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  • 7 is the score to beat in our tricky football general knowledge quiz

    7 is the score to beat in our tricky football general knowledge quiz

    Sponsored by Tonybet Test your footballing knowledge with this tricky football quiz. Our latest football general knowledge quiz will test your knowledge of the world’s popular sport, with a mix of questions on records, goalscorers, and trophies. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. Try some of our other football quizzes. If you […]

    2 years ago

  • Hurling to be shown on GAAGO as RTÉ take over for Sunday’s football action

    Hurling to be shown on GAAGO as RTÉ take over for Sunday’s football action

    We’re spoiled for choice again this weekend. There’s another bonanza of GAA taking place this weekend with a number matches to be shown either via streaming services or on terrestrial television. Hurling takes centre stage on Saturday with crunch provincial clashes taking place in Leinster and Munster. Galway-Wexford (4.00) has taken on added significance for […]

    2 years ago

  • The All-Ireland senior football championship draw live: Follow all the action here

    The All-Ireland senior football championship draw live: Follow all the action here

    It’s time for the big one. The draws for the All-Ireland senior football championship and the Tailteann Cup took place at 3.00 on Tuesday afternoon. Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns made the draw alongside director of games administration Feargal McGill, in a broadcast that was shown live on the social media channels of GAA.ie. […]

    2 years ago

  • Cork, Dublin and Laois enjoy victories in oneills.com U20 GAA All-Ireland hurling championship

    Cork, Dublin and Laois enjoy victories in oneills.com U20 GAA All-Ireland hurling championship

    Cork, Dublin and Laois all enjoyed victories during this week’s oneills.com U20 GAA All-Ireland hurling championship. High-flyers Cork continued their unbeaten start to the championship on Friday night when they defeated Limerick by two points in Pairc Uí Chaoimh. Jack Leahy and Diarmuid Healy were once again sensational for the side managed by Cork legend […]

    2 years ago

  • GAA Championship live: follow the action in our live-blog

    GAA Championship live: follow the action in our live-blog

    Limerick have confirmed that Peter Casey sustained a broken ankle during Sunday’s win over Tipperary. The 27-year-old sustained the injury while scoring a second half goal in Limerick’s 15 point win over their Munster rivals. Limerick GAA confirmed in a statement that the Na Piarsaigh player broke his ankle and will undergo surgery in the […]

    2 years ago

  • Sunday brings another feast for the eyes of GAA fans

    Sunday brings another feast for the eyes of GAA fans

    We’re kicking right into gear now. GAA action will take centre stage almost every weekend from here until the end of July and this one coming is no different, with eight senior championship games to be shown live. Saturday has something of a modest offering with the Ulster football semi-final between Down and Armagh probably […]

    2 years ago

  • “I absolutely can not stand it” – Hegarty vehemently against VAR in the GAA

    “I absolutely can not stand it” – Hegarty vehemently against VAR in the GAA

    Gearoid Hegarty is adamant that VAR isn’t needed in the GAA. Some Clare fans would have welcomed the use of technology on Sunday, to adjudicate on two controversial square balls that went against them but regardless of that, the general consensus seems to be that VAR wouldn’t be welcome in the GAA. Limerick star Gearoid […]

    2 years ago

  • Donal Óg Cusack says only four Cork players were ‘positives’ in loss to Waterford

    Donal Óg Cusack says only four Cork players were ‘positives’ in loss to Waterford

    Jackie Tyrrell says that ‘serious questions’ have to be asked of Cork after their disappointing loss to Waterford on Sunday. Cork were favourites heading into the game having impressed in patches throughout the League but they didn’t hurl to their potential, and were eventually beaten by three points. Indiscipline was a feature of Cork’s display […]

    2 years ago

  • Roy Keane tears strips off Man United after losing three goal lead against Coventry

    Roy Keane tears strips off Man United after losing three goal lead against Coventry

    “I don’t like what I see. They are hard to like.” Roy Keane slammed Manchester United after the Red Devils reached the FA Cup final. Erik ten Hag’s side progressed to the final, where they will face Manchester City, after narrowly seeing off the challenge of Coventry City. Man United, however, were almost embarrassed by […]

