Earley eyes Kildare retirement after latest injury left him barely able to walk
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-17 22:00:32 -0700 | sports-news
The former All Star has endured two years ravaged by knee and back problems and has admitted that his days in the Lilywhite jersey are coming to an end. A dynamic midfielder, Earley was just 20 years of age when...
Stephen Hunt searching for new club after being released by Wolves
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-17 08:07:24 -0700 | sports-news
McIlroy set to go out on his own IN a sensational mid-season move, Rory McIlroy is planning to leave Horizon Sports and set up his own management company, made up of some friends, family and close confidants. Mayo star Conor...
Remy to face Liverpool
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-17 05:32:24 -0700 | sports-news
Remy has been bailed following his arrest on suspicion of rape after being one of three men held by Scotland Yard 's sex crime squad for an offence that is alleged to have taken place on May 6 in west...
Leitrim pull out of Warwickshire trip 'to spend costs on local hurling'
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-16 22:41:24 -0700 | sports-news
The game is of no benefit to us, we are already out of the running," manager Martin Cunniffe said of their withdrawal from the game against Warwickshire. "It was going to cost the guts of 15,000 for us to travel...
AAI sure raising qualifying bars will bring flood of medals
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-16 22:41:15 -0700 | sports-news
And they have targeted a dozen medal opportunities this season alone in a particularly busy summer that includes European U-23, Junior and Youth Olympic Championships, as well as senior World Championships and World Student Games. High performance director Kevin Ankrom,...
Mortimer has 'no regrets' as he rules out Mayo return
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-16 22:41:13 -0700 | sports-news
Last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists travel to Galway for the first time since Mortimer revealed a 'RIP Micheal Jackson' T-shirt under his jersey after scoring the game's key goal in 2009. And after walking away from James Horan's side last...
McMenamin admits 'definite edge' helped spice up Tyrone's rivalry with Kingdom
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-16 22:41:06 -0700 | sports-news
In his thirties, he was satisfied with how his body had stood the test of time. A dedication to stretching, core exercises and putting his body through the mangle of the foam roller had left him supple, while Mickey Harte...
The 'what ifs' of Hawk-Eye
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-15 21:26:24 -0700 | sports-news
The sophisticated equipment, used to decide whether the ball is inside or outside the post, will be used in Croke Park for two seasons, after which a decision will be taken whether to (a) retain it at HQ only, (b)...
O'Driscoll on track to make Euro showdown – Easterby
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-16 00:03:14 -0700 | sports-news
O'Driscoll (right) is continuing to rehab from the back spasm that limited his involvement in the Pro12 semi-final win over Glasgow Warriors to just 12 minutes. He hasn't trained this week and didn't travel to London for a Lions get-together...
Sizing Rio made of right stuff to shine in testing conditions
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-15 21:25:35 -0700 | sports-news
Juxtaposed alongside the promising five-year-old at the top of the bill is Flat legend Lester Piggott, who will formally unveil the Limerick Junction venue's 400,000 redevelopment. With the ground heavy and showers forecast, track officials will be praying that their...
Shefflin in fresh injury blow
Source: Independent
Wexford :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-15 21:25:58 -0700 | sports-news
A damaged metatarsal, which he picked up in training, has left the Ballyhale Shamrocks clubman wearing a protective boot on his left foot. The current Hurler of the Year had resumed light training after recovering from the previous foot injury...
Big connacht showdown should have 'outside' ref
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 23:38:05 -0700 | sports-news
Many would feel there's a sound logic in using province-neutral referees, but the referees' appointment group don't agree. Still, there's an odd dimension to the refereeing line-up for Sunday's three football championship matches. Ulster referee Ciaran Branagan (Down) takes charge...
'Despicable' sectarian abuse not a one-off, claims Ballybay boss
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:58 -0700 | sports-news
John Joe Gorman, who led Ballybay Pearse Brothers to their first Monaghan county title in 25 years last October, has said he and his players are not "prepared to stand idly by and ignore" what he has alleged was a...
Spirit of rule means nothing as players exploit red card loophole
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:48 -0700 | sports-news
Search Go Spirit of rule means nothing as players exploit red card loophole Martin Breheny 15 May 2013 ISN'T there something unsatisfactory over how a minor technicality has ridden to the rescue of Barry Gilleran (Longford), Lar Corbett (Tipperary) and...
Hawkeyethenoo to hold off challenge of Irish sprint aces
Source: Independent
Dublin :: Ireland | updated 2013-05-14 22:02:45 -0700 | sports-news
The prolific sprinters face-off in the Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes, though Nenagh's Tom Hogan and Fethard's David Nagle would both welcome a drop of rain. Showers are forecast to hit the Knavesmire, but Nagle may yet feel compelled...
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