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Bill Gates says he is 'optimistic' about battle against Covid-19
The US billionaire said medicines and vaccines should be given to those most in need, not “highest bidders”.
Lampard questions Sterling comparison on chances for black managers
The Man City forward has been a leading voice in the fight against racial prejudice.
'I am ashamed, I'm embarrassed' - Burnley captain condemns fans who flew racist banner
Ben Mee was speaking after his side suffered a 5-0 defeat to Man City.
'I don’t think Stephen is too worried' - McClean slams Breen and Hunt over Kenny remarks
The Stoke City player was speaking in defence of the new Ireland boss.
England lock Ewels slams report suggesting Bath players revolted over pay cuts
Sunday’s edition of The Rugby Paper suggested Bath players were planning to reject the request.
Kerry U20 boss dismisses 'media fascination' about captaincy rule
John Sugrue says he doesn’t understand the level of interest in who skippers the Kingdom teams.
'Two guys left by the back door. I heard about it before they told me' - Galvin
The Wexford football boss was responding to rumours of unrest in the camp.
Martial on the double as Man United close gap on Chelsea with thumping of Newcastle
Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford also found the mark in United’s 4-1 win at Old Trafford.
Dublin GAA chief slams RTÉ Prime Time funding programme in annual report
John Costello also called on the Government to address the lack of land available in the capital to develop facilities for GAA clubs.
'I don't accept that narrative' - GAA's fixtures task force slams CPA criticism
The two groups were previously working together to revamp the fixtures calendar.
Dalglish 'hugely disappointed' at not guilty verdict over Liverpool deaths at Hillsborough
Match commander David Duckenfield was cleared of gross negligence manslaughter.
'The problems of other countries are not discussed' - Russia bites back at proposed doping ban
The World Anti-Doping Agency has recommended a four-year suspension.
'There's one big misconception out there that the GPA is out of control'
GPA CEO insists they are not trying to implement professionalism in the GAA.
'I'd smash him for free' - Tyson Fury hits back at UFC boss Dana White
Fury has dismissed comments made by White over his suitability to compete in mixed martial arts.
Richard Keogh lodges formal appeal against his sacking by Derby County - reports
It’s understood the PFA are backing the Irish international’s appeal.
'I'm not dying' - Argentina legend Maradona dismisses daughter's concerns
The World Cup winner has allayed fears over his physical condition while also revealing he plans to donate his fortune to charity when he does pass on.
Gatland: 'We haven't even spoken about the haka, we might do a W for Wales'
The Wales coach also joked his final game in charge should be settled by a drinking game.
'They earn a sh*tload of money, so they're able to pay the fines'
The All Blacks insist they had no issues with England’s response to their haka last weekend.
England fined for crossing halfway line in haka response to All Blacks
Kiwi boss Steve Hansen praised the English challenge to his team’s war dance.
Kerr tells acting FAI boss Mooney to 'stay away from all the podcasts and interview stuff'
The ex-Ireland manager says the association’s general manager needs to focus on the most pressing matters.
Hudson-Odoi slams 'disgusting' racist abuse and supports idea of England walking off the pitch
The young Blues winger said it was right to consider walking off the pitch in light of Monday’s unsavoury scenes in Sofia.
Larmour: 'We rebuilt as a group and put in a performance that we are quite satisfied with today'
The Irish squad were happy with their day’s work, contrasting with much of the commentary around them.
Galway GAA 'disappointed' by Supermac's statement about sponsorship money
The fast food chain wants to know how almost €1.6million in sponsorship funding was used by the county board.
US says 'Iranian attack' on Saudi oil facilities was 'act of war'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the comments when arriving in the Saudi city of Jeddah.
'I have got a bit of a lashing from people outside' - CJ Stander steps up
The Ireland back row was busy after moving to blindside flanker against Wales.
Jon Walters: 'I've never been a person to hold grudges. There's plenty of things I could say'
Walters has responded to comments made by Roy Keane this week.
Stockdale at the double as Schmidt's Ireland cling on for victory in Cardiff
Dave Kilcoyne was monstrous for Ireland as Joe Schmidt’s side made positive strides forward.
'I did not disrespect Arsenal,' says Koscielny after transfer row
‘You should be ashamed for the way you’ve left the club after nine years,’ tweeted former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.
Camogie association 'continue to liaise' with Waterford after damning statement on fixture notice
Waterford are playing Cork on Sunday to accommodate dual players in the Rebel county.
Roma say club legend Totti's claims are 'far from reality'
The former footballer officially stepped down as a club director on Monday.
Government denies UN claim that housing in Ireland is 'unaffordable'
A letter from the UN said private housing investment has impacted security of tenure for renters.
Rugby Australia slams Folau 'media campaign' after leaked letter
The governing body say they have acted with ‘professionalism and integrity at all times’.
Poacher: 'The suspension was ludicrous. We were absolutely destroyed in the media'
The Carlow coach didn’t hold back when he gave his views on his recent ban by the GAA.
Manchester City face no action over 'Allez' chant
The Football Association will not take action against City over footage of the controversial song sung on their club plane.
Varadkar says that holding investigation into claims about decomposing bodies is not one of his priorities
Varadkar earlier said there was no evidence to support the claims.
Impressive Ulster hammer Edinburgh on the road to seal home quarter-final
Ulster earned a four-try bonus-point win over fellow play-off chasers Edinburgh at Murrayfield.
Days after enduring racist abuse at Cagliari, Kean downs Milan to take Juve to the brink
The Bianconeri could be crowned Serie A champions for the eighth straight time as soon as tomorrow.
'He obviously knows more than us' - Giggs bites back at Ibrahimovic's Class of '92 criticism
The former Man United player recently hit out at some of the club’s most iconic figures.
Gosper dismisses reports of Pacific Islands snub amid World Cup boycott threat
Participation in a proposed new global competition would be merit-based, according to World Rugby’s CEO.
Ireland can 'absolutely' still win the Six Nations - Peter O'Mahony
The vice-captain is not getting carried away after one defeat.
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