http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/ http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cricket-ireland-fall-agonisingly-short-of-famous-win-against-pakistan-29292073.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cricket-ireland-fall-agonisingly-short-of-famous-win-against-pakistan-29292073.html IRELAND fell agonisingly short of a first-ever win over a Test-playing national in Dublin as the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan ended in a tie. Other Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:24 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/carl-froch-will-face-investigation-after-saying-he-is-prepared-to-kill-mikkel-kessler-29290995.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/carl-froch-will-face-investigation-after-saying-he-is-prepared-to-kill-mikkel-kessler-29290995.html The Boxing Board of Control will be investigating what they deem "inappropriate" comments made by the supermiddleweight Carl Froch on Wednesday when the world champion and standard bearer for boxing in the UK said he was prepared "to kill" opponent Mikkel Kessler in the ring on Saturday night. Other Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 11:51:33 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/tennis-missing-french-open-could-be-a-blessing-in-disguise-for-murray-29289895.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/tennis-missing-french-open-could-be-a-blessing-in-disguise-for-murray-29289895.html As Andy Murray prepares to spend the next fortnight following the French Open from afar, he would do well not to think about the last time injury forced him to miss out on Paris in the spring. Other Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/visconti-surges-to-victory-as-movistar-keep-up-hot-streak-29289898.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/visconti-surges-to-victory-as-movistar-keep-up-hot-streak-29289898.html Italian Giovanni Visconti recorded his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia to give his Movistar team their third straight victory and their fourth overall in the 2013 race. Other Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/greyhound-racing-chance-meeting-launched-chain-of-success-29289901.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/greyhound-racing-chance-meeting-launched-chain-of-success-29289901.html My dad was only 57 when he died and I made up my mind to retire and do what I wanted to do when the time came. I duly finished up with eircom at the end of February after working there for 40 years, and haven't had any regrets. Other Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cricket-ireland-face-tough-chase-against-pakistan-29291876.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cricket-ireland-face-tough-chase-against-pakistan-29291876.html IRELAND will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time in Dublin in the opening RSA Insurance one-day international against Pakistan. Other Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:33 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/uci-committed-to-independent-inquiry-29291635.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/uci-committed-to-independent-inquiry-29291635.html International Cycling Union president Pat McQuaid has insisted the world governing body is committed to an independent study of its practices during confessed doper Lance Armstrong's years of dominance. Cycling Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:50 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/bialoblocki-hunts-down-mcconvey-to-stay-on-top-29289900.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/bialoblocki-hunts-down-mcconvey-to-stay-on-top-29289900.html For the past three days on the An Post Ras, Polish race leader Marcin Bialoblocki has been surprising elderly women at the various stage finishes by suddenly kissing them on the cheek and presenting them with a bouquet of flowers. Other Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/irish-oaks-teed-up-for-explosive-start-29285980.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/irish-oaks-teed-up-for-explosive-start-29285980.html The Sporting Press Irish Oaks will be run as a 72-bitch event, with four heats to be contested tomorrow night at Shelbourne and the remaining eight on Saturday. Other Sports Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/irish-licence-no-obstacle-to-my-candidacy-mcquaid-29285979.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/irish-licence-no-obstacle-to-my-candidacy-mcquaid-29285979.html Pat McQuaid has refuted suggestions that his recent nomination by Swiss Cycling for a third term as UCI president may yet be proved invalid due to technicalities surrounding the issuing of licences from the Irish and Swiss federations. Other Sports Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/heartache-for-ras-leader-hawkins-as-he-crashes-out-29285978.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/heartache-for-ras-leader-hawkins-as-he-crashes-out-29285978.html Five years after Meath man Mark Cassidy crashed out of the An Post Ras near Patrickswell while wearing the yellow jersey, Peter Hawkins has suffered the same fate in the same part of the country. Other Sports Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/mark-webber-wants-monaco-title-tonic-29284215.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/mark-webber-wants-monaco-title-tonic-29284215.html Mark Webber is hoping the comfort of Monaco will help him get his Formula One title challenge back on track. Sport Tue, 21 May 2013 11:21:22 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/calendar-needs-a-serious-rethink-29282028.