Updated: Sunday, 22 Sep 2013 15:01 | Comments Darragh Doherty of Mayo tussels with Tyrone's Frank Burns Live Audio Mayo won their first All-Ireland MFC title since 1985 with a 2-13 to 1-13 win over Tyrone at Croke Park. Tyrone led for most of the first half, but Tommy Conroy’s 30th-minute goal sent the westerners in with a 1-04 to 0-06 lead. They made an explosive start to the second half with a 1-04 salvo, including a Darragh Doherty goal. The Red Hands narrowed the gap to three with points from Lee Brennan and Conor McKenna, and despite McKenna’s late goal, Mayo held on to win, with Conroy and Doherty bagging 1-02 each Liam Irwin converted three 13 metre frees in the opening quarter, punishing sloppy tackling
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Jackson to the fore as Ulster bag first win
Updated: Saturday, 21 Sep 2013 21:10 | Comments Paddy Jackson touches down for Ulster as the province got off the mark in this season's Pro12 Paddy Jackson plundered 13 second half points to guide Ulster to their first win of the new RaboDirect PRO12 campaign, defeating provincial rivals Connacht 18-7 at a windswept Sportsground. Jackson put a disappointing first 40 minutes behind him as he converted his own 57th minute try and kicked two penalties to decide this first Irish interprovincial derby of the season. The sides scored a try apiece in the opening quarter hour, Ulster winger Michael Allen replying to a try from Dan Parks whose conversion separated them at the break - 7-5. But Connacht were held scoreless for the remainder,
Defoe brace sees off Tromso
Updated: Thursday, 19 Sep 2013 22:41 | Comments Jermain Defoe nets Tottenham's second goal against Tromso Jermain Defoe bagged a brace in Tottenham’s 3-0 winning start to their Europa League campaign against Tromso, but the victory came at a cost as Mousa Dembele, Danny Rose and Younes Kaboul all came off through injury. Andre Villas-Boas had accused the Football League of putting his players' careers in danger with their scheduling of the Capital One Cup, but it was the low-key European clash against Tromso that claimed three injury victimst. Rose pulled up with what looked like a hamstring injury in the first half and Dembele had to be carried off on a stretcher after being kicked from behind by Lars Gunnar Johnsen. Tottenham finished
Sligo knock out cup holders Derry
Updated: Sunday, 15 Sep 2013 19:34 | Comments Raffaele Cretaro scored the only goal in the 15th minute Sligo Rovers took their place in Monday night's Ford FAI Cup semi-final draw with a narrow 1-0 win over Derry City at the Showgrounds. A well-taken Raffaele Cretaro goal on 15 minutes was enough to see an unconvincing Bit o'Red slip past a Candystripes side who had claims for a last-minute penalty turned down by referee Neil Doyle. Sligo had goalkeeper Gary Rogers to thank at the death when he made two stops from as many Michael Duffy efforts to deny cup holders Derry a replay. The reigning league champions were without Kieran Djilali (suspension), David McMillan (cup-tied), Ross Gaynor and Evan McMillan (both knee). Manager Ian
Davy Fitz: ‘Small fish don’t get the breaks’
Updated: Sunday, 08 Sep 2013 21:24 | Comments Davy Fitzgerald at full-time Video Audio Even the best of us find it hard to reveal our innermost thoughts. An apt precursor as Davy Fitzgerald went before the television cameras after the drawn All-Ireland hurling final. While not being specific, the Clare boss felt that key decisions went against his side in their battle with Cork. A match that ended in a welter of excitement, with Domhnall O’Donovan grabbing the levelling point for the Banner deep into injury time, now ensures that for the second year running the decider goes to a replay. Fitzgerald realises that he will have a huge job on his hands to lift his side for the replay on 28 September A number of the Clare
Connacht open PRO12 account with win over Zebre
Updated: Saturday, 07 Sep 2013 19:08 | Comments Nathan White scored an early try for Connacht Pat Lam's stewardship of Connacht began on a positive note as they swept Zebre aside for an opening RaboDirect PRO12 win at the Sportsground. Prop Nathan White, who turned 32 on Wednesday, accepted a belated birthday present in the form of an intercept try as he sent Connacht ahead in the fourth minute. Luciano Orquera replied with a penalty but Connacht pushed 12-3 in front when Matt Healy - one of the province's best performers in pre-season - scored a classy converted try on the half hour. New Zealand recruits Dion Berryman and Brendon Leonard had precious few chances to inspire the Italians in attack. Dan Parks added
Roche up to second at Vuelta a Espana
Updated: Wednesday, 04 Sep 2013 21:02 | Comments Roche is now in second place Nicolas Roche has moved into second place in the overall standings at the Vuelta a Espana after finishing sixth in today’s stage 11. Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara saw off Germany's Tony Martin to win the stage, with Italian Vincenzo Nibali taking over the race leader's red jersey from American Chris Horner. RadioShack Leopard rider Cancellara paced himself during the early uphill section of the 38.8-kilometres route and then powered to the finish line south of Tarazona in 51:00 minutes - 37 seconds ahead of Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step). Nibali (Astana Pro Team) was fourth in 52:25, which lifted him to the top of the general classification as Horner (RadioShack Leopard) finished