The #FarewellBoleyn media love-in does not extend to Merseyside seemingly. After West Ham United fans enjoyed their side’s 3-2 win over Manchester United and endured the never-ending multimedia extravaganza that was their final goodbye to Upton Park, a few took souvenirs with them. Seats and signs were torn from their moorings as supporters made off […]

11 years ago

The times they are a changing. After 15 years of discussion Liverpool are finally expanding Anfield with a revamped Main Stand. It will bring the total capacity of one of football’s most famous grounds to nearly 55,000 and work will be completed in time for next season. Much of the construction has already taken place behind […]

11 years ago

Sleepless nights

11 years ago

By EAMONN DONOHOE The Beatles were once famously rejected by Decca Records, while Harry Potter was turned down more times than the bedsheets at the Four Seasons before JK Rowling eventually became the first female billionaire novelist. And Seamus Coleman’s career could have finished before it started had one manager kept his job for a […]

11 years ago

The club that keeps on giving. In the wake of their unprecedented Premier League title, the questions are how Leicester City will change now. How will they evolve? How will they deal with being Premier League champions? Will their budget change? Will their wages increase? Will any big-money signings make their way to the King […]

11 years ago

He’ll be sorely missed

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We don’t know how Rogan would react to this

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Donegal’s Jason Quigley enhanced his growing reputation with a unanimous points victory over Mexico’s James De La Rosa on Saturday night. It was only the second time the 24-year-old, who was fighting on the Canelo Alvarez v Amir Khan undercard, had been taken the distance in his 11 bouts since turning professional in 2014. That there is yet […]

11 years ago

The midfielder was just 26 when he passed away

11 years ago

Neil Seery is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC Fight Night 87. But can “2 Tap” upset the odds and defeat one of the flyweight division’s hottest prospects? Darragh The Quizmaster Murphy: 38-20 Bourbon Ben Kiely: 36-22 Alistair Overeem (40-14, 1 NC) vs. Andrei Arlovski (25-11, 1 NC) DM: As much as I think Alistair […]

11 years ago

“You could train on the plane”

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Getting rid of Pellegrini? Question marks over Guardiola’s lack of European success with Bayern? Braydon Bent has you covered. Al Pacino wouldn’t have a look in with Manchester City’s rousing young supporter. The seven-year-old delivered a stirring speech before the club’s crunch semi-final clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night and it has definitely got […]

11 years ago

Classic Cody

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This is something a little different. While Waterford have been making some sweet, sweet music under Derek McGrath, the Wexford hurlers have not been pitch perfect this spring – falling well short once again in their efforts to gain promotion from Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League. While the two counties played out a surprisingly […]

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Jiu Jitsu

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We hope the economics notes are worth it

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Adapt and overcome

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Paul Gascoigne made an apparent online plea for help on Monday following the death of his nephew. Jay Kerrigan, just 22, was found dead in a Gateshead tower block, in the North East of England, on Sunday morning. The son of Gazza’s sister Anna, the charity worker had been suffering with drug addiction for some […]

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If this is goodbye to the Nike Mercurial Superflys, then they are going out with a bang. A very colourful bang. These limited edition Superfly IV appear to be adopting Nike’s “What the” concept, which has been popular with their basketball trainers. When the sportswear giant says goodbye to a range they first release the […]

11 years ago

By the skin of their teeth

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A fantastic achievement

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He was just being nice

11 years ago

Sevens stars

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What a day in Clane

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That’s ROCK-hold

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The lovely thing about Punchestown is its unique races like the Le Touche and the opening race on the card at 3.40 on Friday, known as the ‘Farmer’s race’. It’s only open to horses that are owned by farmers in the Kildare Hunt and teenager Shin A Vee is defending his crown. We’ve made him […]

11 years ago

Kill it with fire

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Chael’s gonna Chael

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Vardy wasn’t an option, then?

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It’s been a tough week for the punters so far. But lots of good races to get your teeth into. I’m going to start with one of the most difficult races on the card – the 6.05pm. A quagmire handicap hurdle with 25 runners that would have the biggest of form nerds scratching their head, […]

11 years ago

One in, one out. Manchester United are reported to have renewed their interest in Toni Kroos, which is bad news for Louis van Gaal. The Real Madrid midfielder was believed to have been chased by United two years ago when David Moyes of all people was said to have the deal all but done. However, […]

11 years ago

“You can’t beat a fat man!”

11 years ago

Mauricio Pochettino is a man in demand. Manchester United are a club in need. Well, it seems that way some weeks. Then van Gaal puts a string of results together and, at the last count, fans said they would keep the Dutch man… IF United won the FA Cup and qualified for the Champions League. […]

11 years ago

Oh mommy

11 years ago

Join the team of Gary Breens in France. What is the only thing better than supporting the Boys in Green in France? Supporting the Boys in Green in France, in the company of Irish legend Gary Breen. SPAR, proud sponsors of the Irish Football team, are giving 10 lucky Irish fans the opportunity to live […]

11 years ago

It’s time to “put ’em under pressure”. A few weeks ago, with thanks to Stena Line and in association with Dacia, we went looking for Ireland’s ultimate fan. We promised them the ultimate trip following their heroes in France this summer. Now, we’re ready to pick a winner, but first, we need a little help from […]

11 years ago

By Hayley O’Connor I just love the Punchestown festival. Who couldn’t? It’s the finale of what has been an incredible National Hunt season where we’ll get our last glimpse of its A-listers, plus it’s a late start, which means you can head in for a half day at work before heading down… Or sleep in. […]

11 years ago

Would you keep him?

11 years ago

And it was the first name that got him

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What a second half

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Touching

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The man who would be king

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The debate is over

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Not a bother to him

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A silent tribute of sorts from Joe Duffy. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster for MMA fans, these past three days. Conor McGregor retired, Conor McGregor un-retired and then we had to dig into his fascinating statement. Whatever you think of him or the news stories that are rehashed about him, his 600-word comment about his […]

11 years ago

At this rate Ireland could be facing this ageless legend at Euro 2016. Francesco Totti cannot stop scoring. After springing from the bench at the weekend to rescue a point for Roma, he went one better on Wednesday night and scored two! He has not added to his 58 Azzurri caps since winning the 2006 World […]

11 years ago

A less vocal McGregor

11 years ago

Danny Cipriani cried when he was arrested for alleged drink-driving, a court has heard. The England fly-half was on trial on Tuesday after being arrested last June and Westminster Magistrates’ Court was told how the Sale Sharks player was “upset and tearful” when he was brought into custody. The 28-year-old denies the drink-driving charge but Sergeant […]

11 years ago

There won’t be a calorie left in Wicklow by the end of this weekend. The world’s biggest adventure race series sets up shop in Glendalough on April 23 and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. Six weeks after a massively successful race in Killarney, Glendalough is the latest location for the epic endurance test […]

11 years ago

Divisive

11 years ago