Bradley given go-ahead to return
Derry star Paddy Bradley has been given the green light to return to football by a knee specialist.
Derry star Paddy Bradley has been given the green light to return to football by a knee specialist.
Scars on either of Sean Cavanagh's shoulder serve as a constant reminder of the relative brevity of an inter-county career.
Kilkenny manager Brian Cody received the best possible sporting tonic yesterday as he recovers from heart surgery when his side sent out a clear signal that they have no intention of being parted from their Allianz League and All-Ireland titles.
Antrim ladies were rocked by a trio of goals as Offaly took the honours in the Division Four semi-final at Inniskeen, winning 3-8 to 0-10.
Cavan 0-11 Cork 0-15: Triple Ulster champions Cavan were edged out in a drama-loaded crescendo in this All-Ireland semi-final at O'Connor Park, Tullamore.
Cavan's heroic comeback fell just short as Cork held on to book their place in the All-Ireland U21 football final with a 0-15 to 1-11 win.
Four goals so far in a brilliant league campaign for Tyrone's Mark Donnelly, but don't praise him unless you want to be met with bashful modesty.
Fermanagh manager Peter Canavan has received a pre-Championship boost now that experienced midfield ace James Sherry is returning to full fitness.
Antrim football manager Frank Dawson is putting the finishing touches to his Ulster championship squad although he is continuing to sift through what proved a bitterly disappointing league campaign.
A three-match ban has been proposed for a Dublin footballer by the GAA's disciplinary authorities, arising from an incident during the Allianz League clash with Donegal in Ballybofey last Sunday week.
Donegal boss Jim McGuinness is smoothly articulate, someone who chooses his words well without necessarily divulging too much information.
Down star Kevin McKernan has hit out at three of his team-mates who have quit the squad to travel abroad.
A decision on whether to propose any suspensions arising out of the investigation into allegations made by Donegal that Paddy McBrearty was bitten in the league match against Dublin will be made later today.
All throughout the season, Stephen O'Neill's form has left fans of both Tyrone and their opponents in awe.
Even before a ball was pulled on Antrim knew exactly what their year in Division 1B would comprise of; hard lessons and harder work.
Armagh manager Paul Grimley believes that Cavan have been handed a massive boost for the forthcoming Ulster senior football championship now that the Breffni Under-21 squad has clinched a third successive provincial crown.
Croke Park provided Tyrone legend Peter Canavan with the most treasured moments of his illustrious playing career but the great sporting cathedral offered only heartbreak at the weekend.
Tyrone are back in a Division One National League final for the first time in 10 years after overcoming the challenge of Kildare in an entertaining encounter at Croke Park.
Antrim hurling manager Kevin Ryan and captain Neil McManus have overseen what has been at times a traumatic sporting journey this year to date but yesterday a significant destination was reached.
Dublin will get the chance to end their Allianz League title famine when they confront Tyrone in the decider and Paul Mannion, man of the match in yesterday's semi-final win over Mayo, is in no doubt as to just what keeps Jim Gavin's side ticking over so smoothly.
It hasn't always been a bed of roses
After winning one tournament synonymous with Wentworth, Graeme McDowell has turned his attention to improving his record in the event still held at the European Tour's headquarters.
Manager Sam Allardyce says signing Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool is West Ham's "main priority" over the summer.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis heaped praise on Michael Owen after the former England striker called time on his professional career.
Fulham manager Martin Jol remains hopeful of keeping Mark Schwarzer at the club after watching the goalkeeper play a starring role in their 3-0 win at Swansea.