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  • VAR issue statement after Sesko goal stands despite potential handball

    VAR issue statement after Sesko goal stands despite potential handball

    Follow every viral moment here! Saturday 2nd of May marks a huge moment in the English football calendar. Alongside four Premier League fixtures – including Manchester United vs Liverpool – every EFL Championship side is also in action, with many still fighting for either automatic promotion to the Premier League, or a spot in the […]

    2 days ago

  • Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell before Liverpool match

    Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell before Liverpool match

    The legendary gaffer was expected to attend the Man United v Liverpool match, but fell unwell. Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital after falling unwell before the Manchester United v Liverpool match. Expected initially to attend the iconic rivalry at Old Trafford, the United and football legend has been taken as a precaution, as […]

    2 days ago

  • Mayo star’s Kobe McDonald comments will be bittersweet for Mayo fans

    Mayo star’s Kobe McDonald comments will be bittersweet for Mayo fans

    Such is life…. Despite Mayo’s loss to Roscommon on Sunday, Kobe McDonald continued his rise in the senior inter-county ranks. The 18-year-old was his side’s second top points scorer, with 0-06, as the Rossies blew away the Green and Red in the second half. Mayo’s top scorer on the day was Ryan O’Donoghue, with 1-04, […]

    5 days ago

  • Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – May 1st to 4th

    Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – May 1st to 4th

    Some huge clashes! Summer is creeping into view, and that means beer gardens and big screens. And once again, the weekend will not disappoint with some huge Premier League fixtures as we reach the last few weeks, there is Leinster and Ulster SFC games, and the Irish provinces featuring in huge European semi-finals. Football Friday […]

    5 days ago

  • Mykhailo Mudryk given maximum punishment for anti-doping offence

    Mykhailo Mudryk given maximum punishment for anti-doping offence

    He has learnt his shocking fate Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has discovered his punishment after being charged by the Football Association over anti-doping offences, as reported first by the journalist Ben Jacobs. The Ukrainian forward last played for the Blues in 2024, just a year after he had joined the London club from Shakhtar Donetsk in […]

    6 days ago

  • Katie Taylor gets emotional about Irish fans in plea for Croke Park fight

    Katie Taylor gets emotional about Irish fans in plea for Croke Park fight

    Lets make it happen! A Katie Taylor Croke Park date feels like it is closer than ever before. Her promoter Eddie Hearn and manager Brian Peters recently had a ‘positive’ meeting with Croke Park Stadium Director Peter McKenna, following years of speculation and disappointment. Speaking with SportsJOE, she described the emotion she feels when thinking […]

    1 week ago

  • Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight up in the air due to strange demand

    Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight up in the air due to strange demand

    It could reportedly be cancelled. The hugely anticipated boxing clash between Anthony Joshua vs Tyson could be up in the air due to a strange demand, as per Irish Mirror. The duo are finally set to fight later this year, after Eddie Hearn confirmed a deal had been struck for the most significant fight in […]

    1 week ago

  • Jose Mourinho emerges as favourite for return to former club

    Jose Mourinho emerges as favourite for return to former club

    He is the ‘preferred candidate’ Jose Mourinho has emerged as a favourite to return to one of his iconic former clubs. Only joining Benfica in September, he is yet to lose a top-flight game in Portugal. Despite this, “The Special One” could be set for a sensational return to none-other than the iconic Real Madrid […]

    1 week ago

  • Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury has officially been signed

    Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury has officially been signed

    It looks to finally be happening! The long-awaited boxing bout between the generation’s two most successful British fighters, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, looks set to take place soon, according to Turki Alalshikh. Taking to social media platform X, the Saudi boxing expert wrote: “To my friends in Great Britain – it’s happening.” He ended […]

    1 week ago

  • Mayo boss comments don’t bode well for team after loss to Roscommon

    Mayo boss comments don’t bode well for team after loss to Roscommon

    A day of upsets! Mayo’s woes came early this year, after a 1-18 to 2-25 dismantling from Roscommon at MacHale Park this afternoon. Despite a good performance from Kobe McDonald (0-06), Andy Moran’s men were second best for most of the game. After the match, the manager spoke of the hunger of the Rossies. He […]

    1 week ago

  • Peter Canavan has positive slant after Donegal suffer shock loss to Down

    Peter Canavan has positive slant after Donegal suffer shock loss to Down

    We did not see this coming! Just weeks after smashing Kerry in the NLF final, Donegal have suffered a shock loss to Down in the Ulster SFC semi-final. Despite 0-07 from Michael Murphy, the Mourne men – led by Daniel Guinness (1-03) and Pat Havern (0-07,1tp,4f) – overcame them 3-21 to 1-12 at O’Donnell Park […]