    2 years ago

  • GAA action takes over the TV this weekend with absolute belter of a schedule

    GAA action takes over the TV this weekend with absolute belter of a schedule

    The Championship is here. Yes, it’s been here for the last fortnight but with gigantic clashes in the Munster hurling and the Ulster football championships – the two diamonds in the provincial rough – there’s more of a buzz about this weekend. Saturday is headlined by the meeting of Derry and Donegal in Celtic Park […]

    2 years ago

  • The Championship is here: Keep up to date with the hurling and football right here

    The Championship is here: Keep up to date with the hurling and football right here

    All your hurling and football latest right here. Full-time: Clare 1-18 Limerick 3-15 “That’s exactly why they are chasing five-in-a-row,” declared Joe Canning on RTE after Limerick recovered from a nine-point deficit to defeat The Banner by three points. Clare were flying as Aidan McCarthy and Shane O’Donnell caused havoc for the first 50 minutes, […]

    2 years ago

  • James McClean ‘makes no apologies’ over joining in with anti-monarchy song

    James McClean ‘makes no apologies’ over joining in with anti-monarchy song

    Recently retired Irish international James McClean says he ‘makes no apologies’ for joining in with fans singing about him hating the king. Wrexham sealed promotion to League one last weekend and in the aftermath, some Wrexham supporters chanted about the Derry-man hating the king. McClean (34) confirmed on Instagram that he joined in with the […]

    2 years ago

  • Arsenal and Man City handed huge title race boost as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool

    Arsenal and Man City handed huge title race boost as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool

    Liverpool were dealt a hammer blow by Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. A 0-1 defeat saw the Reds lose ground on Manchester City and Arsenal. Palace started with intent from the off, but Liverpool looked slow and were labelled as ‘lethargic’ by Jamie Carragher, who was commentating for Sky Sports.  The Eagles had their reward […]

    2 years ago

  • Premier League live-hub: Follow all the weekend’s action here

    Premier League live-hub: Follow all the weekend’s action here

    It’s another Super Sunday of Premier League football. Follow all the action here in our live-blog. (The blog may take one minute to load.) Fixtures: Liverpool v Crystal Palace, 2.00 West Ham v Fulham, 2.00 Arsenal v Aston Villa, 4.30 Today’s games will have a big bearing in the race for the Premier League title, […]

    2 years ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 68

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 68

    15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on The Masters, on Formula 1 and a round on Manchester United in the […]

    2 years ago

  • Sports drama dubbed ‘better than Moneyball’ soars into Netflix top 10

    Sports drama dubbed ‘better than Moneyball’ soars into Netflix top 10

    There are some major names in the cast list. A sports drama from 2014 with an A-list cast has made it’s way into the Netflix UK top ten for this week, and some people are saying it’s better than Moneyball. Draft Day tells the story of a general manager for a struggling pro football team […]

    2 years ago

  • Sheffield United to face points deduction

    Sheffield United to face points deduction

    Their point deduction is a result of them defaulting on transfer payments to other clubs in the 22/23 season. Sheffield United have been docked two points which will come into effect the next time they take part in a league run by the EFL. The decision is in relation to a default on transfer payments, […]

    2 years ago

  • O.J. Simpson has died aged 76

    O.J. Simpson has died aged 76

    The former NFL star has passed away after a long battle with cancer. OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76. The one-time NFL running-back was most infamously known for standing trial for the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in the ’90s, only to be acquitted. The ordeal was […]

    2 years ago

  • Premier League clubs vote unanimously to change VAR system next season

    Premier League clubs vote unanimously to change VAR system next season

    The changes will come into effect at the beginning of next season. The Premier League have announced that all 20 clubs have voted unanimously to introduce Semi-Automated Offside Technology, effective from the beginning of the 2024/2025 season. In a statement released by the Premier League, the organisation said that the new piece of technology will “provide […]

    2 years ago

  • The Masters: Follow all the action from Augusta National in our live hub

    The Masters: Follow all the action from Augusta National in our live hub

    You can follow the action live here. The Masters, the first golf major of the year, takes place this weekend at Augusta National in Georgia, USA. You can follow all the action in our live blog, just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all our updates.

