Women's Super League: Liffey Celtics survive stern challenge from Fr Mathews
FloMAX Liffey Celtics weathered a fierce challenge from Catalyst Fr Mathews, winning 84-75, to preserve their unbeaten start to this season's MissQuote.ie Super League.
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Women's Super League: Manchester City too good for Manchester United in derby clash
Manchester City came from a goal behind to beat Women's Super League rivals Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford.
Ballygunner see off Na Piarsaigh in Munster semi-final
Ballygunner are back into the Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship final following a 0-16 to 1-09 win over Na Piarsaigh at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
Cushendall's late surge enough to see off Portaferry in Ulster hurling semi-final
Cushendall (Antrim) 4-28 Portaferry 3-19 (Down)
Jonbon impresses in landing Shloer Chase at Cheltenham
Jonbon was much the best and had little trouble in the winning the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.
Nicolai Hojgaard wins DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
DUBAI: The only thing missing from what has been a stellar season for Nicolai Hojgaard was a win, and the young Dane rectified that on Sunday with a remarkable two-shot victory in the $10.5 million DP World Tour Championship.
Travis Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth Cricket World Cup title
AHMEDABAD: Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chasing a tricky 241 for victory in the final, Australia slipped to 47-3 before the left-handed Head hit his second century of the tournament to steer the team home with seven overs to spare. Head’s knock and his marathon stand of 192 with Marnus Labuschagne, unbeaten on 58, ended India’s dominant run of 10 unbeaten matches at the event. Head fell after his 120-ball knock laced with 15 fours and four sixes before Glenn Maxwell hit the winning runs to trigger wild celebrations in the Aussie camp. “Just thrilled to be a part of it,” man-of-the-match Head told Star Sports. “It’s a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home (on his injury).
Max Verstappen battles through to win Las Vegas Grand Prix thriller
LAS VEGAS: World champion Max Verstappen claimed the 18th win of his record-breaking season, overcoming a five-second penalty to power to victory in a thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc overtook Red Bull’s Sergio Perez on the last lap to grab second place ahead of the Mexican with French driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine finishing fourth at the end of a race which saw multiple lead changes and plenty of overtaking. Verstappen had been highly critical of the return of Formula One to Vegas after a 41-year absence, saying the event was “99 percent show,” but as he drove past the finish line he celebrated with a chorus of ‘Viva Las Vegas’ on the team radio. “He loves a race like that. Even though he was on the end of a penalty.