# One of a Kind

Last year

2022

NBA to honour legendary Bill Russell by retiring no.6 jersey across the league

The 11-time NBA champion and civil rights activist died last month aged 88 and will be the first player to receive such an honour from the league.

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Aug 11th 2022, 11:16 PM

All time

'As a player, she's exceptional, but she's an even better person and team-mate' - saluting a retiring Dublin star

Carla Rowe says that Noelle Healy will be ‘dearly missed’ as the 2017 Footballer of the Year calls time on a glittering inter-county career.

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Apr 20th 2021, 9:19 AM

Ibrahimovic left Man United staff 'shaking' with 'God has arrived' comment

The Swedish striker announced his arrival at Old Trafford in some style, but initial concerns over his personality were quickly eased.

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Dec 7th 2017, 12:26 PM

Incredible mare Annie Power is retired from racing

The five-time Grade 1 winner will not be returning to the track.

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May 16th 2017, 11:55 AM

Dunne one of the few latter day Irish stars worthy of comparison to Charlton generation

The defender has retired from international football at the age of 34.

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Aug 1st 2014, 10:00 AM

Opinion: Why Philipp Lahm is one of the greatest players of his generation

Pep Guardiola has described him as “the most intelligent footballer I have ever managed.”

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Jul 18th 2014, 1:18 PM

Mayo's Ger Cafferkey nearly scored an 'own point' in Croke Park

Have you ever seen anything like this before?

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Apr 1st 2014, 10:34 AM

Irish rugby stars pay tribute as John Hayes plays for the final time

Tributes have been pouring in for John Hayes after the Limerick man played his 212th and final game in Munster colours on Monday evening.

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Dec 27th 2011, 10:58 AM