WATCH: Far too many people loved the dabbing mascot ahead of Barcelona v Manchester City
It’s taken over
10 years ago
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WATCH: Far too many people loved the dabbing mascot ahead of Barcelona v Manchester City
It’s taken over
10 years ago
Rugby fans unite online to pay the perfect tribute to Anthony Foley
#WearRedForAxel
10 years ago
Twitter explodes with joy after Connacht’s miraculous comeback
What a comeback…
10 years ago
Supremely talented Christian Benteke makes cup of tea in eight seconds flat
Important football news
10 years ago
Ched Evans’ full statement after he is found not guilty of rape
He said it was his “darkest hour”
10 years ago
Liverpool fan changes Twitter name as The Sun use his tweet in story
Reds fan Christian Wulff didn’t take too kindly to the newspaper’s actions
10 years ago
WATCH: Daniel Agger gushes about love for Liverpool while getting part of club permanently scarred onto his skin
You’ll never get that off
10 years ago
GAA Community pays tribute to retiring great Marc O’Sé
Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat
10 years ago
The Twitter gags were far more entertaining than the on-pitch action as England draw with Slovenia
Fans had to make their own fun
10 years ago
Everyone made the exact same joke when Scotland fell behind to a Robert Mak opener
Isn’t it ironic? Don’t ya think
10 years ago
Conor McGregor reacts to being fined by taking a pop at other UFC fighters
Conor McGregor has been punished for his role in the fracas with Nate Diaz and his entourage in the UFC 202 pre-fight press conference in August. Water bottles and cans of energy drink were hurled back and forth across the crowd as Diaz left the stage. Diaz storms out of #ufc202 presser, starts throwing bottles. […]
10 years ago
Under fire Aidan O’Shea posts heartfelt message to Mayo supporters after All-Ireland final loss
He’s not hiding from the naysayers…
10 years ago
Lance Armstrong’s incredibly awkward interview with Off the Ball made for excellent radio
Cringe-inducing stuff
10 years ago
Exciting news for Ireland fans as Leinster unleash dream midfield pairing for Munster clash
The Pro12 season really starts here. There have been some great games and promising team and individual performances in the Guinness Pro12 so far but for many in Ireland this weekend is the one where the season really kicks off. On Friday night Ulster take their 100% record to the Sportsground to face reigning champions […]
10 years ago
The simple change in Ciarán Kilkenny’s game that reaped huge benefits for Dublin
Three All-Ireland medals to his name, you can be pretty sure Ciarán Kilkenny does not regret rejecting a career as a professional athlete. After starring for both the Dublin minor hurlers and footballers in 2011, the Castleknock phenomenon headed to Australia and a rookie contract in the AFL with Hawthorn. Every Dublin fan rejoiced when […]
10 years ago
Huge blow for Connacht as attacking mastermind returns home to New Zealand
Out of the West
10 years ago
Mario Gomez’s bizarre injury sounds like a right pain in the hoop
Never heard of this one before
10 years ago
Here’s why Harry Arter could still play for England
Roy Keane’s not having any of it, though…
10 years ago
Diarmuid Connolly’s selfless nature summed up perfectly by Alan Brogan’s recollection of his final point for Dublin
“I was just making the space for you”
10 years ago
LISTEN: All dominant Dubs raised on songs and stories – like this week’s GAA Hour
They don’t lose too many, these boys
10 years ago
Injury forces Martin O’Neill to call up uncapped duo for World Cup qualifiers
Exciting prospects
10 years ago
Rob Hennelly breaks silence after All-Ireland final with heartfelt statement
“It breaks my heart”
10 years ago
VIDEO: Fight breaks out on pitch after rugby league’s Million Pound Game
Not the way fans wanted the afternoon to end
10 years ago
Gary Neville takes the mick out of West Ham’s woes as they draw with Middlesbrough
Stadium 1 – Middlesbrough 1
10 years ago
Twitter user’s 2012 prediction of Marcus Rashford’s emergence is beyond impressive
Get this man a scouting gig
10 years ago
Jim Gavin poised to make one change to starting 15
Paddy Andrews to get the nod
10 years ago
The Ryder Cup: A battle for the ages or bloated over-hyped nonsense?
You decide
10 years ago
Lionel Messi’s goal celebration: The touching reason behind it and what it means
Lionel Messi has scored over 500 goals in his career. The Barcelona forward is arguably the greatest player ever and has scored countless amazing, truly breathtaking goals. Almost every time Messi scores he points to the sky, usually on his way back to his own half to prepare for the game to restart and score again. It turns […]
10 years ago
Conor McGregor makes his prediction for UFC 205
“I’ve been whooping his style a long, long time”
10 years ago
Breaking: Sam Allardyce has been urgently summoned to Wembley to be sacked
Holy crap.
