Longford plan €1m centre of excellence on 32-acre site
Longford GAA has purchased 32 acres of land for a new €1m centre of excellence to develop future generations of male and female players.
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Record crowds expected as Women's World Cup kicks off
New Zealand's Football Ferns will open the tournament as planned at Eden Park in the city against Norway on Thursday at 7pm local time (0700 GMT), in what is likely to surpass the host nation's previous biggest crowd for an international football match.
Canada's talismanic leader Sinclair is now a vocal advocate of women's game
Canada's captain Christine Sinclair has always preferred doing her talking on the pitch, and as the most prolific goal-scorer in history, her game says plenty.
Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market
Major League Cricket (MLC) finally got underway in the United States last week after several false starts, fuelling hopes that the sport is poised to break new ground in a huge new market on the back of the popular Twenty20 format.
Cricket fever set to engulf Canada with Global T20 start
DUBAI: Some of cricket’s biggest superstars have arrived in Toronto to battle it out for Global T20 honors.
Mason Mount can benefit from two things Casemiro didn't get at Manchester United
Mason Mount's career at Manchester United is very much in its infancy, but the early signs are bright and the best is hopefully yet to come. Manager Erik ten Hag wanted Mount through the door immediately this summer and United duly obliged. And in doing so, the Reds' midfield undoubtedly became stronger.
Courtney Brosnan says playing for Ireland gives her ‘connection’ to family
Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan is certain her grandparents would be beaming with pride had they had lived long enough to see her play in Ireland’s World Cup debut.
Donny van de Beek and Hannibal might be competing for one Manchester United role
It's unusual for a player who has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League to celebrate a goal in pre-season with much emotion, but Donny van de Beek's volley against Lyon clearly meant a lot to him.