Farrell And Sexton Among Rugby Stars Warning of Player Welfare Issues in World League Proposal

Farrell And Sexton Among Rugby Stars Warning of Player Welfare Issues in World League Proposal

Global stars including England captain Owen Farrell and Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton have warned of serious player welfare and integrity concerns over World Rugby’s proposed new competition structure. The International Rugby Players’ Council held a detailed conference call this week...
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James DeGale Announces Retirement From Boxing

James DeGale Announces Retirement From Boxing

James DeGale has announced his retirement following his unanimous points defeat by Chris Eubank Jr. The 33-year-old is a two-time world champion and 2008 Olympic champion and is the first British boxer to win both an Olympic gold medal and...
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For Over Two Decades, The Celtic Tenors Have Schooled Audiences In The Celtic Songbook

For Over Two Decades, The Celtic Tenors Have Schooled Audiences In The Celtic Songbook

By Brad Balfour If anyone possesses the voice of authority when it comes to the Irish songbook, it’s the Celtic Tenors — classically trained and schooled by 20 years under fire touring, recording and teaching. Now consisting of Nelson, Matthew...
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Out&About

Out&About

It must have been one of the best turnouts that I have seen for the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade’s Grand Marshal and his Aides Reception at Antun’s in Queens Village last Sunday. There were over 700 in...
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Barca Through to Copa del Rey Final After Defeating Real Madrid

Barca Through to Copa del Rey Final After Defeating Real Madrid

Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona maintained their stranglehold on the Copa del Rey with a 3-0 win at Real Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final. Barca, competition winners for the past four seasons, were held 1-1 in...
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Lukaku Ends Nine-Game Goal Drought in Selhurst Park Win

Lukaku Ends Nine-Game Goal Drought in Selhurst Park Win

Romelu Lukaku made his mark as he capitalized on Manchester United’s lengthy injury list to lead them to a 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace that maintains their pursuit of a top-four finish. The Belgian had gone nine games without a...
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Reenergized Liverpool Answer Critics With Demolition Job at Watford

Reenergized Liverpool Answer Critics With Demolition Job at Watford

Premier League leaders Liverpool brushed aside concerns about their recent struggles as Sadio Mane had a starring role in a resounding 5-0 win at home to a toothless Watford. Questions were starting to be asked after four draws in their...
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Manchester City Keep Pace at the Top With Win Against The Hammers

Manchester City Keep Pace at the Top With Win Against The Hammers

Sergio Agüero’s second-half penalty kept Manchester City within a point of Premier League leaders Liverpool as the champions clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win over West Ham. The Hammers, under the charge of former City manager Manuel Pellegrini, frustrated the...
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Fury to Fight Another Opponent Before Wilder Rematch

Fury to Fight Another Opponent Before Wilder Rematch

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has announced Tyson Fury will take on another opponent before a rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. The governing body had ordered a rematch following the draw in their first fight in December but Fury...
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Finucane Family Lose Supreme Court Challenge over Public Inquiry

Finucane Family Lose Supreme Court Challenge over Public Inquiry

The family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has lost a Supreme Court challenge over the decision not to hold a public inquiry into his killing, but won a declaration that an effective investigation into his death has not been...
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