Sports – Page 148 – Irish Examiner USA

August 5, 2020 No Responses

McIlroy Hoping For A Return To Form Despite Lack Of Crowds

Rory McIlroy concedes he cannot use his unease at playing without crowds as an excuse as he looks to end his lengthy major drought in the US PGA Championship. McIlroy has struggled to perform to his best in the PGA...

August 5, 2020 No Responses

Six Nations To Return With Ireland v Italy Kicking Off The Restart

Six Nations bosses have confirmed rescheduled fixtures to complete the delayed 2020 tournament – and also plans for an eight-team expanded autumn Test series. Ireland will host Italy in Dublin on October 24th, before travelling to Paris to face France...

August 4, 2020 No Responses

Rafael Nadal Is Latest Player To Withdraw From The US Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the US Open citing concerns over coronavirus. The four-time winner at Flushing Meadows does not want to travel to the United States for the event, which begins on August 31, while Covid-19...

August 4, 2020 No Responses

Former Spain And Real Madrid Goalkeeper Iker Casillas Announces Retirement

Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39. Casillas, who finished his playing days at Porto, won the World Cup and two European Championships during an illustrious international career....

August 2, 2020 No Responses

Edouard Scores A Hat Trick As Celtic Put Five Past The Accies

Odsonne Edouard grabbed a hat-trick as Celtic began the quest for an unprecedented 10th successive Premiership title with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Hamilton. The ninth flag was unfurled in the absence of supporters due to the coronavirus restrictions and...

August 2, 2020 No Responses

Nick Kyrgios Pulls Out Of US Open Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the US Open because of his concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Kyrgios, the world number 40, said his decision “hurts me at my core” and criticized some of his fellow players in a video posted...

August 1, 2020 No Responses

Arsenal Defeat Chelsea To Win Record 14th FA Cup

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang once again lit up Wembley as his brace ensured FA Cup final victory over 10-man Chelsea. The striker equalized with a penalty he had won himself to cancel out Christian Pulisic’s early opener. Chelsea then lost...