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  • Smartwatch with ‘impressive’ features that rivals Apple drops to €22

    Smartwatch with ‘impressive’ features that rivals Apple drops to €22

    ‘Quality is amazing’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Shoppers are raving about this smartwatch that rivals Apple for its price and battery life. The Apple Watch is a popular choice, especially for those with an iPhone, but the battery life can often lack when […]

    6 months ago

  • Ryder Cup 2025: Follow all the action from New York in our live hub

    Ryder Cup 2025: Follow all the action from New York in our live hub

    It never disappoints Wow, what a few days we’ve had in New York. Europe have won the 2025 Ryder Cup with a 15-13 victory over USA at Bethpage Black Following a week full of insults, fan abuse, drama and controversy, the celebrations are well under way as the European players prepare to bring the trophy […]

    6 months ago

  • All-Star Football nominees announced as record that has stood since 1996 is broken

    All-Star Football nominees announced as record that has stood since 1996 is broken

    Donegal dominate the list, while two Kerry players make the Footballer of the Year shortlist All-Ireland SFC runners-up Donegal dominate the PwC All-Star Football nominees for 2025, with 10 nominations compared to Kerry’s nine. It is the first time since 1996 that the winner of the All-Ireland SFC has not received the most nominees. Jack […]

    6 months ago

  • Premier League legend lands job as buggy driver at the Ryder Cup

    Premier League legend lands job as buggy driver at the Ryder Cup

    He played more than 200 times in the Premier League One of the best loved players in Premier League history has been spotted working for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup. Team Europe are looking for their first victory on American soil since 2012, but arrive in Farmingdale as the reigning champions following their 16½-11½ […]

    6 months ago

  • Hugo Ekitike has issued a statement after his reckless red card against Southampton

    Hugo Ekitike has issued a statement after his reckless red card against Southampton

    The Red’s new signing received a second yellow for taking his shirt off in celebration Liverpool’s new striker signing Hugo Ekitike has taken to Instagram to make a statement following his red card last night. The French centre-forward scored the winning goal for Liverpool in the 85th minute, and charged over to the Liverpool faithful […]

    6 months ago

  • Former Man United star may face jail time for failing to pay child support fees

    Former Man United star may face jail time for failing to pay child support fees

    He won four Premier League titles with the Red Devils An ex-Man United player who starred during the club’s golden years under Alex Ferguson, has been told he will face prison time for failing to pay more than £140,000 in child maintenance fees. The player has reportedly been told that he’ll face a spell in […]

    6 months ago

  • Man Utd hair challenge fan speaks out after being attacked at Old Trafford

    Man Utd hair challenge fan speaks out after being attacked at Old Trafford

    Terrible scenes. The Manchester United fan who is refusing to cut his hair until the team win five matches in a row has spoken out after he was attacked at Old Trafford by a fellow fan. Frank Ilett of The United Strand was verbally abused and had his hair pulled by one Manchester United fan […]

    6 months ago

  • Pat Spillane calls out GAA for lack of concern for welfare of Kerry players

    Pat Spillane calls out GAA for lack of concern for welfare of Kerry players

    An interesting point. The GAA club championships are well underway, with some counties even finished with their competitions. To keep track of everything going on at the weekend is confusing, to say the least. There are different formats, depending on the county, and sometimes four different levels. In his column for the Sunday World, Kerry […]

    6 months ago

  • Man United hair challenge man assaulted at Old Trafford

    Man United hair challenge man assaulted at Old Trafford

    Shocking behaviour. Frank Ilett is currently doing the United Strand challenge, and refusing to cut his hair until Man United win five consecutive games. However, he was attacked at Old Trafford yesterday when the Red Devils defeated Chelsea 2-0. A fellow United fan grabbed his hair violently, before other supporters came to his rescue. Below […]

    6 months ago

  • Rory McIlroy claims that fight will happen between Ryder Cup teams next week

    Rory McIlroy claims that fight will happen between Ryder Cup teams next week

    Fighting talk! Never one to shy away from off-the-course argy bargy, Rory McIlroy has claimed that there will be a repeat of sorts of the last Ryder Cup’s, high-profiled fight between himself and caddies Joe LaCava and Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay. 2023 saw Europe’s leading player argue with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie LaCava during their match, before […]

