Brian Cody undergoes pre-planned heart surgeryKilkenny hurling manager expected to take break from team affairs for a number of weeksFri Apr 05 2013 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy adjusts Tour schedule to take in Valero Open in TexasHolywood golfer feels he needs more competitive action before the first Major of the season, the MastersTue Apr 02 2013 - 01:01
Cork hurlers make four changes for Kilkenny clashStephen White, Daniel Kearney, Cian McCarthy and Stephen Moylan called upThu Mar 28 2013 - 22:30
Houston Open could offer both McIlroy and Lowry the lift-off they needMcIlroy using Houston to tune up for Augusta while Lowry continues his PGA Tour educationTue Mar 26 2013 - 06:00
Clare hurling captain Patrick Donnellan looking forward to Kilkenny testClare’s form in Division One A has made others sit up and take noticeFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
Cork make two changes for NFL Division One showdown with KerryO’Neill’s injury means first start of league campaign for GouldingFri Mar 22 2013 - 06:00
McIlroy rests up as Woods and co continue Augusta preparationsWoods gunning for eighth Arnold Palmer Invitational victory and regaining world number one positionTue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00
Dublin’s Gavin calls for year ban for racismDublin manager says there is no room for such behaviour – on or off the fieldFri Mar 15 2013 - 06:00
Harte makes three changes for Tyrone’s trip to Croke ParkJustin McMahon returns in defence for clash with DublinFri Mar 15 2013 - 06:00
Vodafone to end sponsorship deal with Dublin GAA team after championshipThree-year deal not to be extendedThu Mar 14 2013 - 23:51
McDowell in fine fettle as thoughts turn to MastersNorthern Irishman delighted with his performance in WGC-Cadillac championshipTue Mar 12 2013 - 06:48
Gormley returns as Harte makes five changesConor Gormley, returning from injury, is one of five changes made by Tyrone manager Mickey Harte for the Allianz …Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
Impressive victory has Longford looking forward to brighter daysOnce in a while, very occasionally, a minnow gets to take a chunk out of a bigger fish...Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
Harrington and McDowell hoping to slip in under the radar at DoralHe is who he is, which means that – as world number one – all eyes are again focused on Rory McIlroy heading into this week’s…Tue Mar 05 2013 - 00:00
European team’s the theme for captain McGinleyAs serious as the build-up to D-Day was for Paul McGinley in the Ryder Cup captaincy selection process, it didn’t take long for…Fri Mar 01 2013 - 00:00
Finchem's stance on putters could see it all go belly upWith time running out on the consultation process, golf’s governing bodies – the RA and the USGA – were probably wondering what…Tue Feb 26 2013 - 00:00
Hard to beat mano a mano matchplayDifferent Strokes The evidence in the hallway of the Wentworth Club is compelling, littered – decorated even? – with memorabilia…Tue Feb 19 2013 - 00:00
Different strokesLowry gets opportunity to hit targets It’s an odd thing that Shane Lowry – ranked 65th in the world – should be left sweating…Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00
McIlroy to prove a massive draw at Carton HousePádraig Harrington may hold the bragging rights in terms of Major titles in his back pocket, but he has no doubts who packs the…Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
Watson throws his hat into Ryder ringDifferent strokes: Not so much a blast from the past, given that he has retained a competitive instinct into his 60s and has…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
McDowell's win caps a record year for Ireland's tour playersGraeme McDowell’s wheelbarrow may have been full of greenbacks as he left the happy hunting ground that for him is Sherwood Country…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Different strokesInane 'fans' stoop low to abuse Bradley: The long and the short of it is the RA and the USGA have put the proposed rule change…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
McDowell holds out in final round to secure winGOLF: Graeme McDowell’s love affair with California continued yesterday when the Ulsterman – who won a breakthrough Major in…Mon Dec 03 2012 - 00:00
End is in sight for disputed puttersThe end is in sight for those who like to tuck the belly-putter into their mid-rift, or to rest a broomhandle putter against …Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Governing bodies expected to outline the time frame for the banning of long puttersTick tock, the time is nigh for advocates of the long putter.Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Now is the winter of McIlroy's contentThe marketing men – those belonging to the European Tour, or those involved with Nike – couldn’t have planned it better. Neither…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
