Hanson takes early lead in Dubai World Championship
The Swede tops the leaderboard after playing his “best ever round of golf”.
View ArticleIt's Gdynia or bust as Ireland confirm Euro 2012 base
Manager Giovanni Trapattoni and asistant Marco Tardelli were in Poland this week to look at prospective locations.
View ArticleIreland boss Trap happy as it's all change for Keane and Gibson
“Keane can have a new enthusiasm, but it is important that he has no injury because England is a dangerous place,” warns Italian.
View ArticleGood start half the battle as Rory McIlroy paired with Tiger and Donald
‘You’re playing with two of the best golfers in the world in the first two days and you’re up against one of the strongest fields probably that will be assembled this year.’
View ArticleEamon Zayed hits hat-trick in front of 90,000 in Tehran derby
The treble were Zayed’s first goals for new club Persepolis, coming in his second game, and in front of a crowd of some 90,000 fans.
View ArticleRory McIlroy lurking but Cabrera-Bello out on his own in Dubai
The US Open champion made a late charge to have a good day at the office in the desert.
View ArticleMcIlroy roars into the lead in Dubai
Rory McIlroy has set the bar on day two of the Dubai Desert Classic, taking a two-shot clubhouse lead after a round of 65.
View ArticleFAI score 2,300 more tickets for Euro 2012 group games
Association chief John Delaney says the allocation works out at 700-800 tickets per group game.
View ArticleBoyd and Gonnet lead the way in China
At the other end of the leaderboard, 13-year-old amateur Guan Tian-lang carded a second round 79 to miss the cut.
View ArticleManchester City to offer Roberto Mancini three-year €18.5m deal
City’s Abu Dhabi owners intend to tie up a fresh agreement irrespective of whether the title favourites win the Premier League on Sunday.
View ArticlePoll: Would Roy Keane's proposed move to Turkey be a good one?
Keane has not worked as a manager since his departure from the post at Ipswich Town, where he failed to make a real impression.
View ArticleTony Martin dashes to stage win, overall lead in Beijing as Irishman Dan...
The Irish Garmin-Sharp star was part of a group of seven riders tied for second, 46 seconds behind the winner.
View ArticleGavazzi beats Ireland's Dan Martin in Beijing sprint finish
It’s not all about Lance Armstrong today, as Dan Martin moved up to third in the general classification.
View ArticleLate slip sees Shane Lowry one shot off the lead at Champions event in China
The Offaly man carded two bogeys on the last two holes to relinquish the lead.
View Article2012 Leinster Club SHC team-by-team guide
Here’s a look at the teams in contention for this year’s senior club hurling crown in the eastern province ahead of the opening clashes next Sunday in Dr Cullen Park, O’Moore Park and Parnell Park,
View ArticleUncaged: China to get its first taste of UFC action
Rich Franklin and Cung Le look to put on a good show in front of a potentially lucrative new Asian market.
View ArticleChampions League: Kiev bid to stay alive but Porto and PSG in driving seat
The equation is quite simple for Kiev — win and their hopes of progressing to the round of 16 remain intact.
View ArticleKagawa laments below-par first campaign at Old Trafford
Man Utd’s new playmaker didn’t make the impression he expected in the Premier League.
View ArticleTouch-down: British and Irish Lions arrive for first Asian game
Jamie Heaslip travelled to Hong Kong via the future.
View Article'We'd love to see him stick around' - Henry urges Ferris to fight on
The emergence of young blindsides Iain Henderson and Peter O’Mahony may see the IRFU balk at his contract demands.
View ArticleKagawa: I will be better for Manchester United next season
Kagawa scored six goals in 17 Premier League appearances in his debut season with the title holders but also spent a long time on the sidelines through injury.
View ArticleDissatisfied Kagawa vows to improve at Manchester United next season
The Japan forward has won three titles on the trot but wants to show more at Old Trafford.
View ArticleA Vietnamese Arsenal fan ran next to the team bus for 5 miles, got invited...
The players sang ‘sign him up’.
View ArticleAsk Moyes why I'm not playing, says Kagawa after hitting cracker for Japan
“Some days the frustration is worse than others — it comes in waves,” says the Manchester United man.
View ArticleAs it happened: Shakhtar v Manchester United, Champions League Wednesday
It was another eventful evening of top European football. We went minute-by-minute.
View ArticleMcIlroy wants 'fast start' for a Shanghai surprise
A third-round five-under-par 67 on Saturday put McIlroy into a share of fourth place, six shots behind leader Dustin Johnson.
View ArticleKenny jets to Japan for five day visit aimed at building closer economic ties
The Taoiseach’s trip is aimed at improving business links in the ICT, financial services and agri-food sectors.
View ArticleChina gold: Hurling Allstars put on show in Shanghai
The 2012 and 2013 teams faced off earlier.
View ArticleRory McIlroy masterclass lights up Dubai
The Holywood man showed his playing partner how it’s done.
View ArticleGallacher storms past McIlroy into Dubai lead
Tiger Woods’ hopes of taking the tournament win again are all but gone meanwhile.
View ArticleThe Ryanair family is going to Israel
The low-fares carrier has announced new routes into and from Europe from the south of Israel.
View ArticleSergiu Ciobanu, the Moldovan-born athlete aiming to represent Ireland in Rio...
Coached by TV pundit Jerry Kiernan, he’s hoping the Berlin marathon will be his opportunity.
View ArticleRory McIlroy one shot off lead going into Dubai final round
Can the Holywood native end his season strongly?
View ArticleChinese clubs are spending exorbitant amounts to buy the best players in the...
Arsene Wenger believes China is a major threat to the Premier League.
View ArticleDarren O'Neill has three routes to the Rio Olympics - but he's hoping for...
“You have to think through every possibility.”
View ArticleToulon president Boudjellal insists Goromaru signing is not a marketing stunt
“There is certainly a window to Asia, but we do not have the means to pay only for a showcase.”
View ArticleCarroll unsure where China speculation came from
The West Ham forward feels “happy and settled” at the club, with talk of a move to China not on his radar..
View ArticleMoney talks! Axel Witsel signs €20 million-a-year deal with Chinese Super...
The Belgian international has joined Tianjin Quanjian.
View ArticleJoe Schmidt makes six changes to Irish side to face Japan
Hooker James Tracy will start in an Irish team for the first time.
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