PIC: Jack Grealish celebrates winning a European Championship (sort of)
Congratulations
10 years ago
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PIC: Jack Grealish celebrates winning a European Championship (sort of)
Congratulations
10 years ago
UFC Fight Night 88: SportJOE picks the winners so you don’t have to
Let the battle of the bantamweight sleepers commence! MMA writers’ 2016 records Darragh The Quizmaster Murphy: 49-21 Bourbon Ben Kiely: 44-26 Thomas Almeida (21-0) vs. Cody Garbrandt (8-0) DM: At 24 years old, both Tommy Almeida and Cody Garbrandt are two of the most dangerous strikers at 135 lbs. There are definitely still some holes in both their games, […]
10 years ago
Joe Brolly has literally written Derry’s death notice after Tyrone mauling
No flowers. Donations to Dessie Farrell (GPA). Derry GAA: 1888 – 2016. There have been some dark championship days for Derry Gaels in recent years. A lot of the agony though was down to the fact that they actually had a fantastic team throughout the last decade but failed to show that in success. Men […]
10 years ago
EXCLUSIVE: Juventus join list of leading clubs to express interest in signing Shane Long
Shane Long’s form for Southampton and Ireland over the past year has attracted the attention of some of the biggest clubs in European football. Sources close to Long have told SportsJOE that Juventus are among those to have expressed an interest in signing the 29-year-old striker. While Southampton are eager to offer Long a new deal […]
10 years ago
REPORT: Mamadou Sakho will face no further ban for failed drugs test
Big news from France and Liverpool
10 years ago
Irish rugby star’s stirring words perfectly capture sacrifice and slog needed to chase Olympic dreams
Olympic qualifiers getting closer
10 years ago
We asked you to pick the Ireland starting XI to play Holland and here’s what you came up with
Time for Martin and Roy to make their minds up. After Ireland took a point from two qualifiers against Scotland you might have been forgiven for thinking a pre-Euro 2016 friendly between the Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands would see the Dutch preparing for France. Instead Danny Blind and his team, who shockingly failed to […]
10 years ago
One of Liverpool’s most experienced players is “90% sure” to leave Anfield this summer
That’s that then
10 years ago
The five clubs whose interest was spurned by Old Trafford bound Jose Mourinho
Eyes on the prize
10 years ago
Paddy McCourt leaves Luton Town with possible return to Derry City on the cards
‘The Derry Pele’
10 years ago
WATCH: Utterly, brilliantly bizarre promo for upcoming Leitrim GAA club Lotto
We can all dream
10 years ago
Swedish Euro 2016 preparations overshadowed by talk of Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining Manchester United
In the second of his Euro 2016 Blog Network instalments, Anton Boström of Eurosport Sweden details how the only thing up for debate in Erik Hamrén’s squad is Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s next employer. Let’s not kid ourselves. The fact that the Swedish players have arrived in Stockholm to start preparations for the European Championships was overshadowed by the news that Zlatan […]
10 years ago
Historic world medal gives Ireland a new female boxing superstar
Kellie’s a hero. Kellie Harrington is on the brink of becoming the second woman to represent Ireland in boxing at the Olympic Games after the Glasnevin fighter beat Zarina Tsoloyeva to guarantee at least a bronze medal at the AIBA World Women’s Elite Boxing Championships in Astana. Harrington also becomes Ireland’s second female medallist ever at the […]
10 years ago
REVEALED: Louis van Gaal’s pay-off worth almost as much as final year of his contract
Manchester United will not make their announcement until 1pm, but the word is out that Louis van Gaal has left Manchester United. Ed Woodward dropped the hammer Monday morning at the club’s Carrington training ground, but reports are the pill was sweetened somewhat for the Dutchman. He has been a dead man walking since he failed […]
10 years ago
Antonio Conte’s training camp providing more questions than answers
In the second of our Italian Euro 2016 Blog Network instalments, Aaron Pires Mammoliti of Forza Italian Football explains how Antonio Conte’s last-minute tinkering may lead to the Azzurri heading to France under familiar clouds of uncertainty and controversy. The European Championships are set to kick off in just three weeks and for the Italian national team, Antonio Conte’s training camp has […]
10 years ago
OFFICIAL: Louis van Gaal has been sacked by Manchester United
He knew, we knew. Hell, even Ed Woodward knew. It was Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman who delivered the news to Louis van Gaal on Monday morning, informing him that his services were no longer required – less than 48 hours after winning the FA Cup. The Daily Mail are reporting that Ryan Giggs’ future is still up […]
10 years ago
VIDEO: Has LeBron James been taking diving lessons from Rivaldo?