    6 months ago

  • Relative of Premier League player caught in horse racing scam

    Relative of Premier League player caught in horse racing scam

    He’s in a pickle! Ashley Barnes’ father-in-law has been found guilty by a BHA panel of conspiring to stop a horse from winning a race. Barnes is a striker for Burnley, who are currently 17th in the Premier League. According to the Mirror, his father-in-law, John Higgins, “stood accused of committing and conspiring to commit […]

    6 months ago

  • Horse racing in Ireland to break tradition with huge first-ever meet

    Horse racing in Ireland to break tradition with huge first-ever meet

    This makes sense. For the first time ever, Ireland will have a race meet on Good Friday. Horse Racing Ireland have stated that the Curragh will host a meet on April 3, 2026. This comes after the Good Friday alcohol ban was lifted in 2018, while the UK have had meets on the day since […]

    6 months ago

  • This ‘excellent’ €184 smartwatch that rivals Apple discounted to just €34

    This ‘excellent’ €184 smartwatch that rivals Apple discounted to just €34

    The watch ‘competes with more expensive ones’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Amazon shoppers are raving about a huge reduction on a smartwatch that rivals the likes of Apple, Diesel and Samsung. The military-style smart watch is usually priced at €184.04 but has been […]

    6 months ago

  • One of the world’s largest illegal Premier League streaming sites has been shut down

    One of the world’s largest illegal Premier League streaming sites has been shut down

    The site was visited more than 120 million times last year One of the biggest illegal websites for streaming Premier League games has been shut down in an anti-piracy crackdown, per DAZN. Illegal streaming sites are those that distribute content like live sports and movies often for free without copyright. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The […]

    6 months ago

  • Eric Cantona slams UEFA and FIFA over Israel stance in powerful speech

    Eric Cantona slams UEFA and FIFA over Israel stance in powerful speech

    The Man Utd legend accused UEFA and FIFA of double standards Eric Cantona gave a rousing and emotional speech at the Together 4 Palestine gig in London on Wednesday night, calling on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel and its clubs from their competitions. The Manchester United legend referenced how Russia and its clubs were […]

    6 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #44: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #44: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    6 months ago

  • QUIZ: Name all 42 of these 2010s Champions League players

    QUIZ: Name all 42 of these 2010s Champions League players

    It’s back The Champions League is back, which means it’s time for another whopping quiz to test your wits. It’s all really easy: 42 faces, all belonging to footballers who played in the Champions League at some point in the 2010s. All you need to do is match them to the correct name. As always, […]

    6 months ago

  • Experts reveal reason why Man City’s 115 charges case is taking so long

    Experts reveal reason why Man City’s 115 charges case is taking so long

    The case has been ongoing for 12 months Today (16 September) marks one year since the case to decide the punishment for Man City’s alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial fair play rules began, and yet we’re still no closer to knowing whether City are guilty than we were on day one. Earlier this […]

    6 months ago

  • New footage shows players involved in sideline fight as water boy tries to prevent attack

    New footage shows players involved in sideline fight as water boy tries to prevent attack

    Not what you want to see! Sunday’s Mountbellew-Moylough vs Killanin Galway SFC preliminary quarter-final was packed full of drama and controversy, with two major scuffles and an incredible comeback. Mountbellew had led by 11 points at half-time, but an epic comeback put Killanin ahead in injury time, 3-10 to 1-15. On Monday, footage emerged of […]

    6 months ago

  • Who is favourite to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United?

    Who is favourite to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United?

