Monumental Pogacar wins Tour of Flanders for record-equaling third time
Pogacar, from the UAE Team Emirates-XRG team, and his great one-day classic rival Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) were the strongest in the pack. That proved too much for van der Poel, a three-time winner of the race, who lagged 15 seconds behind at the summit. Pogacar and van der Poel were mobbed by photographers and warmly hugged each other after the finish. Like Pogacar , she attacked in the Oude Kwaremont and finished 42 seconds ahead of Tour de France champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, with Puck Pieterse completing the podium. Also known as De Ronde (The Tour), the Tour of Flanders is one of cycling’s most challenging one-day races and was first held in 1913.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 05, 2026 21:45 UTC
Man City CONFIRM captain Bernardo Silva is leaving this summer on a free transfer - after captain admitted he wished Manchester was in Lisbon
Pep Lijnders has confirmed that Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City this summer and hopes the captain is afforded a deserving farewell. Silva is gunning to secure a seventh Premier League title before his departure, with City nine points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand. Bernardo Silva is leaving Manchester City this summer - and could move to AmericaSilva wants to finish with more trophies after Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool‘Imagine a season. Despite spending nine years at the Etihad Stadium, Silva has not always jived with English culture and recently admitted that were City stationed in southern Europe, he would stay until being ‘kicked out’. Silva admitted: ‘If Manchester City was in Lisbon, I'd stay until I'm 40.
Source:Daily Mail
April 05, 2026 21:44 UTC
Robin van Persie hit with brutal three-word chant from furious Feyenoord fans as pressure builds on Man United legend after Raheem Sterling & Co struggle to 0-0 draw with relegation strugglers
Robin van Persie and his under-fire Feyenoord players were subjected to chants of 'shame on you', during a pitiful 0-0 against relegation strugglers Volendam on Sunday. Even though Feyenoord remain second in the Dutch top flight, they are 17 points away from their rivals. Performances have been underwhelming under RVP and Sunday's effort against Volendam, who are 14th, sparked fury in the stands. The away end chanted 'shame on you' at full time and midfielder Luciano Valente told ESPN: 'We've been hearing that for a while. When asked about it, he told ESPN: 'I've heard it too, yes, but I've developed a thick skin over the years.
Source:Daily Mail
April 05, 2026 21:43 UTC
Aasgaard insists Rangers have no fear as they hunt down six wins that will seal the Premiership title
Thelo Aasgaard is adamant that Rangers will have no fear factor to contend with as they eye up the six games which could land them the title. A third straight league win ensures the Ibrox men travel to Falkirk next Sunday with a growing sense of momentum. Rangers attacker Thelo Aasgaard celebrates his goal with Tochi Chukwuani'We've worked so hard to get here, so there's no fear of losing it,' said the Norwegian international. We've had some games where we've dropped points, but that's when he's got behind us the most. He knows we've got the quality, we know we've got the quality, so it's about keeping it up.'
Source:Daily Mail
April 05, 2026 21:20 UTC
Veteran Waitrose worker of 17 years sacked after tackling shoplifter trying to steal Easter eggs
A veteran Waitrose worker of 17 years was sacked after tackling a shoplifter who was trying to steal luxury Easter eggs. Shop assistant Walker Smith, 54, was approached by a customer in a Waitrose store in Clapham Junction, south London, who told him someone had filled a shopping bag with Easter eggs. Mr Smith recognised the shoplifter as a repeat offender and 'grabbed the bag' from him. A few days later, Mr Smith was pulled into a meeting with two store managers. Having a feeling about what was about to happen, he pleaded with his bosses and told them Waitrose is like his 'family'.
Source:Daily Mail
April 05, 2026 21:09 UTC
US airlines warned Minister that Dublin Airport cap breached treaty
US airlines warned Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien last year that the 32 million annual limit on passengers at Dublin Airport risked breaching international air travel treaties, documents show. O’Brien and the Coalition had by then pledged to remove the controversial passenger limit in the programme for government. Documents released under the Freedom of Information Act show that O’Brien and his officials frequently communicated with A4A about the Dublin cap over the last year. A4A’s April 2025 letter specifically highlighted reports of efforts to direct US airlines to Shannon Airport and away from Dublin. Airlines want the Oireachtas to pass the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 in advance of the summer.
Source:The Irish Times
April 05, 2026 21:01 UTC
PGA and DP tours on alert as LIV Golf considers muscling in on tournament schedule
Any such approach is likely to cause anxiety within the corridors of power at the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), given the number of such events already on its schedule. The DP World Tour has enjoyed success with these events, not merely in Europe but also in China, India and Australia. A challenge for their services – and that of sponsors – would, in theory, enhance the connection between the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. Talks are understood to be positive, although the PGA Tour is keen to lower the annual underpin it provides for prize funds on the DP World Tour. With Rahm, for now, also refusing to settle the penalties, he finds himself in bad standing with the DP World Tour.
