Irish boxers investigated for betting during Olympic Games
It is not yet known on which sports the boxers had placed the bets.
View ArticlePat Hickey family lawyer: "It could be you or I who are in that situation"
Anne Marie James says that the former Olympic executive has already been denied a fair trial.
View ArticleHere's What Happened Today: Saturday
Kevin Mallon to be released on bail, a big win for Paul O’Donovan and a day of mourning in Italy.
View ArticleIrishman Kevin Mallon released from Rio jail after three weeks
Mallon had been at Rio’s Bangu prison along with former OCI President Pat Hickey.
View ArticlePat Hickey's family 'terrified about being chased down the street'
A solicitor for the family of Pat Hickey said his family are struggling with the case.
View ArticlePat Hickey says he will stay in Rio to fight charges after being released...
He was driven from Bangu Prison in a blacked-out car.
View ArticlePat Hickey's family says he's receiving 'necessary support' from Irish...
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the 71-year-old, his family has said.
View Article'I'm done with amateur boxing' - Michael Conlan confirms he's going pro
The Belfast fighter won’t be heading for Tokyo.
View ArticleNew individuals to be named as part of Rio ticket controversy on Thursday
Pat Hickey and Kevin Mallon were formally charged by the public prosecutor today.
View ArticlePolice in Rio seeking arrest of another OCI director
Rio police are seeking the arrest of OCI sports director Martin Burke, though he is not named on the same charges as Pat Hickey and Kevin Mallon.
View ArticleOCI to take one month to review how it's governed in wake of ticket scandal
Deloitte has been put in charge of the task.
View ArticleJudge accepts six charges against Pat Hickey and Kevin Mallon in Rio
The passports of the two Irish men have been retained.
View Article"This has been a life-changing experience" - Pat Hickey responds to ticketing...
On Friday night Hickey, who has temporarily stepped aside as President of the Olympic Council of Ireland, was charged with criminal organisation, ticket touting, ambush marketing, larceny, money...
View ArticleDublin councillor bemoans fair-weather GAA fans as All-Ireland tickets go on...
Mark Ward’s criticism comes as backbench Fine Gael TD Noel Rock prepares to publish bill to ban ticket touting in the coming weeks.
View ArticleVIDEO: Ryan Lochte 'hurt' after protesters storm stage during Dancing with...
The controversial swimmer was making his debut on the show.
View ArticleSonia O'Sullivan says she will "have to review" her position on the Olympic...
She added that as a board, ticket sales had never been raised.
View ArticleBroken your prosthetic leg? Go to the Paralympic 'hospital'
The firm running the ‘clinic’ shipped 300 plastic feet and tonnes of other hardware to Rio.
View ArticlePat Hickey still in Rio as OCI prepares for release of report
The report into the governance of the OCI will be published soon.
View Article'Breaking my back taught me what was worth fighting for in life'
Two of Ireland’s Paralympic athletes on not letting a disability define them and how they got tough in the face of adversity.
View ArticleFour die after police helicopter 'shot down' over Rio's infamous 'City of...
The incident followed a day of intense clashes between police and gang members in the notorious favela.
View ArticleIt's looking very much like Pat Hickey could be home for Christmas
He could have his passport back later today.
View ArticlePat Hickey has his passport back and may be on his way to Ireland
Kevin Mallon may have his back by the end of the week.
View ArticlePat Hickey is back in Ireland and is 'delighted' to be home for Christmas
The former OCI boss arrived in Dublin last night after spending time with family in the UK.
View ArticleKevin Mallon set to follow Pat Hickey and return home to Ireland
Mallon was arrested on the eve of the Olympic Games.
View ArticleRio tickets scandal: Kevin Mallon home in Ireland for Christmas
He had been in Brazil for more than four months after his passport was seized by officials.
View ArticleDouble sporting success makes 2016 a year to remember in Dublin suburb
Ballyboden St Enda’s and Annalise Murphy both brought some very special silverware back to Rathfarnham.
View ArticleBody in burnt-out car in Rio feared to be Greek ambassador
Kyriakos Amiridis has been missing since Monday.
View ArticleIrish star ends extended break from athletics following disastrous injury run
Ciarán Ó Lionáird is taking a different approach to running these days.
View Article'We didn't achieve what we had set out to do - we'd like to win in Tokyo,...
The O’Donovan brothers talk the Rio and the past, how they feel about their media portrayal and what’s coming up next.
View ArticleRio nightlife is suffering due to surge in robberies
The Brazilian government has sent almost 10,000 troops to help the police in Rio de Janeiro state.
View ArticleShane Ross: 'We can still hold statutory inquiry into Rio ticketing affair'
A report on the ticket scandal is due to be published today.
View ArticlePat Hickey and other key figures criticised for not cooperating with Rio...
The 226-page report into the ticketing scandal has been published online this afternoon.
View ArticlePat Hickey's lawyers asked Oireachtas committee to not discuss Rio Olympics
Minister for Sport Shane Ross has said Irish athletes were treated ‘shambolically’ in terms of ticket allocation.
View ArticlePat Hickey's trial date in Brazil set for November
Prosecutors said that if Hickey doesn’t attend the trial, he would forfeit the €400,000 bond he paid.
View ArticleBrazilian Olympic Committee President arrested over vote-buying scheme to...
Prosecutor Fabiana Schenider said, “We are showing that Brazil is no longer a paradise for corrupt people, for thieves.”
View ArticleBaby killed and 17 injured as car ploughs into crowds in Rio de Janeiro
The driver has told investigators he suffered a seizure.
View Article'This is a tragic day for Brazil': Fire tears through historic museum in Rio
The fire “spread very quickly”, officials said.
View Article'I think the story is going to be different': Aldo keen on McGregor rematch...
The Irishman knocked out the featherweight kingpin in 2015, ending his 10-year unbeaten run.
View ArticleAnderson Silva, Rose Namajunas facing six-month medical suspensions
The pair are facing lengthy lay-offs after they were knocked out at UFC 237 in Rio.
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