    1 week ago

  • The FA Cup: Follow all of the action in our viral moments hub

    The FA Cup: Follow all of the action in our viral moments hub

    All eyes are on Leeds v Chelsea. The Premier League returns as Fulham host Aston Villa in the early kick off! Villa, looking for Champions League qualification, can go into third with a victory over their mid-table opponents. At 3pm, Liverpool host Crystal Palace, who will be wanting to catch up Man United in the […]

    1 week ago

  • Trump takes huge step forward in adding new country to World Cup

    Trump takes huge step forward in adding new country to World Cup

    Where there’s a will, there’s a way… A Trump envoy has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. If Italy, four-times World Cup winners, weren’t already embarrassed enough in failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, gaining entry through the back door will […]

    1 week ago

  • Prendergast admits huge disappointment at Munster situation

    Prendergast admits huge disappointment at Munster situation

    Not ideal. It’s worrying times for Munster rugby at the moment, with problems on and off the field. After being knocked out of both the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, controversy then surrounded the appointment of Roger Randle for next season, due to historic rape accusations. The New Zealander is coming in to replace senior […]

    1 week ago

  • Top-flight footballers and F1 driver caught up in prostitution scandal

    Top-flight footballers and F1 driver caught up in prostitution scandal

    The police are working on the case. La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that police in Milan have seized €1.2m from a criminal group involved in prostitution. Unnamed Serie A players – including some playing for Inter and AC Milan – as well as an F1 star, have been caught up in the scandal, having […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Liverpool ‘make decision’ on sacking Arne Slot

    Liverpool ‘make decision’ on sacking Arne Slot

    Slot has overseen a significant decline in form this season Liverpool have already decided whether they will part company with manager Arne Slot this summer, according to Sky Sports News. Despite leading the Redmen to only their second ever Premier League title last season, Slot has lost a lot of good feeling with the club’s […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Troy Parrott open to leaving Dutch top flight for Championship

    Troy Parrott open to leaving Dutch top flight for Championship

    Would this be a smart move…. The interest in Troy Parrott and his market value have risen exponentially over the past year, following his goal-scoring exploits for both club and country. The Dubliner has 30 club goals this season for AZ Alkmaar, and he scored and assisted in their KNVB Cup final win over NEC […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Dónal Óg involved in tense exchange over Cork pundits with RTÉ presenter

    Dónal Óg involved in tense exchange over Cork pundits with RTÉ presenter

    Things got tetchy…. Last week, Cork selector Ronan Curran stated that he felt pundits from the Rebel county could be more of a help to their side. He said: “We kind of think maybe sometimes we could get a bit more help out there from our own lads.” This was brought up during the weekend’s […]

    2 weeks ago

  • The weekend’s action: Follow all of the football as City host Arsenal

    The weekend’s action: Follow all of the football as City host Arsenal

    It’s the major fixture! The Premier League is back as we have a double-header of box-office fixtures to bring you on Saturday evening! First up, Tottenham Hotspur host Brighton as Roberto De Zerbi attempts to get one over his old club! Desperate for points and desperate for survival, Spurs currently sit two points above London […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Clare star exonerated from diving accusations after gruesome image emerges

    Clare star exonerated from diving accusations after gruesome image emerges

    He has a reputation… Clare saw off Waterford this afternoon by 2-33 to 4-21, in a thrilling Munster SHC clash at Páirc Chíosóg. Déise’s talisman Stephen Bennett finish with a superb 3-12, but also nearly got himself sent off after an incident with Adam Hogan. The Banner man has a reputation for going down easily, […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Seven Gaelic football players that the ‘Streets Won’t Forget’

    Seven Gaelic football players that the ‘Streets Won’t Forget’

    Legends everyone of them! A selection of players which will never be forgotten by the GAA faithful, for their skill, flair and the summer memories that they gave us. Ciarán McDonald – Mayo The most obvious answer when it comes to this breed of players. His flair came from both his exquisite play on the […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Former Arsenal keeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48

    Former Arsenal keeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48

    He won Premier League and FA Cup titles with Arsenal. Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died aged 48, as confirmed by the Austrian Football Association. Reports quoted in The Mirror, have indicated that the retired footballer died as the result of a traffic collision between his car and train in the city […]

    2 weeks ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 136

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 136

    Another big teaser! Our SportsJOE Pub Quiz is back for another week. This one covers the GAA, Grand National, the Masters and Champions League. Good luck!