Source:The Irish Times
April 05, 2026 21:01 UTC
Referee dives in to save glamorous UFC fighter after she is knocked out with a knee to the face and punched in the head on the floor
An MMA referee was forced to dive in and save a glamorous UFC fighter after she was knocked out cold with a knee to the face in her latest match. Hailey Cowan, 34, found herself on the wrong end of a vicious attack by Alice Pereira at UFC Fight Night 272, and was punched in the head while on the floor before the referee dived in the way. The bantamweight fight took place on the preliminary card, with veteran Cowan up against it versus up-and-coming fighter Pereira, 20. She is the youngest-ever female fighter to win a fight in the UFC, and the youngest to score a knockout. Alice Pereira knocks out Hailey Cowan with a vicious knee!
Source:Daily Mail
April 05, 2026 20:58 UTC
Fast food chain on 60,000 hiring spree after revamp brings customers flooding back
Burger King has launched a huge hiring drive as its turnaround efforts begin to pay off. The fast food chain wants to bring in up to 60,000 new workers across its 6,500 restaurants in the US. The Burger King president himself posted a video taking a giant bite of the new and improved Whopper - and delivering a one-line punchline. The goal was to review and respond to complaints, most of which addressed a decline in quality and affordability across the fast food chains. While Burger King is hiring more employees, other fast food chains are shuttering locations due to low salesOther fast food chains are struggling to find their footing.
Source:Daily Mail
April 05, 2026 20:50 UTC
Leo Cullen turns page quickly to Sale visit - 'the graveyard shift'
Read More Wind in Connacht sails for French voyage“We have a short week this week. [We] need to turn the page pretty quickly into playing back here next Saturday at 5.30pm and it's a great challenge for us. We don't have any travel, but travel is sometimes a positive for an away team because it builds some of that siege mentality. I’m sure Alex Sanderson will be trying to feed that into his team,” Cullen added. “That would be my experience of coming up against Sale and him as a coach over the years.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 05, 2026 20:46 UTC
'It was the first time I’d ever met a sexologist': Ben Reilly on art and Cork
The tombstone of Thomas Ronan, a former Mayor of Cork, can be seen today on the grounds of Triskel Arts Centre on Tobin St in Cork. It was the first time I’d ever met a sexologist, and the first time I ever sold a work. She thought I was making some kind of installation.”Much as Reilly loved making art, he always needed other income streams to cover his expenses. He also continued making art, exhibiting in solo and group shows in Ireland, Europe, China and America, until eventually he returned to education once more, completing an MA in Fine Art Sculpture at the Winchester College of Art and Design in 1999. I was telling the guy who was interviewing me about making art and doing this, that and the other to support myself.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 05, 2026 20:46 UTC
Dad's 'perfect' response after teacher asks him to 'verify' daughter's period
Dad's 'perfect' response after teacher asks him to 'verify' daughter's periodIt was shared on Reddit - and users say it was the 'perfect' way to respond. She was told her dad would need to "verify" this before allowing her to miss the class. Outraged by the teacher's request, the dad wrote a sarcastic letter asking precisely how the teacher would like him to "verify" this extremely personal information. "However, additional moments of thought on the topic made me realise that I was merely taking her word for it. This is the perfect way to handle a situation like this, ridicule the person to the point of embarrassment and they won't know how to respond."
Source:Daily Mirror
April 05, 2026 20:43 UTC
Trump threatens to escalate strikes on Iran unless it opens Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden threat towards Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Alex Brandon/APUS president Donald Trump, in a message on Truth Social on Sunday, threatened to escalate strikes on Iran unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. Trump told Fox News there was a good chance he could strike a deal with the Iranians before Monday’s deadline. Iranian media reported that five people were killed in strikes during the rescue mission and several American aircraft were destroyed. Israel reportedly assisted the rescue mission by providing intelligence and logistical support to the US forces, but no Israeli combat troops participated.
Source:The Irish Times
April 05, 2026 20:39 UTC
Eight players to leave Man Utd as Sir Jim Ratcliffe raises funds for £100m transfer
Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho and Casemiro departing as free agents will also free up funds on the wage bill. View 2 Images Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte are both expected to leave Manchester United this summer (Image: (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images))FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Alongside signing a Casemiro replacement, United may soon have to look at bringing in a successor to Fernandes. Reports have claimed that West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes is under consideration with the Portuguese midfielder set to be recommended by the United captain. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 05, 2026 20:24 UTC
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's wedding plans 'revealed from low-key ceremony to a guestlist so small their A-list pals will miss out'
Dua Lipa and her fiancé Callum Turner are reportedly shunning a big showbiz wedding in favour of a smaller, intimate ceremony. A source told The Sun: 'The plans are in full swing for Dua and Callum’s wedding but it’s all being kept hush hush. Dua and Callum first started dating in January 2024, and the couple confirmed they were engaged in June last year. She said of wedding plans: 'I want to finish my tour, Callum’s shooting, so we’re just enjoying this period. 'I’ve never been someone who’s really thought about a wedding, or dreamt about what kind of bride I would be.
Source:Daily Mail
April 05, 2026 20:14 UTC