Punchestown preview
Donn McClean of the Sunday Times previews the Punchestown Festival, including an interview with Nicky Henderson
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James McClean closes his Twitter account
Sunderland midfielder James McClean has closed down his Twitter account after finding himself embroiled in further controversy.
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Preview: Hennessy Gold Cup
Donn McClean looks ahead to a fantastic day of racing at Leopardstown including the Hennessy Gold Cup
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O'Shea tells McClean to rid shackles
Skipper John O'Shea has told winger James McClean to cut loose as he attempts to establish himself in the Republic of Ireland team.
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McClean sets Sunderland on way to victory
James McClean turned the clock back a year as Sunderland handed manager Martin O'Neill a long overdue Premier League victory.
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Jockey Trouble
Donn McClean and Robbie Irwin discuss the off-course problems facing star jockeys Frankie Dettori and Damien Oliver
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Eamon Dunphy on Premier League
Eamon Dunphy looks at how the Irish managers are faring in the Premier League and spotlight on James McClean.
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O'Neill confirms McClean target of death threats
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed winger James McClean has been the target of death threats.
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Fergie Sutherland
Racing expert Donn McClean pays tribute to trainer Fergie Sutherland
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McClean employs friend to keep him in check
James McClean is employing friend and former Derry City team-mate Eugene Ferry to help keep the Sunderland winger on the 'straight and narrow'.
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St Ledger & McClean fitness concerns
Sean St Ledger and James McClean have emerged as injury concerns for the Republic of Ireland ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Germany.
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Twitter rant was 'idiotic', admits James McClean
James McClean admits his Twitter rant was "stupid" and "idiotic", but he also thinks it may end up helping his Republic of Ireland career in the long run.
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McClean unlikely to start against Germany
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni will continue to exclude James McClean from his starting XI despite an impressive performance in the 4-1 win over Oman.
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Brady impresses as Republic of Ireland rout Oman
James McClean received the biggest cheer of the night at Craven Cottage, but it was debutant Robbie Brady who stole the show as he scored one and set up two more as the Republic of Ireland comfortably beat Oman 4-1.
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Trapattoni forces apology from McClean
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has warned James McClean that he is lucky to still have an international career following his foul-mouthed Twitter rant.
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James McClean apologises for Twitter outburst
Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has apologised for his foul-mouthed tweet following last night's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, admitting it was "stupid" and "disrespectful".
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McClean stays after apology in front of squad
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has decided against kicking James McClean out of the squad after the Sunderland winger made a grovelling apology to his team mates for a foul-mouthed tweet.
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McClean vents frustration on Twitter
James McClean vented his frustration after Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni left him on the bench to watch his team-mates struggle to a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan on Friday evening.
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James McClean unlikely to start against Kazakhstan
Giovanni Trapattoni will decide today whether James McClean will play any part in Friday's World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan after he had to leave training early yesterday due to illness.
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James McClean could start against Kazakhstan
Giovanni Trapattoni has hinted that Sunderland star James McClean could be handed his first competitive start for the Republic of Ireland.