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Irish Independent
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
League of Ireland: St Pat's v Shelbourne; Drogheda v Shamrock Rovers
Live | Today at 14:15 It's a bonus evening of action in the League of Ireland as the four sides that qualified for Europe face off in two Premier Division games. Follow all the action as it unfolds in our liveblog. 4 minutes ago A bit of breaking news this afternoon – Drogheda United's expulsion from European football has been confirmed after their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was rejected. Last season's FAI Cup winners will sadly not compete in the qualifying rounds: Drogheda United's expulsion from European football confirmed as Cas reject appeal Drogheda United's expulsion from European football has been confirmed after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) was rejected today, with a statement from the club outlining 'heartbreak and disbelief' at the decision. 6 minutes ago Dan McDonnell is in County Louth this evening as Drogs host the Hoops: You're very welcome to Sullivan & Lambe Park, where the build-up to this game has been completely dominated by a disastrous day for Drogheda United and confirmation that this week's European draws will take place without them. It's particularly painful that Shamrock Rovers are in town as it's quite likely the Hoops will skip a round and take their berth into the second stage of the Conference League. Both teams have rotated for this game with Drogheda's recent U-21 call-up Warren Davis dropping to the bench. Stephen Bradley has opted to leave Daniel Cleary, Jack Byrne, Danny Mandroiu, Aaron McEneff and Danny Grant on the bench after they contributed to Friday's 2-1 win over Shelbourne. Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, Darragh Nugent, Trevor Clarke and Cory O'Sullivan come in. Decent options. 12 minutes ago Matchday 19 threw up it's fair share of talking points last Friday as Dan McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice sifted through each of the five Premier Division results: League of Ireland takeaways: Five talking points as Shamrock Rovers seal Derby delight Here are the main talking points following last night's League of Ireland action. 15 minutes ago Good evening and welcome to another live blog covering Matchday 18 of the League of Ireland Premier Division. My name is Ultán Corcoran, and I will be keeping you up to speed with all the action it unfolds around the grounds. We only have two games to bring you this evening as the Irish clubs contending in Europe aim to free up space in their busy schedule. Drogheda United are hosting Shamrock Rovers, while Athletic take on Shelbourne in the Dublin derby. Both games kick-off at 7.45pm and can only be viewed with a LOITV subscription. League of Ireland on Twitter / X Ready for a huge night in the top flight 😍 League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 16, 2025
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
League of Ireland: All tonight's action as it happened as Shamrock Rovers claim derby spoils at Shels
Today at 14:00 It was another action-packed evening in the League of Ireland with four Premier Division games up for decision. Relive all the action as it unfolded in our liveblog. Key updates Honohan atones for his own goal by putting Rovers 2-1 up The Premier Division leaders have gone in front with a little over six minutes to play. Dan McDonnell: And it's 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers and Josh Honohan is the story of the evening. He responds from his own goal nightmare by seizing on a loose ball in the area and firing into the roof of the net. Ironically enough, it comes after Shelbourne's strongest spell of the match. Bohemians double their advantage on the stroke of half time It's looking good for Alan Reynolds' side as they head towards the break, with Dayle Rooney adding a second goal with 44 minutes on the clock. Shels equalise in fortuitous circumstances A huge stroke of luck for the home team in Tolka Park. At 8.17pm, Dan McDonnell writes: Shamrock Rovers are very comfortable so far in Tolka Park. Shels have gone with a fluid enough 3-5-2 or 3-5-1-1 shape and Tyreke Wilson is tracking Jack Byrne