Showdown
# showdown - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Rodgers grilled by 9-year-old, admits Suarez is ‘most naughtiest’ player
He also claimed that managing the Anfield club was the “best job ever”.
# showdown - Sunday 9 June, 2013
As it happened: Limerick v Tipperary, Munster SHC semi-final
The two counties faced off in the Gaelic Grounds this afternoon.
# showdown - Friday 31 May, 2013
9 things to know about the Tipperary and Limerick U21 hurlers
The two teams meet tonight in the quarter-final of the Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21 hurling championship.
# showdown - Friday 24 May, 2013
Infographic: How do Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund match up?
A nation holds its breath.
# showdown - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Dortmund book place in Champions League final despite late Real rally
The Germans lost 2-0 on the night but they got away with it.
# showdown - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
# showdown - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Messi passed fit for Bayern semi-final
The 25-year-old was told at training today he would be ready to play against the Bavarians next week with his hamstring problem a thing of the past.
# showdown - Saturday 13 April, 2013
5 key questions for Cork and Clare relegation decider
The battle to avoid the drop takes place tomorrow afternoon in the Gaelic Grounds.
# showdown - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Preview: Chelsea prepare for ‘bogey team’ Liverpool
Roberto di Matteo is expecting Liverpool to put it up to his side at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
# showdown - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Champions League Group D preview: Dortmund primed to qualify as City on the brink
City need a win against Ajax this evening.
# showdown - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Clare v Tipperary – Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC final match guide
There is a huge crowd expected in Ennis tonight for the all-ticket clash between Clare and Tipperary with provincial U21 hurling honors up for grabs.
# showdown - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Super 15: Sharks hold on to secure final against Chiefs
A battling performance saw them see of their South African rivals the Stormers in a tight semi-final at Newlands.
# showdown - Friday 27 July, 2012
Syria latest: UN human rights chief warns of ‘consequences’ for both sides
“The world does not forget or forgive crimes like these,” Navi Pillay said of reported atrocities against Syrian civilians.
# showdown - Saturday 21 July, 2012
As It Happened: Kerry v Tyrone, All-Ireland SFC round three qualifier
They have won seven of the last nine All-Ireland senior football titles between them but for either Kerry or Tyrone, today would represent the end of the 2012 championship road. Here’s how it all unfolded.
# showdown - Friday 20 July, 2012
Kerry v Tyrone – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round three match guide
Has there ever been a All-Ireland football round three qualifier clash to whet the appetite as much as the meeting of Kerry and Tyrone tomorrow? Here’s the lowdown on a fascinating clash.
# showdown - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
As It Happened: Limerick v Tipperary, Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC semi-final
Both Limerick and Tipperary experienced hurling highs last weekend with All-Ireland SHC qualifier and Munster SHC final victories respectively. Tonight the focus was on U21 action as they squared off in the Gaelic Grounds.
# showdown - Tuesday 17 July, 2012
‘Defeat to Royals in 2010 helped us win Sam’ – Alan Brogan
The Dublin forward has called that Leinster SFC semi-final loss “a watershed moment”.
Blake: Friendship with Bolt will endure, despite Olympic rivalry
The pair go head-to-head in London next month for the title of ‘fastest man in the world.’
# showdown - Saturday 14 July, 2012
Clare v Limerick – All-Ireland SHC phase three qualifier match guide
Once again Clare and Limerick cross paths in a hurling clash tonight but the stakes are raised considerably for this All-Ireland qualifier tie.
# showdown - Thursday 12 July, 2012
Rossies unchanged for showdown with Tyrone
The Roscommon side that claimed a famous victory over Armagh last time out have been entrusted with the task of repeating the feat against Tyrone on Saturday.
# showdown - Wednesday 11 July, 2012
Kilkenny v Laois – Leinster U21HC final match guide
The Bord Gáis Energy Leinster U21HC trophy is on offer in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise tonight at 7.30pm.
# showdown - Monday 2 July, 2012
Cavan confident of incident-free qualifier clash with Kildare
Despite the huge interest that will surround the game, it will be business as normal for the Breffni County in staging the round two tie.
# showdown - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Ryan wary of potency and physicality of Rebels challenge
They have a Munster SHC quarter-final win over Limerick under their belts but Tipperary boss Declan Ryan is on his guard ahead of Sunday’s journey south to face Cork.
# showdown - Friday 18 May, 2012
Slow and steady wins the race for ‘humble’ Heynckes, he hopes
Miguel Delaney is just out of a Bayern Munich press conference in which he found the manager less optimistic than the mood around the Bavarian capital.
# showdown - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Europa League preview: Falcao targets second medal
The Colombian striker knows the importance of scoring first in a European final, having won the trophy with Porto last season.
# showdown - Monday 30 April, 2012
Magnificent Kearney sets up Heineken Cup clash of the Irish
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revealed that Jonny Sexton set the tone at half-time before his side went on to win 19-15.
# showdown - Wednesday 2 November, 2011
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
Greek crisis: EU leaders ratchet up pressure over controversial referendum
Greek leader George Papandreou has been summoned for emergency talks with French and German leaders amid fears an EU deal could be derailed.
# showdown - Friday 21 October, 2011
New Zealand name unchanged line-up, as Henry seeks ‘internal peace’
The coach spoke about what a World Cup final win would mean to him ahead of Sunday’s game.
# showdown - Saturday 15 October, 2011
Simpson chasing happy ending at Disney
Further good play from Webb Simpson should see him go head-to-head with Luke Donald at the PGA Tour’s final event next week.
# showdown - Friday 23 September, 2011
FedEx Cup: Bradley, Dufner again atop an Atlanta leaderboard
The pair are two shots clear of the field after the first day of the Tour Championship.
# showdown - Thursday 14 July, 2011
Almost there: USA to face Japan in Women’s World Cup final
The USA and Japan both recorded 3-1 semi-final wins over France and Sweden respectively to reach Sunday’s decider in Hamburg.
# showdown - Wednesday 1 June, 2011
Save the date: Federer sets up showdown with Djokovic
The Fed Express set up a mouth-watering clash with the Serb on Friday while it’s another intriguing schedule at Roland Garros today.
# showdown - Saturday 2 April, 2011
Sachin and Murali do battle for cricket’s greatest prize
Two sporting giants collide at Wankhede Stadium today when India take on Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup final.




















































