Government to examine increasing Croke Park crowds Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated that the Government will look at increasing attendances at next month's All-Ireland finals and semi-finals. other sport • 29 Jul 21
Government to examine increasing Croke Park crowds Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated that the Government will look at increasing attendances at next month's All-Ireland finals and semi-finals. other sport • 29 Jul 21
Irish know positive tests would spell Games over Team Ireland athletes have been told that a positive Covid-19 test at this stage would signal the end of their Olympics hopes. Olympics • 22 Jul 21
Irish know positive tests would spell Games over Team Ireland athletes have been told that a positive Covid-19 test at this stage would signal the end of their Olympics hopes. Olympics • 22 Jul 21
Man City trip to France called off over restrictions Manchester City's planned pre-season friendly at sister club Troyes later this month has been cancelled due to coronavirus travel restrictions affecting France. Soccer • 21 Jul 21
Man City trip to France called off over restrictions Manchester City's planned pre-season friendly at sister club Troyes later this month has been cancelled due to coronavirus travel restrictions affecting France. Soccer • 21 Jul 21
Shanahan focused on title hunt as Riga rounds beckon Irish drift racer and Red Bull athlete Conor Shanahan has surged to second in the standings in the 2021 Drift Masters European Championship and looks ahead to rounds three and four in Riga where he will hope to continue his progress. Motorsport • 30 Jul 21
Shanahan focused on title hunt as Riga rounds beckon Irish drift racer and Red Bull athlete Conor Shanahan has surged to second in the standings in the 2021 Drift Masters European Championship and looks ahead to rounds three and four in Riga where he will hope to continue his progress. Motorsport • 30 Jul 21
Arsenal cancel US trip after coronavirus cases Arsenal have withdrawn from the Florida Cup and cancelled their pre-season trip to the US after a "small number" of their touring party tested positive for Covid-19. Soccer • 21 Jul 21
Arsenal cancel US trip after coronavirus cases Arsenal have withdrawn from the Florida Cup and cancelled their pre-season trip to the US after a "small number" of their touring party tested positive for Covid-19. Soccer • 21 Jul 21
GAA members could face eight-week bans for Covid breach The GAA has reminded members to adhere strictly to return to play protocols if the remainder of the playing season is to be unaffected. GAA • 20 Jul 21
GAA members could face eight-week bans for Covid breach The GAA has reminded members to adhere strictly to return to play protocols if the remainder of the playing season is to be unaffected. GAA • 20 Jul 21
Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out late cancellation The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee did not rule out a last-minute cancellation of the global sporting showpiece, which starts on Friday. COVID-19 • 20 Jul 21
Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out late cancellation The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee did not rule out a last-minute cancellation of the global sporting showpiece, which starts on Friday. COVID-19 • 20 Jul 21
Two Mexico team members test positive for Covid-19 Two members of Mexico's Olympic baseball team have tested positive for Covid-19 at the team hotel before their departure for the Tokyo Olympics, the federation said. Baseball • 20 Jul 21
Two Mexico team members test positive for Covid-19 Two members of Mexico's Olympic baseball team have tested positive for Covid-19 at the team hotel before their departure for the Tokyo Olympics, the federation said. Baseball • 20 Jul 21
Athletes return positive tests in Olympic Village Czech beach volleyball player Ondrej Perusic has returned a positive Covid-19 test at the Games Village in Tokyo, while an unnamed member of the US Gymnastics team has also tested positive. Olympics • 19 Jul 21
Athletes return positive tests in Olympic Village Czech beach volleyball player Ondrej Perusic has returned a positive Covid-19 test at the Games Village in Tokyo, while an unnamed member of the US Gymnastics team has also tested positive. Olympics • 19 Jul 21
Olympic Games set to begin amid Covid uncertainty After much debate, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begin on Friday, a year late, amid strict Covid-19 prevention measures, writes Paul O'Flynn. Olympics • 19 Jul 21
Olympic Games set to begin amid Covid uncertainty After much debate, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begin on Friday, a year late, amid strict Covid-19 prevention measures, writes Paul O'Flynn. Olympics • 19 Jul 21
Coco Gauff pulls out of Games after positive Covid test Coco Gauff has had to pull out of the Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. Tennis • 18 Jul 21
Coco Gauff pulls out of Games after positive Covid test Coco Gauff has had to pull out of the Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. Tennis • 18 Jul 21
Covid-19 case in Olympic Games Village confirmed Tokyo Olympics organisers revealed the first Covid-19 case in the Games Village on Saturday as they sought to reassure competitors that the pandemic-delayed event would be safe. Olympics • 17 Jul 21
Covid-19 case in Olympic Games Village confirmed Tokyo Olympics organisers revealed the first Covid-19 case in the Games Village on Saturday as they sought to reassure competitors that the pandemic-delayed event would be safe. Olympics • 17 Jul 21
Armagh confirm Covid case in squad ahead of Ulster semi Armagh GAA is dealing with a Covid 19 case within its senior football squad but the county will take on Monaghan in the Ulster SFC semi-final on Saturday as planned. GAA • 16 Jul 21
Armagh confirm Covid case in squad ahead of Ulster semi Armagh GAA is dealing with a Covid 19 case within its senior football squad but the county will take on Monaghan in the Ulster SFC semi-final on Saturday as planned. GAA • 16 Jul 21
