Down’s Charlie Smyth kicked the game-winning field-goal for the New Orleans Saints in his first ever NFL game on Saturday. The Saints got the opportunity with eight seconds left in the game and the 22-year-old from Mayobridge seized the moment, nailing his kick between the posts. It was cheered with great celebrations by his crowd […]

2 years ago

Ireland are in the final of the relay race for the first time. Ireland reached the Olympic final of the Women’s 4x400m relay race after qualifying from a thrilling semi-final race in Paris on Friday. The Irish team of Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Kelly McGrory, and Sharlene Mawdsley finished third in their heat with a […]

2 years ago

There is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. 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 2024 Olympics so far, a round on Olympic records and a round on American […]

2 years ago

Adeleke will become the first Irish woman to race in an Olympic sprint final. Rhasidat Adeleke will race in her first Olympic final on Friday evening when she goes for gold in the Women’s 400m. The 21-year-old advanced to the final after finishing second in her semi-final and will take on some of the world’s […]

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Harrington is aiming to win her second Olympic gold medal. Kellie Harrington takes on China’s Yang Wenlu in the Women’s Lightweight Olympic boxing final on Tuesday night. The Dublin native, who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games, is aiming to become the first Irish boxer to win two Olympic gold medals. Harrington will also […]

2 years ago

Amy Broadhurst has publicly defended Algerian boxer Imane Khelif following her controversial victory over Angela Carini at the Olympic Games. The five-time European Champion took to social media to express her opinion on the much-talked about fighter, and dismissed accusations that her former opponent is a ‘cheat’. The Dundalk native beat Khelif in the gold […]

2 years ago

15 is the score to beat. 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 2024 Olympics so far, a round on Olympic sports, and a round on Ireland at the Games. Good luck, and […]

2 years ago

It’s another busy day for the Irish athletes in Paris. It’s another action-packed day in Paris as Team Ireland are involved across several different sports on Day 5 of the 2024 Paris Olympics. We have compiled a list of every Irish competitor taking part in events today so you can follow along with the action. It will be […]

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An incredible performance. Daniel Wiffen won gold for Ireland in the 800m freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday evening, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 7:38.19. TeE triumph marks Ireland’s second medal of the Games and the second in swimming, following Mona McSharry’s bronze in the 100m breaststroke on Monday. Wiffen […]

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Mona has won Ireland’s first medal of the Games. Ireland’s Mona McSharry has won a Bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke at the Olympics, winning the country’s first Olympic swimming medal in 28 years. The 23-year-old from Sligo swam the final at Paris La Defense Arena with a time of 1:05.59. She finished just behind […]

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Kieran McGeeney says Armagh’s unity and ‘we before me’ mantra was a big factor in their first All-Ireland win since 2002. The Armagh squad have endured their fair share of tough days, on and off the field. Losing two Ulster finals in a row on penalty shoot-outs and losing two All-Ireland quarter finals in a […]

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Only three counties were represented on The Sunday Game Team of the year. All-Ireland champs Armagh dominate the team with eight members, followed by five from Galway and two from Galway. Armagh wing back Barry McCambridge was named The Sunday Game Footballer of the Year having come out on top in his duels with David […]

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Niall Grimley says there were three angels looking down on him as he helped Armagh to All-Ireland glory on Sunday afternoon. The Armagh midfielder kicked a 61st minute score as his team defeated Galway by 1-11 to 0-13 to win their first All-Ireland since 2002 and only their second ever. Galway stormed into a lead […]

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There was a wonderful moment at the final whistle of the All-Ireland final involving Jarly Óg Burns and his father Jarlath. Having come on as a sub in the game, Jarly Óg ran up the Hogan Stand steps on the final whistle of the game to hug his father who was reduced to tears. The […]

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Galway 1-12 Tipperary 1-11 Two frees from Carrie Dolan either side of an equalising point from Aoife Donohue carried Galway across the finish line in a tense and dramatic Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie championship semi-final at UPMC Nowlan Park this afternoon, sending the Tribeswomen back to Croke Park for their first final in three […]

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We’ll keep you up to date here. Galway fans boo Armagh for breaking early from the parade Armagh broke early from the parade just as they turned to face Hill Sixteen. They ran around the Galway players and the band and formed a huddle by the sideline before the parade came to a close. They […]