    2 years ago

  • Paul Scholes slams Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho over training ground conduct

    Paul Scholes slams Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho over training ground conduct

    The club legend called out two of Erik Ten Hag’s brightest young talents for their choice of attire on the training ground. Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes has publicly criticised current Manchester United stars Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo for having poor standards during a training session. The 49-year-old reposted an image […]

    2 years ago

  • Roy Keane doubles down on controversial Erling Haaland comments

    Roy Keane doubles down on controversial Erling Haaland comments

    “I don’t know what the big deal is.” Roy Keane has doubled down on his criticism of Erling Haaland. On Sky Sports after Manchester City’s goalless draw with Arsenal, the former Manchester United captain compared Haaland’s ability in general play to that of a League Two player. Keane was asked about the comments on the […]

    2 years ago

  • Bayern Munich fans banned from Emirates stadium for Champions League clash with Arsenal

    Bayern Munich fans banned from Emirates stadium for Champions League clash with Arsenal

    It’s not good news for Bayern… Bayern Munich fans will be banned from Arsenal’s Emirates stadium for the Champions League game. Reigning champions Manchester City are set to on Real Madrid tonight as they continue their quest to defend their Champions League crown. Meanwhile, Arsenal are going up against Bayern Munich. This will be the […]

    2 years ago

  • Eerie moment as O’Riley’s panenka penalty met with utter silence in Ibrox

    Eerie moment as O’Riley’s panenka penalty met with utter silence in Ibrox

    Rangers and Celtic played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at Ibrox. In the opening stages, Joe Hart smashed the ball into Rangers’ half. The ball bounced favourably in between the home side’s defence. Then as the Rangers’ defender, James Tavenier, attempted to clip the ball clear of danger it rebounded off the onrushing Daizen Maeda […]

    2 years ago

  • Ian Wright calls out penalty decision that went against United but not City

    Ian Wright calls out penalty decision that went against United but not City

    An Arsenal legend even called out the lack of consistency. Fans have been slating a referee decision during Manchester City’s clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, on Saturday. Ian Wright was one of those calling out refereeing inconsistencies. The incident occurred just before half-time, when the score was at one goal a piece and […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United won’t wear away jersey again this season

    Man United won’t wear away jersey again this season

    The Red Devils won’t wear the green and white jersey again this season. Manchester United will not their away jersey again this season, according to the Daily Mail. The Red Devils wore their green and white striped away jersey against Brentford on Saturday night. The 1-1 draw, however, will reportedly be the final time the […]

    2 years ago

  • Manchester United denied late on in shocking performance at Brentford

    Manchester United denied late on in shocking performance at Brentford

    Brentford fought back for a draw after Mason Mount thought he had snatched victory for United. Man United drew 1-1 at the Gtech but can count themselves lucky after Brentford peppered keeper – Andre Onana – for much of the game. Onana performed admirably and described the game as a ‘cup final’ when speaking to […]

    2 years ago

  • Scottish fans drown out God Save the King with chorus of boos in Hampden Park

    Scottish fans drown out God Save the King with chorus of boos in Hampden Park

    Scottish fans at Hampden Park booed ‘God Save the King’ on Tuesday night, when it was played before their international friendly against Northern Ireland. Not for the first time, the anthem was met with a chorus of boos from a section of the Scottish support. Northern Ireland use ‘God save the King’ as their anthem […]

    2 years ago

  • You have just four minutes to complete this tough Premier League quiz

    You have just four minutes to complete this tough Premier League quiz

    Lucky charms. We have a great Premier League quiz that will really test you, and leave more than a few scratching their head. In the history of the Premier League, which launched in August 1992 as the souped-up version of the old Barclays First Division, there have been 10 players to have won league titles […]

    2 years ago

  • Dorothy Wall sets World Cup target ahead of latest Six Nations campaign

    Dorothy Wall sets World Cup target ahead of latest Six Nations campaign

    “We’re going out to compete, so it’s not a development tournament for us, by any standard.” It tells you a lot about where the Ireland women’s rugby team is, right now, when 23-year-old Dorothy Wall is one of the most experienced players in their Six Nations squad. Wall made her 15s international debut in the […]

