Djokovic’s US Open Over After He Retires Hurt Against Wawrinka

Djokovic’s US Open Over After He Retires Hurt Against Wawrinka

Novak Djokovic’s US Open title defense came to an end after he retired injured while two sets down to Stan Wawrinka. The crowd on Arthur Ashe were stunned when the world number one approached Wawrinka and embraced him while trailing...
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Vice President Mike Pence to Arrive in Shannon Today for Two-Day Visit

Vice President Mike Pence to Arrive in Shannon Today for Two-Day Visit

US Vice President Mike Pence will arrive in Ireland later for an official visit that will also offer a chance to reconnect with his Irish roots. Mr Pence will fly into Shannon Airport to begin a two-day visit on Monday...
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McIlroy Beaten by Soderberg in Play-Off at European Masters

McIlroy Beaten by Soderberg in Play-Off at European Masters

Rory McIlroy lost out in a dramatic five-man play-off as Sebastian Soderberg won his first European Tour title at the Omega European Masters. The Down-native was seeking redemption in the Swiss mountains after bogeying the last and losing a play-off...
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Aubameyang Secures a Point for Arsenal in Thrilling North London Derby

Aubameyang Secures a Point for Arsenal in Thrilling North London Derby

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rescued a point for Arsenal as they fought back from two goals behind to draw at home to Tottenham in the first north London derby of the season. Spurs have not won a league game at the Emirates...
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Cory Hill Named in Wales’ Rugby World Cup Squad

Cory Hill Named in Wales’ Rugby World Cup Squad

Warren Gatland believes there are as many as six or seven teams capable of winning the World Cup after naming his 31-man Wales squad for the tournament. Lock Cory Hill has been named in the group despite suffering from a...
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Odsonne Edouard Opens the Scoring as Celtic Defeat Rangers in Old Firm Derby

Odsonne Edouard Opens the Scoring as Celtic Defeat Rangers in Old Firm Derby

Odsonne Edouard continued his impressive goal-scoring record against Rangers as Celtic won 2-0 in the Old Firm derby at Ibrox. The Frenchman capitalized on a loose pass to net his fifth goal in seven derbies in the 32nd minute following...
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UUP Proposes Indemnifying The EU Against Single Market Infractions

UUP Proposes Indemnifying The EU Against Single Market Infractions

A UK commitment to indemnify the EU against single market infractions is among a set of alternative proposals to replace the backstop. The plan, tabled by Northern Ireland’s Ulster Unionist Party, would also see the creation of a new offence...
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Irish Americans And The Labor Movement

Irish Americans And The Labor Movement

By John Mooney Labor Day is generally regarded as the unofficial end of summer – a day of picnics, barbecues, and perhaps one last trip to the beach. For school-age children, it usually signifies the end of summer recess and...
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Ireland’s Players Face Nervous Sunday Waiting to Find Out Their World Cup Fate

Ireland’s Players Face Nervous Sunday Waiting to Find Out Their World Cup Fate

Andrew Conway has admitted Ireland’s players face a nerve-wracking Sunday waiting to find out their World Cup fate. The Munster wing impressed in Ireland’s 22-17 victory over Wales in Cardiff yesterday, scything through the home defence before sending Jaco...
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Barnier Says Backstop is the Best Deal That The EU Will Offer

Barnier Says Backstop is the Best Deal That The EU Will Offer

Boris Johnson has spoken of “signs of progress” in Brexit discussions – but the EU’s chief negotiator said he is “not optimistic” about avoiding a no-deal departure. Michel Barnier has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to the Irish backs...
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