Ronnie gets his Tactics just right 

Talking Tactics spoke volumes with a scintillating performance in taking the £1400 Track Bookmakers & DTSC 525 final, clocking the fastest time of the year (28.48) at Drumbo Park on Saturday night.

Russell and Emma lead the way with Titanic effort 

Commonwealth Games triathlete Russell Whyte and international runner Emma Mitchell took the honours in yesterday's Titanic 10k as 1,300 competitors took advantage of fine weather to produce some fast times.

Smith isn't giving up but GB need miracle to reach Davis Cup semis 

Leon Smith insisted there can be a way back for Great Britain after a chastening opening day of Davis Cup quarter-final action against France in Rouen.

Dunne and O'Sullivan fight it out for Irish boxing role 

The vacant High-Performance Director's job with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) looks set to be a heavyweight clash with former Irish rugby coach Eddie O'Sullivan and former boxing World champion Bernard Dunne heavily linked with the position.

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games dress rehearsal underway 

With just one year to go before the start of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia's Gold Coast, the still to be selected Northern Ireland team is already in the running to be the best dressed.

Local hero Paul is trout on his own with league title win at Islandderry 

Dromore angler Paul Brown put his local knowledge to good use, to not only win the final match of the 2016/17 Winter League at Islandderry Fishery, but also bank the overall League title by a single point.

Kerry's World target after NI title success 

Rio Olympics steeplechaser Kerry O'Flaherty enjoyed a comfortable victory in the Queen's 5km Road Race along the Annadale Embankment, and with it the Northern Ireland 5km title.

Ewan and Rhys clinch historic double at championships 

It was double delight for Northern Ireland's young gymnasts at Liverpool's Echo Arena as they made history by picking up two gold medals at the British Men's Masters Championships.

Pavey has mixed feelings after her World medal upgrade 

Jo Pavey was thrilled after it was confirmed she would be upgraded to 10,000m bronze at the 2007 World Championships - but admitted the news left a "bittersweet" feeling.

Plan for UK version of Indian Premier League go to vote 

Plans for a new city-based Twenty20 tournament will rest on the outcome of a postal ballot after England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves triggered a referendum.

Aimee Fuller speeding towards Winter Olympics spot 

Bangor-based snowboarder Aimee Fuller has finished her World Cup Olympic Qualification season on a high after placing fourth in the Slopestyle Final at Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic.

Cool Risk pays off at Drumbo 

A flying start to the Track Bookmakers & DTSC £1400 event (525) by the promising pup Coolykereen Risk was the highlight of the opening round at Drumbo Park on Saturday night.

Quinn clinches clash with Enniskillen 

Ballynahinch II will face Enniskillen in the River Rock Towns' Cup final at Kingspan on Easter Monday while Cooke play Malone II in the McCrea Cup final at the same venue on the evening of April 19.

Special Gran Fondo jersey to mark Roche's feat 

Northern Ireland riders can put their shirt on the 2017 Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia Northern Ireland in June this year with a special jersey to mark the 30th anniversary of one of Stephen Roche's most celebrated victories.

We operated in a culture of fear, says Houvenaghel 

Northern Ireland's Olympic silver medal winning cyclist Wendy Houvenaghel has described British Cycling as having a "culture of fear" due to a "medal at any cost" attitude.

Coach O'Neill is determined to make Star a real force once again 

Belfast Star coach Darren O'Neill has revealed how he expects the club to be transformed into one with a genuine hope of silverware next season.

Martin McGuinness: a man for all seasons and all sports 

It was a warm May morning in 2012 and Martin McGuinness wouldn't let me out of his office. The then Deputy First Minister, who yesterday passed away aged 66, kept talking and talking. He was in his element as he discussed one of his great passions: Sport. From pride in his...

Ulster trio clinch medal success at Special Olympics 

Team Ireland have secured their first medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, with an Ulster trio amongst the celebrating athletes. Team Ireland's youngest member, 13-year-old Caolan McConville from Antrim, took silver in the Alpine Intermediate...

Giants' title bid in ruins as they fall to the Steelers 

The Belfast Giants' Elite League title bid is all but over.

Ireland out to restore some pride after second consecutive defeat 

There was no St Patrick's Day cheer for Ireland, who crashed to their second defeat in the Men's Home International Bowls Championships at the Watson Stadium yesterday.

Ireland are hoping star man Kyle can spark a gold rush 

Ireland will today count on Andy Kyle to inspire the fours to gold medal success in the British Isles Men's Bowls Championships at the Watson Stadium.

McKee on final mission but must now dig deep to conquer Spencer 

Graham McKee admits there will be no hiding place when he features in the semi-final of the British Isles men's singles championship at the Watson Stadium later today.

Drumcrow William stars in sprint victory on winning return to Drumbo Park 

Drumcrow William was the king of the sprinters on Saturday night with a brilliant run on his first return to Drumbo Park since November.

Star manage to beat the drop and O'Neill sees brighter future 

Belfast Star completed their survival mission in the All Ireland Superleague even though they went down 60-57 at home to KUBS on Saturday night.

Gary and Keith follow the rainbow to success 

A fantastic week at Birchwood Fishery, Drumquin, produced an amazing total of 623 trout despite some inclement weather.

