hockey's cup finals day

Halo World Snooker Championship 2026 - Day Eleven - The Crucible

Mark Allen seizes on ‘unforgivable’ Barry Hawkins blunder to reach semi-finals

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