Ray Rice free to play NFL again after winning suspension appeal
The NFL says it accepts the decision
12 years ago
Patrick McCarry
Pat McCarry has been working in journalism since 2003 and, before coming to JOE, has written for outlets such as The Guardian, Sunday Tribune, Press Association, Irish Independent, The42 and more. He has been covering sport extensively since 2009, with particular focus on rugby, football and golf.
‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Rory McIlroy one off Australian Open lead
The world number one went seven holes without carding a par
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‘A cat-fight with two eejits bitching at each other’ – Donncha O’Callaghan at his very best
The Munster captain pulled out a few classic lines after leading his side to a win over Ulster
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Video: This spinning KO kick will make you cough up your Corn Flakes
Jonathan Tuhu had his opponent right where he wanted him
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Reports that Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera to face match-fixing probe
If the allegations against the midfielder are proved, he could go to jail
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Sam Burgess’ first touch for Bath had a touch of the rugby leagues about it
Peter Stringer also sprung from bench as hosts beat Leinster’s next Champions Cup opponents
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Karate Kid scares the bejaysus out of Ryan Tubridy on Late Late Toy Show
Our money is on Jessie Jane at the 2020 Olympics
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IRFU satisfied with head injury protocols despite Conor Murray’s delayed concussion
The scrum-half was given the assessment Munster’s medical staff on Monday
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Guinness PRO12 is back in town but here’s what you might have missed
It never really went too far away
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VINE: Thank Megatron its Thanksgiving as Calvin Johnson snares Bears
The wide receiver set a new NFL record to inspire Detroit to victory
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Jonathan Sexton sits out Racing Métro match after Wallabies head blow
Leinster will release an update on their injured duo, Rob Kearney and Gordon D’Arcy, on Friday
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‘Ireland don’t want to be one-trick ponies’ insists Les Kiss
The Irish assistant coach and Clontarf’s Mick McGrath are promoting the 2014 Ulster Bank Rugby Awards
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We’re still trying to figure out how this little Argentine smashed Mathieu Bastareaud
Santiago Iglesias gave up 5-stone to the burly Frenchman but came up trumps
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Video: Soak up Ireland’s win over Australia in this stunning time-lapse clip
The Aussies still can’t catch Tommy Bowe
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Connacht Rugby tie up World Cup hopeful on two-year deal
Darragh Leader trained with the Irish senior squad this month
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All you need to know about league convert Sam Burgess ahead of his rugby union debut
Concussions, cursing, Russell Crowe and a whole boat-load of brothers
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Twitter tributes pour in for retiring Irish Rugby Grand Slam star Grace Davitt
The centre won a Six Nations title in 2013 and helped Ireland to a World Cup semi-final
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Ireland are serious World Cup challengers in Ruan Pienaar’s book
The South African scrum-half will miss this Friday’s Guinness PRO12 clash with Munster
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First Tadhg Kennelly, then Tommy Walsh, now Sydney Swans are after Rory Mcilroy
The world number one has some explaining to do to West Coast Eagles fans next time he is in Perth
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First round knock-out for Katie Taylor as she owns Paddy Barnes on Twitter
The Bray woman can do no wrong
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Shrewd move by Connacht as they sign Nigerian winger on two-year deal
Niyi Adeolokun has gone from the second tier of Irish club rugby to a full professional in a year
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Good Lord, it is 22 years since Manchester United looted Eric Cantona from Leeds
Howard Wilkinson was done up like a kipper back in 1992
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Six Ireland players who were bloody amazing during Ireland’s Guinness Series clean sweep
Keep these lads away from flammable objects and we will be flying in 2015
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VINE: Robbie Keane scoops over from close range in Western Conference Final
The Irish striker is just finding his range
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Four Irish players suffered suspected concussions during Australia win
Conor Murray passed a second-half concussion test only to replace a clearly shaken Johnny Sexton