    2 weeks ago

  • Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – April 17th to 19th

    Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – April 17th to 19th

    Some huge clashes! Your go-to guide for live sport on TV in Ireland is back. The Premier League sees a league-defining clash between Man City and Arsenal, while Chelsea host Manchester United. The world’s greatest competition (Munster Senior Hurling Championship) is back as well, with Tipp v Cork a highlight. Football Friday April 17th Saturday […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Munster statement defends new coach over historical rape accusations

    Munster statement defends new coach over historical rape accusations

    The club have spoken Munster rugby have released a statement following the appointment of new backs coach Roger Randle. The former All Black will reunite with head coach Clayton McMillan – whom he worked under at the Chiefs – when the Super Rugby season concludes in July, provided he can get a work permit. The […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Pat Spillane makes bold claim that county should be removed from Tailteann Cup

    Pat Spillane makes bold claim that county should be removed from Tailteann Cup

    Controversial from the legend! Kerry icon Pat Spillane has laid into the format of the Tailteann Cup in the latest Indo Sports podcast. The second-tier competition provides an opportunity for weaker teams, who have little chance of going far in the All-Ireland, to win some silverware. However, Division 4 sides have not enjoyed much success […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Champions League quarter final second legs: Follow all the action live

    Champions League quarter final second legs: Follow all the action live

    Liverpool and Arsenal play for a place in the UCL semi-finals. Best UK betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware The final eight sides in this season’s Uefa Champions League will be cut down in half, to just four, by the end of the week’s action, as the UCL quarter-final second legs commence. Beginning on […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Footballer dies aged 20 after armed robbers attack team bus

    Footballer dies aged 20 after armed robbers attack team bus

    Tragic news. 20-year-old Ghanian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers attacked his club Berekum Chelsea’s team bus, according to the west African country’s football association. In a statement made by the GFA (Ghanian Football Association) on Monday, the organisation made clear their “profound shock and deep sorrow” at the tragic incident, before […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Armagh boss lays into five-star resort after Man United presence ruins training camp

    Armagh boss lays into five-star resort after Man United presence ruins training camp

    He was not a happy man. We reported a couple of weeks ago on the controversy surrounding the Armagh footballer’s planned training camp at Carton House in Kildare. The 2024 All-Ireland winners rocked up to the five-star resort only to find out that pitches were lined out for football rather than Gaelic football, due to […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Ryder Cup teammate labels McIlroy as ‘f*****g drama queen’ in new book

    Ryder Cup teammate labels McIlroy as ‘f*****g drama queen’ in new book

    WOW! It’s Masters week, so that means a lot of Rory stories, especially given the release of Alan Shipnuck’s new book Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf’s Most Human Superstar. Extracts from the biography delve into McIlroy’s divorce application to his current wife Erica Stoll, whom he patched things up with. Shipnuck writes: “The […]

    1 month ago

  • Trump laws not helping as future of New York GAA in limbo

    Trump laws not helping as future of New York GAA in limbo

    Not ideal. As New York GAA prepare to host Roscommon this weekend in the opening round of the Connacht SFC, they have bigger issues on their hands than the outcome of that game. Following the match, there will be a decision made on whether New York will continue to play in Connacht, where they have […]

    1 month ago

  • First big-name golfer speaks out against Tiger Woods crash

    First big-name golfer speaks out against Tiger Woods crash

    Strong words Australian golfer Jason Day has spoken on Tiger Woods’ recent car crash, and DUI which saw the icon spend a brief time in jail. Day is a former world number one and won the 2015 PGA Championship, and has finished second in the other three majors. Ahead of this week’s Masters tournament, the […]

    1 month ago

  • Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – April 3rd to 6th

    Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – April 3rd to 6th

    Another big weekend! After what was a relatively quiet weekend last week, with barely any football and relatively minor URC games, we are back with some serious action. The League of Ireland returns with some huge fixtures, the Champions Cup knockouts are here, and, of course, Limerick v Cork in the National League final. Enjoy […]

    1 month ago

  • Armagh training camp plans ruined due to Man United presence in Ireland

    Armagh training camp plans ruined due to Man United presence in Ireland

    Not ideal… There was excitement in the air last week after it was announced that Manchester United would have a training camp in Ireland from April 6-9, at Carton House in Kildare. Michael Carrick’s side are currently battling it out to finish in the top four of the Premier League, after a superb start to […]

