United have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Real Madrid for long-standing defensive target Varane.

It was a stunning and disappointing start to the Olympics for the U.S. women, who had expected to dominate the final as they had not been beaten in a major team competition since 2011.

The Belgium international had two years left on his contract but was keen to leave this summer.

Murray and Joe Salisbury are through to the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles.

Ali Price, Rory Sutherland and Elliot Daly make way as the Lions look to seal a series victory over South Africa.

Tottenham reportedly view Ramsey as an ideal option to help bolster the team’s midfield ranks.

Mona McSharry became the first Irish swimmer in 25 years to reach an Olympic final.

Osaka had hoped to become the first Japanese tennis player to win a gold medal.

Mona McSharry was the first Irish swimming in 25 years to make an Olympic final after qualifying in the 100m Breaststroke.

The Olympic gold medal-winning diver told young LGBT people they ‘can achieve anything’

The 40-year-old believes it is the right time to move on.

Co-chairman Joel Glazer attended his first fans’ forum in early June.

Both games will be televised on RTÉ and Sky Sports respectively.

Chelsea are also looking to bring in some firepower.

South Africa’s director of rugby criticised the Lions on social media.

Mona McSharry became only the second Irish swimmer after Michelle Smith de Bruin in Atlanta in 1996, to make it into an Olympic final on Monday.

Japan’s Nishiya finished ahead of Brazil’s Rayssa Leal – also aged 13.

Osaka defeated Viktorija Golubic 6-3 6-2 to reach the last 16.

The team competed in red and white unitards, which are combined leotards and leggings extending to the ankles.

Mayo faced Galway in the Connacht Senior Football final, while Kerry met Cork in the Munster Senior Football final

Biles is the reigning Olympic all-round champion.

Coco Gauff and Johanna Konta were among the tennis stars forced to withdraw.

The Lions clinched the opening Test 22-17 behind closed doors at Cape Town Stadium.

The Bristol Rovers manager is accused over an alleged incident in south-west London in June.

Boxer Emmet Brennan is waiting to face Dilshod Ruzmetov of Uzbekistan in the Men's Light Heavy category.

The 26-year-old from Uttoxeter is overwhelming favourite to defend the crown he won in Rio five years ago.

Murray will concentrate on doubles with Joe Salisbury.

Glen McAuley scored a screamer from kick-off in the 123rd minute of added time to take the FAI Cup to penalties.

The Lions recovered from being 12-3 down at the interval.

Results and photos of all the GAA action this weekend

Irish athletes will be in action across several sports early on Sunday morning.

The world number one began his bid for a first gold medal with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Hugo Dellien.

The Norwegian is committed to the Old Trafford club until 2024, at least.

Rhys McClenaghan topped his subdivision on the Pommel Horse with a score of 15.266.

Francis made the comments about the Harlequins, and now Lions outhalf Smith on Independent.ie’s The Left Wing podcast, which both Harlequins and the Lions described as offensive.

There is another bumper weekend of GAA fixtures ahead

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach declared the ceremony “a moment of hope”.

The former Manchester United star denies assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.

The winger has arrived at Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund.

The Tokyo Olympics like no other opened on Friday with fireworks illuminating an empty stadium

Kenny’s players were booed as they took the knee in Budapest

The Olympics will open on Friday with a ceremony starting at 12pm Irish time

Anyone for slalom canoeing?

Puspure, the world champion in both 2018 and 2019, is one of Ireland’s biggest medal hopes for the Games

The Tottenham striker could be heading to a Premier League rival

Ross Tierney's goal was the difference in Luxembourg, where it finished 1-0 in favour of the visitors.

Wales talisman Jones will win his 10th Lions Test cap just four weeks after dislocating his shoulder.

Who will watch? Will the athletes’ parade take place? Key questions answered about Friday’s event.

The 25-year-old was a Premier League winner with Leicester in 2016.

The story of Wednesday’s Olympic action in Tokyo.

Inter have won just two out of 12 games under former England Women boss Neville.

Kantaro Kobayashi allegedly made anti-Semitic jokes during a comedy routine in 1998.

