Farewell to the store that, with assists from Pelé and Messi, sustained soccer lovers in the US
For five decades Massapequa Soccer Shop in New York fanned a passion that has spread to a level that few foresaw
Senegal lined up to provide Ireland a strong test
Craig Casey to captain Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and Portugal
Cork believe goals win games but Limerick’s sharpshooting can get the job done
Rory McIlroy admits he was ‘pissed off’ over driver fail leak at US PGA
Draw against Galway can be a turning point in Derry’s season, says McKaigue
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GAELIC GAMES
Back in the foothills, Limerick boss John Kiely is anxious to push on
After last year’s All-Ireland disappointment Limerick are looking for a seventh Munster title in a row
‘I’ll play anywhere I’m told to’: Adrian Mullen keen to shine in Leinster final after beating injury demons
Kilkenny stalwart doesn’t subscribe to view that All-Ireland battle is limited to Cork and Limerick
Rugby’s loss is hurling’s gain as Laois captain David Dooley plots Joe McDonagh Cup triumph
The former Leinster sub-academy player knows Laois will have to be at their best against Kildare
Football championship: GAA confirms fixture details for final round-robin games
Munster final tactical analysis: Cork must be sharper with puckouts against Limerick
Stephen Rochford’s influence was all over Mayo’s strong display against Tyrone
Final games of SFC round-robin format will be more fun than a piñata at a children’s party
RUGBY
Renewed James Ryan ready for final push for URC glory
Lock says Glasgow side will offer very different test to one thrashed in Champions Cup
View from South Africa: Rugby is there to entertain, which is exactly what Jaden Hendrikse did against Munster
South Africa skipper backs teammate at centre of wink storm and urges Munster to ‘get over it’
Ireland casting its net broad and wide to land winning squad for Tbilisi and Lisbon
With 15 Irish players in the Lions squad, and three centurions retiring, upcoming Tests could see many players get first cap
Gerry Thornley: Stuart Lancaster quite the coup for Connacht and IRFU
Leinster hopeful Josh van der Flier will be fit for Glasgow clash
‘Please turn out in force’: Leo Cullen addresses fans after sparse crowd attended Leinster’s defeat of Scarlets
Tale of two provinces: Luke-warm Leinster stumble through as heroic Munster undone by penalties and theatrics
SOCCER
Lee Carsley extends contract as England under-21s head coach
Carsley took charge of the England senior team following Gareth Southgate’s departure
Manchester City agree €55m fee to buy AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders
Dutch international scored 15 goals in Milan’s disappointing season
Jason Knight glad to seize any Ireland opportunity despite long season
Midfielder had impressive year at Bristol City as he was named club’s player of the year
Carla Ward: ‘Katie McCabe is on the verge of burnout’
‘Dad, you have to get me a Brentford jersey now’: Ringmahon Rangers get behind Caoimhín Kelleher’s move
Double header is perfect opportunity for Ireland trio of Parrott, Idah and Ferguson to hit the target
Ireland 1 Slovenia 0 as it happened: Noonan gives her side victory in Nations League
GOLF
Shane Lowry enjoys tricky Memorial test as he puts himself into early contention
Irishman ‘bounces off’ in-form playing partner Ben Griffin, who leads on seven under at Muirfield Village
Tiger Woods son Charlie fires 66 to clinch first career AJGA title
Sixteen-year-old finishes 15 under to claim victory in Florida
Leona Maguire looking to rediscover form at the US Women’s Open
Shane Lowry in action at The Memorial as Scheffler defends title
RACING
Ryan Moore delivers ‘incredible’ ride to win French Derby on Camille Pissarro
Aidan O’Brien wins €1.5m Prix Du Jockey Club for second time
Winning combination of Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore pin hopes on Camille Pissarro in French Derby
Trainer Charles Byrnes defends his son Philip as IHRB investigates jockey’s controversial unseat from Redwood Queen at Wexford
Charles Byrnes says no one hurting more than son Philip after ‘soft unseat’ at Wexford
IHRB investigating incident which generated significant comment
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World number one thrashes surprise quarter-finalist 6-1, 7-5, 6-0
Wildcard Boisson drinks in French Open fairytale run after reaching semi-finals
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