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Troy Parrott goes full Steve McClaren Something about his smile at the end tells us that he knew what he was doing…but we’re not sure. As the most expensive signing in AZ Alkmaar‘s history, Ireland striker Troy Parrott is expected to have a big season in the Eredivisie so maybe morphing into a Dutch striker […]

2 years ago

There is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. 15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on the 2020 […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Powerade. Welcome to our coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympics starts on Friday, and it promises to be a huge two weeks for Irish sport with several athletes in contention for medals. You can follow all the action live in our hub below. Just click on the […]

2 years ago

Donal Óg Cusack gave a sporting take on the late free which wasn’t given to Cork in the All-Ireland final. Some Cork supporters felt aggrieved that Robbie O’Flynn wasn’t given a free in the dying moments of the game when Clare corner back Conor Leen pulled his jersey. But Speaking on The Sunday Game, the […]

2 years ago

Let the debates begin. The Sunday Game’s team of pundits have picked their Hurling team of the year for 2024. Unsurprisingly Clare lead the way as All-Ireland champions and they’re closely followed by Cork who more than played their part in a terrific summer of hurling. In the end, they were unlucky to come up […]

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Pat Ryan was incredibly sporting in defeat after Cork’s loss to Clare in the All-Ireland final. Cork were defeated by 3-29 to 1-34 after a thrilling finale in Croke Park with Clare coming out on top after extra-time. Cork manager Ryan gave a sporting interview after the game, firstly congratulating Clare and then thanking his […]

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Tony Kelly almost rose the roof of Croke Park with his rip-roaring speech after the All-Ireland senior hurling final. The Ballyea maestro inspired Clare to glory with a phenomenal display in their 3-29 to 1-34 victory over Cork after extra-time. Kelly scored one of the greatest goals an All-Ireland senior hurling final has ever seen […]

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It’s the biggest day in the hurling calendar. You can keep up to date with all the action right here. Clare and Cork meet in the 2024 All-Ireland senior hurling final in Croke Park at 3.30. Keep up to date with all of the action below. Marty Morrissey’s commentary on full-time whistle “140 years ago […]

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Davy Fitzgerald and Podge Collins were panellists on on Up For The Match on Saturday night ahead of the All-Ireland final. One of the big talking points on the show was of course the 2013 All-Ireland final which Clare won in a replay. Former Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash was also on the panel to look […]

2 years ago

The Welshman was widely regarded as one of the greatest snooker players ever. Welsh snooker legend Ray Reardon has passed away aged 91. The Monmouthshire-born sportsman won the World Snooker Championship six times and is widely regarded as one of the greats of the game. Some sad news to bring you. Six-time world snooker champion […]

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A leading contender has emerged The FA have a shortlist of names to replace Gareth Southgate following his resignation as England manager. Southgate confirmed that he would be stepping down from his role as England boss after eight years in charge on Tuesday. The 53-year-old was in charge for 102 games, with his last game […]

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“They’ve been getting away with it the whole tournament, and they got found out.” Roy Keane offered England a reality check after they lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday night. England lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin, becoming the first team to lose back-to-back European Championship finals. Nico Williams opened the […]

2 years ago

Michael Murphy couldn’t praise John Maher enough for his role in their 1-14 to 0-15 win over Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-final. The Donegal native hailed the Galway midfielder for his spirit and heart in driving the team on ‘whenever the chips are down.’ Galway found themselves in a battle, trailing their opponents by one […]

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Galway lined up in a V as a tribute to former manager John O’Mahony before the All-Ireland semi-final. A Mayo native, O’Mahony earned legendary status in Galway managing them to two All-Ireland senior football titles in 1998 and 2001. O’Mahony passed away last week after a battle with cancer and he was remembered with a […]

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You can follow the final live here. Spain take on England in the Uefa Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin. You can follow the final live in our blog above. Just click on the key point in the summary that you want to read about or keep scrolling for updates. For team news, TV […]

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Tomás Ó Sé and Sean Cavanagh get stuck into it over Kerry loss Tomás Ó Sé took issue with Sean Cavanagh’s claim that Kerry ‘wilted’ in their semi-final loss to Armagh. “It reminded me of the ’02 All-Ireland final, four points up at halftime, maybe thinking the job was done,” said Cavanagh. “Kerry wilted.” But […]

