Joe Callaghan

RTÉ Sport contributor

Sligo showed steel and quality against a spirited New York side

Sligo survive battle in the Bronx

Sligo had their veterans to thank as they survived a terrifying Sunday afternoon scare in the Big Apple as New York threatened to pull off the first win of their Championship history.

GAA • 08 May 17

Joe Duffy's future is uncertain but he's not letting that distract him ahead of his fight with Reza Madadi

Duffy knows he could be fighting for his UFC future

Joe Duffy takes on Reza Madadi in the octagon this weekend, knowing that it could be his last UFC fight after contract talks stalled. Nevertheless, the Irishman is determined to get the best of Madadi.

MMA • 17 Mar 17

Leo Santa Cruz says he will travel to Belfast for that rubber match

Frampton and Santa Cruz talk up trilogy in Belfast

Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz both enthused about the prospect of a third meeting after their WBA featherweight title rematch, with the victorious Mexican suggesting he was willing to travel to Belfast.

Boxing • 29 Jan 17

Carl Frampton (R) was unable to pin down Leo Santa Cruz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Frampton loses title in Santa Cruz rematch

Carl Frampton suffered the first loss of his professional life in Las Vegas as the second instalment of his utterly enthralling rivalry with Leo Santa Cruz slipped by the Belfast fighter.

Boxing • 11 Mar 17

There will be plenty of support for Frampton

Frampton wants to prove the doubters wrong

As he prepares to fight Leo Santa Cruz for a second time, WBA featherweight champion Carl Frampton is determined to silence any criticism that surrounded his win over the Mexican in New York last July.

Boxing • 28 Jan 17

Leo Santa Cruz suffered the only defeat of his professional career against Carl Frampton last February

Las Vegas fight may be Santa Cruz's swansong

On the eve of his bid for redemption, Leo Santa Cruz has insisted he is both starting from scratch and fighting to rescue his professional career, with retirement a possibility should he lose his WBA world featherweight title bout to Carl Frampton.

Boxing • 28 Jan 17

Carl Frampton is confident he can claim his second win over Leo Santa Cruz

Frampton ready to pick up where he left off

After the year of his fighting life, Carl Frampton has promised that 2017 will be even better as the WBA featherweight champion came face to face with Leo Santa Cruz for the first time of fight week on Thursday evening in Las Vegas.

Boxing • 27 Jan 17

More than 5,000 fans are expected to cheer on Frampton at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas

Frampton ready to turn it on for Irish invasion

In uncharacteristically chilly weather in Nevada, Joe Callaghan reports from Las Vegas as Carl Frampton says the growing Irish support will further fuel his motivation to increase his level of performance.

Boxing • 27 Jan 17

Conor McGregor during the UFC205 post fight press conference

Father-to-be McGregor wants a piece of UFC

in the wake of his historic triump at UFC 205, Conor McGregor announced his impending fatherhood and demanded an equity stake in the company to continue fighting.

MMA • 13 Nov 16

Conor McGregor celebrates with his two UFC championship belts

Magnificent McGregor makes history in New York

A dominant Conor McGregor knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the second round at Madison Square Garden in New York to add the lightweight title to his featherweight crown and become the first dual belt-holder in UFC history.

MMA • 13 Nov 16