Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry carry highest hopes among Irish in Portrush – but Harrington refuses to be written off

Sweden coach criticised after Euro 2025 penalty drama

Sweden head coach Peter Gerhardsson has faced heavy criticism over his decision to allow 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg to take the decisive penalty in their shootout defeat to England at Euro 2025. Sarina Wiegman’s side completed a stunning comeback after going two goals down in the first half against Sweden to secure a place in the Euro 2025 semi fi...

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Real Madrid Say Goodbye to a Club Legend

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The monk beating Rory McIlroy at The Open: Sadom Kaewkanjana cut himself off from the world

Sadom Kaewkanjana qualified for the tournament by triumphing at the Kolon Korean Open in May and has wasted little time in making the most of his opportunity.

Former Super Bowl champion dies at 38 after cancer battle

The former NFL linebacker and member of the Super Bowl LII-champion Philadelphia Eagles died from a rare form of cancer at 38. His agent, Sean Stellato, confirmed his death on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo Forces Club to Relocate Training Camp in Austria

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The one area where the Lions could be vulnerable against the Wallabies

Andy Farrell has gone to the mattresses with this selection. The Lions head coach has set out his stall ahead of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday. This is a matchday squad designed to batter the Wallabies into submission. It’s a heavyweight team laced with power and physicality. Experience, too. Every 50/50 selection has […]

EA Sports FC 26 promises ultimate football realism

Jude Bellingham is joined by Jamal Musiala on the cover of EA Sports FC 26, which claims to be the most community-driven entry yet.

Arsenal boost as Sporting face Viktor Gyokeres issue

Arsenal’s efforts to finalise a deal for Viktor Gyokeres could be boosted as Sporting CP have been warned that they risk out on signing their first-choice replacement striker. Mikel Arteta’s side have held extensive negotiations with Sporting over a deal for Gyokeres but the Portuguese champions have been standing firm over the add-on payments. Ars...

Irish players make up majority of Lions starting XV for First Test against Australia

Andy Farrell has named eight Irish players in his starting XV for the Lions’ First Test against Australia in Brisbane this weekend. Three more Irish stars have been named on the bench but Josh van der Flier is unlucky to miss out and will have to watch on from the sidelines. Unsurprisingly, Hugo Keenan takes […]

Transfer – PSG complete a double deal !

Having arrived in the 2023 summer mercato from Inter Milan, 30-year-old defender Milan Skriniar has not made the move to Paris Saint-Germain. His contract expires in June 2028, and he has been loaned out to Fenerbahçe for the second half of the 2024-2025 season. He has bounced back well and there has been talk of a permanent move to the Turkish club this summer. This Saturday, Fanatik and Foot Mercato report that the two clubs have reached an...

Why did Shane Lowry receive a two-shot penalty at The Open?

It’s been a rough start for many in Portrush in The Open. The weather has played a huge part in proceedings as expected, with heavy rain spells and win making the conditions in Northern Ireland even tougher than they already are. The roughs are notoriously troublesome in links courses and Portrush is no different, with […]

‘Overkill’ – Chelsea urged to avoid making a £80m transfer mistake

Tang Jie-Ee Wei go down to Chinese pair at Japan Open semis

They lost to the world No 2 ranked mixed doubles pair of Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin in straight games.

Cunha makes first Man United start as £62.5m star features in Amorim's first pre-season XI

Matheus Cunha has been handed his first start for Manchester United following his £62.5million move from Wolves earlier this summer.

Bryan Mbeumo to go on Man United's tour of the US after club agree £71m deal with Brentford

CHRIS WHEELER: Having failed with two bids last month, United made a third attempt on Thursday when they raised their offer to £70m. The final agreement includes an extra £1m in add-ons.

Transfer – Dembélé set for a huge salary at PSG!

Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old striker for the French national team and Paris Saint-Germain (under contract until 2028), has taken on a new dimension in the capital. He is naturally attracting interest and rumors given his qualities and the fact that his contract is slowly coming to an end. L’Equipe reports that a new contract is set to be discussed and that the Ballon d’Or could help secure a significant pay rise. “Dembélé could aim for a...

Wrestling legend loses leg after over 30 surgeries

The five-time champion describes the ordeal as a life saver.

PSG, a €1 Billion Squad!

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Chelsea fans delighted after legend's son signs deal

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England 'very optimistic' captain Leah Williamson will be fit for semi-final clash with Italy

TARA ANSON-WALSH: Williamson was withdrawn in extra time after rolling her ankle while clearing a corner during England's chaotic 2-2 draw with Sweden - a match they won 3-2 on penalties.

Takehiro Tomiyasu explains his sudden departure from Arsenal

Tomiyasu struggled with injuries during his time at Arsenal and only made one appearance last season, which came against Southampton.

Man Utd urged to reconsider move for £32m Chelsea star

They have been warned.

Jadon Sancho's agent 'holds Juventus talks in Turin to break £5m deadlock with Man United'

Sancho, who is part of a five-man Man United 'bomb squad', is reportedly determined to seal a move to Juventus this summer but the clubs are deadlocked over a £5million fee.

Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah reach Japan Open final

Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have ended their long losing streak against the challenging pair and home favourites, Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, to advance to the Japan Open final. Pearly and Thinaah achieved a commanding 21-13, 21-11 victory over the world No. 2 duo in just 36 minutes, silencing home fans at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday (July 19). Read more at https://tinyurl.com/fv6tcwam WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Suni Lee finally breaks silence on dating links to New York Knicks star OG Anunoby

The 22-year-old Lee, a six-time Olympic medalist, was the subject of the rumors after repeated visits to Knicks games across the course of the last NBA season.

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FIFA urged to rethink the World Cup calendar as summer heat becomes increasingly dangerous

Scientists warn extreme heat could endanger players and fans at the 2026 World Cup without major schedule changes. View on euronews

PSG reopens its ‘loft’ — with Kolo Muani back in the mix

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England face major injury worry ahead of Euro 2025 semi-final after star 'rolled her ankle'

The Lionesses overcame Sweden at the Letzigrund on Thursday evening to book their place in the final four but the victory proved far from straightforward.

Red Bull to sack F1 driver after Christian Horner exit

Just days after Red Bull axed Christian Horner, the Formula 1 giants have reportedly decided to sack one of their drivers. Last week, Red Bull announced that Horner had been ‘relieved of his operational duties’ having lead the team for over two decades. The dismissal of the team principal, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, comes after mo...

Rory McIlroy steps out in green jacket for first time on home soil

Ahead of this week’s Open Championship in his homeland, Rory McIlroy has donned his newly won Green Jacket at Royal Portrush. The Holywood man completed the career Grand Slam in April when he won The Masters after a play-off against Justin Rose. It also marked his first major title in over a decade. Of course […]

Official – PSG has its 1st recruit of the 2025 summer transfer window!

Renato Marin, the 19-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper who has reached the end of his contract at AS Roma, has been announced as joining the Paris Saint-Germain squad this summer. It’s now official. The goalkeeper has signed a contract that runs until 2030. Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the signing of Renato Marin. The 19-year-old goalkeeper has signed a contract with the Club until 2030. We still don’t know exactly what place Marin...

England docked points and players hit with £1,500 fine after dramatic 22-run win at Lord's

RICHARD GIBSON: England's win over India at Lord's this week has come at a cost after they were docked two World Test Championship points for a slow over rate.

Arsenal fans' reaction to Noni Madueke signing 'horrible', Joel Beya tells Mail podcast

Beya, an Arsenal fan who co-hosts the VIBE with Five podcast with Rio Ferdinand , said criticism of the 23-year-old England international has gone too far.

LeBron James reaches decision on NBA future amid rumors of Lakers exit

Amid increased speculation about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA icon LeBron James doesn't appear to be preparing to leave the team.

Malaysia’s withdrawal from CAFA Nations Cup disrupts tournament plans

The Central Asian Football Association says FAM was fully aware of the tournament dates and fixtures when it confirmed its participation in next month’s tournament in Tajikistan.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends message to Sweden's Smilla Holmberg after her penalty miss at Women's Euros

Eighteen-year-old defender Holmberg skied over the bar from 12 yards to hand the Lionesses victory in what was dubbed the 'worst penalty shootout ever' by multiple fans.

José Mourinho reveals his next challenge

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How to watch the MotoGP Czech Grand Prix at Brno

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Arsenal star breaks silence on contract termination

Takehiro Tomiyasu has opened up on Arsenal’s shock decision to terminate his contract. The Japan international had been a bastion of dependability whenever called up on by Mikel Arteta following his move from Bologna four years ago. Able to play with comfort in any position across the backline, Tomiyasu’s versatility proved vital to Arteta over var...

Transfer – Barcola, PSG ready to make a big move

Bradley Barcola, a 22-year-old striker signed by Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023 on a contract until June 2028, took a little time but finally established himself in Luis Enrique’s team. He also earned a place in the French national team. A rise that could attract interest from other clubs. According to L’Equipe, PSG is likely to offer him a significant contract extension. “The winger could be aiming for a place in the top five highest...

Spurs boss Frank sends message to Mbeumo over Man Utd

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank says Bryan Mbeumo ‘deserves’ his £71 million move to Manchester United this summer. After weeks of negotiations, United have finally agreed a £71m deal with Brentford for Mbeumo. United have agreed a fee of £65m to be paid up front to Brentford, with a further £6m in add-ons. Mbeumo was one of Frank’s standout perform...

American golf star ordered to attend anger management after destroying his locker at US Open

One former major champion's angry outburst at this year's US Open has gotten him banned from Oakmont Country Club due to his destructive behavior.

Farrell explains Morgan omission for first Test

It was an incredibly close call.

Two-time Wimbledon finalist announces break from tennis to 'rediscover the joy of living'

Two-time Wimbledon Ons Jabeur finalist has announced that she is taking a break from tennis. The 30-year-old revealed that she wants to prioritise her wellbeing.

Andy Farrell favours Lions’ reputation over form ahead of Australia clash

Solberg wins three out of four stages to extend Rally Estonia lead

The Rally1 returnee continued to set the pace on Saturday morning at Rally Estonia, winning three out of four stages