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# Superstar

Last week
17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
France need Dupont. The World Cup needs Dupont
The sensational French scrum-half is a doubt for the rest of the tournament.
Last month
August 2023
€103 million man Bellingham continues superb form at Real Madrid
The England international was on target amid a win over Celta Vigo.
This year
2023
Rhasidat Adeleke breaks another Irish record in stunning California run
Adeleke set her sixth national record of the year in Sacramento overnight.
Rhasidat Adeleke breaks another Irish record in stunning California run
Adeleke set her sixth national record of the year in Sacramento overnight.
‘There's a segment of America that doesn't like LeBron... Fox News has really gone after him'
Hated by Donald Trump and loved by Jay Z, America’s greatest active athlete is also its most divisive, as Jeff Benedict details in a new biography.
Last year
2022
Lionel Messi says he will continue Argentina career
The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored two goals in the stunning and chaotic final.
Mbappe breaks silence - 'I came to win this World Cup. I didn’t come to win the Golden Boot'
The France striker scored twice against Poland to take his tally for the tournament to five.
2-12 for David Clifford as Fossa crowned Kerry junior champions for the first time
The Clifford brothers combined for 3-14 in the extra-time win at Fitzgerald Stadium.
'He’s one of the best footballers I’ve ever seen playing' - Joyce on Walsh
Shane Walsh was at his magical best in yesterday’s Connacht SFC final.
Has Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo gamble failed?
The Portuguese star has shone individually, but his team are going backwards.
2-4 for David Clifford as University of Limerick keep Sigerson Cup hopes alive
UL were five-point winners over Queens in tonight’s quarter-final at Abbotstown.
All time
After €180 million bid rejected, wantaway Kylian Mbappe staying at PSG for now
The brilliant 23-year-old striker was asked if he would be joining Real Madrid any time soon.
There's just one obvious candidate for Premier League player of the season so far
Mo Salah has been in blistering form for Liverpool.
Messi shows off 7th Ballon d'Or as PSG slip up
The Ligue 1 leaders were held by Nice.
Ireland captain and Arsenal star McCabe named WSL Player of the Month for October
Katie McCabe has been in stellar form of late.
'Still trying to get my head around it' - McSharry after incredible eighth-place finish in Olympic final
The 20-year-old clocked a time of 1:06.94 in an exceptional field.
3-6 for magic Mackin as Armagh see off Mayo to reach All-Ireland quarter-finals
Elsewhere today, Katie Murray hit 2-3 as Waterford booked a last-eight date with Cork.
Rising stars Adeleke, McPhillips and Griggs deliver gold medals for Ireland at U20 European Championships
A remarkable day sees Ireland leading the medal table.
'A whirlwind of emotions. It's unexpected' - from Irish rugby retirement to dream Dublin return
Hannah Tyrrell topped off an ‘incredible’ few weeks with a Division 1 league medal in Croke Park.
Belfast 12-year-old sets new 5km world record for athlete of her age
Emer McKee – remember the name.
Record-breaker Haaland can 'dominate an era'
The Norwegian phenomenon has now scored a career total of 20 goals in just 14 Champions League games.
Solskjaer 'keeps in touch' amid claims only 10 clubs can afford Haaland
The 20-year-old striker has established himself as one of the hottest prospects in world football.
Neymar reaches milestone but PSG held ahead of Man United clash
The Ligue 1 leaders drew 2-2 with Bordeaux tonight.
Three crucial goals and two massive wins in 24 hours: A special weekend for Cork's dual hero Noonan
‘I’m tired today but you forget about it with the buzz and adrenaline you have for the the next game.’
Toulouse sensation Cheslin Kolbe continues to thrill in a sport full of giants
The 26-year-old World Cup winner was a difference-maker for Toulouse against Ulster.
'She’s played just 12 games of football in her life and is now being touted as one of the best midfielders in the league'
History-making Tipperary ace Aisling McCarthy is looking to build on two impressive AFLW seasons at a new club.
United star Bruno Fernandes wins another Premier League Player of the Month award
The Portuguese midfielder has enjoyed a dream start at Old Trafford.
All Blacks goal on hold as league sensation Kalyn Ponga signs new NRL deal
The 22-year-old has agreed a new four-year contract with the Newcastle Knights.
'When people introduce me as that, I'm just like, 'Head down' - I hate all that kind of stuff'
Phil Healy paints the picture of her athletics journey, touching on her relationship with her fellow sprinter sister Joan and how the title ‘Ireland’s fastest woman’ sits with her.
Messi breaks Champions League record in Dortmund win
Borussia Dortmund need to win on the final matchday to qualify from the Champions League group stage after a 3-1 loss away to Barcelona.
Ronaldo on 700th career goal: 'Records come naturally'
Cristiano Ronaldo hit the 700-goal mark for club and country on Monday, but had mixed feelings following Portugal’s 2-1 loss to Ukraine.
Cristiano Ronaldo closes in on a century of international goals
The Juventus star was on target in Portugal’s win over Luxembourg.
Saltonstall reigns supreme to land Premier Handicap in Galway
Colin Keane steered the 9-1 shot to victory trainer Ado McGuinness.
'Salah is now one of the best three players in the world'
Egypt captain Ahmed Elmohamady feels the Liverpool star has few peers.
'He could have another eight years or more at the highest level, which is scary!'
From second-choice scrum-half to world-class 13, Garry Ringrose’s rise has been extraordinary.
Ireland teen star Kiernan hits stunning West Ham hat-trick on return from injury
The Cavan striker was on fire yesterday.
From opening an 18th season of inter-county football to a huge netball performance in Manchester
Armagh star Caroline O’Hanlon has had a manic two days.
'Football was her life - it was all she ever wanted to do': The revolutionary and unheralded Irish icon
Anne O’Brien was still a teenager when she made history and signed for Stade de Reims. The rest of her story is even more remarkable.
Sensational Cracksman obliterates classy field to win another Champion Stakes
Back-to-back Champion Stakes for John Gosden’s superstar colt.
Neymar eager to repay supporters' affection after giving shirt to crying boy
An emotional young fan met the forward as he left the pitch, and the 26-year-old insisted he was not angry at being substituted.