    2 years ago

  • Jim Ratcliffe has Gareth Southgate ‘as number one choice’ to replace Ten Hag

    Jim Ratcliffe has Gareth Southgate ‘as number one choice’ to replace Ten Hag

    Jim Ratcliffe reportedly has Gareth Southgate as his number one target for the Manchester United job. Despite a positive result at Old Trafford against Liverpool last Sunday, Erik Ten Hag is not adored by the United faithful with calls for change coming after most defeats. United investor Ratcliffe is ‘increasingly confident’ he can prize the […]

    2 years ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 65

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 65

    Let’s see what your quizzing brains are made of. The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is back to keep you company ahead of this St Patrick’s Weekend [it’s bigger than a day now, you know?] We have thrown in some tricky ones for you, so you’ll need to be on top of a broad range of […]

    2 years ago

  • Rangers legend said Roy Keane ‘hated the sight of him’ during Man United spell

    Rangers legend said Roy Keane ‘hated the sight of him’ during Man United spell

    “Shark’s eyes. Dead, devoid of emotion, glaring at me. No handshake.” Rangers legend Andy Goram spoke about his experience at Manchester United with captain Roy Keane during his brief spell at the club. The Red Devils signed the former Rangers goalkeeper on a short-term loan deal from Motherwell in March 2001. Alex Ferguson needed cover […]

    2 years ago

  • Marcus Rashford expresses regret over “reckless tackle” on Liverpool star

    Marcus Rashford expresses regret over “reckless tackle” on Liverpool star

    “I just had so much emotion going through me.” Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford has opened up about recent criticism aimed towards him by football fans and the media, and has spoken of his regret over a “reckless tackle” on a fellow England international. In an open letter, published on The Players’ Tribune, the […]

    2 years ago

  • Anything over 16 would be brilliant in our general knowledge sports quiz

    Anything over 16 would be brilliant in our general knowledge sports quiz

    Nice mix of questions to keep you on your toes. We have a tricky general knowledge sports quiz that will separate the die-hards from the casuals. Four categories, 20 questions, and only one(s) will succeed! Across TV, geography, history and general knowledge, our guest quiz-master Fiona Shields is putting your sporting credentials to the test. […]

    2 years ago

  • “Oh, that was close!” – Marginal call denies Ireland famous win over Italy

    “Oh, that was close!” – Marginal call denies Ireland famous win over Italy

    ITALY 0-0 IRELAND Ireland drew with Italy 0-0 at Viola Park, as a marginal call denied them a wonder-goal. Despite the final scoreline, there was plenty going on in Florence and it was an impressive performance from Eileen Glesson’s side. The opening 45 for the Girls in Green, writes Fiona Shields, were very positive, considering […]

    2 years ago

  • Ireland hungry to test themselves against the best after World Cup highs

    Ireland hungry to test themselves against the best after World Cup highs

    “We would like to test ourselves against the best.” Ireland have confirmed Eileen Gleeson as new, permanent manager, writes Fiona Shields, but have retained the core group of players that got them to the World Cup. Four more experienced players – Niamh Fahey, Aofie Mannion, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan – have all made return […]

    2 years ago

  • Formula One 2024: All the biggest storylines, changes and dramas

    Formula One 2024: All the biggest storylines, changes and dramas

    Can anyone knock Max Verstappen and Red Bull off their perch? The 2024 Formula 1 season roars into life at the Bahrain international Circuit, next week, with the first race taking place on March 2. Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team cruised to the drivers and constructors titles, in 2023, with Mercedes the best […]

    2 years ago

  • Super Bowl 58 Preview: What you need to know ahead of the big game

    Super Bowl 58 Preview: What you need to know ahead of the big game

    Will it be Mahomes & Kelce or Mr. Irrelevant? It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and Scott McCabe has got you covered with all the key nuggets of information you need to know about tonight’s Super Bowl 58 clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.  What is the Super Bowl?  The Super Bowl […]

    2 years ago