When Michael Cusack founded the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884 he had two main aims: to re-establish hurling as the national game and to promote athletics throughout the country.

Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has arrived for his second court appearance in South Africa charged with the murder of his model girlfriend.

Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly gunned down by Paralympic sports star Oscar Pistorius, was the “most beautiful person who ever lived”, her mother has said.

Oscar Pistorius' management company has issued a statement announcing they have “no option” but to cancel all future races he had been contracted to compete in.

TYSON GAY returns to action after a six-week injury lay-off at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Eugene in Oregon today determined to prove he can challenge the sprint dominance of Usain Bolt.