Boxer John Cooney dies a week after title fight defeat

IMAGE: Irish boxer John Cooney was admitted in hospital in Belfast after his bout against Welshman Nathan Howells. Photograph: John Cooney/Instagram Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney......

Flintoff survives knock down to win debut fight

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff beat American Richard Dawson on points after surviving a knockdown in his first professional fight at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Friday. The 34-year-old......

Cricket gloves off for fighting 'Freddie' Flintoff

Having knocked down many an off stump during his time as England cricket captain, Andrew Flintoff hopes to do the same to opponents when he takes to the boxing ring later this year. Flintoff's......

Williams defeats Harrison in heavyweight clash

Danny Williams shredded compatriot Audley Harrison's world heavyweight title aspirations Saturday by beating the former Olympic champion on a split points decision. The three judges scored the......

Belfast bids farewell to George Best

Belfast gave football great George Best a hero's send-off on Saturday when tens of thousands turned out to pay their final respects to their local legend, who died last week after losing a highly......