Legend Colin Shields hails team display after ending career on high 

By Adam McKendry Belfast Giants and British ice hockey legend Colin Shields insisted that GB's stunning 4-3 overtime win over France was about the team and not about him.

Swindlehurst reflects on GB "miracle" after avoiding relegation at ice hockey World... 

By Adam McKendry Belfast Giants defenceman Paul Swindlehurst has described Great Britain's 4-3 overtime win over France as a "miracle" as they avoided relegation from the IIHF World Championships.

Glenn Irwin the big winner as thrilling rain-hit North West cut short 

By Adam McKendry Local man Glenn Irwin was the big winner at the 2019 North West 200 as he won the only Superbike race run on a rain-hit Saturday.

Ulster's season comes to a shuddering halt as drubbing at Glasgow sends Best and Cave off... 

By Adam McKendry Ulster's season came to a fairly disappointing end as they were hammered 50-20 at Scotstoun Stadium by the Glasgow Warriors in their Guinness PRO14 semi-final.

Rory McIlroy well off the pace at PGA as Brooks Koepka sets course record 

By Adam McKendry From the off, we weren't expecting Rory McIlroy to match Brooks Koepka's course record opening round at the US PGA Championship, but you would have hoped he'd put himself within touching distance.

Solid start for McDowell as he proves Bethpage isn't just for the big hitters 

By Adam McKendry Graeme McDowell proved you don't need extreme length off the tee to compete at Bethpage Black as he started his US PGA Championship tilt with a level par 70 in Farmingdale, NY.

Ulster welcome back Stockdale, Ludik for PRO14 semi-final at Glasgow 

By Adam McKendry Ulster have welcomed back Ireland star Jacob Stockdale and winger Louis Ludik from injury for their Guinness PRO14 semi-final at the Glasgow Warriors.

Ulster 'hopeful' that Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik will face Glasgow in Guinness PRO14... 

By Adam McKendry Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says he's 'hopeful' that both Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik will be fit for Friday's Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Glasgow Warriors.

Crowd-pleaser Smotherman pens fresh deal to seal return to Giants 

By Adam McKendry Fan favourite Jordan Smotherman will be back with the Belfast Giants for a second season after agreeing to return for the 2019/20 campaign.

Fan favourite Jordan Smotherman returns for second year with Giants 

By Adam McKendry Belfast Giants fans will be delighted with their latest signing as popular forward Jordan Smotherman has agreed to return to the club for the new season.

Michael Conlan eager to banish demons of 'worst day' in amateur career with Vladimir Nikitin... 

By Adam McKendry Michael Conlan says the chance to rewrite the wrong done to him in the Rio Olympics is his main motivation when he meets rival Vladimir Nikitin in August.

Michael Conlan to face Vladimir Nikitin at Belfast's Feile 

By Adam McKendry Michael Conlan’s hotly anticipated rematch with Vladimir Nikitin has been confirmed to be taking place on August 3 at the Falls Park in Belfast.

Ulster confirm signing of Super Rugby star Matt Faddes for new season 

By Adam McKendry As exclusively revealed in the Belfast Telegraph back in January, Ulster have completed the signing of New Zealand utility back Matt Faddes.

Linfield the big winners at NI Football Awards 

By Adam McKendry Danske Bank Premiership winners Linfield took the spoils at the Northern Ireland Football Awards at the Crowne Plaza.

Ulster Rugby Branch reveal innovative new format for Schools' Cup 

By Adam McKendry The Ulster Branch have announced that the Danske Bank Schools' Cup will undergo an innovative rehaul next season to improve the tournament.

NI Open to be overhauled into leading world pro event for men and women 

By Adam McKendry The Northern Ireland Open is receiving an exciting new makeover into a world-leading tournament as the event expands as its success continues.

Cliftonville secure European spot with tense extra-time victory over Glentoran 

By Adam McKendry Cliftonville took the final Europa League spot in the Irish League as they battled through extra-time to defeat Glentoran at Solitude in the play-off.

Great Britain can give big guns run for their money, insists Keefe 

By Adam McKendry Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe says Great Britain want to impose their own style of play on other teams at the IIHF World Championships, rather than changing to suit them.

Olivia Mehaffey named as finalist for prestigious college golf award 

By Adam McKendry Northern Irish golfer Olivia Mehaffey's fine recent form has seen her become one of ten finalists for the ANNIKA Award.

Making history - Adam Keefe and Great Britain ready for the biggest ice hockey tournament... 

By Adam McKendry Kosice, Slovakia. Until this week, a place that most ice hockey fans in Great Britain probably didn't know about.

Michael Hoey gets off to strong start at British Masters in Southport 

By Adam McKendry Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey is among the front runners after the first day at the Betfred British Masters at Hillside Golf Club in Southport.

WATCH: Jacob Stockdale and Will Addison prank Tommy Bowe by pretending to be Ulster CEO... 

By Adam McKendry With no game for them to prepare for this weekend, Ulster duo Jacob Stockdale and Will Addison found themselves manning the phone at Kingspan Stadium.

IFA and FAI launch cross-border Unite the Union Champions Cup 

By Adam McKendry The Irish Football Association (IFA) and counterparts the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have joined forces to launch a new cross-border competition.

Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe up for European Coach of the Year 

By Adam McKendry Belfast Giants head coach Adam Keefe has been listed as one of the nominees for the Coach of the Year at the EHC Hockey Awards.

Belfast Giants announce signing of in-form British winger Ciaran Long 

By Adam McKendry The Belfast Giants have announced their second signing for the 2019/20 season with the arrival of English forward Ciaran Long.