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The former defender has led England to their second consecutive European Championship final. The FA are committed to keeping Gareth Southgate as England manager, regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s Euro 2024 final. According to Fabrizio Romano, they want him to stay on as Three Lions coach whether he lifts the trophy this weekend or […]

2 years ago

A place in the final awaits. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro 2024 semi-finals: All the […]

2 years ago

A mouthwatering clash Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro 2024 semi-finals: All the major action and […]

2 years ago

Greenwood has not played for Man United since January 2022. Olympique de Marseille are in advanced talks about signing Mason Greenwood following ‘constructive’ discussions with Manchester United, according to reports. The former England forward is said to have met with Man United’s football leadership group, led by new sporting director Dan Ashworth, to discuss his […]

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“Nev! F****** get tighter!” Roy Keane was furious with Gary Neville for a schoolboy error during a pundits match between ITV and BBC at Euro 2024. With no match on Monday, the broadcasters organised a five-a-side tournament featuring pundits and broadcasters, such as Keane, Neville, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, and Mark Pougatch. ITV’s confidence took […]

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It’s the latest twist in the club’s ongoing battle with the Premier League Manchester City have claimed that an investigation into their finances is ‘unfair’ due to a conflict of interest with a company employed by rival clubs. The football team’s complaint concerns analysis carried out by Nielsen Sports, a global data and media valuation […]

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‘Thanks lads’ The Limerick hurlers were given a great reception when they landed back to Colbert Station on Sunday night. Limerick were defeated by Cork by 1-28 to 0-29 in a classic All-Ireland semi-final on Sunday afternoon. John Kiely’s side were in hot pursuit of a record fifth All-Ireland senior hurling title in succession but […]

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Jude Bellingham was once fined for comments made about him The referee who will take charge of England’s semi-final clash against the Netherlands has previously been convicted for match fixing. Felix Zwayer, was banned for six months after being found to have accepted a €300 bribe from fellow referee Robert Hoyzer in a 2005 scandal. […]

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Pat Ryan said Cork would celebrate their win over Limerick on Sunday night. Cork pulled off a famous victory over Limerick on Sunday, dethroning their rivals and ending their five-in-a-row bid. Brian Hayes was man-of-the-match but Cork had heroes all over the field as, for the second time this year, they got the better of […]

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Hamilton was highly emotional after winning at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton has won at Silverstone after a race-long battle with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to get his first victory since 2021. After a fantastic race, Hamilton had just enough to hold off a last minute charge from Verstappen to secure his 104th career win. Verstappen […]

2 years ago

Mickey Harte steps down as Derry manager Mickey Harte has stepped down as Derry manager after one year in charge. He released the following statement through the Derry county board. “I have decided to step down as manager of the Derry Senior Football team. I would like to thank the players for the huge commitment […]

2 years ago

We have reached the business end of the tournament. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro 2024 […]

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The Portuguese midfielder has been given the go-ahead to explore other options. Bruno Fernandes has reportedly been told by Manchester United that he can enter talks with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and explore the possibility of securing a big-money move to the Middle East. The midfield maestro suffered a blow last night as […]

2 years ago

We have reached the business end of the tournament. Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro 2024 […]

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He remains not a happy man Eben Etzebeth has claimed that he has been targeted by the Irish media after his remarks following the previous World Cup clash. The Springboks came up against Ireland only last year in France on a day where Andy Farrell’s side were victorious. Following the win, Etzebeth stated around ’12 […]

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Ireland face South Africa in the first test on Saturday Andy Farrell has named his squad that will face South Africa on Saturday. Ireland will play two test matches with the first taking place this weekend on July 6 in Pretoria. Farrell was dealt a blow before even having chance to name his squad as […]

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It’s been club confirmed There has been a major decision made today with Manchester United confirming Erik ten Hag has signed a new contract at Man Utd until 2026. The Red Devils gaffer stated: “I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together. Looking back at the past two […]

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He’s struggled so far at Euro 2024 Phil Foden has said that he is the best player in the Premier league and that he needs to play like it after a disappointing campaign at Euro 2024 so far. Foden won the Premier League player of the year award at the end of last season after […]

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