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Dublin: 16 °C Thursday 20 June, 2013

Other - Sunday 26 May, 2013

‘Why shouldn’t we be allowed play?’ – Legends Football comes to Ireland

The former Lingerie Football League held its first Irish training session today.

Neymar announces transfer to Barcelona

Brazilian club Santos had accepted two offers for the 21-year-old star, with one reported to be from Real Madrid.

We’ll miss you too, Dermot! It’s the sporting tweets of the week

Our favourite comments from another busy week.

Klopp crying, the C-word and the Astrodome: some of the week’s best sportswriting

Read our favourite features on the internet from the past seven days.

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Other - Saturday 25 May, 2013

The 4 most incredible tricks from the 2013 X Games This post contains videos

‘You can’t just stop’: The science behind the decision to retire (or keep going)

One of the world’s leading experts in sports medicine explains the intricacies of what it really means to ‘call time’.

Uncaged: Velasquez looking for repeat performance over Silva at UFC 160 Fightnight This post contains videos

Uncaged: Velasquez looking for repeat performance over Silva at UFC 160

Brian Kirk previews the UFC Heavyweight Championship

Other - Friday 24 May, 2013

Did an Irishman just produce the greatest finish in the history of motor racing? Close Call This post contains videos

Woman bites husband’s genitals after he makes her leave rodeo early

That must have been some top sports entertainment?

Another black day for cycling despite the white-out at the Giro

Former winner Danilo Di Luca has been withdrawn from this year’s race after a positive drugs test.

Baseball player makes young kid’s day by playing catch with him Gent This post contains videos

Baseball player makes young kid’s day by playing catch with him

Hyun-Jin Ryu of the LA Dodgers is a gent, even if he is friends with Psy.

Stage 19 of Giro d’Italia falls victim to snow

There has been no word yet on whether stage 20, which is also at risk, will go ahead.

Other - Thursday 23 May, 2013

Chuck Norris says Tim Tebow is his favourite player

We’ve seen his movies, so we’re not arguing with him.

A 4 off the final ball earns Ireland a thrilling tie with Pakistan

Stirling and O’Brien were the heroes for the home team.

Houston Astros vendor fired for taking snow cones he was going to sell into the toilet Bathroom Break This post contains videos

Pat McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong ‘collusion’

The Dubliner says claims about the UCI and Armstrong’s relationship “absolutely will be addressed,” next week.

Carl Froch apologises over Kessler ‘kill’ comments Soz

Carl Froch apologises over Kessler ‘kill’ comments

“On Saturday night, if I have to, I will kill him. It sounds brutal, it sounds horrible, but that is what this means to me.” Grim.

From TheJournal.ie He did it! 80-year-old scales Everest, sets record Record

He did it! 80-year-old scales Everest, sets record

Yuichiro Miura described himself as “the happiest person in the world” after completing the task.

LeBron James nails buzzer-beating lay-up to clinch OT win Bringing The Heat This post contains videos

LeBron James nails buzzer-beating lay-up to clinch OT win

King James capped off this triple-double performance with the game-winning point in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Other - Wednesday 22 May, 2013

NBA superstar Kevin Durant finished his massive back tattoo this week Ink

NBA superstar Kevin Durant finished his massive back tattoo this week

And one basketball fan’s already spotted a mistake.

Jockey Eddie Ahern banned for 10 years in corruption case Ban

Jockey Eddie Ahern banned for 10 years in corruption case

The 35-year-old Group One jockey was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice in relation to the laying of five horses.

A Taylor Swift song is being used to promote the next big UFC fight Tune Out This post contains videos

Ireland ready for visit of cricket heavyweights Pakistan to Clontarf

In their last result against a Full Member nation, Ireland lost to Australia by seven wickets at the T20 World Cup.

Could a new look Lingerie Football League actually help reduce sexism in sport?

The rebranded organisation, hold open try-outs this weekend in Dublin.

Other - Tuesday 21 May, 2013

The Derry GAA jersey with Joe Brolly’s ‘Opt For Life’ campaign slogan

Several counties will sport the logo this summer.

San Francisco to host Super Bowl L NFL

San Francisco to host Super Bowl L

The L stands for 50, you know.

BMX rider lands an insane bikeflip trick at the X Games and wins gold Wheelie This post contains videos
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Dwyane Wade is a little old to be going to the prom Date This post contains videos

Dwyane Wade is a little old to be going to the prom

The Miami Heat all-star guard made a fan’s dream with his guest appearance.

Other - Monday 20 May, 2013

Lampard: I have not performed at World Cups

The 35-year-old has won all available major domestic honours in his time at Stamford Bridge.

Other - Sunday 19 May, 2013

Don’t sell the dog, Mike! It’s the sporting tweets of the week

Some of our favourite comments from the past seven days.

Listen to the TheScore.ie commenters’ jogging playlist On Track This post contains audio

Listen to the TheScore.ie commenters’ jogging playlist

We asked you what you like to listen to, and this is the result.

Real road trips, Oscar and apology accepted: some of the week’s best sportswriting

Here’s the best the internet had to offer last week, sports fans.

Other - Saturday 18 May, 2013

Open thread: which sports stars would you invite to a fantasy dinner party

Five of your favourite sporting personalities, alive or dead. And fajitas!

9 of the best games you ever played as a city kid Keeping It Street This post contains videos

9 of the best games you ever played as a city kid

We recall a simpler time when you used a rope tied to trees as a tennis net and games of curbs went on for hours.

Even better than the real thing: TheScore.ie’s Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Euro Pop This post contains videos

Even better than the real thing: TheScore.ie’s Eurovision Song Contest 2013

In our alternative competition, Tommy Bowe, not Ryan Dolan, is carrying the hopes of a nation.

McDowell on song for Europe in World Match Play

The Northern Irishman is the last European remaining in Bulgaria.

He couldn’t, could he? Michael Phelps planning comeback for 2016 Olympics – reports

Is the so-callled greatest Olympian of all time set to return?