Hendry needs to win three more matches to seal an unlikely return to the Crucible.

Ah Marta, have mercy.

The experienced 31-year-old, who worked under Maurizio Sarri at Napoli, is currently on loan at AC Milan from Juventus.

It’s Nadal v Federer on hardwood as the great rivals meet again in the finals.

The Portuguese returns to Stamford Bridge for a second time with the Red Devils in the FA Cup adamant that he is focused on the present, not the past.

All has not been well in the Belgium camp at Euro 2016, but Romelu Lukaku says they feel together again.

Donegal went nearly half-an-hour without a score before beating Galway on Saturday evening.

The circus is coming to town.

Dublin meet Mayo tomorrow night in a game that will go a long way towards deciding the Division 1 semi-finals.

A group of 21 children who had been evacuated to Ireland returned to our shores last weekend, as part of The Gathering.

From “Bomber” to Brogan, Cooper to Cluxton, we take a look back at the best moments in one of the GAA’s finest rivalries.

Everton may face a fight to keep the England defender at Goodison Park.

Bringing a whole new meaning to “Lassie, come home.”

Niall Quinn speaks about finally putting the Saipan nightmare to rest and how he forged a new beginning with Roy Keane at Sunderland.

Mary McCormack, who played Kate Harper in later series of the show, did her sister Bridget a big favour…

An announcement on the friendly is expected to be made within 48 hours.

“I would prefer to measure up against Capello’s England. In fact, I have already got some counter moves ready.”

If Ireland qualify for Euro 2012, it looks likely that a warm-up game against England will take place in Dublin in early 2012.

It’s back to the bread-and-butter stuff tonight. But Leinster hosting Munster at Lansdowne Rd isn’t a bad way to blow off the World Cup cobwebs.

The Republic of Ireland skipper returned to full training in LA yesterday just in time for the first leg of the Western Conference semi-finals.

Keep the faith: Edward Neeley had his classic Chevy Camaro stolen 16 years ago, but was reunited with it after spotting it online.

Tiger Woods will make his competitive return this week in the company of long-time friend– to the extent that Tiger has friends– and occasional rival, Darren Clarke. It hasn’t proven a popular decision.

Ahead of Sunday’s Division 1 showdown, we take a look back at some of the most famous encounters between the two rivals.

“Win or lose, I don’t think this game will define our season,” says Dublin veteran.

As Leinster prepare to travel to Thomond Park to face old foes Munster this weekend, Paul Ring pauses and engages with some of the rivalry’s most memorable moments.

As our cricket side prepare to face the English in Bangalore in the morning, we take a look back at a handful of sporting clashes between the two countries.

One of the GAA’s traditional rivalries is recommenced at Croker this evening.

The Boys in Green may be included in a new tournament including the so-called home nations.

The biggest game in club football is on a Monday this time around. It promises to be manic, writes Paul Ring.

They say old friends are best – let’s see as fierce rivals Ireland and Argentina meet tomorrow. Andy McGeady traces the roots of the rivalry.

Stringer and Sexton. Together at last.

Munster fans will recognise a familiar face at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.