Luke Shaw’s availability for Euro 2024 looks in jeopardy after Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said the injured left-back is a major doubt for next weekend’s FA Cup final. The 28-year-old full-back has only managed 15 appearances in an injury-interrupted campaign, with his last coming three months ago in the narrow win at Luton. […]
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1999 treble documentary drops in time to boost Man Utd morale before cup final
As Manchester United limp towards the end of a difficult season, an insightful new documentary series offers the chance for fans to hark back to their landmark treble triumph 25 years ago. Prime Video’s ‘99’ drops on the streaming platform worldwide on Friday and reflects on how a remarkable 1998-99 campaign ended with three trophies […]
Tiger Woods admits his part in tour-LIV talks could cost him Ryder Cup captaincy
Tiger Woods admitted there was a “long way to go” to complete a peace deal in golf’s civil war and hinted that his part in the process could rule him out of being Ryder Cup captain in 2025. Negotiations between the PGA Tour, DP World and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – which bankrolls LIV […]
Improvements planned for busy Bergen County intersection ahead of 2026 World Cup games
EAST RUTHERFORD — Improvements at one of the busiest intersections in town aim to fix the flow of traffic and improve pedestrian safety ahead of the influx of traffic expected as MetLife Stadium hosts 2026 World Cup games. A shared service agreement between Bergen County and East Rutherford was approved to move forward with the […]
Manchester United thrash Tottenham to win Women’s FA Cup for first time
Manchester United lifted the Women’s FA Cup for the first time in their history following a comfortable 4-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley. Ella Toone, who started when United were narrowly beaten by Chelsea in the final a year ago, broke the deadlock with a fine finish in first-half stoppage time. Rachel Williams, appearing in […]
Tottenham always believed in FA Cup dream – Ashleigh Neville
Ashleigh Neville insists Tottenham always had belief they could reach a maiden Women’s FA Cup final this season and are now determined to finish the journey with silverware at Wembley. Spurs face 2023 runners-up Manchester United at the national stadium on Sunday with a new winner of the competition guaranteed. It has been a remarkable […]
Cork face Limerick in hurling, start of Tailteann Cup
It is a busy day at both ends of the Premier League table, while in GAA, the Tailteann Cup gets underway. It is also important day of action for the Irish provinces in the URC. GAA Tailteann Cup gets underway this afternoon, with Kildare opening their campaign against Longford at Hawkfield. Leitrim play Waterford, while […]
FIFA issues robust defence of Club World Cup scheduling
FIFA has issued a forceful defence of its scheduling of the new Club World Cup amid the threat of legal action from leagues and unions. Football’s global governing body wrote to the World Leagues Association (WLA) and FIFPRO on Friday to insist it consulted widely on the new international calendar, and also took aim at […]
Rachel Williams seeks ‘relief’ on personal mission to win FA Cup with Man Utd
Manchester United forward Rachel Williams says winning the FA Cup this weekend would be “massive” for the team – and a relief for her personally. United will look to clinch the first major piece of silverware since the side was launched in 2018 when they face Tottenham in Sunday’s sold-out Wembley showdown. And Williams, who […]
Gary Neville hopes FA Cup final win can act as a catalyst for success at Man Utd
Gary Neville believes defying the odds to win the FA Cup at the end of a miserable campaign could kickstart Manchester United’s rise back to the top. The absentee-hit Red Devils languish eighth after Monday’s 4-0 humbling at Crystal Palace and have three matches to avoid recording their lowest finish and points tally of the […]
Tailteann Cup returns as Leinster and Ulster Football Championships reach finals
The Tailteann Cup returns this weekend, with eight games across Saturday and Sunday. Sticking with football, the provincial finals in both Ulster and Leinster are on the agenda for Sunday, with Louth hoping to best reigning champions Dublin, while Armagh come up against Donegal. Here’s all the fixtures taking place this weekend, and where to […]