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DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 06: Andrea Pavan of Italy tees off on the 16th hole on day two of the Qatar Masters 2026 at Doha Golf Club on February 06, 2026 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Pavan 'thankful to be alive' after reported fall

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is "thankful to be alive" after reportedly falling three floors down a lift shaft.

Golf • 26 Feb

Celtic bow out but make history in Germany

A much-changed Celtic team restored some pride with a 1-0 victory in Stuttgart as they exited the Europa League.

Soccer • 26 Feb

Simon Harris replies to PEarse Doherty in the Dáil

Govt, Opposition clash over 'eye-watering' rent hikes

The Government and Opposition have come to blows over "eye-watering" rent increases that are expected as a result of reforms to the market.

Politics • 26 Feb

Livestream used 'as alibi' 4 days old, murder trial told

A livestream "peddled as an alibi" in the trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend was filmed four days previously, a police digital forensic analyst has said.

Courts • 27 Feb

General view inside Stadium Santiago Bernabeu during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and SL Benfica at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 25, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Real begin probe after fan appeared to do Nazi salute

Real Madrid have begun an investigation after a supporter inside the Bernabeu was filmed appearing to perform a Nazi salute in the moments before Wednesday's game against Benfica.

Soccer • 26 Feb

Higgins through to last 16 at the Welsh Open

John Higgins edged out Revesz Bulcsu over seven frames as he progressed through to the last-16 of the Welsh Open.

Snooker • 26 Feb

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Celtic's Auston Trusty (R) and Referee Matthew MacDermid before Trusty is sent off following an altercation with Hibernian's Jamie McGrath during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Hibernian at Celtic Park

Celtic's O'Neill baffled by VAR process on Trusty red

Martin O'Neill claims the process around Auston Trusty's red card against Hibernian was "such a nonsense" as the Celtic defender gets set to miss three domestic matches.

Soccer • 25 Feb

Picture of Lisa Dorrian, who was last seen in February 2005, wearing a red top and gold necklace

Second arrest in connection with murder of Lisa Dorrian

A second person has been arrested in a day by police investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian.

Ulster • 25 Feb

England scrum half Alex Mitchell will miss the remainder of the Six Nations

England scrum half Mitchell to miss rest of Six Nations

Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England's final two matches of the Guinness Six Nations because of a hamstring injury.

Rugby • 25 Feb

UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension

Benfica have failed in an appeal against a provisional suspension imposed by UEFA on their player Gianluca Prestianni amid allegations he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.