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17 January 2026; Joshua Steel of Ballincollig in action against Daniel Jokubaitis of Garveys Tralee Warriors during the Domino’s MSL National Cup final match between Garveys Tralee Warriors and Ballincollig at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Du

Jossell a giant as Ballincollig slay Tralee in MSL Cup

Two years after a searing defeat to their Cork neighbours UCC Demons, Ballincollig exorcised the painful experience with a 27-point rout of 2024 winners Tralee Warriors in a one-sided Domino's MSL Cup final at the National Basketball Arena.

Basketball • 18 Jan

Orla Prendergast of Ireland poses for a photo with the Player of the Match award following the ICC Women´s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier Group A match between Ireland and Papua New Guinea at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on January 18, 2026 in Kathmandu, Ne

Ireland make winning start to T20 World Cup qualifiers

Ireland have made a winning start to Women's T20 World Cup qualification thanks to a 41-run victory over Papua New Guinea in Nepal.

Cricket • 18 Jan

Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional play-off game, January 2026

NFL: Broncos and Seahawks through to championship games

The Seattle Seahawks were too good for the San Francisco 49ers while the Denver Broncos edged past the Buffalo Bills in overtime in the divisional round play-off games on Saturday.

US Sport • 18 Jan

Higgins and Wilson set to clash in Masters final

John Higgins reeled off three straight frames as he came from behind to earn a 6-5 semi-final victory over world number one Judd Trump at the Masters and will now face Kyren Wilson in the final after the Englishman edged out China's Wu Yize on the same scoreline.

Snooker • 18 Jan

Van Gerwen bags Bahrain Masters crown

Michael van Gerwen beat Gian van Veen 8-6 in a thrilling all-Dutch final to win the Bahrain Masters title.

Darts • 17 Jan

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/

Divisional Round blockbusters beckon - 5 NFL Storylines

This weekend sees the return of the top seeds in the AFC and NFC, with the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks fresh off a week's rest ahead of the Divisional Round.

US Sport • 16 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Mark Allen of Northern Ireland in action during his quarter final match against Judd Trump of England on day five of the Johnstone's Paint Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Warren L

Masters fluke helps Higgins as Trump beats Allen

John Higgins benefited from an outrageous fluke as he beat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-5 to reach the semi-finals of the Masters, while Antrim's Mark Allen 6-2 lost to Judd Trump.

Snooker • 16 Jan

Michael Agwi of Ireland, left, with Team Ireland captain Conor Niland during his singles match on day one of the Davis Cup World Group I Play-off 1st Round match between Ireland and Austria at UL Sport Arena in Limerick.

Ireland name team for Davis Cup return to Limerick

Ireland have named their Davis Cup team to take on Syria in a World Group II play-off tie in Limerick next month.

Tennis • 16 Jan

(Left to right) Kellie McLoughlin and Kellie Harrington.

'Silent assassin' McLoughlin relishing Harrington fight

As the 2026 National Elite Championships come to a head over this weekend, the defending women's lightweight champion Kellie McLoughlin is relishing the ultimate test of her mettle when she takes on two-time Olympic champion Kellie Harrington.

Boxing • 16 Jan

Tidy Towns and Cup finals, Mitchell enjoying Cork life

Ballincollig may well be going into the Domino's MSL National Cup final as favourites but star player Latavious Mitchell is taking nothing for granted as his side go in search of their first ever cup final victory.

Basketball • 15 Jan

British boxer Anthony Joshua arrives for his non-title heavyweight bout against US boxer and influencer Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025.

Joshua back in gym following crash which killed friends

Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym as he continues his recovery from a car crash which killed two close friends.

Boxing • 16 Jan

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 15: Isack Hadjar of France and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing take a selfie with their car on stage during the Red Bull Racing season launch at Michigan Central Station o

Red Bull starting from behind ahead of new F1 season

Max Verstappen's world championship hopes depend on how fast Red Bull have caught up to their competitors as they produce their own power units for the first time, their engine boss admits.

