https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comFri, 14 Aug 2026 18:23:57 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41896252.html'Go out and enjoy slaying that dragon': Inside Andy Moran's Mayo masterplan2026-08-14T18:00:00+01:002026-08-14T18:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It has taken all his energy, passion and vision to bring his county the prize they have so long craved. Andy Moran retraces his Mayo journey to infinity and beyond.It has taken all his energy, passion and vision to bring his county the prize they have so long craved. Andy Moran retraces his Mayo journey to infinity and beyond.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41896258.htmlBronze for Mona McSharry as she claims second medal of European Championships2026-08-14T17:49:00+01:002026-08-14T17:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A strong final 50m saw McSharry moved into the podium positionsA strong final 50m saw McSharry moved into the podium positionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/business-of-sport/arid-41896240.htmlLiverpool owners seal £1.65bn sale of 30 percent stake to consortium that includes Jeff Bezos2026-08-14T17:27:00+01:002026-08-14T17:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Amit Bhatia will become club’s new vice-chairman.Amit Bhatia will become club’s new vice-chairman.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41896231.htmlFormer Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies aged 782026-08-14T17:27:00+01:002026-08-14T17:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rimmer was ever-present as Villa were crowned champions of England in 1981 but was injured in the European Cup final the following yearRimmer was ever-present as Villa were crowned champions of England in 1981 but was injured in the European Cup final the following yearExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41896219.htmlWhat Kate O'Connor needs tonight to stay on medal track2026-08-14T17:21:00+01:002026-08-14T17:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kate O’Connor doing typical Kate O’Connor things means we have all become - once again - self-anointed heptathlon experts.Kate O’Connor doing typical Kate O’Connor things means we have all become - once again - self-anointed heptathlon experts.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41896189.htmlBargain-buy of a lifetime Hewick set for celebratory send-off2026-08-14T16:00:00+01:002026-08-14T16:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 11-year-old celebrates his retirement party on Saturday on the grounds of his loyal trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s stables at Fenniscourt, following a career which saw him win over £790,000 in prize-money.The 11-year-old celebrates his retirement party on Saturday on the grounds of his loyal trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s stables at Fenniscourt, following a career which saw him win over £790,000 in prize-money.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41896108.htmlDjougang back on IRFU centralised contract as 31 players handed deals2026-08-14T15:03:00+01:002026-08-14T15:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Djougang, capped 57 times by Ireland, had been centrally contracted on her return from a spell in French club rugby in 2022 but the qualified nurse stepped away to concentrate on her career.Djougang, capped 57 times by Ireland, had been centrally contracted on her return from a spell in French club rugby in 2022 but the qualified nurse stepped away to concentrate on her career.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41896225.htmlCritics of Gianni Infantino need to ‘get their head examined’ – Andrew Giuliani2026-08-14T14:44:00+01:002026-08-14T14:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Andrew Giuliani was executive director for the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup.Andrew Giuliani was executive director for the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41896078.htmlA typical Kate O’Connor morning of clutch and class at the Euros2026-08-14T14:17:00+01:002026-08-14T14:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kate O’Connor is one point off the gold medal in the heptathlon after a spectacular morning at the European Championships.Kate O’Connor is one point off the gold medal in the heptathlon after a spectacular morning at the European Championships.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41896063.htmlMaeve Óg O’Leary out of Munster's interpro clash with Ulster2026-08-14T13:58:00+01:002026-08-14T13:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Aoife Corey will step up to lead the team at Virgin Media Park.Aoife Corey will step up to lead the team at Virgin Media Park.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895976.htmlAnthony O'Connor bolsters Caulfield's Galway for FAI Cup tilt2026-08-14T11:43:00+01:002026-08-14T11:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The former Ireland U21 international was most recently with Harrogate Town.The former Ireland U21 international was most recently with Harrogate Town.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895991.htmlDaniel Wiffen progresses to 1500m final as six Irish swimmers advance in Paris2026-08-14T09:57:00+01:002026-08-14T09:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It was a busy morning in the pool for the Irish.It was a busy morning in the pool for the Irish.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895928.htmlNew Zealand’s football federation withdraws support for Gianni Infantino2026-08-14T08:24:00+01:002026-08-14T08:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Support for Infantino has already been withdrawn by European governing body UEFA, the North and Central American confederation CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation.Support for Infantino has already been withdrawn by European governing body UEFA, the North and Central American confederation CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41895691.htmlJack Anderson: Player concussions nothing to snicker about with rugby lawsuits pending2026-08-14T07:34:00+01:002026-08-14T07:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Geelong controversy shows once again that the law is no way to approach this issue. The Geelong controversy shows once again that the law is no way to approach this issue. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41895577.htmlSorcha McCartan savours sweetest Cork victory2026-08-14T07:14:00+01:002026-08-14T07:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Barrs' clubwoman was determined not to suffer disappointment against a Galway side once again in last weekend's camogie decider.The Barrs' clubwoman was determined not to suffer disappointment against a Galway side once again in last weekend's camogie decider.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895829.html'Not just relief, it's ecstasy and shock' - How Mark English finally scaled his 800m peak2026-08-14T06:50:00+01:002026-08-14T06:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/“To get on top of the European podium is something I've been trying for for 16 years. I’ll hear the national anthem again, and yeah, it is going to be really special.” “To get on top of the European podium is something I've been trying for for 16 years. I’ll hear the national anthem again, and yeah, it is going to be really special.” Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41895793.htmlClohessy and Moore bring the power to push Munster's charge 2026-08-14T06:39:00+01:002026-08-14T06:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Captain Maeve Óg O’Leary salutes the impact of two of her fellow forwards ahead of visit of Ulster Captain Maeve Óg O’Leary salutes the impact of two of her fellow forwards ahead of visit of Ulster Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895760.htmlAll-conquering O'Connor chases her magnificent seven 2026-08-14T06:38:00+01:002026-08-14T06:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Paris Games heptathlon, exactly two years ago last week, was the last occasion O’Connor went to a championship and came away empty handed.The Paris Games heptathlon, exactly two years ago last week, was the last occasion O’Connor went to a championship and came away empty handed.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895688.htmlHockey: Jamie Carr happy to look after No 1 after Harte transplant2026-08-14T06:38:00+01:002026-08-14T06:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The opportunity is less about replacing a legend and more about embracing the responsibility, Carr says.The opportunity is less about replacing a legend and more about embracing the responsibility, Carr says.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41895394.htmlHurting St Finbarr's in need of bounceback against momentum-backed rivals Douglas2026-08-14T04:41:00+01:002026-08-14T04:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Having suffered defeat to Carrigaline last month, reigning champions St Finbarr’s are suddenly under pressure to get something from this second round game.Having suffered defeat to Carrigaline last month, reigning champions St Finbarr’s are suddenly under pressure to get something from this second round game.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895406.htmlMotorsport: Creighton seeking success on first taste of Czech Rally Zlin2026-08-14T04:17:00+01:002026-08-14T04:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Moira driver onboard a Citroen C3 Rally2 is seeded at number seven in what is a formidable top 10 led by series leader Finland's Teemu Suninen (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2).The Moira driver onboard a Citroen C3 Rally2 is seeded at number seven in what is a formidable top 10 led by series leader Finland's Teemu Suninen (Skoda Fabia RS Rally2).Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41895601.htmlAlwaysanangel has the wings to soar past Maire Rua in Cork cracker 2026-08-14T01:50:00+01:002026-08-14T01:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/This seven-furlong contest for two-year-old fillies looks the most fascinating of the three stakes race on an exciting card at the Mallow venueThis seven-furlong contest for two-year-old fillies looks the most fascinating of the three stakes race on an exciting card at the Mallow venueExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895808.htmlUnstoppable English conquers the continent to savour historic European 800m gold2026-08-13T22:24:00+01:002026-08-13T22:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Letterkenny man justified his sparkling seasonal form by winning a tactical decider in 1:45.26 and picking up Ireland's first ever men's individual gold medal at a European Championships. The Letterkenny man justified his sparkling seasonal form by winning a tactical decider in 1:45.26 and picking up Ireland's first ever men's individual gold medal at a European Championships. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895814.htmlRecord-breaker Adeleke claims superb silver: 'I never cried so much in my life'2026-08-13T22:10:00+01:002026-08-13T22:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rhasidat Adeleke produced a stunning late burst of speed to set a new national record behind Britain's Amy Hunt Rhasidat Adeleke produced a stunning late burst of speed to set a new national record behind Britain's Amy Hunt Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895820.htmlShels bow out with pride intact after holding Ajax to Tolka draw 2026-08-13T22:08:00+01:002026-08-13T22:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Unlike last year, there’ll be no European extension into the winter for Shelbourne after they bowed out of the Conference League to the Dutch giants Unlike last year, there’ll be no European extension into the winter for Shelbourne after they bowed out of the Conference League to the Dutch giants Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895823.htmlRemarkable first-half meltdown ends Rovers' Europa League bid2026-08-13T22:00:00+01:002026-08-13T22:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Hoops gave up their aggregate advantage in the blink of an eye in Albania. The Hoops gave up their aggregate advantage in the blink of an eye in Albania. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41895805.htmlGAA eyeing more Premier League friendlies after success of United-Leeds clash 2026-08-13T21:43:00+01:002026-08-13T21:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Just over 82,000 attended the first ever soccer club fixture at the Jones’ Road venue and there are already provisional plans for a similar fixture in 12 months’ time.Just over 82,000 attended the first ever soccer club fixture at the Jones’ Road venue and there are already provisional plans for a similar fixture in 12 months’ time.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41895802.htmlMaxine O’Sullivan retires in style after leading Dream On Baby to Tramore triumph 2026-08-13T21:21:00+01:002026-08-13T21:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Dream On Baby, trained by O'Sullivan's partner Emmet Mullins, bolted up in the finale on the opening day of the August Festival Dream On Baby, trained by O'Sullivan's partner Emmet Mullins, bolted up in the finale on the opening day of the August Festival Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895781.htmlValiant Bohs bow out with consolation brace as Midtjylland progress 2026-08-13T20:16:00+01:002026-08-13T20:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Alan Reynolds and his men end their European campaign with a slight sense of “what if?” in regard to close calls which never fell in their favourAlan Reynolds and his men end their European campaign with a slight sense of “what if?” in regard to close calls which never fell in their favourExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895718.htmlNew Celt Baur explains why Hoops switch was ‘absolutely the right move’2026-08-13T19:22:00+01:002026-08-13T19:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 22-year-old German midfielder has joined on a four-year deal with the option of another year and is the latest addition to the Scottish championsThe 22-year-old German midfielder has joined on a four-year deal with the option of another year and is the latest addition to the Scottish championsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41895748.htmlCork GAA previews: Barrs on the back foot as Douglas scent blood2026-08-13T18:33:00+01:002026-08-13T18:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The loss of Billy Hennessy to work-related emigration and the hurling-only Ethan Twomey are blows to the Barrs but they still possess plenty of quality.The loss of Billy Hennessy to work-related emigration and the hurling-only Ethan Twomey are blows to the Barrs but they still possess plenty of quality.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41895772.htmlWretched late run leaves rusty McIlroy nine back at St Jude 2026-08-13T18:14:00+01:002026-08-13T18:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Holywood native had been aiming to rebuild some momentum heading into the PGA Tour Play-offs, following a run of disappointing results after his successful defence of his Masters title in AprilThe Holywood native had been aiming to rebuild some momentum heading into the PGA Tour Play-offs, following a run of disappointing results after his successful defence of his Masters title in AprilExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895739.htmlMcSharry and McCartney power through to Euro final as Kelly and Hill focus on positives 2026-08-13T18:07:00+01:002026-08-13T18:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Sligo and Enniskillen natives will compete in a major final together after both progressed through the 200m breaststroke semi-finals in Paris on Thursday The Sligo and Enniskillen natives will compete in a major final together after both progressed through the 200m breaststroke semi-finals in Paris on Thursday Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895706.htmlCarrick rules out £100m signing after Rashford's Kildare reunion with United2026-08-13T17:24:00+01:002026-08-13T17:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/England stiker linked back up with his teammates at Carton House over recent days but his future remains unclear England stiker linked back up with his teammates at Carton House over recent days but his future remains unclear Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/business-of-sport/arid-41895679.htmlHow the Lakers became a poker chip for some of the most powerful men in America2026-08-13T16:43:00+01:002026-08-13T16:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/One of the most famous teams in the world is about to change hands for the second time in less than a year for more than $12bn. Will anyone push back?One of the most famous teams in the world is about to change hands for the second time in less than a year for more than $12bn. Will anyone push back?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41895634.htmlOmbudsman and Constitution River confirmed for huge York clash2026-08-13T16:16:00+01:002026-08-13T16:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ombudsman was a brilliant winner on the Knavesmire 12 months ago and is favourite to go back-to-back following a successful defence of his Prince of Wales’s Stakes crown at Royal Ascot.Ombudsman was a brilliant winner on the Knavesmire 12 months ago and is favourite to go back-to-back following a successful defence of his Prince of Wales’s Stakes crown at Royal Ascot.