Wallace was overlooked for a wild card in 2018 despite winning for the third time in 15 starts

A 5G-powered robotic arm allowed Maro Itoje, Chris Harris and Ken Owens in South Africa to sign jerseys located in London

The duo will line up in the men’s Olympic road race on Saturday

Softball action got the Games started two days before the opening ceremony.

After losing the first two games of the NBA's best-of-seven championship series, Antetokounmpo put the Bucks on his back and led the way in four consecutive wins to secure his status as one of the game's greatest players.

A dislocated shoulder appeared to have ended the Welshman’s tour four weeks ago.

The France international has long been mooted to depart Old Trafford.

New Hoops signing Liel Abada, the 19-year-old Israeli winger, marked his competitive debut by scoring in the 37th minute

Asked at a news conference if the global sporting showpiece might still be cancelled, Toshiro Muto said he would keep an eye on infection numbers and liaise with other organisers if necessary.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday the July 23rd, 2021 at 12pm Irish time

The rearranged Games are scheduled to get under way in Japan this week.

The BBC Panorama documentary, titled The Dark Side of Horse Racing, showed covert footage filmed inside one of the UK’s biggest abattoirs

Plus, a France player is reportedly looking to ditch Spain for the Premier League.

The 21-year-old midfielder has signed a long-term contract at the Emirates.

Ireland's Seamus Power defeated J.T. Poston on the sixth playoff hole to win the Barbasol Championship in Kentucky

The 21-year-old from Newtownards, Co Down has been growing his online profile at his debut Games

The starting XV and bench to face the Springboks are close to be being finalised following a selection meeting on Sunday that lasted almost two hours and the few outstanding calls will be made by the end of Monday.

The PA news agency keeps track on the star names whose dreams of competing in the Japanese capital have already been curtailed by the virus.

England's FA has vowed to identify those responsible for the 'disgraceful scenes' in and around Wembley

The Czech Olympic Committee confirmed that Ondrej Perusic has returned a positive sample which could rule him out of the Games

Racing is bracing itself ahead of a broadcast of BBC Panorama on Monday evening

Meanwhile, the Gunners are reportedly closing in on Ben White and Albert Sambi Lokonga

Title rival Max Verstappen accused him of being dangerous, disrespectful and unsportsmanlike following their clash at the British Grand Prix

The 17-year-old tennis star was due to represent the USA in the Tokyo games.

The controversial clash slashed Verstappen's championship lead from 33 points before the race to a mere eight after 10 rounds

The 22-year-old Slovenian hammered his rivals in the Alps with a long-range attack on stage eight, and stayed in control for the rest of the race

The 2020 US PGA champion held his nerve superbly on the closing stretch to become the first player to win two different majors at their first attempt.

Tyrone secures win with 1-14 against 0-23 for Donegal, and in Leinster, Kildare beat Westmeath to set up a final with Dublin, who saw-off Meath

Three straight birdies from the seventh put the American in the driving seat.

The England forward was hampered by the longstanding problem throughout last season.

At half-time Limerick were 10 points down, with Tipperary looking in command.

Mayo, Galway and Armagh also advanced to the final eight of this year’s competition with Waterford, Tipperary and Donegal all still in contention despite their Saturday defeats

Hamilton collided with title rival Verstappen on the first lap before clinching victory with a late overtake of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Irish golfer is not looking forward to his trip to Japan because of stringent protocols enforced to fight the spread of the virus.

The title rivals collided at Copse corner.

Nick Griggs, from Newmills, Co Tyrone, who clinched gold on Saturday in Tallinn, Estonia, lost his older brother Josh (19) in June after a fatal accident

Footballers Thabiso Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi have returned positive coronavirus tests.

The South African holds a one-shot lead.

The pair, who are understood to represent the same country and sport, are among 10 new Games-related cases announced on Sunday.

Dundalk beat Finn Harps 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division today

Kilkenny claimed the Leinster title with a dominant victory over Dublin at Croke Park today

Jones played 27 minutes as a second-half replacement against the Stormers.

Davy Fitzgerald has said alleged abuse directed at him and his family will “all come to roost very soon”