Watch: Northern Irish Liverpool fan's reaction to Barcelona result goes viral 

By Adam McKendry Whether you were a Liverpool fan or not last night, everyone was on the edge of their seats as they took on Barcelona at Anfield in the Champions League semi-finals.

Ulster set to sign Munster prospect Bill Johnston ahead of 2019/20 season 

By Adam McKendry Ulster are set to swing a major coup by bringing in highly-rated Munster fly-half Bill Johnston ahead of the new season.

Jackson Irish return closer after switch 

By Adam McKendry Former Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson has moved one step closer to a potential return to Ireland by joining Premiership side London Irish.

Former Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson signs with London Irish 

By Adam McKendry Former Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson has joined newly-promoted Gallagher Premiership side London Irish for the new season.

Poland hotshot Wronka relishing new challenge with the Belfast Giants 

By Adam McKendry Polish international forward Patryk Wronka says he can't wait to get started with the Belfast Giants after becoming the first player to sign for the team ahead of next season.

Carrick Rangers promoted to the Premiership after defeating Ards in play-off 

By Adam McKendry Carrick Rangers were promoted to the Danske Bank Premiership after they defeated Ards 3-1 on aggregate in the promotion/relegation play-off last night.

Belfast Giants make Patryk Wronka their first signing of 2019/20 season 

By Adam McKendry The Belfast Giants have announced their first signing of the 2019/20 season after Polish international winger Patryk Wronka agreed to join the club.

Ulster grind out tough win over Connacht to reach PRO14 semi-finals 

By Adam McKendry As Belfast bid farewell to Rory Best and Darren Cave, Ulster kept their eyes focused on the job and reached the semi-finals of the Guinness PRO14 with a gritty performance.

Belfast Giants on red alert as target Wronka confirms he's leaving Poland 

By Adam McKendry The Belfast Giants' backroom staff have been given a massive boost after one of their potential targets for next season confirmed he is on the market.

Eight lucky golfers to play Royal Portrush a week before The Open 

By Adam McKendry Four pairs of golfers from Ireland will get the opportunity of a lifetime to play Royal Portrush a week before the pros get to grips with it.

Costly finish sees Rory McIlroy lose ground at Wells Fargo in Charlotte 

By Adam McKendry Rory McIlroy's Wells Fargo Championship challenge hit the buffers as a costly double-bogey saw him fall five shots off the leads at Quail Hollow.

Tim Barker: I have no regrets, only pride in my wonderful rugby career 

By Adam McKendry When Aidan McSwiggan crossed with the final play at Stradbrook on Saturday afternoon, the celebrations began for Rainey Old Boys.

Rory Best set for Kingspan farewell as Ulster announce quarter-final team 

By Adam McKendry Rory Best will get one final game at Kingspan Stadium after recovering from injury in time to face Connacht in tomorrow's Guinness PRO14 quarter-final (kick-off 5.35pm).

D-man Josh Roach confirms move to Austria after excellent year with Giants 

By Adam McKendry Defenceman Josh Roach will join EBEL side EHC Linz for next season after excelling for the Belfast Giants in their treble-winning campaign.

New initiative a boost to disability sport across NI 

By Adam McKendry Disability Sport NI and Progressive Building Society have announced a new three-year partnership to support the development of disability sport in Northern Ireland.

Classy Rory storms into the lead at Quail Hollow 

By Adam McKendry Rory McIlroy tweeted on Wednesday evening that the Wells Fargo Championship is "one of (his) favourite stops on the PGA Tour", and in yesterday's opening round he most certainly proved it.

Fergus McFadden suspended for six weeks for headbutt on Sean Reidy 

By Adam McKendry Leinster winger Fergus McFadden has been handed a six-week ban for his headbutt on Ulster flanker Sean Reidy in last Saturday's Guinness PRO14 match.

Steven Davis agrees one-year deal with Rangers after leaving Southampton 

By Adam McKendry Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis has agreed a one-year deal with Rangers after making his move permanent from Southampton.

Danish trio the latest to sign up for July's Irish Open at Lahinch 

By Adam McKendry Danish trio Lucas Bjerregaard, Thorbjorn Olesen and Thomas Bjorn have confirmed they will tee it up at Lahinch at this summer's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Progressive and Disability Sport NI combine for three-year partnership 

By Adam McKendry Disability Sport NI and Progressive Building Society have announced a new three-year partnership to support the development of disability sport in Northern Ireland.

Celtic trigger clause in Scott Sinclair's contract to keep winger at Parkhead 

By Adam McKendry Celtic have triggered a clause in Scott Sinclair's contract to keep the winger at Parkhead for another season.

Watch: Relive Lionel Messi's outstanding free-kick against Liverpool from the stands 

By Adam McKendry Lionel Messi's stunning curled free-kick left pretty much all of us speechless, and rightly so.

Messi the magnificent helps Barcelona ease past Liverpool 

By Adam McKendry Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admitted there was nothing that his side could do to stop Lionel Messi's one-man show in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Ulster trio up for recognition after nominations for Irish Players Awards 

By Adam McKendry Ulster's Will Addison, Darren Cave and Jacob Stockdale have all been nominated for awards at the upcoming Irish Rugby Players Awards.

Carrick set up Ards promotion showdown after seeing off Portadown 

By Adam McKendry Carrick Rangers will face Ards in the Danske Bank Premiership's promotion-relegation play-off after their 2-0 win over Portadown at Taylors Avenue.