MICHAEL Conlan confirmed the impending birth of his second child is the main reason behind his decision to return to this side of the Atlantic to continue his boxing career under Adam Booth. Conlan spent the first year of his professional career in Los Angeles, training under Manny Robles at The Rock Gym, but after […]
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April’s ‘club only’ rule is unworkable says Sambo
ANTRIM hurling manager Terence ‘Sambo’ McNaughton has stated his opposition to the controversial new rule to mark April down as a ‘club only’ month. The Saffrons begin their Championship season in the new second tier Joe McDonagh Cup on the first weekend in May. McNaughton says the notion that county managers won’t have access to […]
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Frampton and Donaire admit it’s make-or-break ahead of April clash
CARL Frampton and Nonito Donaire both admit their April 21 clash at the SSE Arena will be make-or-break in terms of world title aspirations with the winner set for a summer title tile, while it could be the end of the line for the loser of their featherweight dust-up. The former World Fighters of the […]
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Ulster says go once again for Rossa footballers
Ulster U21 club football tournament preliminary round; Rossa v Ghaoth Dobhair (Creggan, Saturday, 12.30pm) IT’S the beginning of another Ulster Club campaign for Rossa this Saturday as the club’s U21 footballers take on Donegal champions, Ghaoth Dobhair in the preliminary round of the Creggan Kickham’s-hosted U21 Football Tournament. Just over two weeks ago on St […]
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Goals prove crucial as Antrim exit McKenna Cup
Bank Of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Section A Round Three Antrim………0-15 St Mary’s……4-8 ANTRIM’S hopes of reaching the semi-finals of this year’s Dr McKenna Cup ended at a misty Woodlands on Wednesday night as St Mary’s grabbed four goals at vital times to claim the points. With the students already out of contention, it was […]
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Antrim undone by ruthless Red Hands
BOI Dr McKenna Cup Section A Tyrone 4-20 Antrim 2-11 ANTRIM suffered a comprehensive defeat in their 2018 season opener at the hands of Dr McKenna Cup holders Tyrone on Wednesday night. With Healy Park unplayable, the game was switched to the Athletic Grounds in Armagh, but conditions were still extremely difficult for both sides. […]
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