    The majority of recent bets have been for one man The overriding feeling from Sunday’s Manchester derby defeat was one of numbness for United fans. City were comfortable in their 3-0 victory at the Etihad, leaving Ruben Amorim’s side with just four points from their opening four games, their worst start since 1992/93. Now, they […]

    6 months ago

  • French player cited for ‘disgusting’ apparent bite on Ireland’s Aoife Wafer

    French player cited for ‘disgusting’ apparent bite on Ireland’s Aoife Wafer

    Berthoumieu’s apparently bite has dominated the headlines France’s Axelle Berthoumieu has been cited by World Rugby for an apparent bite on Ireland’s Aoife Wafer. Ireland were beaten 18-13 in their World Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park in Exeter, with TV footage seemingly showing Berthoumieu biting Wafer’s arm in a ruck. The incident was not punished […]

    6 months ago

  • Fans fuming as French player seemingly bites Aoife Wafer in Ireland’s World Cup defeat

    Fans fuming as French player seemingly bites Aoife Wafer in Ireland’s World Cup defeat

    This is shocking to see Ireland rugby fans were left fuming on social media after an alleged bite from France’s Axelle Berthoumieu on Aoife Wafer went unpunished in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final. Ireland were left heartbroken following the 18-13 defeat at Sandy Park, ending their run in the World Cup. But players and fans alike […]

    6 months ago

  • Where to watch Hatton documentary – a hard-hitting account of boxer’s epic battles

    Where to watch Hatton documentary – a hard-hitting account of boxer’s epic battles

    One of the best sporting documentaries of recent years is available to watch Tributes have been pouring in for boxer Ricky Hatton, who died on Sunday aged 46. The news has stunned the world of sport and boxing, with the Stockport-born boxing world champion found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Those familiar and […]

    6 months ago

  • Mayo side to appeal to Croke Park as two-point debacle rumbles on

    Mayo side to appeal to Croke Park as two-point debacle rumbles on

    A really messy situation. The fallout from the Mayo Intermediate Championship game between Hollymount Carramore and Kilmaine last Friday, September 5, continues, with the objection to the result from the former thrown out by Mayo GAA. The game finished in a draw, which saw Kilmaine advance, while Hollymount were eliminated when a win would have […]

    6 months ago

  • Man United fans are raving about 14-year-old son of ex-Ireland star

    Man United fans are raving about 14-year-old son of ex-Ireland star

    He is some talent! JJ Gabriel has been the most talked about young talent at Man United over the past few weeks. The 14-year-old has been lighting up for the U18s side, and is currently the second-highest scorer in this season’s U18 Premier League, with five goals. Such is the hype that last month it […]

    6 months ago

  • One million FPL players all make the same transfer for GW4 as brand new record set

    One million FPL players all make the same transfer for GW4 as brand new record set

    It’s time to dust off the wildcard A record number of people have been making changes to their FPL squads this week ahead of the return of Premier League football on Saturday. Arsenal host a new-look Nottingham Forest under the stewardship of ex-Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu in the early kick-off on Saturday, before the huge […]

    6 months ago

  • Tributes pour in after Armagh All-Ireland winner dies in road accident

    Tributes pour in after Armagh All-Ireland winner dies in road accident

    RIP. Aoife Lennon died after her car collided with a lorry on the N2 in Castleshane, near Monaghan Town on Wednesday. Lennon is former Armagh player and won both an Ulster JFC in 2004 and All-Ireland JFC in 2005 with her county. She also picked an Armagh JFC with her club, Derrynoose. As noted in […]

    6 months ago

  • About SportsJOE’s betting content

    About SportsJOE’s betting content

    Read more about who produces SportsJOE’s betting content What is the purpose of our betting content? SportsJOE aims to provide our audiences with quality information and expert opinions on betting and gambling.  Our aim is to empower our audiences to make well-informed decisions on all aspects of betting and gambling through content that covers how […]

    6 months ago

  • Fury tips winner in Canelo-Crawford megafight – the actual odds might surprise you

    Fury tips winner in Canelo-Crawford megafight – the actual odds might surprise you

    Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford early Sunday morning This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one of the offers presented, Joe Media Group will receive a share of a commission payment. Read more here. Tyson Fury has had his say on who he believes will come out on […]

    6 months ago

  • Irish legend is favourite to be next national team manager – but fans want Damien Duff

    Irish legend is favourite to be next national team manager – but fans want Damien Duff

    Hallgrimsson could be leaving his post sooner than expected It’s difficult to see how Heimir Hallgrimsson hangs onto his Republic of Ireland job for the remainder of the World Cup campaign. Ireland suffered a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia, ranked 105th in the world, in their second World Cup Qualifying match. The Icelandic boss is contracted […]

