THE death of racing motorcyclist Robert Dunlop is a grim reminder that the world is not risk-free, but what distinguishes humans from other animals is that we usually have a choice in the degree of risk we decide to take, especially when it comes to sport.

The Irish motorcycling fraternity is in mourning again this morning following the death of Robert Dunlop during a crash in the North yesterday.

A RIDER and two spectators died during yesterday’s centenary celebrations of the Isle of Man TT motorbike road race.

The first-ever Polish language book by an Irish publisher will be released today to cater for the estimated 200,000 Poles living and working in the country.

Tributes were today being paid to top motorcycle rider Darran Lindsay who was killed in an accident during practice for a road race in north Dublin.

Airlines will be urged to lay on extra flights to Belfast amid intense demand to get to George Best’s funeral, it emerged tonight.

A memorial to one of Northern Ireland’s best loved sportsmen was vandalised today.

Rumours are abounding that Scots actor Ewan McGregor - he of Star Wars fame - is being lined up to play Joey Dunlop in the film of the great Ulster motor-cycling ace who died in a tragic accident a couple of years ago.

Motorbike riding ace Joey Dunlop, who died during a race last year, has been voted the North's greatest man in a BBC Radio Ulster poll announced today.

Tributes have been pouring in for seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, who died in a multi-car accident on the final lap of the 43rd Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.