Soccer
All time
super saint
Mason Melia called into Ireland U21s squad for first time ahead of crunch Euro qualifiers
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America: Where fans of the worst professional team in the world are made to feel lucky
Chicago White Sox this year set a new record for the worst season for more than a century this year, but it could be worse for their fans. They could be Oakland Athletics fans.
Preview
European history beckons for Shamrock Rovers boss with different kind of future on horizon
Stephen Bradley will become first League of Ireland manager to take charge of a second group/league phase campaign
AnalysisComment
Villa's win over Bayern is no shock - it was won by the team with the world-class manager
A brilliantly-organised Villa frustrated their illustrious opponents and condemned Vincent Kompany to defeat.
not backing down
'It's my job to protect these men whenever possible' - Rovers boss stands by comments after ban
AnalysisClosing In
What are the defining dates in a riveting League of Ireland title race?
History is on the line in so many ways as contenders for the crown are joined by outsiders.
FreeKeeping The Faith
'I loved managing Ireland, it was the best feeling in the world. I never lost that enthusiasm'
talking point
Liverpool-linked youngster dazzles as Celtic outclassed
Karim Adeyemi showed why he is being linked with some of Europe’s top clubs as he produced a stunning first-half hat-trick.
emotion
Best game of season reminds us why League of Ireland takes hold like a hug from Mammy Pam
The sights, sounds and feeling of community were all around for both sides at Tolka Park.
