Long serving Cork GAA medic Dr Con Murphy has revealed that in almost 40 years he’s never once been ordered by a manager to withhold treatment from a player.

Jose Mourinho’s behaviour towards Chelsea first-team doctor Eva Carneiro has been “absolutely appalling”, according to leading sports physician Peter Brukner.

Chelsea will learn today if their appeal against the red card shown to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Swansea at Stamford Bridge has been successful.

UCD’s Robbie Benson was lucky to escape serious injury after a nasty challenge during his side’s Europa League qualifying tie against Slovan Bratislava last night.

It’s not the malaise that shadows the Galway senior hurling team that exercises Tony Keady most. 

Limerick may yet decide to bring Seanie Tobin’s disciplinary case to the Central Appeals Committee (CAC) after the Central Hearings Committee upheld the proposed one-match ban on Thursday evening.

Tommy Bowe last night spoke of Ulster’s huge relief at having in-form forward Iain Henderson free to play again this weekend.

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard was sent off less than a minute after his half-time introduction against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.