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Dublin: 13 °C Wednesday 19 June, 2013

Today’s News

O’Gara rejected ‘tasty’ French offers so that he could bow out at Munster ROG

O’Gara rejected ‘tasty’ French offers so that he could bow out at Munster

“It was always important for me just to play for one club for my whole career,” former Munster and Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara said today.

Yesterday’s News

What is the ‘Heart of the Game’ handbook — and how can it help Irish football?

The new 68-page handbook was launched by Minister of State for Sport Michael Ring TD this afternoon.

7 things you (probably) didn’t know about the man who decides the Premier League fixtures

Before the 2013/14 fixtures are announced, the Premier League gives us a glimpse at the science behind the schedule.

Daryl Horgan’s contender for Airtricity League Goal of the Season Mazy This post contains videos

Daryl Horgan’s contender for Airtricity League Goal of the Season

The Cork winger channeled his inner Duffer in Turner’s Cross last Friday night.

Best pics: Lions hit a speedbump in Brumbies defeat Lions 2013 This post contains images

Best pics: Lions hit a speedbump in Brumbies defeat

It wasn’t a great morning for the tourists in Canberra. Next up: Australia.

The Chronicle are really nailing their Joe Kinnear coverage JFK

The Chronicle are really nailing their Joe Kinnear coverage

It’s safe to say that Big Joe doesn’t have too many friends on Tyneside.

Steven Reid signs new West Brom deal

“If he has better luck with injuries, Steven will have a big part to play here in the new season,” Baggies boss Steve Clarke said.

Breakfast with Lions: Waking up to the storm before the storm Lions 2013 This post contains videos

Breakfast with Lions: Waking up to the storm before the storm

Rory Best captains the Lions in their final warm-up ahead of Saturday’s first Test. Here’s what you need to know.

Poll: Would you prefer to see more weeknight games in the GAA? Friday Night Lights This post contains a poll

Poll: Would you prefer to see more weeknight games in the GAA?

Dr Cullen Park will host the first Friday night Championship match on 28 June — but would you like to see more games during the week?

Lions feeding on 2009 pain ahead of first Oz Test

“There’s almost an arrogance running off them and they believe that they can win this series,” says Shane Williams.

Monday 17 June, 2013

Test foot forward: Wade can play himself into contention v Brumbies

Shane Williams has urged young wing partner Christian Wade to take his chance against the Brumbies tomorrow morning.

Cookson ‘disturbed’ by Bergen dossier

Brian Cookson says he has been assured that the document discussed by UCI management last week will be properly investigated.

Ireland’s James McGee beaten in Wimbledon qualifiers

The Irish number one was beaten in straight sets by Paul Capdeville of Chile this afternoon.

Shane Williams: If I felt I wasn’t good enough, I would’ve told them where to stick it

Good news for Brad Barritt too — his boots made it to Australia.

Sunday 16 June, 2013

2 tries for Keatley as Emerging Ireland finish runners-up at Tbilisi Cup

Allen Clarke’s men finished the tournament with a high-scoring win.

Saturday 15 June, 2013

8 sporting gifts to avoid this Father’s Day

Most of this advice should go without saying but just in case you’re about to make a terrible mistake, read this first.

Breakfast with Lions: Cheika and chums ready as Seanie snuggles down Lions 2013 This post contains videos

Breakfast with Lions: Cheika and chums ready as Seanie snuggles down

Can Simon Zebo force his way into the Test team? It’s all up for grabs as the Lions take on the NSW Waratahs in Sydney this morning.

Horschel joins Mickelson to share overnight lead at US Open

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are still very much in contention, four shots off the lead after two days at Merion.

Friday 14 June, 2013

Airtricity League: Dundalk end Pat’s unbeaten run as Derry close the gap

Derry City move to within three points of the summit as John Sullivan’s goal condemns Pat’s to their first defeat since April.

7 All-Ireland titles later, Juliet Murphy retires from football

LGFA President Pat Quill saluted the Cork legend as “one of the best players ever to play the game.”

Carl Pettersson’s ball hit mid-swing — by a tee shot from another hole US Open 2013 This post contains videos

World’s fastest man Usain Bolt to visit Donegal next year

Irish manager Patsy McGonagle, who receives the Freedom of Donegal County today, says one of sport’s biggest names is heading to the hills next year.

‘It needs a bit of lead’: Joe Canning’s verdict on the Happy Gilmore hurley putter

We’re expecting to see this Frankenputter in Shane Lowry’s bag before the year is out.

Ó Sé reluctant to rush into Championship revamp

Kerry’s Marc Ó Sé hopes to get plenty of homework done when Clare meet Cork in the Munster SFC semi-final this weekend.

5 things to look out for in this weekend’s Airtricity League games

With 10 domestic games down for decision over the weekend, we look at some of the League of Ireland’s key talking points.

Joe Canning on Kilkenny’s ‘slow’ start, switching between the lines, and Sunday’s semi-final

Galway’s star man talks us through the first weeks of the Championship summer and looks ahead to Sunday’s meeting with Laois.

‘I’d like to give it a go’: Ciaran Kilkenny keeping his dual ambitions alive

Ciaran Kilkenny wants to keep his options with the Dublin senior hurlers open.

Thursday 13 June, 2013

Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler wait out US Open delay — by photobombing TV interviews US Open 2013 This post contains videos

Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler wait out US Open delay — by photobombing TV interviews

It was a case of “nothing to do and all day to do it” earlier at Merion.

Liverpool reach deal to sign Iago Aspas

The Spanish striker will move to Anfield subject to documentation being completed.

5 holes that will separate the best from the rest at the US Open Course Guide This post contains images

5 holes that will separate the best from the rest at the US Open

Merion Golf Club in Philadelphia is one of the world’s most famous courses and, as you’ll see this week, it has its fair share of challenges too.

Wednesday 12 June, 2013

Lazio fans held a mock funeral for rivals Roma last weekend Trolling This post contains videos

Lazio fans held a mock funeral for rivals Roma last weekend

When you beat your nearest and dearest rivals in a cup final, you really need to make the most of it.

‘Intuition’ helping BOD and Jamie’s double-act to thrive

Brian O’Driscoll hopes that himself and Jamie Roberts will get another chance to show what they can do in midfield.

7 groups to follow when the US Open tees off on Thursday

Tiger, Rory and Adam Scott take top billing for the first two days at Merion — but who else should you be keeping tabs on?

Zlatan throws ball in goalkeeper’s face, because Zlatan is Zlatan Zlatan This post contains videos

Zlatan throws ball in goalkeeper’s face, because Zlatan is Zlatan

Suspend him for the game against Ireland and we’ll call it quits.

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US Open expert view: Rory, the rain, and a 70/1 shot who could spring a surprise

Sky Sports analyst Ewen Murray marks our card as golf’s elite prepare to tee off at a soggy Merion Golf Club.

Tuesday 11 June, 2013

Legendary racing trainer Sir Henry Cecil has died aged 70 RIP

Legendary racing trainer Sir Henry Cecil has died aged 70

Cecil died this morning following a long battle against cancer.

Monday 10 June, 2013

Goalkeeper Aaron McCarey faced the dreaded Ireland initiation song today Choon This post contains videos

Goalkeeper Aaron McCarey faced the dreaded Ireland initiation song today

21-year-old McCarey is in the squad ahead of tomorrow night’s friendly against Spain.

Batmen: the new documentary on Irish cricket’s giantkillers coming next week One To Watch This post contains videos
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