10 years ago
WATCH: Jesse Lingard adopts squeaky voice to rip piss out of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford
Once upon a time, Jesse Lingard was the bright young thing at Manchester United. Making his debut in August 2014, against Swansea, the local-born winger was shipped out on loan again to Derby before returning to the Old Trafford mothership last season, for what proved to be a breakthrough period for the 23-year-old. However following […]
10 years ago
Dublin consider appeal following controversial All-Ireland loss
McGonigle says lack of Hawk-Eye shows inequality
10 years ago
WATCH: Dublin fans furious as controversial umpire call costs them All-Ireland
Cork beat Dublin in the Ladies All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final by a solitary point. The Rebelettes have clinched their sixth All-Ireland in a row by defeating Dublin 1-07 to 1-06 in Croke Park on Sunday. Sinead Aherne’s 11th hour penalty made it a somewhat nervy finish, but Cork managed to hold on and win the […]
10 years ago
Seamus Coleman makes generous donation to help young Irish lad in need of life-changing surgery
Fair play to him…
10 years ago
There’s a lot of people very angry with how Bradley Wiggins’ interview with Andrew Marr unfolded
This was probably inevitable. Bradley Wiggins has been at the the centre of one hell of a storm over the past 10 days after leaked documents showed that he had applied for therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) shortly before his biggest races of the season in 2011, 2012 and 2013. While there is no suggestion that Wiggins […]
10 years ago
Touching tale about Dublin and Mayo All-Ireland mascots proves GAA bonds are never truly broken
Great to see…
10 years ago
WIN an amazing Champions League-themed mystery prize for you and three of your friends
Brought to you by the brand new Sony Xperia XZ. A mystery prize you say? Do you remember the scene in Family Guy when Peter chooses the Mystery Box over the free boat? You know the one… In Family Guy, the mystery prize was pretty awful, but don’t let that put you off surprises because we’ve teamed up […]
10 years ago
Martin O’Neill opens door to Brentford goal machine Scott Hogan joining Ireland squad
Let’s face facts, Ireland can always do with another goalscorer. You have to go back 30 years or more to find an Ireland team who were comfortable scoring two or three goals per game. Since the Charlton era 1-0 wins and battling 1-1 draws tend to be the order of the day as far as […]
10 years ago
John Delaney releases statement to address issues surrounding the Rio ticketing affair
FAI chief executive and Olympic Council of Ireland vice president John Delaney released a statement on Thursday to address the OCI ticketing affair in Rio. Delaney states the warrant issued against his passport by Brazilian authorities was withdrawn and confirms the Brazilian police were never in contact with him regarding the investigation that has seen Pat Hickey and Kevin Mallon […]
10 years ago
Date set for Jon Jones doping and Conor McGregor Nate Diaz fracas hearings
Mark the date. The hearing into Jon Jones’ doping case, and the complaint against Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz for their press conference fracas, will be held on October 10 by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Jones failed a drug test before UFC 200, where he was scheduled to fight in the main event against Daniel Cormier. The […]
10 years ago
Ireland’s new rugby jersey has caused some confusion
Yes, it’s purple…
10 years ago
QUIZ: Can you name Mayo team from last time they played an All-Ireland final replay?
Twenty years ago
10 years ago
Davy Fitzgerald releases heartfelt statement as he steps down as Clare hurling manager
It’s official – Davy Fitzgerald’s five years at the helm of the Clare hurling team has come to an end. The man who led the Banner to All-Ireland glory in 2013 and the Allianz League title earlier this year has declined to take up the final year of his term after some players expressed a desire for […]
10 years ago
Here’s the confirmed TV coverage details for the All-Ireland football final replay
Not long to go now. The All-Ireland senior football final replay between Dublin and Mayo next Saturday will throw-in at 5pm, and television coverage will begin on RTE 2 at 4pm. The broadcaster has confirmed details of their coverage for the game. Michael Lyster will be joined by Colm O’Rourke, Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane, and Ger […]
10 years ago
Paul Gascoigne pleads guilty to making racist comment
The former footballer was appearing in court after comments made during a show in November 2015
10 years ago
Didi Hamann wants a ticket for the All-Ireland final replay, but the Liverpool legend can join the queue
Round two it is
10 years ago
Dublin name their team for the All-Ireland final
Not long to go now. Dublin have named their team to play Mayo in the All-Ireland football final on Sunday at Croke Park. The reigning champions have made no changes from the team that beat Kerry in a classic semi-final last month. The starting 15 against Mayo in the All Ireland Final this Sunday at 3:30pm […]
10 years ago
Paralympic hero Niamh McCarthy achieved silver medal-winning discus throw in unusual footwear
Silver medals are not easily come by, but Niamh McCarthy made it look easier than most in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday night. The Cork woman threw 26.67 metres in the F41 discus final in the Olympic Stadium to come second at her first Paralympic Games. It was a truly remarkable effort from the 22-year-old when […]
10 years ago