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895640.htmlSligo Rovers make double signing in bid to beat drop 2026-08-13T16:09:00+01:002026-08-13T16:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New manager Darren Purse swoops for former Wrexham midfielder Luke Young and attacker Kaiyne Woolery to add experience to rescue mission New manager Darren Purse swoops for former Wrexham midfielder Luke Young and attacker Kaiyne Woolery to add experience to rescue mission Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/business-of-sport/arid-41895607.htmlRooney joins Overlap stable as Disney+ snap up Neville content to take on Lineker’s Netflix deal2026-08-13T15:48:00+01:002026-08-13T15:48:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Multimillion-pound deal puts podcast in streaming battleMultimillion-pound deal puts podcast in streaming battleExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41895586.htmlReturn of minor grade to U18 likely at next GAA Congress2026-08-13T15:14:00+01:002026-08-13T15:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A host of counties as well as Munster GAA are lining up to put forward motions calling for the change from U17.A host of counties as well as Munster GAA are lining up to put forward motions calling for the change from U17.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895466.htmlSophie Becker's 400m run comes to an end, Marcus Lawler progresses2026-08-13T13:19:00+01:002026-08-13T13:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It was a semi-final won in 49.57 by Natalia Bukowiecka, the Polish sprinter who beat Rhasidat Adeleke to European gold and Olympic bronze two summers ago.It was a semi-final won in 49.57 by Natalia Bukowiecka, the Polish sprinter who beat Rhasidat Adeleke to European gold and Olympic bronze two summers ago.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41895421.htmlRule change means Mayo stalwarts O'Connor and Coen among those to receive All-Ireland medals2026-08-13T12:23:00+01:002026-08-13T12:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Up to 2023, only 26 nine-carat Celtic Cross gold medals with the GAA’s logo were issued to each of the All-Ireland-winning squads. Up to 2023, only 26 nine-carat Celtic Cross gold medals with the GAA’s logo were issued to each of the All-Ireland-winning squads. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895340.htmlChelsea set Friday deadline for Fernández suitors as City reject new Barça bid for Rodri2026-08-13T10:56:00+01:002026-08-13T10:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Al-Qadsiah closing on move for City’s Tijjani Reijnders.Al-Qadsiah closing on move for City’s Tijjani Reijnders.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41894725.htmlTwo brothers, three titles in seven golden weeks for Limerick's O'Brien family2026-08-13T10:47:00+01:002026-08-13T10:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Brothers Shane and Gavin O'Brien brought three major titles back to Kilmallock this year while their father Adrian was strength and conditioning coach with the Limerick seniorsBrothers Shane and Gavin O'Brien brought three major titles back to Kilmallock this year while their father Adrian was strength and conditioning coach with the Limerick seniorsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895331.htmlMona McSharry and Ellie McCartney advance at European Championships2026-08-13T10:41:00+01:002026-08-13T10:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/McSharry, who claimed silver in the 100m Breaststroke on Wednesday night in a new Irish record time, returned to action less than 15 hours later and looked comfortable as she clocked 2:23.37 in the 50m heats. McSharry, who claimed silver in the 100m Breaststroke on Wednesday night in a new Irish record time, returned to action less than 15 hours later and looked comfortable as she clocked 2:23.37 in the 50m heats. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895295.htmlFAI withdraws its support for Gianni Infantino2026-08-13T09:41:00+01:002026-08-13T09:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The FAI has followed the lead taken by the likes of the FA and the Welsh Football AssociationThe FAI has followed the lead taken by the likes of the FA and the Welsh Football AssociationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895280.htmlConfirmed: Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Ireland WNT play-off tie with Kazakhstan2026-08-13T09:09:00+01:002026-08-13T09:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Following the 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in June, the Girls in Green are set to bring play-off fever back to Leeside on Tuesday, October 13.Following the 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in June, the Girls in Green are set to bring play-off fever back to Leeside on Tuesday, October 13.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895268.htmlNoussair Mazraoui praises Croke Park support after Man Utd’s penalties win over Leeds2026-08-13T08:46:00+01:002026-08-13T08:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Over 80,000 fans watched the first soccer game at GAA HQ since 2009.Over 80,000 fans watched the first soccer game at GAA HQ since 2009.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895139.htmlAlready proven on this stage, it's now time for Mark English to conquer it2026-08-13T04:50:00+01:002026-08-13T04:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sonia O’Sullivan and English both wear five European track medals. From an Irish perspective, they are unmatched in this respect. The colours of their jewelry box, though, differ greatly.Sonia O’Sullivan and English both wear five European track medals. From an Irish perspective, they are unmatched in this respect. The colours of their jewelry box, though, differ greatly.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41895016.htmlQuickfire double on horizon for Rightfolksplease?2026-08-13T03:37:00+01:002026-08-13T03:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He’s clearly on good terms with himself and looks sure to put a bold bid back over the smaller obstacles.He’s clearly on good terms with himself and looks sure to put a bold bid back over the smaller obstacles.