Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Grealish not in Ireland squad to face Scotland

Martin O'Neill has not included Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish in his Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming games against Scotland and USA.

Soccer • 29 Oct 14

Tensions between Phil Mickelson and Tom Watson appear to have come to the surface

Fall-out from failure starts for Americans

Recriminations among the losing US Ryder Team have already begun, with Phil Mickelson appearing to heavily criticise the approach taken by their captain, Tom Watson.

Ryder Cup • 29 Sep 14

Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy celebrate a memorable afternoon session

Europe take commanding position at Ryder Cup

The United States will need their own version of the 'Miracle at Medinah' at Gleneagles after another brilliant foursomes performance gave Europe a 10-6 lead heading into the final day of the 40th Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup • 27 Sep 14

The two teams lined out today at the opening ceremony at Gleneagles

McIlroy facing Mickelson in Ryder fourball

World number one Rory McIlroy will team up with Spain's Sergio Garcia and play Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley after the pairings for Friday's opening Ryder Cup fourballs were announced.

Golf • 25 Sep 14

The sides last met in 2002 when the Republic of Ireland won 2-1

Ireland to face USA in November friendly

The Republic of Ireland will take on the USA in a friendly international in November.

Soccer • 11 Jul 14

Tim Howard made 16 saves in the game for the US

Klinsmann hails Howard after shattering defeat

US boss Jurgen Klinsmann has paid tribute to Tim Howard's "phenomenal" performance as the Everton goalkeeper defied Belgium until extra-time in their World Cup loss.

World Cup • 03 Jul 14

Preview: Tuesday's World Cup matches

In depth analysis of today's second round encounters between Argentina and Switzerland in Sao Paulo, and Belgium and USA in Salvador.

World Cup • 01 Jul 14

Germany will face Algeria in the last 16

Low praises Germany 'organistaion'

Head coach Joachim Low praised Germany's "organisation" and "build-up play" as they defeated the United States 1-0.

World Cup • 27 Jun 14

A Thomas Muller wonder-strike decided this game between Germany and USA but both teams progress

USA join Germany in last 16 despite loss in Recife

A 55th minute Thomas Mueller goal gave Germany a 1-0 win over USA - but both teams still progress to the last 16 of the World Cup.

World Cup • 26 Jun 14

Hulk Hogan said the US team was going to 'run wild' on Germany

Hulk, Anchorman and sick notes: the US prepares

The US team is going to great lengths to improve their chances of progressing from Group G, enlisting the help of movie stars, wrestlers and notes from Jurgen Klinsmann to get people off work.

World Cup • 26 Jun 14

Preview: Thursday's Group G & H clashes

Get all the stats that matter ahead of the final games in Groups G & H.

World Cup • 26 Jun 14

Portugal's chances of progressing are now very slim

Portugal's fate out of their hands, admits Bento

Paulo Bento hopes Germany will do Portugal a huge favour after a 2-2 Group G draw with the United States left his side teetering on the brink of early World Cup elimination.

World Cup • 23 Jun 14

USA edge out Ghana in Group G thriller

Substitute John Brooks headed an 86th-minute winner as the United States beat Ghana 2-1 in a World Cup Group G clash, just as the Africans thought they had snatched a draw.

World Cup • 17 Jun 14

Germany beat Portugal 1-0 in the group stages of Euro2012

Preview: Monday's World Cup games

We look ahead to the day's action in Brazil, including Iran v Nigeria (20.00) and Ghana v USA (23.00).

World Cup • 16 Jun 14

Asamoah Gyan is wary of a USA team out for revenge after the last World Cup

Gyan wary of USA on a revenge mission

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is wary of vengeful Americans but confident the young Blacks Stars team have enough talent to open their third World Cup campaign with a victory on Monday.

World Cup • 15 Jun 14

Cotter starts Scotland reign with win against USA

Scotland made hard work of it in Houston before welcoming in Vern Cotter as their new head coach with a 24-6 win over the United States.

Rugby • 08 Jun 14

The 32-year-old forward has played for the United States in the past three World Cups

Donovan dropped from USA squad

Landon Donovan, the United States' all-time top scorer, has been surprisingly left out of their 23-man squad for next month's World Cup.

World Cup • 23 May 14

Ukraine's friendly clash with the US has been cancelled

Ukraine cancel friendly with USA

Ukraine have cancelled their friendly international against the United States in Cyprus on Wednesday, national football federation president Anatoliy Konkov has confirmed.

Soccer • 03 Mar 14

William Porterfield scored 127 runs off 69 balls

Porterfield hits century as Ireland beat USA

Ireland kept up their 100 per cent record in ICC World Twenty20 qualifying with a 75-run thumping of the United States in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket • 20 Nov 13

Alex Morgan beats Claire Byrne in the first minute

Ireland women defeated by US again

Republic of Ireland senior women’s team went down 2-0 to Olympic champions USA in the second of this week’s double headers.

Soccer • 02 Dec 12

Ireland's Shannon Smyth tackles Heather O'Reilly during the midweek loss

Ireland women set for final test against US

The Republic of Ireland women’s team will finish off 2012 in the early hours of Sunday morning when they face Olympic champions USA at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Soccer • 30 Nov 12

Tiger Woods will lead the USA charge in Chicago

Ryder Cup 2012 - The US Team

The US have only one Ryder Cup victory in their last five attempts, so will be anxious to ensure the trophy stays Stateside at the end of the singles on Sunday.

Ryder Cup • 27 Sep 12

Chris Brown, Demetrius Pinder, Michael Mathieu and Ramon Miller celebrate gold

Athletics: Bahamas run down US for 4x400m gold

The Bahamas took gold in the men's 4x400 metres relay final after overhauling favourites the United States in a thrilling final leg.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 12

Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix, Bianca Knight and Carmelita Jeter are the new world record holders

Athletics: US women break record in gold win

USA smashed a 27-year-old world record in the women's 4x100 metres relay, running a sizzling 40.82 seconds to win gold at the Olympics for the first time since 1996.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 12

Wrestling: Gold for USA's Burroughs

Jordan Burroughs walked away with gold and a cheque for a quarter of a million dollars after becoming the United States' first Olympic wrestling champion of London 2012.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 12

USA

Grealish not in Ireland squad to face Scotland

Fall-out from failure starts for Americans

Europe take commanding position at Ryder Cup

McIlroy facing Mickelson in Ryder fourball

Ireland to face USA in November friendly

Klinsmann hails Howard after shattering defeat

Preview: Tuesday's World Cup matches

Low praises Germany 'organistaion'

USA join Germany in last 16 despite loss in Recife

Hulk, Anchorman and sick notes: the US prepares

Preview: Thursday's Group G & H clashes

Portugal's fate out of their hands, admits Bento

USA edge out Ghana in Group G thriller

Preview: Monday's World Cup games

Gyan wary of USA on a revenge mission

Cotter starts Scotland reign with win against USA

Donovan dropped from USA squad

Ukraine cancel friendly with USA

Porterfield hits century as Ireland beat USA

Ireland women defeated by US again

Ireland women set for final test against US

Ryder Cup 2012 - The US Team

Athletics: Bahamas run down US for 4x400m gold

Athletics: US women break record in gold win

Wrestling: Gold for USA's Burroughs

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