Dublin GAA have confirmed reports from earlier this week that three-time All-Star Paul Mannion has decided to step away from the county’s senior football squad. Mannion, who has been one of the primary forwards in Gaelic football in recent times, will be stepping away from the game in his prime. After Michael Darragh Macauley announced his retirement on Thursday, Mannion, […]

PDC chief executive Matt Porter has confirmed that this year’s Premier League Darts line-up will be revealed following the World Championship final, although the ‘Challengers’ format will not return for a third consecutive campaign. The concept was introduced in 2019 following Gary Anderson’s withdrawal through injury, and although Luke Humphries was the solitary ‘challenger’ to register victory, it has provided […]

Mayo’s wait for a first All-Ireland title since 1951 goes on, after the Connacht champions put in a spirited display but ultimately fell short against Dublin. James Horan was keen to note the positives, and there are reasons for optimism going forward. But the westerners may lament their inability to capitalise on their numerical advantage in the second half. Dublin’s […]

This time last year, Dirk van Duijvenbode was preparing for PDC Qualifying School, having relinquished his place on the Pro Tour circuit. What a difference a year makes. Fast forward 12 months, and following a five-year hiatus, the Dutchman returns to Alexandra Palace as a major finalist, knowing that a strong performance in the capital could catapult him into the […]

Kilkenny entered Saturday’s All-Ireland final against Galway, hoping to avoid losing a fourth consecutive decider. Recent history likely weighed heavy on the Cats’ shoulders, but they did not allow it to show. Brian Dowling’s charges mounted an impressive second-half fightback to seal their first triumph since 2016. “The first half was really tight and tense, but the second half opened […]

The World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China have been postponed again until March 2023 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event was initially scheduled for March 13-15 this year but was postponed for 12 months over fears related to the spread of the novel coronavirus in China. Organisers have now agreed to host the Nanjing event a year after […]

Throughout the ups and downs of their hurling rivalry with Waterford, wins have not come much sweeter for Limerick than the 2007 All-Ireland semi-final. That summer got underway with the most dramatic of Munster Championships. Sparks flew in ‘Semple-gate’ when Cork and Clare met in Thurles. The Rebels came out on top, but were bested by Waterford, 5-15 to 3-18 […]

Cork hurling goalkeeper Anthony Nash has announced his retirement from intercounty action. The Kanturk man enjoyed a long career between the sticks for the Lee-siders, winning two All-Star awards and helping the Lee-siders to the 2013 All-Ireland final. However, despite a host of personal gongs along with four Munster titles, Nash was unable to help the Lee-siders to an All-Ireland […]

Full details of the draw and schedule for the PDC World Darts Championship which gets under way in December. Snakebite beats MVG for maiden World Championship PDC confirms Ally Pally worlds; hopes for fans return PDC World Championship – Champions The Draw Full details will appear here after the draw which takes place on Thursday, December 3 at Sky Studios […]