Top players set to sport new sponsorship garb at the Masters
Texas Open impresses Kim; thoughtful Augusta landscaping; weather watch; and much more
Soldier In Milan justifies favouritism with dominant Irish Grand National victory
Rejuvenated and in-form Patrick Reed ready to go for second Masters title
Shamrock Rovers come from behind to beat Shelbourne in stirring derby in Tallaght
Cork’s burning questions will be answered in Munster, the league was merely filler
Rory McIlroy: New biography explores triumph, tensions and golf’s changing landscape
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GAELIC GAMES
Limerick were both awesome and erratic, but their superiority over Cork was never in doubt
GAA president Jarlath Burns described league final as a ‘classic’, which should lead to penalty points on his poetic license
‘Very soft’ black card and a leaky defence sours win for Clare manager Brian Lohan
‘I wonder will that rule apply to other teams,’ asked the Banner boss after victory against Dublin in the Division 1B final
National Hurling League finals: Limerick overcome Cork to claim Division 1A title – as it happened
Clare beat Dublin in Division 1B final to continue perfect 2026
RUGBY
Harry Byrne ends debate over Leinster’s 10 jersey with mic-drop display against Edinburgh
Outhalf made up for team-mates’ shortcomings with a stunning array of passes, tackles and place-kicks
Leo Cullen taking the positives from Leinster’s mixed display ahead of Sale showdown on Saturday
Champions Cup moves up a gear with Leinster facing a six-day turnaround to their quarter-final clash
Leinster prevail in 12-try thriller as they advance to quarter-finals – as it happened
Leo Cullen’s side to face Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday
Leinster offer up plenty of gifts to Edinburgh but take home the prize in the end
Ulster ride their luck to beat Ospreys and set up La Rochelle quarter-final in Belfast
Tadhg Beirne laments ‘same old story’ as Munster shoot themselves in the foot in Exeter loss
Champions Cup: Leinster should have sufficient firepower to see off Edinburgh
SOCCER
Premier League clubs facing £80m shirt sponsor void amid gambling ban
Nine clubs yet to secure front-of-shirt commercial deals for next season when ban takes hold
Arne Slot rues Liverpool’s ‘missing fighting spirit’ after humiliating FA Cup exit
Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Manchester City to crushing win against Liverpool
Statement wins for Galway, Dundalk and St Patrick’s Athletic as League of Ireland returns
Six wins from seven propel Stephen Kenny’s side above Bohemians, as Shamrock Rovers draw and Shelbourne lose
GOLF
Rory McIlroy seeks entry into elite club of players who have defended Masters titles
Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have managed the feat
The Masters: Five players that could be putting on the Green Jacket next Sunday
Matt Fitzpatrick is in the form of his life, while Jon Rahm is impressing on the LIV Tour
Shane Lowry’s Augusta experience will help him to contend at the Masters, says coach
Neil Manchip says Lowry has moved on from the disappointment of the Cognizant Classic collapse
RACING
Irish Grand National: Smooth start critical for 30-runner field in €500,000 renewal
Shambolic starting arrangements at recent Cheltenham festival underscore need to ensure fair chance for all
Brian Hayes proves an apt winner of Honeysuckle Hurdle to break Group One duck at Fairyhouse
Jockey’s wife Rachael Blackmore enjoyed massive success on the horse the race is named after
Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott go head-to-head over lucrative Easter festival period
Paul Townend on board sole juvenile Charme De Faust as rider bides for another Honeysuckle success
MORE SPORT
Air turns blue on Channel 4 as boat race coverage hits choppy waters
Broadcaster got more than they bargained for during coverage of the races between Oxford and Cambridge Universities
Rory McIlroy: New biography explores triumph, tensions and golf’s changing landscape
Author Alan Shipnuck discusses McIlroy’s Masters victory, polarising role in golf’s civil war and personality behind the superstar
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