Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Therese Johaug of Norway won the women's 7.5km + 7.5km skiathlon race

Skiier who served doping ban wins first gold in Beijing

Therese Johaug, the Norwegian cross-country skier who served an 18-month doping ban, has won the first gold medal of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Olympics • 05 Feb 22

"There was no requirement upon the minister in exercising his powers... to afford Mr Djokovic natural justice"

Djokovic anti-vax stance 'plainly open', judges decided

It was reasonable for Australia's Immigration Minister to conclude that Novak Djokovic holds anti-vaccination views and could be a threat to Australia's public health.

Tennis • 20 Jan 22

Novak Djokovic described reports about his post-infection outings in Serbia as "misinformation"

Djokovic admits 'errors' in fight to avoid deportation

Novak Djokovic has admitted to "errors" in his travel papers and in his behaviour after a claimed coronavirus infection as he battles to stay in Australia and fight for a record 21st Grand Slam.

Tennis • 12 Jan 22

Novak Djokovic is a nine-time winner of the Australian Open

Djokovic set to be deported from Australia

Novak Djokovic's hopes of defending his Australian Open title look over after being refused entry into the country.

Tennis • 06 Jan 22

Djokovic is aiming for his 10th Australian Open title

Djokovic bound for Australia after medical exemption

Novak Djokovic has announced that he will defend his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

Tennis • 04 Jan 22

Benjamin Mendy accused of rape by fourth woman

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy will spend Christmas in prison after he appeared in court accused of rape by a fourth woman.

Soccer • 22 Dec 21

Concerns have been expressed about Peng Shuai's well-being

Peng case being 'maliciously hyped', claims China

China's foreign ministry said today that "certain people" should stop the "malicious hyping" and "politicisation" of the issue of tennis star Peng Shuai, as foreign governments and organisations continue to raise questions around her wellbeing.

Tennis • 23 Nov 21

Aminata Diallo (R) was detained by police investigating an assault on her club and international team-mate Kheira Hamraoui

PSG's Diallo released by police after questioning

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo has been released by police following her arrest on Wednesday.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Mussolini's great-grandson named in Lazio squad

The great grandson of former Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has been named in the Lazio squad for the first time for their Serie A clash with Hellas Verona on Sunday.

Soccer • 24 Oct 21

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with USA team-mates after the 19-9 Ryder Cup victory

Record-breaking Ryder Cup victory for dominant USA

An emotional Rory McIlroy was reduced to tears as the United States regained the Ryder Cup with a record-breaking performance at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 26 Sep 21

Manny Pacquiao: "I am a fighter, and I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring."

Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippines presidency

Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte's cozy relationship with China.

Boxing • 19 Sep 21

Jimmy Greaves and Ian St John presented the iconic Saint & Greavsie programme between 1985 and 1992

Life not always a funny old game for 'genius' Greaves

To many he will be remembered as the bewildered, besuited figure on the Wembley touchline as almost all around him erupted with joy in the moment of England's 1966 World Cup win. To others of a certain era, it is his jocular co-hosting of Saint & Greavsie which will last longest in the memory.

Soccer • 19 Sep 21

Pele: "Luckily, I am used to celebrating big victories with you."

Pele recovering after surgery to remove tumour

Brazil great Pele is recovering in hospital from surgery to remove a tumour from his colon.

Soccer • 06 Sep 21

Nicole Turner took silver in the 50m butterfly

Paralympics 2020: Turner takes silver in 50m butterfly

Nicole Turner has won silver in the S6 50m butterfly, taking home Ireland's fourth medal of the Paralympic Games.

Paralympics • 30 Aug 21

Members of Team Ireland cheer on Nicole Turner

Paralympics 2020: Day 6 recap

It's Day 6 at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo and Nicole Turner won another medal for Team Ireland. Relive it all here.

Paralympics • 30 Aug 21

Olympic gold medal to be replaced due to bite marks

A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown chomped down on the original following an outcry on social media.

Olympics • 12 Aug 21

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya sought the protection of Japanese police at Tokyo airport on Sunday

Tokyo 2020: Tsimanouskaya offered Polish visa

A Belarusian Olympic athlete is sheltering in Poland's embassy in Tokyo after being offered safe passage to Warsaw, as the US slammed her team's attempt to send her home.

Olympics • 03 Aug 21

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya sought the protection of police at Tokyo's Haneda Airport so she would not have to board the flight

Belarusian athlete Tsimanouskaya granted Polish visa

A Belarusian athlete who took refuge in the Polish embassy in Tokyo on Monday a day after refusing her team's orders to board a flight home from the Olympic Games has been granted a humanitarian visa by the Polish government.

Olympics • 02 Aug 21

Laurel Hubbard competed as a male weightlifter before transitioning in 2012 and returning to the sport in 2017

Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender Olympian

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics after being selected by New Zealand for the Tokyo games.

Olympics • 21 Jun 21

John Rahm's back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18 shot him to the title

Rahm claims first Major as McIlroy's wait continues

Birdies at the final two holes saw Jon Rahm claim his first Major title as he finished six-under-par at the US Open at Torrey Pines.

Golf • 21 Jun 21

Mickelson takes the plaudits from the Kiawah Island crowd

Mickelson will 'cherish forever' his Kiawah Island win

Phil Mickelson said he would "cherish forever" his extraordinary victory in the US PGA Championship after becoming the oldest major champion in history.

Golf • 24 May 21

The Olympics are due to start on 23 July

USA cancels pre-Olympics training camp in Japan

The United States' track and field team has cancelled its pre-Olympics training camp in Japan out of concerns for safety amid the Covid-19 pandemic, local authorities announced on Wednesday, raising more questions about the holding of the Games.

Olympics • 13 May 21

Former Australian bowler Stuart MacGill kidnapped

Former Australian spin bowler MacGill kidnapped

Australian police arrested four men in dawn raids on Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnap and assault of former test cricketer Stuart MacGill, local media reported.

Cricket • 05 May 21

Hideki Matsuyama holds nerve to win historic Masters

Hideki Matsuyama has won the Masters at Augusta National by one shot over Will Zalatoris to become the first Japanese man to win a major.

Golf • 12 Apr 21

Wembley Stadium can seat 90,000 in normal times

UK planning for big Euro 2020 final crowd at Wembley

UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden is hopeful a large crowd will be able to attend the Euro 2020 final at Wembley but capacity is still to be determined.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21