    6 months ago

  • Well-known RTÉ man slammed for ‘tabloid’ interview with Heimir Hallgrimsson

    Well-known RTÉ man slammed for ‘tabloid’ interview with Heimir Hallgrimsson

    Not a good look. Following what many are calling Ireland’s worst defeat of all time, there have understandably been calls for Heimir Hallgrimsson to step down as manager of Ireland. Such was the level of performance that it is difficult to see a way back from it, with the Boys in Green played off the […]

    6 months ago

  • Nathan Collins’ answer on Heimir Hallgrimsson’s suggests confidence in manager is gone

    Nathan Collins’ answer on Heimir Hallgrimsson’s suggests confidence in manager is gone

    Not the most committal answer from the skipper… It wouldn’t take a genius to detect the feelings of Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins about the future of Heimir Hallgrimsson after his post-match interview on Tuesday night. Ireland suffered a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia, ranked 105th in the world, in their second World Cup […]

    6 months ago

  • Player ratings as Armenia hand Ireland one of their all-time worst defeats

    Player ratings as Armenia hand Ireland one of their all-time worst defeats

    Well there goes that dream. Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup look to be all but over after a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia in Yerevan. Caoimhin Kelleher – 7 The Brentford stopper could not have done much for Armenia’s goals, and was the reason Ireland didn’t ship three or four. Who […]

    6 months ago

  • Multi-year bans given to players after mass brawl involving fans in Wicklow SFC

    Multi-year bans given to players after mass brawl involving fans in Wicklow SFC

    This is shocking. There have been huge bans handed out to players from Rathnew GAA, following a brawl last month. On August 30, a huge fight broke out in the closing minutes of the Wicklow SFC quarter-final between Rathnew and Carnew Emmets. The incident took place mostly in the terrace at Echelon Park in Aughrim, […]

    6 months ago

  • Tributes pour in after All-Ireland winning Kilkenny hurler passes away aged 33

    Tributes pour in after All-Ireland winning Kilkenny hurler passes away aged 33

    RIP. Former Kilkenny hurler Luke Harney passed away on Monday, September 8, at the age of 33. The Kilmacow clubman won a minor All-Ireland with the Cats in 2010 and an intermediate All-Ireland in 2016. An avid soccer player as well with Ferrybank and Waterford, he became ill at training last Friday before being transported […]

    6 months ago

  • Samsung watch that rivals Apple for runners gets limited discount

    Samsung watch that rivals Apple for runners gets limited discount

    It’s a ‘fraction of the price’ of the Apple Watch This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. An impressive Samsung watch that’s perfect for runners has been given a huge discount for a limited time. The popular Samsung Galaxy Fit3 has been discounted by 17% for […]

    6 months ago

  • Liverpool have just released the best kit of 2025/26 with stunning third shirt

    Liverpool have just released the best kit of 2025/26 with stunning third shirt

    The new Liverpool x Adidas kit has proven to be popular This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Adidas and Liverpool have only been back together for a little over a month but it looks like a match made in heaven after the club revealed a […]

    6 months ago

  • Westmeath championship game abandoned following serious collision

    Westmeath championship game abandoned following serious collision

    Wishing him a speedy recovery. Saturday night’s clash between Maryland and Kilbeggan Shamrocks was abandoned following a serious injury to Maryland’s Cian Rainey. A three-man clash after 44 minutes of the Westmeath IFC game saw the wing back lying face down, before a 12-minute stoppage. In a sensible call, referee Mickey Dan Murtagh decided to […]

    6 months ago

  • Idah doesn’t hold back on unfair “hate” from ruthless Celtic fans

    Idah doesn’t hold back on unfair “hate” from ruthless Celtic fans

    Idah left Celtic for Swansea on Deadline Day By Séamus Brady Adam Idah has shone a light on the immense pressure he endured at Celtic, admitting he felt “hate” and “torture” during his time with the Scottish giants. The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker left the Scottish champions on Deadline Day to join Championship side […]

    6 months ago

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