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Storm Stacey celebrates winning the Superstock race as a newcomer at the North West 200 on Saturday. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

COMMENT: NW200 smash hit Storm Stacey is only getting started

Rory McIlroy secured his second green jacket with a one-strike victory at this year's Masters

COMMENT: Another Rory McIlroy rollercoaster - but well worth the ride

Rory McIlroy's Saturday didn't go to plan at The Masters

Video diary: Tough watch as Rory McIlroy toils on Masters moving day

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy's swing and a miss Saturday gives him work to do at Masters

Rory McIlroy celebrates after chipping in at 17 on day two of The Masters

Everything McIlroy said following 65 to open up 6-shot lead at Masters

Rory McIlroy was accompanied by thousands by fans as he navigated his way round Augusta National on day one of the Masters

Masters patrons show they want to see more Rory McIlroy history-making

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamonf on the 18th at Augusta National

Key takeaways from McIlroy press conference after 67 on Masters day 1

Rory McIlroy

Video diary: Rory McIlroy to begin defence of his Masters crown

Retaining Masters crown would be another masterstroke from McIlroy

The best running shoes

Experts reveal the best running shoe for beginners in 2024

Michael Dunlop has become the most successful rider in TT history after clinching a record 27th victory

COMMENT: Seminal moment as mercurial Michael Dunlop sets new TT benchmark

Rory McIlroy on the 13th green during a practice round ahead of this week's Masters

Video: Live from the Masters as Rory McIlroy bids to win green jacket

The Ulster Grand Prix at Dundrod was last held in 2019 before the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club was issued with a winding up order the following year

Change needed or Ulster Grand Prix could be lost forever

Rory McIlroy reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 10th green during Sunday's final round of the US Open

COMMENT: Rory’s major story on repeat in the land of the movies

Michael Dunlop is three wins away from his uncle Joey's all-time record of 26 Isle of Man TT victories after winning the opening Supersport and Superbike races

Comment: Indomitable Michael Dunlop on course for TT history

Ireland's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Six Nations Grand Slam at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday after beating England.

Resilient Ireland have what it takes to win World Cup in France
As the euphoria and dust settles on Ireland’s Grand Slam attention will turn quickly to the world cup which kicks off in France on September 8.
Ciaran Donaghy

The Ulster Grand Prix has not taken place since 2019. The event is due to return as a scaled down two-day event in August but there is a still a question mark over the historic Dundrod race.

Ulster motorcycling safe for 2023 but green light is only a temporary reprieve

Fireworks are seen above the stadium during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar

Owen Polley: It’s almost impossible to keep politics out of a world cup

Limavady's Jack Oliver, who died in a crash at the Kells Road Races in Co Meath. The funeral of the promising young road racer will be held on Sunday.

Ban on road racing would be an insult to the memory of those who have died

John McGuinness on the Honda Racing UK Fireblade at Molyneux's during practice for the Isle of Man TT.

Glory years may be over for John McGuinness but TT legacy is assured

Peter Hickman is the outright lap record holder at the Isle of Man TT following a 135mph lap in 2018.

TT's 135mph man Peter Hickman is still the rider to beat

Saturday's North West 200 showcased Northern Ireland's biggest motorcycle race at it absolute best.

Kyle White: This was a NW200 that had everything as glory days revisited

Michael Dunlop won the Senior TT in 2017 on the Bennetts Suzuki for Stuart and Steve Hickens' Hawk Racing outfit.

BMW? Suzuki? Michael Dunlop on hunt for new Superbike after Ducati deal falters

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring at the weekend. Photo: Phil Noble/PA Wire.

European Super League: NI fans say clubs ‘selling their soul

The cancellation of the 2021 North West 200 comes after most Irish road races were called off or postponed over the past week.

Comment: Irish road racing facing its greatest ever challenge as Covid-19 crisis...

Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe celebrates his FA Cup goal on Saturday against Newcastle United. Pic by PA.

Spotlight on Premier League’s young players to watch

Honda Legends team-mates Michael Dunlop and John McGuinness at the Isle of Man TT in 2013.

Comment: It could be the end of an era for John McGuinness but Michael Dunlop st...
Michael Dunlop will have to wait until 2022 for the chance to add to his haul of 19 Isle of Man TT wins around the Mountain Course after the cancellation of the event for the second year running.
Kyle White

Joey Dunlop on the podium after his 26th and final Isle of Man TT victory in the 2000 Ultra-Lightweight race with his brother Robert (right) and runner-up, Denis McCullough.

Kyle White: Behind the incredible success story of the Dunlop dynasty is a narra...

Peter Hickman is the man to beat at the Isle of Man TT.

