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Serena the anti-hero? Williams is respected, but love proves elusive

Serena the anti-hero? Williams is respected, but love proves elusive

No crowd favourite but another Grand Slam puts her level with Margaret Court on 24

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 19:09
Evergreen Federer sets up Wimbledon final with Djokovic

Evergreen Federer sets up Wimbledon final with Djokovic

Swiss player got the better of his old rival Rafael Nadal in a thriller on Centre Court

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 16:36
Hercules and Zeus: Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal meet as equals

Hercules and Zeus: Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal meet as equals

Tremors from their epic 2008 final are still felt among the Wimbledon halls

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 06:00
Serena Williams becomes oldest Grand Slam finalist in Open Era

Serena Williams becomes oldest Grand Slam finalist in Open Era

She has come within a match of equaling the record of Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slams

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 19:05
Williams taking it one game at a time in pursuit of history

Williams taking it one game at a time in pursuit of history

Veteran has fought her way into last four with single goal in mind: equalling Court

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 05:00
Federer and Nadal set up Wimbledon semi-final

Federer and Nadal set up Wimbledon semi-final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic also through to the last four after his win

Wed Jul 10 2019 - 15:40
Wimbledon: Federer and Nadal eyeing up semi-final battle

Wimbledon: Federer and Nadal eyeing up semi-final battle

Both players will be tested by Sam Querry and Kei Nishikori on Wednesday

Wed Jul 10 2019 - 06:11
Serena Williams battles to reach 12th Wimbledon semi-final

Serena Williams battles to reach 12th Wimbledon semi-final

American overcame fellow countrywoman Alison Riske in a three-set marathon

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 16:27
Straight set wins for Nadal, Federer and Novak Djokovic

Straight set wins for Nadal, Federer and Novak Djokovic

Nadal dismissive of the idea the three are sending out a message to rest of the draw

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 20:46
Simona Halep ends Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon dream

Simona Halep ends Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon dream

Last year’s French Open champion was the first top-10 opponent she had ever faced

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 19:01
Wimbledon: Coco keeps feet on ground ahead of biggest test

Wimbledon: Coco keeps feet on ground ahead of biggest test

Teenager faces Halep in last 16 while title contenders quietly move through draw

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 12:33
Wimbledon: Young guns unable to push old cartel out of cruise control

Wimbledon: Young guns unable to push old cartel out of cruise control

Rest of field yet to pose real threat to champion trio of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 12:16
Teenage dream kicks on as Coco Gauff stages stunning comeback

Teenage dream kicks on as Coco Gauff stages stunning comeback

15-year-old saves two match points against Polona Hercog as fairytale run continues

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 21:37
Novak Djokovic enters endurance mode to see off Hubert Hurkacz

Novak Djokovic enters endurance mode to see off Hubert Hurkacz

Top seed gets off to a slow start after an issue with his cap before blitzing Pole in four sets

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 21:04
Flair, fire and fury but Kyrgios falls short against supreme Nadal

Flair, fire and fury but Kyrgios falls short against supreme Nadal

Australian shows Grand Slam potential but can’t force relentless winner into a fifth set

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 21:19
Serena Williams roars back to deny Kaja Juvan a major scalp

Serena Williams roars back to deny Kaja Juvan a major scalp

18-year-old threatens latest Wimbledon upset before seven-time winner finds her mojo

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 18:58
CoCo Gauff swings like there’s no tomorrow and wins again

CoCo Gauff swings like there’s no tomorrow and wins again

That’s six sets for two matches so far and sweetly into the third round for Djokovic

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 21:45
Ireland’s Dave Miley steps up campaign to be president of tennis federation

Ireland’s Dave Miley steps up campaign to be president of tennis federation

Miley says his nomination is from Tennis Ireland, and he has support of OFI president Sarah Keane and Sport Minister Shane Ross

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 20:44
Wimbledon: Dominic Thiem joins first round casualties

Wimbledon: Dominic Thiem joins first round casualties

Roger Federer asked to explain what is going on with seeds five, six and seven falling

Tue Jul 02 2019 - 20:25
Ageing lionesses Serena and Sharapova - but only one survives

Ageing lionesses Serena and Sharapova - but only one survives

There was no amount of talking to the wall that could help Maria Sharapova this time

Tue Jul 02 2019 - 13:55
Novak Djokovic advances without fuss as new wave falls

Novak Djokovic advances without fuss as new wave falls

Both the of world’s brightest talents failed to find their way past the Wimbledon foothills

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 19:47
Venus Williams beaten by 15-year-old prodigy Cori Gauff

Venus Williams beaten by 15-year-old prodigy Cori Gauff

The youngest player in the Open Era to qualify moved into round two of Wimbledon

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 12:49
Ashleigh Barty now living up to all her earlier promise

Ashleigh Barty now living up to all her earlier promise

Talented Australian has overcome adversity to rise to the top of the world rankings

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 07:15
Wimbledon: Djokovic taking nothing for granted in title defence

Wimbledon: Djokovic taking nothing for granted in title defence

It’s been a stellar year for the world number one who remains as hungry as ever for success

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 06:00
Kurt Walker wins boxing gold for Ireland at European Games

Kurt Walker wins boxing gold for Ireland at European Games

Lisburn native won on a unanimous decision against Mykola Butsenko in Minsk

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 11:53
Kellie Harrington withdraws from European final with injury