Motorsport • 16 Jan

Coco Gauff of the United States talks to the press during Media Day ahead of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

Gauff: Prize money still 'not where we would like it'

Coco Gauff has led calls for the grand slams to increase prize money still further amid an ongoing dispute between leading players and the major tournaments.

Tennis • 16 Jan

Aine O'Connor believes Liffey Celtics can go back to back

O'Connor confident new look Celtics can retain the cup

Despite a much-changed squad and sluggish start to the season Liffey Celtics captain Aine O'Connor believes her side can successfully defend their Domino's WSL National Cup crown this weekend.

Basketball • 16 Jan

Bridget Herlihy of Ireland in action against Shir Scoti Tirosh, left, and Dorian Dahan Sujic of Israel during the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Group A match between Israel and Ireland at Komandas Sporta Spelu Halle in Riga, Lativa. (Photo By Ok

Ireland will fulfil EuroBasket qualifier with Israel

Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan has confirmed that Ireland will line out for their final FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifier against Israel in March, saying the "sooner it's over, the better."

Basketball • 13 Jan

15 December 2024; Boxer Adam Olaniyan during the RTÉ Sports Awards 2024 at RTÉ studios in Donnybrook, Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Dubliner Olaniyan targets world title after turning pro

Decorated amateur Adam Olaniyan has turned professional with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, with his debut set to be in Dublin later this year.

Boxing • 13 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Mark Allen of Northern Ireland plays a shot during his first round match against Mark Williams of Wales (not pictured) during day two of the Johnstone's Paint Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 12, 2026 in London, England

Allen overcomes illness and Williams at the Masters

Mark Allen shrugged off a bout of food poisoning to beat Mark Williams 6-2 at the Masters and book a quarter-final clash with either Judd Trump or Ding Junhui.

Snooker • 12 Jan

Sheldon Rankins scores a touchdown for the Houston Texans against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Texans cruise past Steelers to set up Patriots date

The Houston Texans progressed to the divisional play-off round with a commanding 30–6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC wild card round.

US Sport • 13 Jan

Race winner Alexander Dunne of Ireland and Rodin Motorsport (17) is interviewed during the Round 9 Spa-Francorchamps Feature race of the Formula 2 Championship at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.

Alpine door opens for Dunne as Doohan leaves

Jack Doohan and the Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team have agreed to end the dropped Australian ⁠driver's contract, potentially opening up an opportunity in a reserve role for Irish driver Alex Dunne.

Motorsport • 13 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Kyren Wilson of England looks on during his first round match against Si Jiahui of China on day three of the Johnstone's Paint Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 13, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Im

Wilson progresses in Masters as 6-2 trend continues

World number two Kyren Wilson produced a confident display to beat Si Jiahui 6-2 and secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

Snooker • 14 Jan

Matthieu Bailet of Team France competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill on February 22, 2025 in Crans Montana, Switzerland.

Crans-Montana among host sites for 2038 Winter Olympics

The Swiss resort where a New Year's Eve bar fire claimed the lives of 40 people is set to host the Alpine skiing competition at the 2038 Winter Olympics.

Other sport • 12 Jan

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes through the Eagles defence

49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champions Eagles

San Francisco scored a late go-ahead touchdown and were able to hold off the Philadelphia Eagles with the clock winding down as the 49ers eliminated the defending champions 23-19.

US Sport • 12 Jan

Men's Super League: In-form Vincent's stun Ballincollig

St Vincent's beat Ballincollig 86-85 through free throws from William Thomas inside the final minute to give the Dublin side their seventh win of the season and the Cork side's first loss in 14 games in the Men's Super League.

Basketball • 12 Jan

Aisling Moran of Ireland during the FIBA Women's Europe Eurobasket 2025 Championship qualifier match between Ireland and Israel at the Rimi Olympic Centre in Riga, Latvia.

Women's Super League: Battle remains tight at summit

Utility Trust St Paul's and Killester remain deadlocked at the top of the Domino's Women's Super League, but there is no let up from the chasing pack as Trinity Meteors' seventh win of the season kept them within at least two games of the top spot.