Kyle White: Isle of Man TT sideshows are a welcome distraction, but there's no s...

The prospect of any road racing going ahead in 2020 appears unlikely.

Time for Ulster motorcycling's governing body to provide clarity over 2020 stanc...

Venues are either limited or empty at this time

OPINION: Sporting bodies and clubs doing their bit to help in many ways during c...

Marcell Coetzee of Ulster stands dejected.

Alan O’Connor rues sluggish start for Ulster in Pro14 defeat against Ospreys

Ulster captain Iain Henderson addresses the players following the victory over Bath. Pic by John Dickson

OPINION: European drama sees curtain fall on a rollercoaster week

Ruan Pienaar led Toyota Cheetahs to a dominant victory over Ulster.

OPINION: Humbling defeat for Ulster at hands of Pienaar-led Cheetahs

Ireland's Andrew Conway goes over for the crucial bonus point securing fourth try against Russia

OPINION: Job done against Russia, but Ireland still well short of 2018 performan...

Jonathan Rea donned a Kawasaki-green dickie bow and jacket as he toasted his fifth successive World Superbike title success on Sunday at Magny-Cours in France.

Kyle White: Sheer force of will, incredible talent and a champion’s mentality pr...

The
Ireland squad before departure for Japan and the Rugby World Cup. Pic by INPHO.

OPINION: Richard Mulligan views Rugby World Cup as an ‘open book’

Michael Dunlop hobbled around the paddock at Armoy on crutches, but it didn't stop him winning both Superbike races on the Tyco BMW. Picture: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press.

Kyle White: In time-honoured Dunlop fashion, Michael cast his crutches aside and...

Glenn Irwin has struggled in the British Superbike Championship this year after joining the Quattro Plant Bournemouth Kawasaki team.

Kyle White: Frustrated Glenn Irwin is out of luck but all is not yet lost this s...

Eunan McGlinchey is one of Northern Ireland motorcycling's brightest prospects. Picture: James McCann.

Kyle White: Hot prospect Eunan McGlinchey could be Northern Ireland motorcycling...

World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea is only 16 points behind Alvaro Bautista following his double success at Misano in Italy.

Kyle White: If Jonathan Rea pulls this off, it will surely be the greatest achie...

Alastair Seeley celebrates his victory in the British Supersport Sprint race with runner-up Jack Kennedy (left) and Brad Jones.

Kyle White: Alastair Seeley and Jack Kennedy rivalry is good for the sport, but ...

Peter Hickman congratulates Dean Harrison on his victory in the Senior TT.

Kyle White: Peter Hickman and Dean Harrison have left their Isle of Man TT rival...

Inclement weather at the 2019 Isle of Man TT has been unprecedented in recent times.

Kyle White: Weather disruption unprecedented at TT 2019, but all has not yet bee...

Michael Dunlop (MD Racing Honda) squeezes in a late lap during the opening Isle of Man TT qualifying session on Sunday. Picture: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press.

Kyle White: Michael Dunlop's place in Isle of Man TT history books is already as...

North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte with James Hillier (left) and Lee Johnston on Saturday.

Kyle White: Disaster averted on arduous day at North West 200

Ulsters Michael Lowry

Opinion: Ulster class of 2018-19 have raised the bar

Alastair Seeley had his first full test on the PBM Be Wiser Ducati V4-R at Kirkistown on Sunday. Picture: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press.

Kyle White: The smart money says Alastair Seeley will take some beating on the ...

Adam McLean is recovering in hospital following a crash at the Tandragee 100.

Kyle White: I feared the worst when news of Adam McLean's crash filtered through...

A last throw at home for Rory Best during Ulster's Captain's Run before their PRO14 semi-final qualifier against Connacht

COMMENT: Rory Best will get a rousing reception, but let’s hope it’s not the las...

Lincolnshire man Guy Martin's last appearance the Tandragee 100 was in 2017, after he had signed for Honda Racing to make his comeback at the Isle of Man TT. Picture: Pacemaker Press.

Kyle White: The silence of Guy Martin's social media detractors is deafening

William and Michael Dunlop in action at the Cookstown 100 in 2018.

Kyle White: Michael Dunlop's absence at Cookstown 100 may be a sign of things to...

Ulster centre Darren Cave

COMMENT: Ulster’s Darren Cave is centre of attention but hopefully there is a bi...

Adam McLean leads Derek McGee during Supersport practice at the KDM Hire Cookstown 100 on Friday. Picture: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press.

Kyle White: Wet weather leaves race organisers between rock and a hard place, bu...

World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea is still chasing his first victory of 2019.

Kyle White: Assen master Jonathan Rea will be full of Dutch courage

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