Kellie Harrington withdraws from European final with injury

Kurt Walker is Ireland’s last gold medal hope in the men’s bantamweight division

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 10:25
Young guns craving to end the reign of Wimbledon’s fab four

Young guns craving to end the reign of Wimbledon’s fab four

Since 2002 Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray have been only winners of men's title

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 07:00
Kellie Harrington leads Irish trio going for gold at European Games

Kellie Harrington leads Irish trio going for gold at European Games

Michaela Walsh and Kurt Walker also make it through to finals in Minsk

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 21:40
Joey Carbery ticking off the boxes as he gathers momentum

Joey Carbery ticking off the boxes as he gathers momentum

‘You can certainly benefit from being a 10 playing fullback because you can kind of get a feel for the game’

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington may not get the chance to defend her world title

Kellie Harrington may not get the chance to defend her world title

Executive director warns AIBA is nearing insolvency due to €15 debts

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 08:05
World Cup complicates Munster’s tough European schedule

World Cup complicates Munster’s tough European schedule

Van Graan’s men draw the short straw while Cullen’s Leinster will be pleased

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 17:56
Champions Cup 2019-20: get to know the provinces' pool opposition

Champions Cup 2019-20: get to know the provinces' pool opposition

Johnny Watterson looks at the European opposition the Irish will face next season

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 16:39
Munster drawn with Saracens and Racing 92 in pool of death

Munster drawn with Saracens and Racing 92 in pool of death

Last year’s beaten Champions Cup finalists Leinster will face Lyon and Northampton

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 13:53
Champions Cup draw: O’Gara faces prospect of taking La Rochelle to Munster

Champions Cup draw: O’Gara faces prospect of taking La Rochelle to Munster

French club’s new head coach’s first big test could be a return to Thomond Park

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 06:45
National Indoor Arena phase two opening gives Irish sport a boost

National Indoor Arena phase two opening gives Irish sport a boost

Schmidt’s World Cup squad will train in new home when grass on newly pitches is ready

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 07:00
Shane Ross says Pat Hickey will not represent Ireland at European Games

Shane Ross says Pat Hickey will not represent Ireland at European Games

Sports Minister says EOC invitation to former OCI president ‘not something that we welcome’

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 01:00
Munster confirm Stephen Larkham’s appointment to coaching staff

Munster confirm Stephen Larkham’s appointment to coaching staff

Former Australia outhalf has previously worked as attack coach for the Wallabies

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 14:59
Chloe Magee hoping to make it a family affair at her fourth Olympics

Chloe Magee hoping to make it a family affair at her fourth Olympics

Ireland’s badminton star joins brother Sam in bid to qualify for the mixed doubles in Tokyo

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 06:00
Olympic Federation of Ireland surprised by European Games invite for Hickey

Olympic Federation of Ireland surprised by European Games invite for Hickey

European Olympic Committee continues to stand behind its former president

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 06:00
Ireland battle on after red card before running out of steam

Ireland battle on after red card before running out of steam

Australia score three tries in four-minute spell during second half

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 15:12
Persoon rematch must wait as Serrano up next for Katie Taylor

Persoon rematch must wait as Serrano up next for Katie Taylor

Belgian deserves another shot as Bray boxer says bout in Ireland is not in her near future

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 06:00
Ireland confident as they take first steps on road to Tokyo

Ireland confident as they take first steps on road to Tokyo

Team ranked 8th in the world take on 22nd-placed Malaysia in FIH series in Banbridge

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 06:00
Eugene Magee caps perfect day with winning hat-trick against France

Eugene Magee caps perfect day with winning hat-trick against France

Banbridge player earns 280th international cap in second match of series

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 18:09
Katie Taylor ‘not really too concerned about what other people are saying’

Katie Taylor ‘not really too concerned about what other people are saying’

Boxer’s camp pour cold water on idea of rematch with Delfine Persoon in Belgium

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 15:41
Pat Hickey invited to European Games in Belarus

Pat Hickey invited to European Games in Belarus

Former OCI president invited to attend as a guest of European Olympic Committees

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 07:30
McCabe calls on gay soccer stars to take the brave first step

McCabe calls on gay soccer stars to take the brave first step

Ireland women’s captain says ‘speaking out about it is important, I’m not ashamed of who I am’

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 01:00
Grounded Stockdale unlikely to get carried away by success

Grounded Stockdale unlikely to get carried away by success

Deep Christian faith underpins the prolific try-scoring winger’s perspective on life

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 07:00
Gary O’Donovan interview: ‘I get to row with the fastest man in the world’

Gary O’Donovan interview: ‘I get to row with the fastest man in the world’

Brothers’ jovial personas hide focus and work rate which allows them take on the best

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 07:00
Inside the Dream Factory: Behind the scenes at Sports Campus Ireland

Inside the Dream Factory: Behind the scenes at Sports Campus Ireland

After a difficult gestation and birth, the Abbotstown sports campus is now delivering for Irish sport

Sat May 25 2019 - 08:00
John Fogarty: Forensic Leinster youngsters not dwelling on defeat

John Fogarty: Forensic Leinster youngsters not dwelling on defeat

James Ryan leads new generation who will want to know exactly what they can do better

Wed May 15 2019 - 01:00
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