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Paris 2024: Paralympics Day 3 recap

Ireland's medal count remain at one after another busy day in Paris.

Paralympics • 31 Aug 24

The Games will be launched on Wednesday evening

Two million tickets sold ahead of Paralympics in Paris

Approximately two million tickets have been sold for the Paralympics in Paris ahead of Wednesday's opening ceremony.

Paris 2024 • 28 Aug 24

Officials have said more than 45,000 police officers are being deployed in Paris ahead of the Olympics

'Unprecedented' security operation promised for Olympics

The organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised an "unprecedented" security operation in the city ahead of the official start of the Games later this week, and indeed the signs are everywhere in the heart of the French capital.

Paris 2024 • 24 Jul 24

FIFA will hold an enhanced Club World Cup involving 32 teams

Premier League and PFA to sue FIFA over calendar

The Premier League and the Professional Footballers' Association are suing FIFA alongside other European domestic leagues and unions over what they allege is abuse of a dominant position.

Soccer • 23 Jul 24

Xander Schauffele fired a final-round 65 to clinch the Claret Jug

Schauffele bags second major with sublime Troon display

Xander Schauffele won his second major in three months in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon to complete an American clean sweep of the game's biggest titles.

Golf • 22 Jul 24

Shane Lowry was in outstanding form on the first day of the Open Championship

Lowry one behind as McIlroy flops on first day of Open

Shane Lowry is a shot off the lead at the 152nd Open Championship, while a disastrous opening round 78 leaves Rory McIlroy in line for an early exit at Royal Troon.

Golf • 18 Jul 24

Euro 2024 recap: England beat Switzerland on penalties

England are through to the last four as they defeat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties.

Euro 2024 • 09 Jul 24

Sub Mikel Merino rose highest to head home the winner

Spain find that bit extra to eliminate Germany

A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarter-final clash between the two most successful European Championship nations.

Euro 2024 • 05 Jul 24

Euro 2024 recap: Spain 2-1 Germany

Spain strike in the final moments of extra-time to advance to the last four at the expense of hosts Germany.

Euro 2024 • 05 Jul 24

Euro 2024 recap: Austria 1-2 Turkey

The action as it happened from the final last-16 game between Austria and Turkey in Leipzig.

Soccer • 02 Jul 24

The Netherlands celebrate Donyell Malen's first goal against Romania

Dutch show class to make light work of Romania

Donyell Malen struck twice late on as the Netherlands reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Romania in Munich.

Euro 2024 • 02 Jul 24

Euro 2024: Portugal *0-0 Slovenia recap

Relive all the action from Frankfurt as tournament contenders Portugal scraped past Slovenia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 • 01 Jul 24

Randal Kolo Muani celebrates after the French winner

France labour past Belgium after scruffy late winner

Substitute Randal Kolo Muani scored with a deflected shot five minutes from time to give France a nervy but deserved 1-0 Euro 2024 last-16 win over a disappointing Belgium.

Euro 2024 • 01 Jul 24

Euro 2024 recap: France 1-0 Belgium

The action as it happened as France finally overcame Belgium in their last-16 game in Dusseldorf

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Padraig Harrington was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst, North Carolina

Harrington inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

Padraig Harrington said he felt a "deep sense of satisfaction and validation" after being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Golf • 11 Jun 24

Jack Raftery is in relay action for Ireland

European Championships: Irish in action on Day 5

On we go in Rome as the European Athletics Championships ticks into its fifth day. Here's what times the Irish will be in action.

Athletics • 12 Jun 24

Maccabi Tel Aviv won the league under Robbie Keane with two games to spare

Keane leaves role as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager

Robbie Keane has left his post as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager after their league-winning season.

Soccer • 07 Jun 24

US Masters: Day 1 recap

The 88th Masters sees the best golfers in the world again tackle the famed Augusta course, with Rory McIlroy not for the first amongst the favourites.

Golf • 12 Apr 24

Ex-China football chief given life sentence over bribes

A former chief of China's football association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting more than $10m in bribes following one of the biggest anti-corruption probes in the sport in years.

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Rory McIlroy celebrates his victory with parents Rosie and Gerry

McIlroy tames the desert again to claim Dubai victory

Rory McIlroy hit a closing 71 to retain his Hero Dubai Desert Classic title, and claim a fourth overall victory in the desert, with a one-stroke victory over Adrian Meronk.

Golf • 21 Jan 24

Luke Littler was just edged out by Luke Humphries

Littler - I know I'll win World Championship eventually

Luke Littler says he has what it takes to return to the Alexandra Palace stage and win the World Championship in the future after his historic debut dream ended in a final defeat to Luke Humphries.

Darts • 04 Jan 24

Luke Littler speaks to the media after his semi-final defeat of Rob Cross

Littler good enough to win men's tournaments at 13

Luke Littler has been "smashing them all to bits" on the dartboard since the age of nine.

Darts • 03 Jan 24

Premier League teams Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur had supported the 2021 Super League proposal before backing out

What does the ECJ Super League ruling mean?

International club football faces a potentially fragmented and uncertain future after UEFA and FIFA regulations giving them the right to block new competitions such as the European Super League were ruled to be contrary to EU law.

Soccer • 21 Dec 23

Luis Diaz made an emotional plea for the release of his father

Luis Diaz's father released by captors

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the release of Luis Diaz's kidnapped father just a couple of hours before their Europa League tie in Toulouse was perfect timing.

Soccer • 09 Nov 23

Ryder Cup Day 1 recap: Europe impress to lead by five

It's the opening day of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. Follow updates throughout the day.

Golf • 02 Oct 23