We hope he’ll be OK
10 years ago
New Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wants to sign Steven Gerrard to player/coach deal
This would be some coup
10 years ago
Get down the bookies, because here are the 2016 SportsJOE GAA Championship predictions
The Championship starts in earnest this weekend, with big beasts like the Tyrone footballers, Tipperary hurlers and Leitrim footballers making their seasonal bows. Many people have already tied up Sam Maguire in a sky blue ribbon, expecting Dublin to successfully defend their crowd, while lots of pundits think a Spring of shaping from Clare and […]
10 years ago
The one player from Arsenal’s current side who would make it into Invincibles team, according to Lauren
No love for Mesut
10 years ago
Gordon D’Arcy trolls Stephen Ferris over Leinster’s much-hyped midfield duo
Quick off the mark
10 years ago
PIC: Thierry Henry is a fully-fledged Connacht rugby fan
Connacht Abú. It’s a movement. The Connacht momentum isn’t a bandwagon anymore. It’s a bloody steamroller. Pat Lam and @bundeeaki12 – The two pillars of @connachtrugby's remarkable PRO12 season https://t.co/uKL5w6FDAn — SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) May 20, 2016 The westerners welcome Glasgow Warriors to the Showgrounds on Saturday evening for the Pro 12 semi-final playoff and the […]
10 years ago
Arsenal fans can’t be blamed for hoping their new fluorescent third kit never makes it to the pitch
Might want to pop the shades on
10 years ago
This is the starting XI Jurgen Klopp has chosen to win the Europa League for Liverpool
But is it good enough to topple the Kings of the Europa League? If you’re a Liverpool fan you must be feeling pretty nervous right about now. Jurgen Klopp has led the club to their first European final since the defeat to AC Milan in Athens in 2007. Standing between Liverpool and the Europa League […]
10 years ago
Fears in Belgium that injury issues will play right into Shane Long’s hands
In the first of our Belgian Euro 2016 Blog Network instalments, Alastair Gartenberg, Jupiler Pro League analyst for Football Radar, reflects on the problems Vincent Kompany’s injury has caused for Marc Wilmots and how Shane Long may be just the type of player to capitalise on uncertainties in the Belgian back four. Marc Wilmots named his provisional 24-man squad for […]
10 years ago
REPORTS: UFC 199 thrown into disarray as Chris Weidman pulls out of main event
This was the last thing the UFC needed. Reports are emerging on Tuesday evening that Chris Weidman has pulled out of his fight against Luke Rockhold with an injury. The fight, scheduled for UFC 199 in Las Vegas on June 4, was a rematch after Rockhold claimed the middleweight title when he stopped Weidman at […]
10 years ago
Super Johnny Walters may be about to bring his heroics to the Premier League’s newest team
Mr Reliable
10 years ago
PIC: Wife of Besiktas defender shows she is ‘fully behind’ club’s title push with saucy snap
100% support
10 years ago
Liverpool look to Bournemouth in attempt to bolster goalscoring options this summer
He’s got the talent
10 years ago
Tim Howard’s farewell letter to Everton supporters would bring a tear to a glass eye
Leaving on a jet plane
10 years ago
WATCH: Sebastian Giovinco exhibits the kind of first touch that would make Dimitar Berbatov weep
Absolute perfection
10 years ago
Dublin now know their opponents for first Championship clash outside of Croker in a decade
Champions unleashed
10 years ago
UFC 198: SportsJOE picks the winners so you don’t have to
A lot of finishes are on the cards
10 years ago
PICS: New Real Madrid jersey is more fashionable than Zinedine Zidane’s trousers
White as the driven snow. Naturally. However the big question is will they be adding an 11th star to this bad boy after the Chapions League final with city rivals Atletico? That’s right folks, it is the time of the year when Adidas print money with the release of a new Real Madrid jersey. The […]
