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The game had been billed as a tribute match to Rooney

Rooney says farewell as England beat United States

Wayne Rooney made his 120th and final appearance for England as Gareth Southgate's team beat the United States in a friendly at Wembley.

Soccer • 16 Nov 18

Rooney and Wilson named in England squad, but no Rice

Wayne Rooney heads a squad named by England manager Gareth Southgate for the upcoming games against the United States and Croatia - with Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson called up for the first time.

Soccer • 08 Nov 18

Padraig Harrington wants to captain the next European Ryder Cup team

McIlroy backs Harrington for Ryder Cup 2020 captaincy

Ireland's Padraig Harrington admits that he has one eye on captaining the European Ryder Cup team and has the backing of Rory McIlroy.

Golf • 01 Oct 18

AJ MacGinty kicked 15 points as the US made history

MacGinty stars as US make history with Scotland defeat

Former Connacht fly-half AJ MacGinty was one of the home side's key men as they recorded their first ever victory over a Tier One nation.

Rugby • 17 Jun 18

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by US, Canada and Mexico

US, Canada and Mexico to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup after seeing off the bid of Morocco in a FIFA ballot this morning.

Soccer • 13 Jun 18

John O'Shea will play his last game for Ireland

Irish fans need hope as O'Shea prepares to say farewell

The Republic of Ireland prepare to say goodbye to one of their most loyal servants over the last 17 years, but the same old worries are to the fore and Martin O'Neill needs to provide hope for the future.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

John O'Shea will play, while Shane Long (R) misses out

O'Neill says John O'Shea will face US as Long ruled out

Shane Long will miss the Republic of Ireland's final game of the season against the United States, while Martin O'Neill confirms John O'Shea will play some part in the friendly.

Soccer • 01 Jun 18

Donald Trump threatened nations opposed to the US' World Cup bid

FIFA warn Trump after his veiled World Cup bid threat

US president Donald Trump tweeted support for an American bid to co-host the 2026 soccer World Cup with a veiled threat against nations that might oppose it.

Soccer • 27 Apr 18

Jacob Stockdale is handed the number 11 jersey for the clash with South Africa

Gracing the Aviva a dream come true for Stockdale

After been named in the Ireland team to face South Africa on Saturday, Jacob Stockdale is relishing the chance to make his mark in what will be his home debut for the national side.

Rugby • 09 Nov 17

Nolberto Solano is coaching the Peru team on the verge of a first World Cup finals since 1982

History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands

The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

US Awol - No World Cup for States as Panama qualify

The United States will miss their first World Cup since 1986 after a 2-1 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago - as Panama secured their debut appearance at the tournament next summer.

Soccer • 11 Oct 17

Players all across America took to one knee over the weekend as a form of protest

NFL commissioner "proud" after teams defy Trump

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was "proud" to see the league's players deliver a defiant message to United States president Donald Trump on Sunday with protests during the American anthem.

US Sport • 25 Sep 17

A banner outlining the IRFU bid at the Aviva Stadium

Irish promise 'a tournament like no other' in 2023 bid

The Ireland team bidding to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is confident that its commitment to deliver a 'tournament like no other will capture the hearts and minds of World Rugby voters.

Rugby • 19 Sep 17

US rugby fans might soon get their own club side to cheer on in the Pro14

Pro14 boss: 'When, not if' for US expansion

The chief executive of the Pro14 believes it is the matter of "when, not if" a team based on the east coast of the United States will join the cross-hemisphere tournament.

Rugby • 12 Sep 17

Cristie Kerr of Team USA celebrates her putt to win five and three in front of Europe's Jodi Ewart Shadoff

United States remain in the driving seat at Solheim Cup

The United States retained their three-point lead over Europe after the morning foursomes on day two of the Solheim Cup in Iowa.

Golf • 20 Aug 17

Rory O'Loughlin is one of eight uncapped players in the Ireland squad

Easterby looks to fresh faces for Irish summer tour

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby has challenged his young players to show their potential ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

Rugby • 06 Jun 17

Joe Schmidt at a press conference in Carton House this week.

Schmidt happy to lose more stars to the Lions

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he would be quite happy to lose a few of his established players to the Lions tour as he readies a young squad for the summer tour of the US and Japan.

Rugby • 03 Jun 17

Jim Furyk is still eyeing up a playing role at the Ryder Cup

Furyk could lead US as captain and player

Jim Furyk could lead the United States' attempts to defend the Ryder Cup in France next year as both captain and player.

Golf • 12 Jan 17

Jim Furyk will captain the US when the 2018 Ryder Cup takes place at Le Golf National

Furyk named US Ryder Cup captain

Jim Furyk will captain the United States in the 2018 Ryder Cup against Europe.

Golf • 11 Jan 17

Bruce Arena (L) was Robbie Keane's manager at La Galaxy

Arena succeeds Klinsmann as USA head coach

Bruce Arena has been named as the United States head coach for the second time, replacing the sacked Jurgen Klinsmann.

Soccer • 22 Nov 16

Jurgen Klinsmann sacked by United States

Jurgen Klinsmann has been sacked as United States coach.

Soccer • 21 Nov 16

Jordan Spieth of the United States celebrates

USA ease to comfortable Ryder Cup victory

The United States regained the Ryder Cup after a sizzling display at Hazeltine National on Sunday, ending a streak of three consecutive defeats in the biennial event.

Golf • 02 Oct 16

Tori Bowie pulls clear of the field on the anchor leg

Felix makes history as US take relay gold

The United States won the women's Olympic 4x100 metres relay as Allyson Felix became the first woman to collect five gold medals in athletics.

Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16

Jamaica's Javon Francis and USA's David Verburg compete in the Men's 4x400m Relay Round 1

US and Jamaica set up showdowns in 4x400 relays

Jamaica might have dominated the short sprints and relays in the last few Olympics but they have never won the men's 4x400 metres - something they hope to change on Saturday after edging out the U.S. in their semi-final on Friday.

Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16

Serbian players and management celebrate during their semi-final with Australia

Serbians storm to US final showdown

Serbia stormed to an early lead then held on to rout Australia 87-61 on Friday and advance to the gold medal game of the men's Olympic basketball tournament for the first time as an independent nation.

Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16