in midfield but it's not necessarily a team to chase a game although the main factor is that Rovers are playing with a lot of control. The early loss of Adam Matthews has brought Lee Grace into the fray and their experienced back three are very comfortable with Shels unable to get any real level of control to get bodies forward. A minute later, he adds: And that, my friends, is what we call the commentator's curse. Shelbourne are level, although in slightly chaotic circumstances as Josh Honohan's frustrating week continues with an own goal. He turns home a cross under minimal pressure. Candystripes restore parity through Holt Derry City were behind for eight minutes with Kevin Holt equalising for the hosts. Galway United score from the penalty spot John Caulfield's men are one up at the Brandywell – David Hurley dispatching beyond Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher from 12 yards. Cleary heads the Hoops in front Dan McDonnell: And the league leaders at Tolka Park. The description of the goal will depend on your perspective. From a Rovers point of view, it's a precise Jack Byrne delivery and a good run and header from his pal Daniel Cleary. From a Shelbourne perspective, it's dreadful marking to allow Cleary progress unchecked through the area. Meekison on target at the Cross after defensive error Bohemians find themselves ahead on 11 minutes – Archie Meekison scoring the opener. Darragh Crowley attempted to control the ball on the halfway line but took a heavy touch and Scot Meekison reacted quickest before rounding Tein Troost and slotting home. Tonight's results Premier Division Cork City 0-2 Bohemians Derry City 1-1 Galway United Shelbourne 1-2 Shamrock Rovers St Patrick's Athletic 0-0 Drogheda United First Division Athlone Town 2-2 Kerry Dundalk 1-1 UCD Finn Harps 1-1 Wexford Treaty United 2-1 Bray Wanderers 3 minutes ago Alan Reynolds will be a happy man tonight: Bohs up to second as first half goals from Archie Meekison and Dayle Rooney see off Cork Bohemians' charge up the Premier Division table continued by cruising to a comfortable victory away to Cork City. 4 minutes ago How the first Friday night after the mid-season break played out: Rovers retain their six-point lead at the top, albeit with a game in hand over Bohemians. Shels have an absolute mountain to climb to retain their title, 12 points adrift in sixth. Bohs do the damage in the first half against Cork City to move into second. Pat's, having missed a penalty, are unable to break down dogged Drogheda in a scoreless draw. Derry City and Galway United share the spoils at the Brandywell. 16 minutes ago Full time: Shelbourne 1-2 Shamrock Rovers Dan McDonnell: A huge three points for the Hoops that leaves Shels 12 points off the pace. Their dreams of retaining their crown look to be in tatters. 20 minutes ago Full time: St Patrick's Athletic 0-0 Drogheda United Aidan Fitzmaurice: No goals, another 0-0 draw between St Pat's and Drogheda United, Kevin Doherty will be pleased with the point but far more questions than answers for an unconvincing Saints outfit. Conor Keeley and Andrew Quinn show, once again, why theirs is one of the most dogged and impressive defensive units in the league. 23 minutes ago Full time: Athlone Town 2-2 Kerry 24 minutes ago Full time: Treaty United 2-1 Bray 24 minutes ago Pat's have five minutes to rescue three points Aidan Fitzmaurice: We have no goals and five minutes of added time at Richmond Park, it's been a hugely frustrating night for St Pat's as Drogheda soak up anything that the Saints have to offer. Luke Dennison will have earned his clean sheet bonus if it stays like this. 25 minutes ago Full time: Finn Harps 1-1 Wexford 25 minutes ago Full time: Dundalk 1-1 UCD 26 minutes ago Full time: Cork City 0-2 Bohemians 31 minutes ago Honohan atones for his own goal by putting Rovers 2-1 up The Premier Division leaders have gone in front with a little over six minutes to play. Dan McDonnell: And it's 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers and Josh Honohan is the story of the evening. He responds from his own goal nightmare by seizing on a loose ball in the area and firing into the roof of the net. Ironically enough, it comes after Shelbourne's strongest spell of the match. Virgin Media Sport on Twitter / X 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐍!!! ☘️Shamrock Rovers back in front! Redemption for the man who put the ball in the same net earlier tonight with an own goal! It's a brilliant finish! Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) June 13, 2025 External contentWhen displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. 32 minutes ago Derry City's Carl Winchester (right) and Patrick Hickey of Galway United tussle for the ball Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile 35 minutes ago The old tactical goalkeeping "injury" on show... Dan McDonnell: Shels enjoying their best spell of the match here with Harry Wood causing issues and Ed McGinty has gone down to facilitate a Rovers debrief. 39 minutes ago Shamrock Rovers have the ball in the back of the net... But it won't count. A free-kick is whipped to the back post where Dan Cleary thinks he has headed in a second of the night. However, referee Rob Harvey awards a free to Shels... potentially for a push. Seán Boyd went down under pressure from Josh Honohan but it looked harsh. Virgin Media Sport on Twitter / X Shamrock Rovers have the ball in the net but it's disallowed for a foul at the back Greene and Pico Lopes not happy at all. Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) June 13, 2025 External contentWhen displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. 45 minutes ago Pat's boss Stephen Kenny has also looked to his substitutes for inspiration Aidan Fitzmaurice: Three subs on now for St Pat's, all of them attackers with the arrival of Aidan Keena, Brandon Kavanagh and Jake Mulraney as Kenny tries to get a grip on a game which is going away from them. Pat's are having long spells of possession but not doing enough to worry the impressive Luke Dennison in the United goal. 47 minutes ago Hoops about to empty their bench Dan McDonnell: Rovers still the better side here despite the Shels changes and there's a show of strength coming with Graham Burke, Dylan Watts and Aaron Greene on their way into proceedings. Jack Byrne has left the pitch in that Rovers change and straight away Shels have replaced Tyreke Wilson with his man-to-man work done. 57 minutes ago As Dan McDonnell explains, Damien Duff is ringing in the changes A significant double sub at Tolka Park as Shels have introduced Seán Boyd and Mipo Odubeko, a duo that should give Rovers plenty to think about. It comes just after Aaron McEneff headed straight at Conor Kearns from a dangerous Danny Grant cross.
USA Today
19-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
4 takeaways from Clemson baseball's grueling loss to Louisville in Top 25 series finale
4 takeaways from Clemson baseball's grueling loss to Louisville in Top 25 series finale In a game that took 12 innings and over four and a half hours to complete, the Clemson Tigers and Louisville Cardinals fought to the final pitch in the finale of a Top 25 ACC baseball series Saturday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. When it was over, No. 19 Louisville emerged with an 8-6 victory. A total of 17 pitchers were used, 10 of them by Cardinals coach Dan McDonnell in an attempt to salvage a game against the Tigers, ranked No. 2 by Perfect Game and No. 4 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Clemson fell to 35-7 overall and 13-5 in ACC play. Louisville improved to 28-11 overall and 10-8 in conference play. The Tigers won two of three in the series against a quality ACC foe and Top 25 opponent. Here are some reactions and takeaways from Saturday's series finale. Clemson couldn't buy a hit with runners on base for much of the day The big number from Saturday was 16. That's how many runners the Tigers left on base in their marathon loss. The bulk of those runners were stranded in the first seven innings. On three different occasions, Clemson left the bases loaded. That included the third inning when the Tigers loaded the bags on singles from Cam Cannarella (2-for-7, HR) and Collin Priest (1-for-4), and a walk to Jarren Purify (1-3, 4 BB). The Tigers failed to capitalize off Louisville reliever Justin West. It happened again in the fifth and seventh innings. In the latter, Jack Crighton drew his third walk of the game and the Tigers' 10th free