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Martin O’Neill downplays leaked details of rifts in Ireland camp
Irish defender heard detailing spats between Roy Keane, Harry Arter and Jon Walters
England march into World Cup semi-finals
Gareth Southgate’s side reach first semi-final since 1990 with 2-0 win over Sweden
Brazil left stunned as Belgium’s golden generation come of age
Roberto Martinez’s side deliver fine counter-attacking display to reach last-four
Added Time: Football Championship and World Cup down to the dozen
Emmet Malone is on the line from from St Petersburg, Mary Hannigan is in the studio
The World Cup venue where no one cares; Kildare show home advantage matters
Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
France grind past Peru and into the World Cup last-16
Los Incas supporters take over Yekaterinburg but Kylian Mbappé ends their dream
St Patrick’s Athletic to unveil plan for a new 12,000 seater stadium
Plan would encompass a substantial retail element plus 350 car parking spaces
Hoban and Dundalk aiming to maintain recent momentum
In-form striker will bid to add to his goals tally against St Patrick’s Athletic at Inchicore
Sporting Predictions: Playing the annual guessing game
Players and pundits consult their crystal balls for the big calls of the sporting year ahead
James McClean knee injury not as bad as first feared
West Brom winger could be back in action by the weekend
Martin O’Neill holds fire in latest McCarthy fitness debacle
Ireland midfielder’s fitness uncertain ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Austria
Republic of Ireland leapfrog rivals to go 23rd in Fifa rankings
Argentina and Brazil ranked one and two in the world; Wales 12th, ahead of England
Harry Arter keen to play part in Ireland’s next chapter
Bournemouth midfielder hoping to build on his first competitive international start
Who is most likely to hit the ‘wall’ during the Dublin marathon?
An Irish runner and professor has analysed data from 150,000 Dublin City Marathon runners
Three titles in a row now the prospect for Dundalk
Victory over Bohemians in Oriel Park on Sunday would give champions third crown
Five things you need to know today
Robbie Keane signs off Ireland duty, CAO round two and Government talks on Apple
Sideline Cut: Carl O’Malley’s year of absent presence
Passing of The Irish Times sports journalist has left a hole in hearts and minds
Uefa 2016: Over 70,000 Irish fans apply for tickets
Just one in eight applications likely to be successful as demand outstrips supply
Republic of Ireland up to 31st in Fifa world rankings
Martin O’Neill’s side move up 11 places following playoff win over Bosnia/Herzegovina
The Morning Sports Briefing
Rory’s got one intention at the Masters, Shane Lowry’s loving his first trip to Augusta, Bubba’s love/hate affair, McFadden grateful for Banahan heads up, Andy Lee’s going box office
Five-a-side frenzies: a tribute to our team-mates
Five-a-side games move swiftly from friendly to frenzy but the friendships last beyond the final whistle
Robbie Keane rules out mid-winter return to Premier League
LA Galaxy striker admits he needs rest and move would not make sense on medical grounds
Shay Given eager to add to tally of caps but team-mates may well have mixed emotions
‘I’m in no position to say I should be playing or to be making demands’
Irish Times extends contract for Second Captains
Online radio show to continue on irishtimes.com with audiences exceeding those of many well known commercial radio programmes
John Caulfield faces tough opener against champions St Patrick’s Athletic
Cork City are hampered by injuries to Danny Morrissey and Michael Rafter
Swansea’s Spanish stars face daunting trip to Valencia
Spurs and Wigan face tough Europa League ties in Russia
Franck Ribery named Europe’s best by Uefa
Frenchman honoured for his role in Bayern Munich’s Champions League win last season
Patterson spot on as Derry move closer to the top
City come from behind and hang on to win despite sending off at Oriel Park
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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