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Oisin McConville confirms Wicklow managerial future after historic Tailteann Cup success
Monaghan must get managerial appointment right - their Sam Maguire Cup future could depend on it
Martin O'Neill issues warning to Celtic players after Champions League collapse
Justin Rose surges into contention at Tour Championship as Rory McIlroy flounders
Celtic and Rangers Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after Ibrox pitch invasion
Gabriel Bannigan steps down as Monaghan senior football manager after two years in charge
Gabriel Bannigan has resigned as Monaghan senior football manager after two years in charge, citing changed conditions and the need for a new management team and fresh voices. He oversaw a 2025 NFL Division Two title and a strong 2026 Championship run, despite relegation from Division One and extensive injuries. Monaghan reached the Ulster final and the All-Ireland quarter-final, where they narrowly lost to Louth, and will now seek a successor for 2027.
Armagh SFC permutations: Culloville are safely through but 12 other teams can advance to the knockout stages
Culloville are the only team guaranteed a place in the Armagh SFC quarter-final draw after two group rounds. Twelve other teams remain in contention for quarter-final or play-off places, while Armagh Harps, Silverbridge and Tullysaran cannot progress. The article details the qualification permutations and decisive fixtures in Groups A to D, with the final group games scheduled for August 28–30.
UEFA Champions League draw: UK start time, TV channel and free live stream details
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw is scheduled for 5pm UK time on August 27 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. UK viewers can watch on TNT Sports 1 or stream it through Discovery+ and HBO Max with an eligible paid subscription, while UEFA will provide free coverage on UEFA.com and its Champions League app. The article also lists the teams in all four draw pots.
Rory McIlroy backs PGA Tour's 'cool' new match play format for Tour Championship
The PGA Tour will replace the current 30-player stroke-play Tour Championship with a new season-ending format beginning in 2028. A 90-player, 72-hole stroke-play event will determine the season-long champion, while the top 32 players will advance to a two-week competition featuring group play and knockout match play across multiple locations. Rory McIlroy welcomed the changes, saying they respond to fan demand, reward regular-season performance and could create a more exciting conclusion to the season. PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp said the redesign was intended to make the finale better reflect the season-long journey.