Liverpool Extend Lead at the Top with Win Against Seagulls

Liverpool Extend Lead at the Top with Win Against Seagulls

A Virgil Van Dijk double sent Liverpool 11 points clear in the Premier League despite a nervy finish against Brighton after Alisson Becker was sent off. Two first-half headers from Van Dijk put the leaders on course for a comfortable...
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Alli Scores a Brace as Spurs Resist Bournemouth Comeback

Alli Scores a Brace as Spurs Resist Bournemouth Comeback

Dele Alli continued his impressive revitalization under Jose Mourinho as he scored twice in Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth. Alli, whose poor form and injuries over the last few months had seen him dropped from the England squad, has rediscovered...
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Manchester City Stumble with Draw in Newcastle

Manchester City Stumble with Draw in Newcastle

Jonjo Shelvey further dented Manchester City’s hopes of retaining their Premier League title as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle. Jetro Willems cancelled out Raheem Sterling’s 15th goal of the season but Kevin De Bruyne thought he...
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‘Climate Shaming’ of Farmers Must Stop, Says Taoiseach

‘Climate Shaming’ of Farmers Must Stop, Says Taoiseach

Leo Vardakar has called for an end to the “climate shaming” of farmers and said that they need to be paid more for their produce. The Taoiseach was speaking at the annual general meeting of farming organisation the Irish Creamery...
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DUP Rules Out Attending Citizens’ Assembly on United Ireland

DUP Rules Out Attending Citizens’ Assembly on United Ireland

The DUP will not take part in a Citizens’ Assembly in Dublin for a united Ireland, Arlene Foster has said. Sinn Féin has been calling for the establishment of an all-Ireland Citizens’ Assembly to discuss the potential for Irish unity....
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Scarlets Blown Away By Five-Try Ulster

Scarlets Blown Away By Five-Try Ulster

Ulster ran in five tries to claim a bonus-point 29-5 home victory over the Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14. Center Matt Faddes scored two tries while John Cooney, Matty Rea and Robert Baloucoune also crossed at the Kingspan Stadium. Cooney...
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Arsenal Fire Unai Emery

Arsenal Fire Unai Emery

Arsenal have sacked boss Unai Emery following a run of seven games without a win. The Gunners have confirmed Freddie Ljungberg will take charge on an interim basis and pointed to “results and performances not being at the level required”...
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Varadkar Calls for More Ethnic Minorities to Join Gardaí

Varadkar Calls for More Ethnic Minorities to Join Gardaí

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for Commissioner Drew Harris to set an objective to encourage more ethnic minorities to join the Gardaí. It comes as some 197 new gardai graduated at the Garda College in Templemore today. Garda numbers have...
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Conor O’Shea to Join RFU as Director of Performance Rugby

Conor O’Shea to Join RFU as Director of Performance Rugby

Conor O’Shea will join the Rugby Football Union as director of performance rugby next year, the governing body has announced. Irishman O’Shea resigned as Italy head coach this month and was previously director of rugby at Harlequins. “I am privileged...
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Celtic Take Top Spot in Europa League Group with Win over Rennes

Celtic Take Top Spot in Europa League Group with Win over Rennes

Celtic clinched top spot in Europa League Group E with a solid 3-1 win over Rennes at Parkhead. The Hoops had already qualified for the last 32 of the competition but boss Neil Lennon had stressed the importance of winning...
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