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895181.html'I'm loving every minute of it': Fitzgerald thrilled as Shamrock Rovers on brink of Euro group stages again2026-08-13T03:16:00+01:002026-08-13T03:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Once they don’t squander a two-goal lead away to KF Egnatia on Thursday evening, the Hoops will secure European group stage participation for a third year in a row.Once they don’t squander a two-goal lead away to KF Egnatia on Thursday evening, the Hoops will secure European group stage participation for a third year in a row.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41894713.htmlCork teenager Mimi Moloney ready for major step up at European Championships2026-08-13T03:00:00+01:002026-08-13T03:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Teenagers Mimi Moloney and Maeve McGuinness are ready to embrace their senior European debuts as Ireland aim to qualify for the World Gymnastics ChampionshipsTeenagers Mimi Moloney and Maeve McGuinness are ready to embrace their senior European debuts as Ireland aim to qualify for the World Gymnastics ChampionshipsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895232.html'I'm going back to basics': Rhasidat Adeleke means business after storming to 200m semi win2026-08-12T22:09:00+01:002026-08-12T22:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Competing in green over 200m for the first time since she won European U20 gold in July of 2021, Adeleke’s season’s best time strongly positions her for a medal tilt in Thursday’s final.Competing in green over 200m for the first time since she won European U20 gold in July of 2021, Adeleke’s season’s best time strongly positions her for a medal tilt in Thursday’s final.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895229.htmlKvaratskhelia and Doué ensure PSG edge Aston Villa to retain Super Cup2026-08-12T22:03:00+01:002026-08-12T22:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Villa, last season's Europa League winners, gave them a run for their money however and might even have prevailed had 17-year-old Madjo not fluffed a series of chances before finally finding the net.Villa, last season's Europa League winners, gave them a run for their money however and might even have prevailed had 17-year-old Madjo not fluffed a series of chances before finally finding the net.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895226.htmlManchester United beat Leeds on penalties after pre-season draw at sold out Croke Park2026-08-12T21:55:00+01:002026-08-12T21:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Noussair Mazraoui scored the winning spot kick allowing Man Utd fans to serenad their Leeds counterparts: "Boyle Sports Cup winners, you'll never sing that."Noussair Mazraoui scored the winning spot kick allowing Man Utd fans to serenad their Leeds counterparts: "Boyle Sports Cup winners, you'll never sing that."Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895217.html'I am a bit of a son of Dutch football': Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach2026-08-12T21:07:00+01:002026-08-12T21:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 46-year-old Spaniard has agreed a contract to lead the team through to the 2030 World Cup.The 46-year-old Spaniard has agreed a contract to lead the team through to the 2030 World Cup.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/business-of-sport/arid-41895190.htmlA blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers2026-08-12T20:11:00+01:002026-08-12T20:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/“As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world,” Iger and Kushner said in a statement.“As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world,” Iger and Kushner said in a statement.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41895178.htmlJoseph O’Brien continues march to century with Gowran Park double2026-08-12T19:56:00+01:002026-08-12T19:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The double was highlighted by Star Performer’s stylish success in the listed Darley Irish EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes.The double was highlighted by Star Performer’s stylish success in the listed Darley Irish EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41895163.htmlBoughey salutes Bow Echo as ‘the complete racehorse’ 2026-08-12T19:03:00+01:002026-08-12T19:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Everything done in the best interests of the horse to stop an injury that could be catastrophic happening, says trainerEverything done in the best interests of the horse to stop an injury that could be catastrophic happening, says trainerExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41895142.htmlWalshe claims gold, McSharry silver but no medal for Wiffen at European Championships2026-08-12T18:11:00+01:002026-08-12T18:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In the 800m freestyle final, Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen finished fourth while John Shortt came seventh in the 200m backstroke finalIn the 800m freestyle final, Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen finished fourth while John Shortt came seventh in the 200m backstroke finalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41895136.htmlShels boss Russell cites United's '99 heroics as Ajax roll into town2026-08-12T17:58:00+01:002026-08-12T17:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mika Godts, subject of a rejected €45m bid from European champions PSG, was a central character in Ajax’s 3-1 win seven days ago and is set to feature again while the clubs hatch a compromise on a fee.Mika Godts, subject of a rejected €45m bid from European champions PSG, was a central character in Ajax’s 3-1 win seven days ago and is set to feature again while the clubs hatch a compromise on a fee.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/