McIlroy rounds off dream year with 'unbelievable' final-round flourishThe hunger game is no work of fiction for Rory McIlroyMon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
Lough Erne will fit Obama like a golf gloveA keen golfer, Barack Obama – was once presented with a set of left-handed golf clubs by Ireland’s triple-Major champion Padraig…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
Like a good wine, improving with ageDifferent Strokes: If we’re honest, golf’s everyman allure was epitomised by Miguel Angel Jimenez’s celebratory poses – with…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Refreshed McIlroy hoping to round off season in styleOne last hurrah, but what a way to finish the season.Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Greenstaff battling to get the job done with ever tighter resourcesPeter Byrne and his crew at Balbriggan, like golf course staff nationwide, are busier than ever beforeTue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Balbriggan aiming to stay the course through turbulent timesSPORTS CLUBS IN THE RECESSION: Even as a weather front brings its dark clouds over the north County Dublin landscape, some tell…Tue Nov 13 2012 - 00:00
Fury's quest for elusive belt takes another twistHOLD THE BACK PAGE: Heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury is learning the hard way that getting your hands on a championship belt …Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Kilkenny's swansong attracts Dublin seniors and SherlockHOLD THE BACK PAGE: It’s a measure of the impact he made on the Dublin GAA scene that a number of senior ex-players, among them…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
China, Asia bubbling and ready to explodeHOLD THE BACK PAGE: A rather clever cartoon did the viral rounds on twitter the other day which served to highlight some changing…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Masters will test Tianlang's mettleDIFFERENT STROKES: A week ago, after collecting a wheelbarrow full of greenbacks for an exhibition match in China with his pal…Tue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
McIlroy looking to seal the deal in SingaporeGOLF: TOUR NEWS A top-10 finish this week would clinch a first European Order of Merit title for Rory McIlroyTue Nov 06 2012 - 00:00
Winning Rose sets his sights on McIlroyWORLD GOLF FINAL: ON A beautifully hot day, the story of a cold putter: Lee Westwood – whose putter was as obedient as a circus…Sat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
McIlroy bows out but vows to up intensityWORLD GOLF FINAL: IF HIS interest in the €3Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
McIlroy looking forward to taking on TigerTHEIR FIRST names are, these days, sufficient to whet the appetite in sporting conflict. Tiger v Rory. Rory v TigerTue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
McIlroy backs McGinley for GleneaglesAN ORDERLY queue is forming to succeed José-Maria Olazabal as captain when Europe defends the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in two …Tue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
An inspirational Poulter joins an elite list of playersCRAZY, CRAZY times! The sheer lunacy of it all lingered all around us in Medinah Country Club on Sunday night, as emotions which…Tue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
McIlroy and co leave it late but Europe shocks US to win RyderMARTIN KAYMER, a cool German, gave Europe a massive bailout that contributed to the most unlikeliest comeback in Ryder Cup history…Mon Oct 01 2012 - 01:00
Europe roar back as Cup returns homeGOLF/RYDER CUP USA 13½, EUROPE 14½: OH, WHAT a rollercoaster ride this was. Heart-thumping, heart-stopping stuffMon Oct 01 2012 - 01:00
It's intense, it's very intense, it's the 'Poults' showDAY TWO ROUND-UP: YOU GEL up the hair, pop out the eyes and put a hot putter in his handsMon Oct 01 2012 - 01:00
Poulter leads late European fightbackGolf: As the airplanes overhead puffed out their messages of support to the Europeans here at Medinah Country Club, a classic…Sun Sept 30 2012 - 01:00
USA bombs waken docile ChicagoansTHE OLD Greek fables have a common theme, about being careful what you wish forSat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
Few clues after early skirmishesTHE IMPORTANCE of hitting the ground running can’t be overstatedSat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
USA big guns come out blazing for 5-3 leadGOLF: THE RATHER late arrival of US flags to dispense to home fans in the grandstands around the first tee box yesterday – delivered…Sat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
McIlroy and McDowell the real deal in white heat of battleGOLF/DAY ONE FOURSOMES: TWO RORY McIlroys showed up at Medinah yesterdaySat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
