No one in the boxing world thought Ireland's Kevin McBride stood a chance against Mike Tyson in the American's latest comeback fight on June 11. Prior to the Tyson fight, McBride, known in the game as the "Clones Colossus," spent his days bouting fellow no-name boxers, and confirming his reputation as a journeyman fighter. It was widely expected that Tyson would clobber him in … [Read more...] about An Unforeseen Victory
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John Duddy Wins Again
June 11 was a big night for the Irish in boxing. In Washington, D.C., journeyman Kevin McBride outlasted a fading Mike Tyson to put the final nail in Iron Mike's career coffin. But Tyson-McBride was about the past. The future of boxing was on display at Madison Square Garden, where John Duddy of County Derry continued his climb through the middleweight ranks. Duddy fought … [Read more...] about John Duddy Wins Again
Irish Team Win the Yukon Arctic Ultra
Just walking around the block in the daunting cold of Canada's far north is a test. Try hiking 100 miles across frozen rivers, through deep woods and over wind-scoured hills. Five Irishmen took on the challenge in February, tackling the world's toughest foot race, the Yukon Arctic Ultra in the Yukon territory, near Alaska. John O'Regan, Ken Byrne and Pearse Allen shocked more … [Read more...] about Irish Team Win the Yukon Arctic Ultra
The Mighty Mack Family
Player, manager, scout, general manager, owner -- Cornelius MacGillicuddy "Connie Mack" -- did it all. As a 6'2" player he revolutionized baseball as the first catcher to squat behind the plate -- an innovation that continues today. And as the owner manager of the Philadelphia A's he built a dynasty that played five World Series games, and holds the seemingly unbreakable … [Read more...] about The Mighty Mack Family
News: Show Jumping Win Lifts Irish Gloom
Cian O'Connor jumped for gold at the equestrian events in Athens to send the Irish tricolor aloft for the first time in the Olympic Games. The 24-year-old County Meath show jumper won the individual event with a magnificent clear round on Waterford Crystal to defeat defending world champion Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil. O'Connor's epic performance provided welcome relief from one … [Read more...] about News: Show Jumping Win Lifts Irish Gloom