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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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For just under 2 hours’ work… Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first person in history to complete a marathon (26.2 mile race) in less than two hours, winning the London Marathon in just one hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. Sawe — alongside second placed finisher Yomif Kejelcha— managed […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Some huge clashes! The ultimate TV guide for live weekend sport in Ireland is back! It’s another huge week in the Premier League with Arsenal hosting Newcastle, there are a host of massive inter-county championship matches in both hurling and Gaelic football, and there is an intriguing Irish derby in the URC to look forward […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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!

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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It’s the biggest race of the year. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, the full gang are here as we’re joined by Rishi Persad, Oli Bell, Tom Stanley and Nick Luck. The panel dive into their own deeply personal Grand National memories including watching it all the way from the Caribbean […]

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Another whopper weekend! We are back again with the only TV guide you need for sport in Ireland. All the usuals are there – football, GAA and rugby – with some big games, but this weekend is all about the Aintree Grand National. So get your bets in, put the kettle on, and settle in! […]

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‘That’s one of the greatest sporting stories of all time, isn’t it?’ This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, the crew of Oli Bell, Tom Stanley, Rishi Persad and Nick Luck are back together to discuss the rapidly approaching Grand National. The panel talk Aintree vs Cheltenham, their first memories of the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Another big weekend! This is the only TV guide you need to all of the big Irish sporting action this weekend. With the international break in the footy taking precedence, it’s all about the GAA and the league finals, with some huge clashes on Saturday and Sunday, while the URC is sees all four provinces […]

1 month ago