Although it may be relatively new to Ireland’s sporting vernacular, the notion of ‘paralysis by analysis’ has long since been a staple of the American discourse.

An Irish mother has launched an appeal to help her fund specialist medical marijuana treatment in the US for her baby who has a potentially life-threatening condition.

North Carolina police are investigating whether the killing of an openly gay college print shop supervisor had more to do with a conflict over sexuality or losing a job.

High profile coaching casualties followed quick on the heels of the final day of the NFL’s regular season as the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets parted ways with their coaches yesterday.

Huge swathes of New York have been left deserted and dark after America’s largest city suffered the full force of Superstorm Sandy.

Limerick’s loss has been Carolina’s gain as Frank McMahon cooks up a seafood storm in the deep south. On the 4th of July, he tells John Riordan how historic Charleston cast its spell on him

Bernard Brogan: The 28-year-old Dublin forward won his first All-Ireland last year and will add to his sporting achievements by carrying the torch.

Golf’s marquee names return from their post Masters break for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, North Carolina.

REPUBLICAN presidential contenders brought buckets of cash and sharp rhetoric to South Carolina yesterday for an intense 10-day battle that may determine whether any candidate can stop Mitt Romney’s march to the party’s nomination.

A US judge has ordered a funeral home where a worker cut the legs off a body so it would fit in a casket to close.

Nothing wrong with a good, old-fashioned mushy romance to carry you through an evening at the flicks with your favourite lady … and there’s always Gere and Lane sparking together again (having teamed previously for 'The Cotton Club' and 'Unfaithful').

Tropical Storm Hanna sped toward the Carolinas today, promising to deliver gusty winds and heavy rain during a dash up America’s Eastern Seaboard that could wash out the weekend for millions of people.

Aaron Baddeley held off the challenge of Ryder Cup veteran Jim Furyk tonight to win the Verizon Heritage, his maiden PGA Tour win.

I AM shocked and disgusted at the brutal violence and thuggery perpetrated against the gardaí, journalists, reporters and innocent bystanders on O’Connell Street.

PITTSBURGH’S ‘Big Ben’ tolled doom for Cincinnati’s first NFL play-off game in 15 years, while the Carolina Panthers advanced on Sunday with a defensive effort unseen in 25 years.

Hurricane Ophelia lingered in the Atlantic early today but meteorologists said the storm could take a sharp turn toward the Carolinas, where a hurricane-watch was in effect.

Darren Clarke stormed into a six-shot lead at the MCI Heritage in South Carolina after a second successive 65.

Gary Evans today made a spectacular start to the first round of 133rd British Open Championship at Royal Troon.

TOPPING their own standard for dramatic triumphs, the New England Patriots won their second Super Bowl crown in three years on Sunday with a repeat of the same heart-stopping thrills that brought a title in 2002.

Michael Jordan’s fabulous career came to an end amid cheers and tears as his Washington Wizards were trounced 107-87 by the Philadelphia 76ers, who clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the play-offs.