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Last month
August 2023
Realising All-Ireland dream tops all for multi-talented Tyrrell
‘It’s something I’ve been dreaming about for a very, very long time.’
This year
2023
Rhasidat Adeleke's star continues to rise with latest Irish 200m record
This latest performance in Florida comes on the back of a superb indoor season for the 20-year-old.
Last year
2022
Shelbourne double winner caps stunning season with Player of the Month award
Alex Kavanagh finished the campaign strongly.
Cora Staunton set for significant AFLW milestone but undecided on future
The Mayo great will play her 50th game this weekend.
The Chelsea old boy turned lynchpin of Milan's revival
Fikayo Tomori is hoping to put on a more convincing show against his former club.
David Clifford kicks 0-3 as second-half sub to help East Kerry to victory
East Kerry finished up 0-14 to 0-9 winners over Spa Killarney.
Serena Williams still only show in town as New York celebrates latest victory
The 40-year-old announced that the US Open would likely be her last tournament but she secured progress with a first-round win over Danka Kovinic.
Chelsea encouraged towards discussions over AC Milan forward with €150 million release clause
Rafael Leao has numbered among the most highly regarded potential transfer targets all summer by the Blues’ new ownership set-up.
'People take a saint's name for their confirmation, and I met a little girl recently that took Leona instead'
The Cavan woman leads the charge at this week’s ISPS HANDA World Invitational.
Australia's Titmus breaks Ledecky's 400m freestyle world record
It capped an impressive meet for Titmus who won the 200m freestyle in 1:53.31, the third fastest time ever, and clocked a personal best in the 100m.
'The world is her oyster,' as Ireland star Wall returns to hit Six Nations goal
The 21-year-old is back to her best after an injury lay-off.
Irish involvement aplenty in Glasgow derby as 'big-game player' Shine back with a bang
The Cork striker scored the winner against Celtic today.
Brilliant LeBron James produces 56-point masterpiece
Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a thrilling 124-116 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Ireland 'very emotional' as Mustaki stars on long-awaited debut after difficult road
The Shelbourne ace excelled in defence and was named Player of the Match in the 1-0 defeat to Russia.
Sky's the limit for Smith, says England boss Jones
‘There’s no ceiling to how good he can be.’
'She's an exceptional athlete' - the newest Irish face in the AFLW
Multi-sport Mayo star Rachel Kearns is one of 14 Irish players involved this season.
The Irish teen with the world at her feet
Rhasidat Adeleke on a memorable year in which she won two gold medals at the European Athletics U20 Championships and moved to Texas.
Declan Rice hailed as one of Europe’s best midfielders
David Moyes says he is not worried about losing the England international as he is ‘under a long length of contract’ at the club.
All time
''Once the term ‘Dublin footballer’ was mentioned, people looked at and treated me differently''
Read an extract from Shane Carthy’s ‘Dark Blue’.
‘I just had to play,’ says Celtic's Hampden hero
Kyogo Furuhashi had been struggling with a hamstring issue.
Four Irish senior records for Mona McSharry so far at World Swimming Championships
The Olympian has broken new ground in four of her five races, with six new Irish records in place overall.
Kevin De Bruyne is the best 'in these type of games'
Pep Guardiola hailed the Belgian international after an influential display against Leeds.
Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins European Cross Country gold in Dublin
Ireland’s Brian Fay and Fionnuala McCormack recorded top-10 finishes in the senior races.
Salah scores 20th goal as Liverpool earn historic win and dump AC Milan out of Champions League
The Reds became the first-ever English side to win all six of their group games.
Jonathan Taylor becomes 18th player in NFL history to score 5 touchdowns in one game
The running back had a career-high 32 carries for 185 yards.
Kieran Donaghy nails winning penalty as Austin Stacks reach Kerry county final
Stacks won the penalty shoot-out by five goals to four.
'Katie has a very difficult position, and that is something that we will discuss this week'
Vera Pauw has suggested the Ireland star may need to adapt her game in the coming days.
'I’m still disappointed, but I am proud of myself for getting there'
Sarah Healy reflects on her first Olympic Games and the support of ‘huge role model’ Sonia O’Sullivan.
Bohemians winger Ali Coote named Player of the Month after excellent August
The Scot was in scintillating form for Bohs.
'Rachel is a unique talent. That's her stage, that's where she wants to be'
Multi-talented athlete Kearns hit 1-5 and was a shining light for Mayo in their semi-final loss to Dublin.
Raheem Sterling justifies his selection in Wembley 'back garden'
The 26-year-old’s place had been under threat from Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford after a disappointing end of the season with Manchester City.
Robert Lewandowski poised to make Bundesliga history
The striker can break Gerd Mueller’s 49-year-old Bundesliga single-season goal record this weekend.
Wes Hoolahan on target in 9-goal thriller
Despite the Irishman’s goal, Cambridge missed out on a chance to secure promotion.
West Ham would not sell Declan Rice even for £100 million – David Moyes
Hammers co-owner David Sullivan is understood to value his prized asset at somewhere around an eye-watering nine-figure sum.
Steven Gerrard says ‘the star is the team’ after Rangers end 10-year wait
The Ibrox outfit are celebrating being crowned kings of Scotland for the 55th time.
'Oh my God, this Irish girl can run': The rise and rise of Nadia Power
An in-depth look at the 23-year-old DCU student, after her incredible few weeks.
Harry Kane lauded as 'one of the best strikers in the world' after historic goal
Jose Mourinho admits Tottenham are heavily dependent on the striker.
Kieran Donaghy set to take up role with Armagh footballers - report
The former Kerry forward will work with Kieran McGeeney for the 2021 campaign.
Bayern's Robert Lewandowski breaks Bundesliga record
Meanwhile, Werder Bremen look set to be relegated after losing at Mainz.
'Hamilton became a symbol of a post-racial Britain without ever being fully embraced by the British public'
In an extract from ‘No Win Race,’ Derek A. Bardowell analyses the rise of Lewis Hamilton.