Lonergan eager to take Waterford form onto international stage
TOMMY Lonergan admits there is no better time to break his Ireland under-21 goal duck than in tonight’s must-win European Championship qualifier in Slovakia.
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Reigning champs Athlone ‘right where we want to be’ ahead of FAI Cup final against Shelbourne
Much of the chat in the build-up to Sunday’s FAI Cup final has been centred on the misfortune of it being staged on the same day as Ireland’s game against Israel in Debrecen. The latter fixture, and everything around it, has, naturally enough, hoovered up the bulk of this week’s sporting attention.
Munich picked as Germany’s candidate to host Summer Games
BADEN-BADEN: Munich was on Saturday (Sep 26) selected ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region by the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) as part of a bid to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games.
Meet Lorenzo Finn, Italy’s teenage cycling super talent with an Irish grandmother
About nine months before Lorenzo Finn first announced himself as the best junior rider in the world, his father Peter sought out an agent who understood something about the rise of the teenage super talents. At that stage few people outside of Italian cycling had witnessed his son’s potential, and no one could have imagined how swiftly he was about to flaunt it.
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun appeal, says controversy changed US energy
Sept 25 : United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he regretted not being more involved in the decision to appeal Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card, adding that the controversy changed the energy around his team before their last-16 loss to Belgium.
Canadian men's soccer coach Marsch says team hopes to crack top 24 in world rankings
With a new four-year cycle at hand, Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch says the team has set a long-term goal of reaching the top 24 in the world rankings as it aims to qualify for the next FIFA World Cup.
Laver Cup tied 1-1 as Ruud, Nakashima win opening matches
LONDON, Sept 25 : Team Europe's Casper Ruud edged Francisco Cerundolo in the Laver Cup opening match before defending champions Team World struck back with Brandon Nakashima's win over Jakub Mensik to leave the teams tied at 1-1 after the first two matches on Friday.
Pochettino shares 'regret' over Balogun controversy, impact on USMNT - ESPN
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he regrets not being more involved in the process of appealing Folarin Balogun's suspension at this summer's World Cup, adding that the incident changed the energy around his squad.
Agg eyes more Tallaght glory as Athlone chase double double
Athlone Town go in the search for an unprecedented 'double double' as Lily Agg takes her juggernaut to a place they are familiar with at this stage, Tallaght Stadium, for their fifth FAI Cup final in a row.