Brilliant Isaac Makwala sets up van Nierkerk showdownBotswanan says he is ‘running with anger’ after he stole the show on a sodden dayWed Aug 09 2017 - 22:29
Isaac Makwala beats the clock to book place in 200m semisBotswanan bounces back from 400m exclusion by smashing time needed in solo heatWed Aug 09 2017 - 19:14
Botswana’s Isaac Makwala offered solitary salvation in 200mMust run 20.53 in a time trial to qualify for semi-finals later on Wednesday eveningWed Aug 09 2017 - 17:11
Patsy McGonagle on the ‘brutal’ realities of elite athleticsIrish team manager says standard at World Championships getting tougher all the timeWed Aug 09 2017 - 06:00
Wayde van Niekerk romps to 400m gold in LondonBotswana’s medal hope Isaac Makwala refused access to stadium due to illnessTue Aug 08 2017 - 22:20
Team Ireland request change of hotel to avoid vomiting bugRace walkers Rob Heffernan, Brendan Boyce and Alex Wright arrive on ThursdayTue Aug 08 2017 - 14:56
Luvo Manyonga: the long jump from drug addict to gold medallistThe South African was addicted to crystal meth, but an Irishman helped save his careerTue Aug 08 2017 - 06:00
Semenya’s double hopes in ruins as she is no match for KipyegonKenyan Olympic champion takes high-class 1,500m race in LondonMon Aug 07 2017 - 23:14
Thomas Barr withdraws from London with illnessIrish hurdler one of a number of athletes struck down with gastroenteritis at Irish team hotelMon Aug 07 2017 - 19:44
Bolt no-show allows Gatlin claim victory if not kudosCacophony of booing reminds American that public hadn’t forgotten his doping pastMon Aug 07 2017 - 06:00
Brian Gregan on the blocks with the world’s top athletesIrish runner pleased with sixth place in 45.42 seconds at the World ChampionshipsSun Aug 06 2017 - 22:29
Thomas Barr relieved to advance to 400m semi-finalsHurdler initially fifth in his heat but is promoted to fourth after disqualificationSun Aug 06 2017 - 21:44
Thomas Barr over the hurdles into semi-finals in LondonWaterford native progresses in the 400m hurdles at the World ChampionshipsSun Aug 06 2017 - 12:27
Justin Gatlin plays the villain to ruin Usain Bolt’s farewell partyPreviously banned American beat Bolt to 100m gold medal at World ChampionshipsSat Aug 05 2017 - 22:13
Brian Gregan nails semi-final spot with impressive runClonliffe Harriers athlete runs his second fastest 400m in London World ChampionshipsSat Aug 05 2017 - 14:04
London evokes special memories of the great Con HoulihanEnglish capital, like athletics, was always close to the heart of the great Kerry writerSat Aug 05 2017 - 06:30
Slow starter Usain Bolt evolved into his sport’s superstarSeventh major 100m title beckons for Jamaican in his final global championshipSat Aug 05 2017 - 06:00
Mo Farah steps up to the mark again to take 10,000m world title in LondonIt’s now a hat-trick of world titles and an undefeated record that stretches six yearsFri Aug 04 2017 - 22:28
Ciara Mageean suffers ‘disaster’ in London 1,500m heatsThe Irish runner finished 13th and last in her heat with the top six finishers qualifyingFri Aug 04 2017 - 20:44
World Athletics Championships: All you need to knowLondon’s Olympic Stadium the venue for the biggest global sporting event of the yearFri Aug 04 2017 - 10:00
Mo Farah on track to complete a remarkable hat-trickA third 5,000/10,000m double at the World Championships would be some way to bow outFri Aug 04 2017 - 06:30
Ciara Mageean facing a daunting challenge in LondonStar-studded field makes Women’s 1,500m one of the most competitive events of allFri Aug 04 2017 - 06:00
Ciara Mageean to face Caster Semenya in 1,500m heatsSouth African has opted to attempt an 800m/1,500m double at World ChampionshipsWed Aug 02 2017 - 19:55
Rory Gallagher quits as Donegal managerFermanagh man walks away following heavy defeats to Tyrone and GalwayMon Jul 31 2017 - 21:59
Croke Park braced for bumper attendance over holiday weekendAddition of Mayo-Roscommon replay could see total figure climb to around 200,000Mon Jul 31 2017 - 21:00