Irish will strive to upset odds: Bailie 

Ireland captain Sandra Bailie admits her team will approach today's Women's Home International Bowls Championships at the Watson Stadium with more hope than expectation.

Ciara looks to future after Euro final agony 

A concerned Ciara Mageean dropped out of the European 1,500m final at the weekend's European Indoors Athletics Championships in Belgrade complaining about a vicious pain in her right foot.

Toots victory gives Smyth £750 Bitches Stakes prize 

Rafas Wee Toots put in a big finish for Portadown's Michael Smyth as she swooped right on the line to lift the £750 prize in the Oceanfeed Greyhound & DTSC Bitches Stakes on a very slow Drumbo surface on Saturday night.

Star's Superleague future still in their own hands despite defeat 

Belfast Star coach Darren O'Neill remains confident that his side will secure their place in the All-Ireland Superleague, with only two games remaining.

I smashed the pain barrier to beat Haye, says Bellew 

Tony Bellew has revealed he broke his hand in the early stages of his heavyweight victory over David Haye.

Frampton's defeat hasn't put me under greater pressure, says Haye 

David Haye has dismissed suggestions he is under further pressure to defeat Tony Bellew because of stablemate Carl Frampton's recent high-profile defeat.

Prolific Johnny makes it a Winter wonderland with superb display 

Johnny Keith came out on top in the penultimate match of the East Belfast Coarse Angling Club Winter League on the Lower Bann at Portglenone.

Ciara produces battling display to book place in European final 

Ciara Mageean had to dig deep to reach today's European Indoors 1,500m final in Belgrade.

Bangor youth events set to honour the late Tommy Kirk 

The late Tommy Kirk, a water polo legend from the Donegall club in Belfast, will be remembered at the Aurora Complex in Bangor tomorrow at the inaugural youth tournaments (born 2002 or later).

Meli determined to take the next step towards a British title shot 

Belfast's Alfredo Meli will aim to give his career some momentum as he looks to kick on towards a British title shot this year.

NI trio facing a difficult task to enjoy success at Euro Indoor Championships 

Northern Ireland athletes Ciara Mageean, Kerry O'Flaherty and Ben Reynolds face fierce opposition in their heats in today's European Indoor Athletics Championships in Belgrade.

Coleman can shine as NI U17s aim to home in on Euro medals 

Northern Ireland are hoping to draw on home comforts when Antrim Forum hosts the Euro Under-17 Championships from tomorrow until Sunday.

Farah stays defiant after coach faces fresh claims 

Sir Mo Farah insists he is "a clean athlete who has never broken the rules" after fresh allegations were published about his coach Alberto Salazar.

Muldoons hope two qualifiers will deliver 

The Ardboe-based Muldoon family have plenty to smile about with two qualifiers in the final of the Oceanfeed Greyhound and DTC Bitches final next Saturday worth £750 to the winner.

Star see off Saints and edge closer to the Superleague 

Belfast Star have almost secured their place in the All-Ireland Superleague following a 96-86 victory over DCU Saints at MCB on Saturday night.

Burnett eyes win before focusing attention on world bid 

British bantamweight champion Ryan Burnett has been hanging on for a major fight for a while now so he intends to keep ticking over with a routine victory in Hull tonight.

Young is on top of the world as Norman steals the show 

It was certainly a case of 'Friday night's alright for fighting' as local MMA fans flocked to the SSE Arena for an evening of fistic action. The joint BAMMA/Bellator event did not disappoint as it proved to be arguably the best card held here in the last decade.

Ireland's call for anglers to compete on world stage 

The National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland is offering lure anglers the opportunity to compete on the world stage at the 15th FIPS-ed World Championship Shore Angling with Lures on the River Noce in Italy in June.

With a little bit of devil we can finish top: Walser 

Belfast Giants player-coach Derrick Walser is refusing to run up the white flag and concede the Elite League title to the Cardiff Devils. Back-to-back defeats to the Welsh side in last weekend's top-of-the-table double-header might have left the Giants seven points adrift, but...

Local MMA fighters rock the SSE 

It was certainly a case of "Friday night's alright for fighting" last night as local MMA fans flocked to the SSE Arena for a night of fistic action

Sloan is making a big splash thanks to his new regime 

Jordan Sloan feels he has finally found out how to get the best out of himself and the results seem to be backing that up.

Four Ulster stars get Ireland call for shot at Euro Indoors 

Four Ulster athletes are included in the 11-strong Ireland squad for the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade in 10 days' time.

PJ in line to be first Ulsterman in Major League in over a century 

Belfast man PJ Conlon says he'll do everything in his power to become the first Northern Ireland-born Major League player in over a century.

Rory McIlroy and Dame Mary get Eoghan on fast track back to the ring 

Promising young boxer Eoghan Quinn has become the first beneficiary of a fast track injury treatment initiative set up in a partnership between the Mary Peters Trust and Rory Foundation.

Our Caroline is keen to help new side Sirens sound out a big warning 

Northern Ireland captain Caroline O'Hanlon will make her return to netball's British SuperLeague this evening in front of a capacity crowd of 4,000 and a live television audience.