Other - Thursday 6 June, 2013
English cricket fan wins £50k challenge with serious bowling skills
The sponsors must be kicking themselves this morning.
Greg LeMond backs challenge to cycling chief Pat McQuaid
“The fact there has been an actual reaction in Ireland against him speaks pretty loudly that people in cycling want change,” he said.
Other - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Your ‘Babe Ruth Meeting George HW Bush’ Pic of the Day
The legendary athlete was donating the manuscript of his autobiography to Yale University.
An ice hockey player could be suspended for accidentally slashing an opponent in the face
The Chicago Blackhawks currently lead the LA Kinds 2-1.
Other - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
We’re still trying to wrap our heads around how high LeBron James jumped for this dunk
Give that lad a hurley.
4 more wins as Ireland’s boxers move into medal contention
Adam Nolan was the only Irish boxer to lose his last 16 bout at the European Championships in Minsk today.
Power rankings: Beards in sport
Here are the men who are all about their facial hair.
British cycling chief to challenge Pat McQuaid and ‘restore credibility’
Brian Cookson has revealed plans to replace the current president of the International Cycling Union.
Open thread: What is the best piece of driving advice you have ever been given?
“And don’t forget to indicate!”
LeBron was on fire last night as Miami Heat won the Eastern Conference
The reigning champions advanced to the NBA finals where they meet the San Antonio Spurs.
Updated: Oscar Pistorius hearing adjourned until August
The South African ‘Blade Runner’ was back in court for the first time since he was bailed in February. The full trial is not expected to get under way until next year.
Other - Monday 3 June, 2013
Conor McGregor takes Pajo ‘The Punisher’ Hyland down to Chinatown
Nothing like a good hosing to clear the Bank Holiday cobwebs.
Bad day for the Irish at European Championships
There was heartbreak for Joe Ward while Michael Conlan’s win was the only positive in Minsk this afternoon.
You’re likely to wince while watching this baseball in the groin
We’ve been there.
Tommy Walsh out for the season after ‘horror injury’
The Kerry native tore the hamstring off his bone during a game for AFL club Sydney Swans.
Slideshow: Record-breakers, proud Mums and stiff bodies after marathon efforts
Thousands hit the pavements of Dublin and Cork today, to raise money for charity and achieve personal bests.
Russian tennis player completely loses it at Roland Garros
Mikhail Youhzny decided to smash his racket to pieces during his fourth round defeat.
Tens of thousands take to the streets for marathons in Cork and Dublin
In Cork, the City Marathon has already kicked off from Patrick Street this morning.
Pet monkeys and 5 other things you didn’t know about Conor McGregor
We caught up with the Irish MMA fighter, who is training ahead of his second UFC bout in Boston on August 17.
Irish team set to take Le Mans 24 hour race by storm
Murphy Prototypes will fly the Irish flag at the world’s most prestigious 24 hour race.
Other - Sunday 2 June, 2013
1 win, 1 defeat as Ireland’s boxers get underway at European Championships
Adam Nolan is through to the last 16 of the welterweight division after a win against Polish opposition this evening.
Dettori back in the saddle after drugs ban — and he’s coming to Leopardstown
The Italian rides on British Irish race day at Leopardstown next Friday, 7 June.
Arsenal become Muse and the Sunday Game panto: the week’s best sportswriting
These are so good you’ll want to read them all in one sitting — but save some for Bank Holiday Monday!
Paul George dunks all over Chris Bosh, forces gripping Heat-Pacers series to Game 7
Cancel whatever you had planned for the early hours of Tuesday morning. This is gonna be good.
8 types of runners you’ll meet at a marathon
Whether it’s Cork, Dublin or you’re competing in this weekend… expect to share the road with this lot.
VIDEO: Dominant Cathal Pendred defeats Che Mills
The Irish fighter didn’t take long to overcome his English opponent.
The greening of Wembley and cheese-chasing: it’s the week in pics
Here’s how the past seven days looked through a lens.
Other - Saturday 1 June, 2013
‘Are you f****** stupid?’ Janko Tipsarevic goes mental at Roland Garros
The Serbian has apologised for a foul-mouthed tirade at tennis fans today.
Porn star Jenna Jameson accuses Tito Ortiz of assault and drug-use
So the song is right – breaking up is hard to do.
Uncaged: Cathal Pendred can cement UFC claims at Cage Warriors in Dublin
Win tonight in The Helix and it’s surely next stop UFC?
History beckons for Dawn Approach at Epsom Downs
The Jim Bolger-trained colt is unbeaten in seven starts. Can he keep it going?
Other - Friday 31 May, 2013
McGregor set to take on ‘The Little Axe’ in Boston
The Dubliner has learned who he will face in his second UFC fight.
Pendred robbed of title defence in front of home crowd but UFC on the horizon
The welterweight champion takes on British fighter Che Mills in the main event at Cage Warriors 55 in Dublin tomorrow night.
Knees up for Froome as crocked Wiggins ruled out of Tour de France
Team Sky won’t have to deal with those niggly ‘Who’s number one?’ questions this summer.
Pat McQuaid slams ruling in Spain doping case
The Dubliner is seeking a battle for a third term as president of the UCI.
Snooker world braces itself for first ever Male vs. Female tournament clash
“Women weren’t allowed in the (snooker hall) unless they were working in the bar,” world champion Reanne Evans revealed.
Sam Stosur serves like a man, says beaten Mladenovic
‘I think she’s the only woman player able to hit that hard and that heavy with those conditions.’
LeBron James goes on profanity-laced tirade at half-time, sparks Miami to a huge win
The King wasn’t impressed.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this LONG weekend
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-long weekend!
Other - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Luis Suarez unsure on Liverpool future
Despite leaving the door open for a departure from Anfield, the former Ajax man quashed claims that a deal was in place with Real Madrid.






























