GAA weekend that was: Mayo’s gruelling summer marathonRochford’s side will have played a mammoth nine games if they reach the All-Ireland finalMon Jul 31 2017 - 13:49
Mayo and Roscommon hand it to each other before taking a drawConnacht sides will have to do it all again at Croke Park on August bank holiday MondaySun Jul 30 2017 - 18:45
Three reasons to be cheerful for the future of Irish athleticsGina Akpe-Moses, Patience Jumbo-Gula and Rhasidat Adeleke represent new generationSat Jul 29 2017 - 07:30
David Moran embracing father figure role for new-look KerryFaces may change but ultimate success in September remains Kingdom’s sole goalFri Jul 28 2017 - 01:00
Daniel Flynn and Kildare eager for the next assignmentFootballer of the Month for June looking forward to facing Armagh in Croke ParkThu Jul 27 2017 - 01:00
Opportunity knocks twice for MonaghanIdeal chance for Malachy O’Rourke’s side to avenge their defeat in Ulster to DownWed Jul 26 2017 - 01:07
Under-21s aiming to complete a Munster treble for CorkAfter senior and minor success, Rebels face a difficult assignment against LimerickWed Jul 26 2017 - 01:00
Gina Akpe-Moses: Tokyo the target for Irish sprinting’s new guard18-year-old took gold in the 100-metres at under-20 European championships in ItalyTue Jul 25 2017 - 17:22
Seven in a row - Thomas Barr the class act at SantryBarr fell just short of his championship best, but retained his national 400m hurdle titleSun Jul 23 2017 - 20:26
Peadar Healy’s ‘tough’ two years come to end as Cork defeatedManager steps down after extra-time thriller that sets Mayo up for clash with RoscommonSun Jul 23 2017 - 15:07
Mayo dig deep to see off resurgent Cork in extra-time thrillerMayo make it seven quarter-finals in a row; Peader Healy steps down as Cork bossSat Jul 22 2017 - 20:16
Old golfers beware: flying bicycles (and local runners) coming throughGlencullen golf course has been adapted to an activity circuit, a sign of changing timesSat Jul 22 2017 - 07:00
Super Eights detrimental to weaker counties - Turlough O’BrienCarlow boss says new system will ensure that strong counties grow even strongerSat Jul 22 2017 - 01:00
Akpe-Moses strikes gold at European U-20sIrish sprinter secures rare sprinting gold medal in ItalyFri Jul 21 2017 - 17:58
John Maughan says Mayo should be wary of Cork threatFormer Mayo boss believes struggling Rebels are still capable of producing a big displayFri Jul 21 2017 - 01:30
Thomas Barr over his injury hurdle and ready for prime time400 metres hurdler hopes to be in rude health for National Championships at SantryThu Jul 20 2017 - 06:00
From here to Clare: no divided loyalties for Donal Óg CusackThe former Cork champion hopes to coach his Clare team to victory at Páirc Uí ChaoimhWed Jul 19 2017 - 06:30
Jason Smyth makes it yet another gold medal doubleThe Irish sprinter continued his complete dominance of the T13 200m in LondonTue Jul 18 2017 - 20:13
Tyrone double up as their thoughts turn to bigger prizeSubstitute Ronan O’Neill grabs two goals as Harte’s men see off outclassed DownMon Jul 17 2017 - 06:00
Smyth and McKillop notch up another double world goldDuo claim victories within 10 minutes of each other at World Para Athletics ChampionshipsMon Jul 17 2017 - 00:46
Tyrone squeeze the life out of Down to retain Ulster SFCMickey Harte lifts Anglo-Celt Cup for a sixth time as his side ultimately cruise to victorySun Jul 16 2017 - 16:48
Like it or not, Mo Farah will never escape doping suspicionsThe question of whether or not he is clean will continue to follow him no matter whatSat Jul 15 2017 - 10:00
Occlusion goggles helping Kildare focus on Dublin threatCian O’Neill’s side braced for crucial test against defending All-Ireland championsFri Jul 14 2017 - 06:00
Shane Ross needs to be put back in his boxThe assertion that Ireland could host the Olympics is absolutely and utterly ludicrousThu Jul 13 2017 - 13:00
Donal Óg: Sliotar manipulation always been a part of hurlingClare selector and former Cork goalkeeper calls for standardisation of sliotar manufactureThu Jul 13 2017 - 05:00
