Category: Sport News

Shock at Kerry crash death of ‘great dad’ Maurice Moriarty

Much-loved retired postman was killed in a tragic accident on Saturday outside his home village of Ballylongford Gardaí continues to investigate the circumstances of the two-car collision at Ballyline West – about a kilometer to the south of the village – which happened at around 4pm on Saturday. Mr Moriarty (75) was pronounced dead at the scene, with three occupants of the car his vehicle collided with being rushed to hospital with injuries – including a female, in her teens, who was taken by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital. It is understood they were visiting the area. A man…Continue Reading

Netherlands 2-4 Croatia: Zlatko Dalic’s side seal Nations League final spot after extra-time thriller

Andrej Kramaric equalized for Croatia from the penalty spot with his 24th international goal Croatia are one win from their first major title after beating hosts the Netherlands in a dramatic Uefa Nations League semi-final. Substitute Bruno Petkovic struck from distance in extra time before Luka Modric’s penalty settled a remarkable game in Rotterdam. A 96th-minute Dutch equalizer from Noa Lang had denied Croatia in normal time. But Zlatko Dalic’s side will now play Italy or Spain in Sunday’s final, while the Dutch face a third-place play-off. “It’s a victory for the Croatian people, we beat the Netherlands in front…Continue Reading

The A9 closed at Aviemore following a two-vehicle crash

A section of a busy Highlands road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the A9 Aberdeen to Perth road just after 6pm. The collision took place between Aviemore and Granish. Traffic Scotland confirmed the road has been closed in both directions as a result. A fire service spokeswoman said four appliances and a community response unit were in attendance. They received reports of the crash at 6.07pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and to use the local diversion. NEW❗ ⌚ 18:25#A9 Aviemore–Granish The carriageway is ⛔CLOSED⛔ in both directions due…Continue Reading

Darko Rajakovic was hired as Toronto Raptors’ new head coach

Changing the Toronto Raptors’ culture will be an everyday project, with every player and member of the organization having to buy in. New head coach Darko Rajakovic knows that level of commitment has to start with him. Rajakovic was officially named the 10th head coach in the Raptors’ history on Tuesday, ending days of speculation that the former Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach was coming to Toronto. “For me, culture starts with your daily commitment to yourself and your team,” said Rajakovic in a news conference outside the Scotiabank Arena. “And that starts with me, and starts with the players, starts…Continue Reading

Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League 2023/24 fixtures and schedule | Football News

Tottenham will begin their 2023/24 Premier League season live on Sky Sports with an away game against Brentford on August 13, kicking off at 2pm on Super Sunday. Spurs, under new head coach Ange Postecoglou, will then host Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 19, before traveling to Bournemouth on August 26. Their first north London derby against Arsenal will take place at the Emirates Stadium on September 23, with the reverse fixture being played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 27. Their first meeting with former boss Mauricio Pochettino will come when Chelsea visit the…Continue Reading

Liverpool: Premier League 2023/24 fixtures and schedule | Football News

Liverpool kick off the 2023/24 Premier League season with a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a clash that will be live on Sky Sports on Sunday August 13. That opening-weekend fixture will be Mauricio Pochettino’s first game in charge of the Blues, while the first Merseyside derby of the campaign sees Everton visit Anfield on October 21. Jurgen Klopp’s side take on champions Man City at the Etihad on November 25 and the month of December sees Liverpool face back-to-back home encounters against Man Utd and Arsenal on December 16 and 23. Please use Chrome browser for a…Continue Reading

Meet the man keeping the history of Aberdeen shipbuilding alive

Stan Bruce vividly remembers standing on the bow of a ship “up in the heavens” waiting for it to be launched. The former shipbuilder can recall the sound of the axes chapping at the ropes and the banging of hammers knocking the supporting planks out of the way. And then, the feeling of the boat hitting the water in the harbor for the first time. “I have so many good memories,” he said, smiling fondly. “You can’t beat the ship launches, though. Sometimes I was under the ship when they cut the triggers and sometimes I was on the bow…Continue Reading

Premier League fixtures: Man City away to Burnley, Chelsea hosts Liverpool, Luton at Brighton

The Football News Show: Is Kompany ready to become Manchester City manager? Champions Manchester City will kick off the Premier League season on Friday, 11 August at promoted Burnley – managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany. Luton Town’s first top-flight match since 1992 was at Brighton a day later, when the fellow promoted club Sheffield United to host Crystal Palace. Mauricio Pochettino’s reign as Chelsea manager begins at home to Liverpool on Sunday, 13 August. New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou takes his side to Brentford that day. Manchester United start the season against Wolves at Old Trafford on Monday,…Continue Reading