Football
‘No-nonsense’ referee Ernie Broughton announces retirement
BBCErnie Broughton is described as a "Lincolnshire treasure" by the county's Football AssociationAn 84-year-old referee, described as a Lincolnshire "treasure",
How to watch Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid in UK:…
Real Madrid will aim for their second consecutive victory when they face 12th-placed Real Sociedad in Saturday's La Liga fixture.The spotlight
How to watch Leeds vs. Burnley in UK: Live stream,…
Leeds United are hoping to make it three wins in a row as they welcome Burnley to Elland Road in an EFL Championship fixture on Saturday.The Wh
Aston Villa vs Everton: Premier League – BBC Sport
Substitute Jhon Duran's sensational long-range strike earned Aston Villa a memorable Premier League comeback victory as Everton crumbled from 2-0 up for the sec
Casement Park: UK government will not fund rebuild for 2028
GAA An artist's impression of the planned Casement Park stadium in Belfast The chances of Northern Ireland hosting matches at the Euro 2028 football tournament
Co Down football club left ‘extremely disappointed’ after new nets…
The damaged net (Photo: Donacloney FC/Facebook)A Co Down football club has been left “extremely disappointed” after they discovered their brand new football
Bay City Rollers: Band’s van stolen during UK tour
GETTY IMAGESGuitarist 'Woody' has "luckily" still got his tartan guitarThe Bay City Rollers have said their van has been stolen "with all our gear in it" during
Commonwealth Games: Australia offer extra funding for Glasgow 2026 bid
While the stasis continues - and the timescales becoming increasingly pressing - Commonwealth Games Australia have offered to bridge any shortfall.They have tol
Government pauses NI City Deals funding packages
Getty ImagesBelfast was among the areas which was to benefit from a City DealThe UK government is pausing funding of City Deals in Northern Ireland.The deals ar
Chris Waddle selects five best atmospheres at stadiums in English…
Chris Waddle has been quizzed on atmospheres. Which are the best in English football? Chris Waddle asked
Cristiano Ronaldo first to hit 1bn social media followers
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit 1bn total followers across his various social media accounts - making him the first person to reach that mind-boggling figure.The numb
Arfield all business ahead of Huddersfield and Duff reunion
Lee Clark brought the midfielder to Yorkshire in the summer of 2010 after he caught the eye while playing for Falkirk. Arfield spent three seasons with
