LeBron James continued his love affair with the Eastern Conference play-offs as the Cleveland Cavaliers booked their place in the final.

The Golden State Warriors' NBA play-off win over the Houston Rockets was overshadowed by another injury for reigning MVP Stephen Curry.

Like father, like son: Cleared for take-off and make air-show history.

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The Atlanta Olympics brought a huge influx of Irish to that great southern city in 1996.

A South African court began sentencing 20 right-wing extremists convicted of high treason for a plot to kill Nelson Mandela and drive black people out of the country.

Hall of Famer Susan Moran is probably the greatest female basketballer Ireland has produced. Today in Manhattan, her contribution to college basketball in America will be recognised. We spoke to the Tullamore native about her career in Philadelphia and her official elevation to legendary status

Dublin starlet Ciaran Kilkenny has decided against pursuing a career in Australian Rules football, having returned home during the Christmas period.

Togo claim Emmanuel Adebayor has changed his mind and will represent the country at the African Nations Cup.

Ciaran Kilkenny, one of Dublin GAA's best young talents, has agreed to switch codes and join Australian Rules football club Hawthorn.

The glamour clash with Setanta Ó hAilpín may not have materialised but Tadhg Kennelly still made the most of his trip to Melbourne as Sydney solidified their play-off position with a comfortable victory over Carlton.

THE glamour clash with Setanta Ó hAilpín may not have materialised but Tadhg Kennelly still made the most of his trip to Melbourne as Sydney solidified their play-off position with a comfortable victory over Carlton.

An Iraqi soldier was killed when two US helicopters collided while landing at a base in Baghdad, the US military said today.

Non-league Havant and Waterlooville gave Liverpool a scare – but a hat-trick from Yossi Benayoun ended their FA Cup dreams as the home side ran out 5-2 winners at Anfield.

NON-LEAGUE Havant & Waterlooville could face a trip to Anfield to take Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

MANCHESTER UNITED will have to conquer a familiar foe if they hope to erase the memory of their FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea last season.

Blue Square South side Havant and Waterlooville continued their amazing FA Cup adventure as they shocked Notts County in the second round.

Down youngster Martin Clarke let his boots do the talking as he kicked three goals and a behind in Collingwood's 95-87 loss to Hawthorn in the AFL Premiership earlier today.

It’s the centenary of John Wayne’s birth, and among the many titles launched to mark the occasion is Rio Bravo Special Edition (Warner, 24.99) a classic Howard Hawks western, with Wayne playing Sheriff Chance, who is determined to hold a prisoner against a gang of desperadoes.

Havant & Waterlooville secretary Trevor Brock claims the club’s FA Cup dream date with Millwall has turned into a nightmare that threatens their existence.

CAL BOWDLER believes Ireland has what it takes to reach European basketball’s elite with victory in Denmark tomorrow.

On the cusp of his AFL Premiership debut with the Carlton Blues, Setanta O'hAilpín has been ruled out of action for four weeks with a stress reaction in his right foot.

Hollywood’s divisions over the war with Iraq have inspired novel new sleeping arrangements at a Los Angeles hotel.