English fan frenzy ahead of Euro final against Italy Tens of thousands of raucous England fans descended on Wembley Stadium and central London, singing songs, drinking beer and savouring the occasion, as the football-mad ... World • 11 Jul 21
Chris Eubank's son Sebastian dies aged 29 Chris Eubank's son Sebastian has died days before his 30th birthday. World • 09 Jul 21
Paddy Power founder: Gambling a 'major social problem' In 1988, Stewart Kenny co-founded Paddy Power. But now the 69-year-old says he has 'deep regrets' about the rise of online gambling, Conor McMorrow explains. Prime Time • 09 Jul 21
Benfica president Vieira arrested - reports Benfica president Luís Filipe Vieira has been arrested for alleged fraud, local media has reported. World • 07 Jul 21
Singapore teen sentenced over threats to soccer player A teenager in Singapore has been sentenced to nine months probation and 40 hours of community service for sending Instagram death threats to French footballer ... World • 07 Jul 21
Greyhound trainer guilty over possession of steroids One of the country's top greyhound trainers has been given a six-month suspended jail sentence and fined €7,000 for possessing steroids which are outlawed by ... Courts • 28 Jun 21
Tour de France spectator to be sued after causing crash Tour de France organisers have said they are suing a spectator who caused a crash when a cyclist rode straight into a cardboard sign being ... World • 28 Jun 21
Policeman convicted of manslaughter over Atkinson death A British police officer who tasered ex-Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson and kicked him twice in the head has been convicted of manslaughter but cleared ... UK • 23 Jun 21
Prosecutors seek trial after Luis Suarez language test Italian prosecutors have asked for three university officials and a lawyer to stand trial for allegedly helping Luis Suarez pass a language test ahead of ... World • 21 Jun 21
Tribute to teenager who died in equestrian accident Horse Sport Ireland has paid tribute to teenager Tiggy Hancock who died after falling from a horse during squad training at an equestrian centre in ... Ireland • 17 Jun 21
Greenpeace stunt 'reckless and dangerous', UEFA claims A botched Greenpeace stunt at the Euro 2020 game between Germany and France was "reckless and dangerous", football chiefs have claimed. World • 16 Jun 21
'Clear pathway' in place for fans to return to sport Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has said that the Government is putting in place "a clear pathway back" for spectators to be able ... Coronavirus • 31 May 21
Brazil to host Copa America after Argentina pull out The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Monday it would move next month's Copa America to Brazil, after original host nation Argentina pulled out ... World • 31 May 21
Giggs to face trial over ex-girlfriend assault charge Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will go on trial at Manchester Crown Court next year accused of assaulting and controlling his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville. UK • 28 May 21
Portmarnock Golf Club to allow female members Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin is to end its men-only membership policy after 127 years. Ireland • 26 May 21
Judge rules no case to answer in Hillsborough trial The trial of two retired British police officers and a solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice following the 1989 Hillsborough disaster has collapsed ... UK • 26 May 21
US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan The US warned its citizens not to travel to Olympic host Japan, citing the growing risk of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Asian nation just ... World • 24 May 21
Event trials could build up to 25k All-Ireland crowds Spectators could return to GAA, football and rugby matches by the end of June under trial events being prepared by the Government. Coronavirus • 23 May 21
Civil rights campaigner, Olympic champion Evans dies Lee Evans, the 1968 Olympic 400 metres champion and civil rights campaigner, has died at the age of 74, USA Track & Field has announced. US • 20 May 21
McGregor tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list MMA fighter Conor McGregor was the world's highest-paid athlete over the last year ahead of soccer players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to the ... Business • 13 May 21
RTÉ and Virgin Media in deal over rugby's Six Nations Rugby's Six Nations championship will remain live on "free-to-air" TV in Ireland after a deal, in principle, between RTÉ, Virgin Media and Six Nations Rugby. Ireland • 10 May 21
Japan set to extend state of emergency by three weeks Japan's government is set to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas by about three weeks until the end of May ... Coronavirus • 07 May 21
Taoiseach: Fans to be trialled at outdoor sports events Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting that spectators will be trialled at outdoor sports events in July. Coronavirus • 06 May 21
Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with Covid Six people who helped with Japan's Olympic Torch relay were diagnosed with Covid-19, bringing the total number of participants in the event who got the ... World • 02 May 21
Leinster Rugby RDS test event will not be held in May A Leinster Rugby match, that would have seen 2,000 spectators return to the RDS, will now not go ahead as planned according to the Sports ... Ireland • 01 May 21