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Proud Kilmallock hurler celebrates Munster championship with young daughter
Paudie O’Brien is giving Fiadh a whistle-stop tour of famous hurling silverware
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Genuine belief ahead of 2015 Six Nations and World Cup declares Mike Ross
The prop joked that he was in need of an I/V drip after his team’s 26-23 win over Australia
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Milan supporters unveil downright creepy SAW banner
The ball is in your court Internazionale fans
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Australian media and former rugby stars react to Ireland’s thrilling win
Matt Giteau praised Irish players such as Paul O’Connell for defending like beasts
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VINE: Christian Eriksen strokes home purrfect Spurs winner
The Dane lashed home from the edge of the box to take home all three points
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Fresh fitness concern for Luke Fitzgerald as Leinster draw in Italy
It is the fourth time in 2014 that Luke has been a late withdrawal ahead of a game
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Stunning Mile Jedinak free condemns Liverpool to sixth league loss of the season
The Australian’s curling effort topped off a vital win for Neil Warnock’s men
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Robbie Henshaw reveals words of advice from Brian O’Driscoll after Wallabies win
The young outside centre joked ‘Don’t leave me now’ after the Irish talisman retired in March
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Paul O’Connell cracks a smile or two as Ireland end 2014 on a high
Try as he might he suggest otherwise, the inspirational lock is a satisfied soul tonight
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Joe Schmidt struck down with suspected appendicitis after Ireland win
The New Zealander may be transferred to hospital if medics determine surgical intervention is necessary
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Player ratings: Ireland hold their nerve after Australian nail-biter
Roll on Six Nations 2015 and the Rugby World Cup
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Aussie super-sub Quade Cooper is IN the building
As John Lennon crooned… Mind Games ooh ooh
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NBA star plants a smacker on lucky fan after crash-landing into crowd
Javale McGee is lucky he wasn’t at Madison Square Garden or he might have owed Billy Crystal some love
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Irish challenge falters as Jamie Donaldson saves cat at Bond villain clubhouse
The Welsh Ryder Cup hero is enjoying a memorable 2014
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Tupac, yachts and big-ass champagne – Toulon’s documentary looks slick as hell
Set to the late rapper’s Untouchable, this trailer should whet your fly on the wall appetite
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Brian O’Driscoll has some sage words of blagging advice for his son
Next up, how to retire over 24 months and get a kick-ass farewell party
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Ireland wary of ‘once in a generation’ Wallabies wonder Israel Folau
The league convert has taken to rugby union like a European space probe to comets
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GIF: No mirage for Shane Lowry as he dunks delicious Dubai hole-in-one
The Offaly man made up for a bad start with a sublime eagle on (un)lucky number 13
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All hail the new BOD! The best tweets welcoming Billy O’Driscoll into the world
World Cup 2035 watch out
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Aussie Rules players stuck in hotel lift for 30 minutes ahead of International Rules Series
That will do wonders for team bonding
12 years ago
Dave Whelan manages to dig himself even deeper over xenophobic comments
Give this guy a PR job with Irish Water
12 years ago
Mike Ross: ‘Some of these Southern Hemisphere guys probably don’t know your name’
The Leinster prop is relishing a battle with a Wallabies team led by ‘fire and brimstone’ Michael Cheika
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Johnny Sexton targeted on Lions tour and Michael Cheika ‘had a good laugh about it’
The Racing Métro out-half will make his 50th Test cap on Saturday
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Gordon D’Arcy and Rory Best in Ireland team to face Australia
Joe Schmidt is facing his Leinster predecessor with the strongest hand available to him
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All Blacks ‘through the gate’ tribute to captain fantastic Richie McCaw
The All Blacks’ social media team are winning the November internationals hands down… Last week the Kiwis tweeted a tongue-in-cheek ‘good luck’ message to Scotland, ahead of their 23-15, and now they have paid the ultimate tribute to Richie McCaw. The flanker will lead New Zealand for the 100th time when he lines up against […]
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