A legendary club could be ruled out of the tournament. A major European club could be banned from the Champions League after failing to comply with settlement terms from UEFA last summer. The tournament is set for its climax on 30 May when the reigning champions Paris Saint Germain face Arsenal in Budapest. PSG have […]

3 months ago

Crystal Palace will face Rayo Vallecano in the final at Leipzig on 27 May this campaign. An English Football League stadium is set to host Europa Conference League football next campaign. With Crystal Palace set to face off against Spanish underdogs Rayo Vallecano in the final in Leipzig on 27 May, a win would take […]

3 months ago

Number four spot might surprise you As the top ten list of the richest sportsmen has been revealed, some surprising names are included in the list of the highest earners. According to The Sunday Times Rich List, Sir David Beckham is now Britain’s first billionaire sports star. The landmark status by the Manchester United and […]

3 months ago

An iconic weekend! This genuinely might be the biggest sporting weekend of the year so far. First up, we have Premier League games which could decide the title, as well as the final relegation spot. Meanwhile in Scotland, Celtic face Hearts for the Scottish Premiership crown, in one of the most anticipated SPL games ever. […]

3 months ago

€1,000 is up for grabs if you predict all matches correctly! We’re into the business end of the Premier League season, with another 10 Predictor games for you to get stuck into this matchweek. JOE’s Win-Lose-Draw Premier League predictor is FREE to play and simple – predict the result of 10 Premier League games, and […]

3 months ago

A former Premier League referee has spoken out. A major rule change has been proposed to the Premier League by a former referee after the late VAR controversy at the London Stadium on Sunday. Needing a point to seriously salvage survival hopes, West Ham United thought that they had equalised following an in-the-box melee, though […]

3 months ago

The assistant referee is at the forefront of huge controversy once more. Sunday marked the possible biggest VAR moment in history so far. West Ham fighting for survival, Arsenal embarking on the title. 1-0, minutes to go on the clock, and Callum Wilson fires home a priceless equaliser. After a strenuous check, VAR ruled the […]

3 months ago

The club have finally broken silence Real Madrid have issued a full statement in response to reports of a training ground altercation between first team midfielders Aurelian Tchouameni and Federico Valverde that have taken the sporting world by storm. Taking to social media, Los Blancos have now formally addressed the situation for the first time. […]

4 months ago

Think you know your stuff? In the age of stats geeks, AI-generated Fantasy teams and nth-degree analysis, we’ve stripped Premier League knowledge down to its most instinctual form: Win, Lose or Draw. JOE’s brand new Premier League Win-Lose-Draw Predictor gives you the chance of going up against your mates to prove your footballing nous, while […]

4 months ago

The Basque coach is staying in England! Andoni Iraola is naturally a sought-after manager. A Premier League debutant with the Cherries, he’s transformed Bournemouth. From relegation survivors in their first campaign to a record points total, to 6th in the league this season, he’s proved his worth in an instant. Despite serious success on the […]

4 months ago

RIP. Former Louth hurler Niall Mac Eneaney was killed in a hit-and-run in Drogheda in 2024, after being struck by off-duty Garda Michael Ball following a night out. The court heard and watched footage of how Ball was travelling between 86kmh and 109kmh in a 50 kmh zone when he struck the 45-year-old Mac Eneaney, […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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, […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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, […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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!

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

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! […]

4 months ago

‘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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago

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 […]

5 months ago