Celtic’s Transfer Dealings Criticized as They Exit The Champions League

Celtic’s Transfer Dealings Criticized as They Exit The Champions League

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton led the criticism as the Scottish giants failed to reach the Champions League group stage. The Hoops fell to AEK Athens in the third qualifying round as they attempted to book a place in the...
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Stockdale Injury Deals Blow for Ulster

Stockdale Injury Deals Blow for Ulster

Ulster have been dealt a major blow ahead of the new season with their star Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale sidelined by injury. Stockdale, Six Nations player of the tournament earlier this year, faces six to eight weeks out. Ulster tweeted:...
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Arsenal No Match Against City in Home Opener

Arsenal No Match Against City in Home Opener

New Arsenal head coach Unai Emery began life at the Emirates Stadium with defeat as Manchester City started their Premier League title defense with a well-deserved victory. Emery has promised to take Arsenal in a “new way” after replacing Arsene...
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Southampton and Burnley Share A Point in Goalless Draw

Southampton and Burnley Share A Point in Goalless Draw

Southampton ground out a goalless draw against Burnley to pick up the new Premier League season where they left off the last. Jack Cork and Burnley will no doubt contest the offside call that denied the former Saints midfielder a...
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Liverpool Crush West Ham at Anfield

Liverpool Crush West Ham at Anfield

Mohamed Salah set about proving he is no one-season wonder with Liverpool’s opening goal of the new Premier League season as they cruised to a 4-0 win over West Ham. The Egypt international scored 44 times in his maiden campaign,...
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Chelsea Off to a Winning Start with Victory Over The Terriers

Chelsea Off to a Winning Start with Victory Over The Terriers

Maurizio Sarri made a winning start as Chelsea boss as his side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 Premier League victory at Huddersfield. Former Napoli boss Sarri is expecting a rough early ride in the Chelsea hot-seat, but goals from N’Golo...
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Despite Lack of Summer Signings, Spurs Shoot Down Magpies

Despite Lack of Summer Signings, Spurs Shoot Down Magpies

Dele Alli overcame any post-World Cup rustiness to head Tottenham to an opening-day Premier League victory at Newcastle. The England international’s contribution sealed a 2-1 win at St James’ Park, with all the goals coming inside the opening 18 minutes...
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Pogba Shines as United Defeat The Foxes

Pogba Shines as United Defeat The Foxes

Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw inspired Manchester United to an opening-day victory as they ignored background noise and their deadline-day frustration to overcome Leicester. A summer of discontent at Old Trafford appeared to come to a head on Thursday as...
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O’Gara to be Inducted into Rugby’s Hall of Fame

O’Gara to be Inducted into Rugby’s Hall of Fame

Former Ireland and Munster out-half, Ronan O’Gara, is to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this year. World Rugby announced that the Irish legend, who now has a column for the Irish Examiner, will be recognized along...
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Hodgson Extends Palace Contract Through 2020

Hodgson Extends Palace Contract Through 2020

Roy Hodgson has been rewarded for a hugely encouraging first season at Crystal Palace with a contract extension to 2020. The former England boss took over at Selhurst Park in September last year, after Frank de Boer had suffered five...
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