Harrington Names Robert Karlsson as First Vice-Captain for Ryder Cup
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Harrington Names Robert Karlsson as First Vice-Captain for Ryder Cup

Europe captain Padraig Harrington has named Robert Karlsson as his first vice-captain for the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Karlsson performed the same role under Thomas Bjorn when Europe regained the trophy at Le Golf National in Paris last...
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Soldier F Bloody Sunday Case Reaches Court in Derry
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Soldier F Bloody Sunday Case Reaches Court in Derry

The prosecution of a former soldier accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday has reached a courtroom for the first time. The case of Soldier F, who also faces five attempted murder charges in relation to the shootings in Derry...
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Belfast Among New Virgin Atlantic Destinations After Heathrow Opens Third Runway
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Belfast Among New Virgin Atlantic Destinations After Heathrow Opens Third Runway

Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to fly to 84 new destinations from Heathrow after a third runway is opened. The airline said the transformation of its route network depends on how many additional take-of and landing slots it obtains when...
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McIlroy Targets Equaling His Career-Best Season
September 18, 2019 No Responses

McIlroy Targets Equaling His Career-Best Season

Rory McIlroy believes he is fully capable of achieving his target of two wins from his next five events to equal his career-best season. McIlroy has won the Players Championship, Canadian Open and Tour Championship in 2019 but is determined...
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Former Rangers Player Fernando Ricksen Dies, Aged 43
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Former Rangers Player Fernando Ricksen Dies, Aged 43

Former Rangers player Fernando Ricksen has died at the age of 43 following a battle with motor neurone disease, the club have announced. Ricksen, who spent six years at Rangers until 2006, announced he was suffering from the disease in...
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Garda to Send Armed Police Unit to Border Ahead of Brexit
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Garda to Send Armed Police Unit to Border Ahead of Brexit

A new armed police support unit will be moved closer to the border in preparation for Brexit, the garda commissioner has said. Commissioner Drew Harris was speaking to a Dáil justice committee on Wednesday, when a number of representatives asked...
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Kearney and Earls Available for Ireland’s Opener Against Scotland
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Kearney and Earls Available for Ireland’s Opener Against Scotland

Andy Farrell has declared Rob Kearney and Keith Earls available for selection for Ireland’s World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday. Assistant coach Farrell said full-back Kearney and center Earls “ran well” in Wednesday’s session after struggling ...
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Chelsea Lose in Valencia After Ross Barkley Misses Late Penalty
September 17, 2019 No Responses

Chelsea Lose in Valencia After Ross Barkley Misses Late Penalty

Ross Barkley fluffed a late penalty as Frank Lampard suffered defeat on his Champions League debut as Chelsea manager. The Blues, trailing to a goal from Valencia winger Rodrigo, were given a lifeline in the closing stages when VAR flagged...
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Van Dijk Error Hands Napoli Victory over the European Champions
September 17, 2019 No Responses

Van Dijk Error Hands Napoli Victory over the European Champions

Liverpool began the defense of their Champions League crown on a losing note as Dries Mertens’ penalty and Fernando Llorente’s injury-time strike handed Napoli a 2-0 victory. On a balmy night at the intimidating Stadio San Paolo, the Reds fell...
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Ter Stegen Saves Barcelona in Goalless Draw With Dortmund
September 17, 2019 No Responses

Ter Stegen Saves Barcelona in Goalless Draw With Dortmund

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s double save from a penalty helped earn a 0-0 draw in their Champions League opener at Borussia Dortmund. Just before the hour mark, the German produced a stunning stop at full stretch to deny countryman...
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