    1 month ago

  • 21-year-old GAA star’s shock stage four cancer diagnosis after ‘legs going numb’

    21-year-old GAA star’s shock stage four cancer diagnosis after ‘legs going numb’

    Operators discovered the tumour during appendectomy. A 21-year-old GAA star has been left stunned after a shocking stage four cancer diagnosis. Nursing student Lana Nolan from Glasnevin in Dublin received the life-changing diagnosis earlier this year after a tumour was discovered during her emergency appendix removal. Speaking to the Irish Mirror about her health journey, the […]

    1 month ago

  • New footage shows Galway actions which led to Ger Brennan fight

    New footage shows Galway actions which led to Ger Brennan fight

    More twists in the tale…. A 12-week ban has been recommended by the GAA for Dublin boss Ger Brennan, following his altercation with Galway S&C coach Cian Breathnach McGinn two weeks ago. TV footage from TG4 showed Brennan pulling out the earpiece of Breathnach McGinn before pushing him to the ground, but did not show […]

    1 month ago

  • Dublin find loophole that could overturn lengthy Ger Brennan ban

    Dublin find loophole that could overturn lengthy Ger Brennan ban

    He could get away with it. The GAA have proposed a 12-week ban for manager Ger Brennan, following his altercation with Galway’s S&C coach Cian Breathnach McGinn during the Division 1 game between the two counties two weeks ago. According to the Irish Examiner, the suspension is set to be contested by Dublin at a […]

    1 month ago

  • Ireland rugby out to poach huge Australian prospect in problem position

    Ireland rugby out to poach huge Australian prospect in problem position

    This would be some steal. It is being reported from Australia that Ireland are bidding to poach one of the brightest rugby prospects in the country. Daily Telegraph journalist, Jamie Pandaram, has said that the IRFU are looking to bring the Irish-qualified Massimo De Lutiis to these shores in an ‘eye-watering’ deal. The 22-year-old Queensland […]

    1 month ago

  • Mayo legend defends ref after Michael Murphy avoids red for clear punch

    Mayo legend defends ref after Michael Murphy avoids red for clear punch

    Scandalous. Besides Donegal’s absolute domination of Kerry in their 3-20 to 2-10 win yesterday, to take home the National League Division 1 title, the main talking point was Michael Murphy and how he managed to avoid a red card after multiple strikes on Dylan Casey. The Donegal talisman somehow only received a yellow card from […]

    1 month ago

  • Transfer Rumour Mill: Summer transfer window news, gossip and done deals

    Transfer Rumour Mill: Summer transfer window news, gossip and done deals

    A summer of change is nearly upon us… Welcome to SportsJOE’s Transfer Rumour Mill, bringing you all the news and gossip from across the world of football. The transfer window will re-open for the summer on Monday 15 June and close on Monday 31 August, but rumours are fully under way already in spring as […]

    1 month ago

  • Michael Murphy somehow avoids red card for nasty blows on Kerry star

    Michael Murphy somehow avoids red card for nasty blows on Kerry star

    How has he got away with this? Michael Murphy avoided a red card after striking Kerry’s Dylan Casey in Sunday’s Division 1 football final at Croke Park. The Donegal star saw yellow for a low blow and strike to the neck of Casey, but fans on social media were dumfounded as to how he avoided […]

    1 month ago

  • Fans complain GAA is turning into basketball as rule changes have negative affect

    Fans complain GAA is turning into basketball as rule changes have negative affect

    Some people are not happy With the league finals at Croke Park this weekend, this season’s new rules are front and centre to many for the first time. In December, the Central Competitions Control Committee approved the recommendation from the Football Review Committee to end Gaelic football games at the hooter. This had previously been […]

    1 month ago

  • Police release mugshot and issue update after Tiger Woods charged in DUI car crash

    Police release mugshot and issue update after Tiger Woods charged in DUI car crash

    He was arrested and released on bail Police have released a mugshot and issued an update on Tiger Woods after the golfer was involved in a car crash. Woods was arrested yesterday and later charged for driving under the influence (DUI) following a serious rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida. He has also been charged […]

    1 month ago

  • Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after serious roll over car crash

    Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after serious roll over car crash

    Hoping he’s ok. Tiger Woods has been arrested for a DUI following a serious rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida. He has also been charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. The 15-time major champion passed a breathalyser test, but would not give a urine sample. The incident, which involved […]

    1 month ago