pass to that point (they would finish with 12 walks). It set the stage for Andrew Ciufo, by then the only Clemson batter that hadn't reached base. Ciufo (1-for-6) reached on a bunt single to third to load the bases with one out off Louisville's Tucker Biven. But Clemson couldn't take advantage as Luke Gaffney (1-4, RBI) popped up for the second out and Cannarella worked the count to 2-2 before striking out. Of the 16 runners left on base by Clemson, 14 were stranded in the first seven innings. Late base-running mistakes haunt Clemson in loss Things looked promising for Clemson in the eighth inning when Purify led off with a single, easily stole second -- his third of four stolen bases on the day to give him 21 for the year -- and took third on a wild pitch. It turned out to be all for naught when the Tigers' second baseman was caught in a rundown between third and home on a missed sign with Jacob Jarrell batting. Jarrell (1-for-5, RBI) was retired on a fly ball to end the threat. In the ninth, after Clemson had tied the game at 4-4 when Josh Paino's eighth home run cleared the wall in right, Gaffney was hit by a pitch to put the potential winning run on base. Tryston McCladdie pinch ran for Gaffney but was ruled out on review after being tagged out trying to get back to the bag on a pickoff throw from Louisville reliever Brennyn Cutts. Clemson bats refuse to go away for anyone You can count on one hand the number of times Erik Bakich's club has been completely out of a game this season. It hasn't happened often and it didn't happen Saturday. Paino's game-tying home run for his team-best 40th RBI of the season on the first pitch of the ninth inning sent the game to extras. Louisville's Zion Rose scored the go-ahead run for a 5-4 lead in the 10th, and the Cardinals tacked on another run courtesy of a single from Tague Davis to make it 6-4. Then Clemson rallied again. With two outs, Jarrell hit a sharp single to left to score Dominic Listi (2-5, 2 BB) to cut the lead to 6-5. Paino sent a grounder to shortstop Tanner Shiver, who threw wide of the bag to allow the tying run to score. After Clemson was retired in order in the 11th, Davis hit a two-run bomb to center off Justin LeGuernic for what turned out to be the back-breaker. Davis finished the day 3-for-6 with three RBIs. He hit his 15th home run. B.J. Bailey was big for Clemson in long relief Clemson graduate senior B.J. Bailey turned in what amounted to a quality start for the Tigers. Making his 12th appearance this season, the left-hander pitched seven innings total in long relief and held Louisville to three runs on six hits in a no-decision. Bailey walked three and struck out four, throwing 89 pitches; 55 strikes. He sat down eight batters in a row at one point. It was the second straight day that a Clemson reliever ate up innings for Bakich's team. Right-hander Drew Titsworth made his first career start in Friday's 2-1 Tigers victory and threw six scoreless innings of three-hit ball. With the regular season heading into its stretch run and only four weekend series remaining before the ACC Tournament, Bailey (3.07 ERA, 44 innings) and Titsworth (2.86 ERA, 28 1/3 innings) are promising signs for Clemson. Clemson baseball schedule 2025: Who do Tigers play next? Clemson will host a top five matchup on national television Tuesday when the fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs visit Doug Kingsmore Stadium for a scheduled 8 p.m. (ET) start. The game will be televised on ESPNU. Clemson has four weekend series left on its regular season schedule: at NC State, at No. 8 Florida State, at home against Duke, and at Pittsburgh. The Tigers open a three-game series in Raleigh beginning Thursday at 7 p.m.
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Clemson baseball vs Louisville: Time, TV schedule for Top 25 series