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/calendar-needs-a-serious-rethink-29282028.html The format of the Irish greyhound calendar needs a serious rethink. The problem has been highlighted by the massive Irish challenge for the English Derby, which begins next week. Other Sports Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/equestrian-hanley-joy-at-comeback-win-29282029.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/equestrian-hanley-joy-at-comeback-win-29282029.html Showjumper Cameron Hanley, whose career seemed to have ended following a freak accident two years ago, has underlined his return to the top by winning the Riders Tour Grand Prix in Wiesbaden, Germany. Other Sports Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hawkins-joy-after-sealing-yellow-jersey-29282027.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hawkins-joy-after-sealing-yellow-jersey-29282027.html Belfast man Peter Hawkins took over as race leader of the An Post Ras as flying Kiwi Shane Archbold gave the An Post-Chain Reaction team a fine victory at the end of stage two in Nenagh. Other Sports Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/oscar-pistorius-will-not-race-in-2013-ahead-of-murder-trial-29281204.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/oscar-pistorius-will-not-race-in-2013-ahead-of-murder-trial-29281204.html Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, despite receiving a number of meeting invitations, his agent has confirmed. Sport Mon, 20 May 2013 16:01:32 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hockey-germans-avenge-ireland-defeat-29279573.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hockey-germans-avenge-ireland-defeat-29279573.html Ireland's men failed to repeat Friday's giant killing as they lost their rematch with Olympic champions Germany 5-2. The match in Mannheim produced one familiar Irish scorer, Mikie Watt, and one new name – Kyle Good of Monkstown. Other Sports Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/beryl-shows-oaks-credentials-29279574.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/beryl-shows-oaks-credentials-29279574.html Brilliant feature-winning performances at Shelbourne and Tralee from Rockburst Beryl and Shes A Terror respectively and a brace of winners for Paul Hennessy at Wimbledon were the highlights of a terrific night's racing on Saturday. Other Sports Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cricket-obrien-inspires-union-to-derby-victory-29279575.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cricket-obrien-inspires-union-to-derby-victory-29279575.html KEVIN O'Brien was the scourge of YMCA once again as his 74 eased Railway Union to their victory target of 193 with six overs to spare as the Park Avenue side maintained their impressive recent record in the Sandymount derby. Other Sports Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/broad-blows-new-zealand-away-29279570.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/broad-blows-new-zealand-away-29279570.html STUART BROAD was an irresistible force as he and James Anderson left New Zealand in tatters at Lord's, and England captain Alastair Cook hailing their exemplary new-ball bowling. Other Sports Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/nadal-crushes-federer-to-claim-third-straight-title-29279572.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/nadal-crushes-federer-to-claim-third-straight-title-29279572.html RAFAEL NADAL continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome. Other Sports Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/dunne-walks-tall-in-ras-duel-for-yellow-29279578.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/dunne-walks-tall-in-ras-duel-for-yellow-29279578.html Conor Dunne, riding for the Iverk Produce Tipperary county team, outsmarted the professionals yesterday to claim only the second An Post Ras stage victory by a domestic county rider in four years. Other Sports Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/rafa-back-to-his-best-as-he-destroys-federer-in-rome-final-29278719.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/rafa-back-to-his-best-as-he-destroys-federer-in-rome-final-29278719.html RAFAEL NADAL continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome. Other Sports Sun, 19 May 2013 17:07:58 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/testing-tyres-turn-unpredictability-into-f1-art-form-29278225.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/testing-tyres-turn-unpredictability-into-f1-art-form-29278225.html Fernando Alonso's flamenco red Ferrari danced to the beat of a different kind of drum when he won at his home Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalyunya in Barcelona. It doesn't get much better than the combination of Iberian sunshine, 100,000 diehard fans, Ferrari, a national hero and an unexpected win to create the perfect home race. Other Sports Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/athletics-plan-puts-it-ahead-of-posse-29278231.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/athletics-plan-puts-it-ahead-of-posse-29278231.html There is a fixation in this country with winning medals. We are not alone in that, but in comparison to others, our fascination seems misplaced given our status in the world of sport and how little money we actually spend on it. Other Sports Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100