Canada's women squander 2-goal lead at hockey worlds, lose top seed status to U.S.
Megan Keller had a goal and an assist to the lead the United States to a 5-2 win over Canada at the women's world hockey championship Tuesday in Herning, Denmark.
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Ireland benefitting from off-field momentum 14 years in the making
It's been just shy of 14 years since the Republic of Ireland last made the play-offs of a major international tournament.
Vera is the bravest woman on our team - Louise Quinn
Louise Quinn has hailed Vera Pauw as "the bravest woman on our team" ahead of the Republic of Ireland's huge World Cup qualifier against Finland on Thursday night.
Conan Byrne: Players' form means Vera Pauw faces selection dilemma
The strength in depth of a Republic of Ireland squad brimming with talent means manager Vera Pauw faces a number of difficult selection decisions ahead of Thursday's crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Finland at Tallaght Stadium, according to RTÉ pundit Conan Byrne.
U.S. routs Switzerland at women's hockey worlds to set up showdown with Canada
The United States warmed up for its group showdown with Canada by blitzing Switzerland 9-0 at the world women's ice hockey championship on Monday.
Saints beat Bohs as boo-boys make feelings known at Dalymount
St Patrick's Athletic inflicted a painful home defeat on Dublin rivals Bohemians in a result that is likely to be crucial when European qualification is decided at the end of the season.
USMNT, European review: Lewandowski leads Barca; Pefok, Sargent star
Candidates for the center forward position on the United States men’s national team at the World Cup made it through multiple summer tournaments without putting a stranglehold on the starting spot for November in Qatar