How to watch Clemson baseball vs Louisville: Time, TV schedule for Top 25 series Coach Erik Bakich's Clemson Tigers head into Easter weekend with their highest ranking to date in the major Top 25 college baseball polls and having won all five series in ACC play. Clemson (33-6 overall, 11-4 ACC), ranked No. 2 in Perfect Game's Top 25 and No. 4 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, will face a Top 25 opponent today in the Louisville Cardinals (27-9, 9-6). The Tigers took two of three from Stanford last weekend but saw their eight-game winning streak snapped with an 11-6 loss on Sunday. Longtime coach Dan McDonnell's Louisville team is ranked No. 17 in D1 Baseball's Top 25 and No. 19 in the Coaches Poll. The Cardinals dropped two of three at NC State last weekend and defeated No. 20 Western Kentucky, 5-2, in midweek action on Tuesday. Jacob Jarrell has been on fire for Clemson at the plate, smashing seven home runs in his last 11 games. The junior backstop leads the Tigers with nine homers to go with a .263 average and 23 RBIs in 36 games. In the Tigers' 15 regular season games, Jarrell is batting .310 with five home runs, four doubles and a .638 slugging percentage. Second baseman Jarren Purify (.333/.464/.516) and outfielder Cam Cannarella (.323/.486/.446) lead the Tigers in hitting. Purify has also stolen 16 bases in 19 attempts while Cannarella's 11 doubles lead the team. Clemson's ace and Friday night starter Aidan Knaak improved to 6-0 on the mound last week after holding Stanford to one run on two hits in six solid innings. The sophomore right-hander lowered his ERA to 3.96 in 50 innings this season. He has 67 strikeouts to 15 walks. Clemson's 4.53 ERA as a pitching staff ranks fourth in the ACC behind North Carolina (3.33), Florida State (4.19) and Georgia Tech (4.23). Louisville's 5.27 ERA is 10th. At the plate, the Tigers' .284 average as a team is 10th in the ACC, while Louisville is second in batting average at a .327 clip. Here's how to watch Clemson baseball vs. Louisville, including first pitch times, TV channel and streaming information. What channel is Clemson baseball vs Louisville on today? TV Channel: None Live stream: ESPN+ This weekend's series between Clemson and Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium is available to stream via ESPN+ and ACC Network Extra (ACCNX). William Qualkinbush and Ron Smith will have the video call of the series. Scheduled start times: 7 p.m. ET (Friday), 5 p.m. (Saturday), 1 p.m. (Sunday) For ESPN+: Watch Clemson baseball vs Louisville live on ESPN+ How to listen to Clemson baseball on the radio The radio broadcast of this weekend's series can be heard on the Clemson Tigers app and select Clemson Athletic Network affiliates. Find your local Clemson baseball affiliate below. Clemson 105.5 FM Camden 102.7 FM Charleston 98.5 FM Charlotte, N.C. 730 AM Columbia 100.7 FM Columbia 1470 AM Hilton Head 96.1 FM Hilton Head 1130 AM Lincolnton, N.C. 1050 AM Newberry 1240 AM Rock Hill 100.1 FM Rock Hill 1340 AM Spartanburg 97.5 FM Union 103.5 FM Union 1460 AM Find more Clemson baseball stories at: Clemson baseball schedule 2025 Record: 33-6 Feb. 14: vs. Oklahoma State (W, 6-5) Feb. 15: vs. Arizona (W, 16-5) Feb. 16: vs. Ole Miss (L, 15-5) Feb. 21: vs. VCU (W, 6-2) Feb. 22: vs. North Carolina A&T (W, 12-7) Feb. 22: vs. VCU (W, 4-3) Feb. 23: vs. North Carolina A&T (W, 4-2) Feb. 25: vs. Winthrop (W, 20-7) Feb. 28: vs. South Carolina (W, 5-3) March 1: vs. South Carolina (W, 5-1) March 2: at South Carolina (W, 8-2) March 4: vs. USC Upstate (W, 7-0) March 5: vs. Presbyterian (W, 11-2) March 7: vs. Davidson (W, 7-4) March 8: vs. Davidson (W, 14-4) March 9: vs. Davidson (W, 11-4) March 11: vs. Liberty (W, 6-4) March 12: vs. Liberty (W, 8-2) March 14: vs. Notre Dame (W, 2-1) March 15: vs. Notre Dame (W, 11-7) March 16: vs. Notre Dame (L, 7-3) March 18: vs. The Citadel (W, 6-4) March 19: vs. The Citadel (W, 11-1) March 21: vs. Wake Forest (W, 5-1) March 22: vs. Wake Forest (L, 12-10) March 23: vs. Wake Forest (W, 7-6) March 25: vs. Coastal Carolina (L, 8-2) March 26: vs. Presbyterian (W, 9-1) March 28: at Georgia Tech (W, 9-7) March 29: at Georgia Tech, DH Game 1 (L, 18-2) March 29: at Georgia Tech, DAH Game 2 (W, 4-3) April 1: vs. Georgia Southern (W, 10-8) April 4: at California (W, 6-4) April 5: at California (W, 13-3) April 6: at California (W, 4-3) April 9: vs. Gardner-Webb (W, 4-2) April 11: vs. Stanford (W, 11-1) April 12: vs. Stanford (W, 11-10) April 13: vs. Stanford (L, 11-6) Clemson baseball upcoming ACC series April 17-19: vs. Louisville April 24-26: at NC State May 2-4: at Florida State May 9-11: vs. Duke May 15-17: at Pittsburgh We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