Adventures abroad beckon for dual dynamo Hannah Looney Cork dual player Hannah Looney discusses the likelihood that she will move abroad with her day job this autumn, as she delves into the challenge of balancing two codes. GAA • 16 Jul 21
Adventures abroad beckon for dual dynamo Hannah Looney Cork dual player Hannah Looney discusses the likelihood that she will move abroad with her day job this autumn, as she delves into the challenge of balancing two codes. GAA • 16 Jul 21
Players risk Open disqualification for Covid breaches Players who breach coronavirus protocols will be at risk of disqualification from the 149th Open Championship as R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers admitted that issues are "probably inevitable" at Royal St George's. Golf • 14 Jul 21
Players risk Open disqualification for Covid breaches Players who breach coronavirus protocols will be at risk of disqualification from the 149th Open Championship as R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers admitted that issues are "probably inevitable" at Royal St George's. Golf • 14 Jul 21
Daily spectator limit of 1,000 set for Galway Races The Galway Races Summer Festival will be limited to a crowd of 1,000 spectators a day. Racing • 14 Jul 21
Daily spectator limit of 1,000 set for Galway Races The Galway Races Summer Festival will be limited to a crowd of 1,000 spectators a day. Racing • 14 Jul 21
Bach confirms DIY medal ceremonies at Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists at the Tokyo Games will have their medals presented on a tray when they take to the podium and will then have to put them around their own neck in front of the empty stands, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has confirmed. Tokyo 2020 • 14 Jul 21
Bach confirms DIY medal ceremonies at Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists at the Tokyo Games will have their medals presented on a tray when they take to the podium and will then have to put them around their own neck in front of the empty stands, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has confirmed. Tokyo 2020 • 14 Jul 21
Federer and Konta pull out of Olympic Games Roger Federer and Johanna Konta have withdrawn from the Olympic Games, citing injury and Covid-19 respectively as their reasons for not going to Tokyo. Tennis • 13 Jul 21
Federer and Konta pull out of Olympic Games Roger Federer and Johanna Konta have withdrawn from the Olympic Games, citing injury and Covid-19 respectively as their reasons for not going to Tokyo. Tennis • 13 Jul 21
Horan admits Mayo Covid situation 'challenging' Mayo manager James Horan told RTÉ's Sunday Sport that the build-up to their Connacht SFC semi-final was highly unusual in the wake of positive Covid-19 cases within their squad. GAA • 11 Jul 21
Horan admits Mayo Covid situation 'challenging' Mayo manager James Horan told RTÉ's Sunday Sport that the build-up to their Connacht SFC semi-final was highly unusual in the wake of positive Covid-19 cases within their squad. GAA • 11 Jul 21
Matsuyama and Watson out of Open due to Covid Reigning Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the the 149th Open at Royal St George's after returning a positive Covid-19 test. Golf • 11 Jul 21
Matsuyama and Watson out of Open due to Covid Reigning Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the the 149th Open at Royal St George's after returning a positive Covid-19 test. Golf • 11 Jul 21
No change in plan to let Italy fans attend final There has been no change to plans to let 1,000 Italian soccer fans travel to London and attend Sunday's Euro 2020 final, a source close to the matter said. Soccer • 09 Jul 21
No change in plan to let Italy fans attend final There has been no change to plans to let 1,000 Italian soccer fans travel to London and attend Sunday's Euro 2020 final, a source close to the matter said. Soccer • 09 Jul 21
Updated Fans asked to stay away from public events at Olympics Spectators will be barred from public events in Tokyo as a consequence of the Japanese government's decision to impose a city-wide State of Emergency for the duration of the Olympic Games. Olympics • 09 Jul 21
Updated Fans asked to stay away from public events at Olympics Spectators will be barred from public events in Tokyo as a consequence of the Japanese government's decision to impose a city-wide State of Emergency for the duration of the Olympic Games. Olympics • 09 Jul 21
Mayo's preparations for Leitrim impacted by Covid-19 Mayo GAA are dealing with Covid-19 issues ahead of Sunday's Connacht Championship match with Leitrim. GAA • 09 Jul 21
Mayo's preparations for Leitrim impacted by Covid-19 Mayo GAA are dealing with Covid-19 issues ahead of Sunday's Connacht Championship match with Leitrim. GAA • 09 Jul 21
Japan considering barring all fans at Games - reports Japan's government is floating proposals that would ban fans from all events at this month's Olympics, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday, as officials scramble to address public concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Olympics • 07 Jul 21
Japan considering barring all fans at Games - reports Japan's government is floating proposals that would ban fans from all events at this month's Olympics, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday, as officials scramble to address public concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Olympics • 07 Jul 21
English stadiums set for full capacity from 19 July Sports venues in England are set to return to full capacity from 19 July after the Government announced plans to ease the remaining restrictions on social distancing other sport • 05 Jul 21
English stadiums set for full capacity from 19 July Sports venues in England are set to return to full capacity from 19 July after the Government announced plans to ease the remaining restrictions on social distancing other sport • 05 Jul 21