10 years ago
Liverpool fans rage as Daily Mail takes two-tier approach to souvenir collecting
The #FarewellBoleyn media love-in does not extend to Merseyside seemingly. After West Ham United fans enjoyed their side’s 3-2 win over Manchester United and endured the never-ending multimedia extravaganza that was their final goodbye to Upton Park, a few took souvenirs with them. Seats and signs were torn from their moorings as supporters made off […]
10 years ago
PIC: Liverpool’s famous ‘This is Anfield’ sign is no more
The times they are a changing. After 15 years of discussion Liverpool are finally expanding Anfield with a revamped Main Stand. It will bring the total capacity of one of football’s most famous grounds to nearly 55,000 and work will be completed in time for next season. Much of the construction has already taken place behind […]
10 years ago
Ireland coach Steve Guppy is ‘frightened to death’ by Euro 2016 opponents
Sleepless nights
10 years ago
“There was never a moment with him where I thought ‘wow’” – Sligo manager who nearly ended Seamus Coleman’s career explains his reasoning
By EAMONN DONOHOE The Beatles were once famously rejected by Decca Records, while Harry Potter was turned down more times than the bedsheets at the Four Seasons before JK Rowling eventually became the first female billionaire novelist. And Seamus Coleman’s career could have finished before it started had one manager kept his job for a […]
10 years ago
Just when you thought Leicester City couldn’t get any more likable, their charity gesture takes it to another level
The club that keeps on giving. In the wake of their unprecedented Premier League title, the questions are how Leicester City will change now. How will they evolve? How will they deal with being Premier League champions? Will their budget change? Will their wages increase? Will any big-money signings make their way to the King […]
10 years ago
Liverpool have released one of their strongest ever social media players
He’ll be sorely missed
10 years ago
WATCH: Tonya Evinger with the vomit in a bucket/kiss the announcer combination at Invicta 17
We don’t know how Rogan would react to this
10 years ago
Donegal’s Jason Quigley enhances growing reputation with impressive victory in Las Vegas
Donegal’s Jason Quigley enhanced his growing reputation with a unanimous points victory over Mexico’s James De La Rosa on Saturday night. It was only the second time the 24-year-old, who was fighting on the Canelo Alvarez v Amir Khan undercard, had been taken the distance in his 11 bouts since turning professional in 2014. That there is yet […]
10 years ago
Dinamo Bucharest midfielder Patrick Ekeng has tragically passed away after collapsing on the pitch
The midfielder was just 26 when he passed away
10 years ago
UFC Rotterdam: SportsJOE picks the winners so you don’t have to
Neil Seery is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC Fight Night 87. But can “2 Tap” upset the odds and defeat one of the flyweight division’s hottest prospects? Darragh The Quizmaster Murphy: 38-20 Bourbon Ben Kiely: 36-22 Alistair Overeem (40-14, 1 NC) vs. Andrei Arlovski (25-11, 1 NC) DM: As much as I think Alistair […]
10 years ago
Miesha Tate lets rip at Conor McGregor over UFC 200 press conference
“You could train on the plane”
10 years ago
Forget Any Given Sunday, Manchester City’s seven-year-old fan is as inspirational as they come
Getting rid of Pellegrini? Question marks over Guardiola’s lack of European success with Bayern? Braydon Bent has you covered. Al Pacino wouldn’t have a look in with Manchester City’s rousing young supporter. The seven-year-old delivered a stirring speech before the club’s crunch semi-final clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night and it has definitely got […]
10 years ago
Brian Cody responds to Ger Loughnane’s criticism of ‘functional beyond belief’ Kilkenny
Classic Cody
10 years ago
