Graeme McDowell back inside world's top 100 golfers as meteoric rise continues while Rory...
By Gareth Hanna Graeme McDowell is back inside the world's top 100 golfers for the first time in almost two years.
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Gary Woodland wins US Open title as Rory McIlroy's final round birdie blitz is spoiled by...
By Gareth Hanna Gary Woodland held his nerve to win the US Open at Pebble Beach while it was another story of what could have been for Rory McIlroy on the final day of a major tournament.
Tiger Woods set for early arrival in Portrush for Open Championship
By Gareth Hanna Tiger Woods says he will do his 'homework' ahead of the final major of 2019 and that could be good news for practice day spectators at Royal Portrush.
Who is PGA champion Brooks Koepka's Northern Irish caddy Ricky Elliott?
By Gareth Hanna Brooks Koepka has now won four golfing majors in the last two years - and all with a Northern Irishman on the bag. So just who is his caddy Ricky Elliott?
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A true legend and an absolute unit: Aaron Hughes praised by football world after...
By Gareth Hanna Northern Ireland stars have joined with the Premier League's greatest ever striker to heap praise on Aaron Hughes, after the defender announced his retirement on Tuesday evening.
Comment: Powerhouse Paddy McNair has proved he can become Northern Ireland's main...
By Gareth Hanna Football fans and the sport's media are fickle. Hands up, I'll be the first to admit it. But I'd like to preface what I'm about to write by saying that I've always been of this opinion.
It's time Northern Ireland took a big scalp: Michael O'Neill targets top victories when...
By Gareth Hanna Michael O'Neill has overseen a meteoric rise in Northern Ireland's fortunes since he took the reins in 2012. Now he's challenged his squad to hit a new height.
Man of the match Paddy McNair delivers late winner to seal historic victory for Northern...
By Gareth Hanna Man of the Match Paddy McNair sealed a historic victory with his first ever Northern Ireland goal to beat Belarus 1-0 on Tuesday evening.
Europa League draw in full: Cliftonville to take on Welsh opposition while Ballymena face...
By Gareth Hanna Cliftonville will take on Welsh opposition in the preliminary round of the Europa League while Ballymena United face a trip to the Faroe Islands.
Guinness owner to 'voice concerns' over Paddy Jackson signing for London Irish
By Gareth Hanna The makers of Guinness have said that they will meet with London Irish chiefs this week over "serious concerns" regarding the signing of former Ulster star Paddy Jackson.
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By Gareth Hanna Rangers legend Fernando Ricksen is set to make his final public appearance after symptoms from his motor neurone disease worsened.
Sponsor Diageo to meet London Irish over signing of Paddy Jackson
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Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell move up world golf rankings after thrilling finish in...
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I'll give him the assist: Josh Magennis and Conor Washington battle over equaliser as Northern...
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Magennis double seals stunning comeback win as Northern Ireland protect perfect Euro 2020...
By Gareth Hanna Michael O'Neill's substitutions turned the game on its head as Northern Ireland won the Euro 2020 qualifier in Estonia in breath-taking fashion.
Sponsor’s decision to part ways with club not related to Paddy Jackson’s signing, insists...
By Gareth Hanna London Irish Rugby Football club has said Cash Converters' decision to discontinue its association with the club was not related to the signing of former Ulster star Paddy Jackson.
Irish League referee Lee Tavinder named in Queen's Birthday Honours
By Gareth Hanna Irish League referee Lee Tavinder has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Sponsor's decision to part ways not related to Paddy Jackson signing, says London Irish
By Gareth Hanna London Irish has said the decision to part ways with sponsor Cash Converters was not related to the signing of former Ulster star Paddy Jackson.
'Best young goalkeeper in the league': Sam Johnston snapped up by Dungannon Swifts
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Michael Dunlop wins 19th Isle of Man TT race to take family total to 50 victories
By Gareth Hanna Michael Dunlop has won his 19th Isle of Man TT race to take the family's total to 50 TT victories.
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Linfield refuse to comment over links to 'amateur' deal for Ballymena striker Shevlin
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Exclusive Irish League to lose £195k Europa League place regardless of performance in...
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Michael Hoey misses out on US Open qualification along with Harrington and...
By Gareth Hanna Northern Ireland golfer Michael Hoey has missed out in his last ditch attempt to secure qualification for the US Open at Pebble Beach.
Lurgan Celtic staying in NI Football League despite rumours after Stormont collapse put...
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