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Published on 00:08 GMT

Katie Taylor's Croke Park goodbye comes 10 years after pre-Olympic split from dad Pete

Katie Taylor with her dad after winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics(Image: Inpho) Katie Taylor will etch her name in the history books on Saturday night when she steps into the ring before a crowd of 80,000 at Croke Park. The Wicklow warrior faces …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Pistol shooter Oh Ye-jin has multiple Asian Games golds in crosshairs as she takes up 25-meter event

Since topping the podium for the 10-meter air pistol event in Paris two years ago, the ambitious talent has taken up another challenge. Paris Olympics 10-meter air pistol gold medalist Oh Ye-jin KWEN HYEK-JAE Oh Ye-jin conquered the women's 10-meter …

Source: Korea JoungAng Daily - Center-right
Published on Sep 3, 2026

London Olympics Calling For Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor is delighted with the announcement that women's boxing will feature at the London Olympic Games. Ireland's World and European Boxing Champion Katie Taylor has her eye on a winning a fourth European title in a row and is hotly tipped to …

Source: RTE Ireland - Public Broadcaster
Published on 04:34 GMT

Walcott ends Diamond League season with javelin bronze

Trinidad and Tobago’s two-time Olympic medallist Keshorn Walcott ended his run of five major meets without a medal when he copped the bronze medal at the Wanda Diamond League in Brussels, Belgium on Saturday. This was after the 33-year-old …

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Guardian - Indeterminate
Published on 00:16 GMT

Katie Taylor reacts as she retires as the undisputed champion of the world

Katie Taylor in action against Flora Pili(Image: ©INPHO/Ben Brady ) Katie Taylor told Croke Park "we did it" after retiring as the undisputed champion of the world on Saturday night. The Bray woman dominated Flora Pili from the opening bell …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on 03:04 GMT

Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano, and Others Honor Katie Taylor’s Legacy After Fairytale Croke Park Farewell

A career that began a decade ago has finally come to an end. Instead of tears, a joyous smile spread across Katie Taylor‘s face as she greeted fans and laid down her gloves on the canvas – the symbolic gesture that she is now officially retired from boxing …

Source: Essentially Sports - Neutral
Published on 06:43 GMT

'She carried it on her back to the grandest stages': How Katie Taylor transformed women's boxing

In March 2009, 9,000 boxing fans filled Dublin’s O2 arena to see Bernard Dunne (The Dublin Dynamo) fight for a world title against Panama’s Ricardo Cordoba. On the undercard of that fight was a name that many inside the arena had heard before, but few had …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Taylor beats Pili by unanimous decision to bow out as undisputed champion

DUBLIN, Sept 5 : Ireland's Katie Taylor ended her career in style on Saturday, the most decorated female boxer beating France's Flora Pili by unanimous decision to hang up her gloves as undisputed world super-lightweight champion before an 83,000 …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 04:34 GMT

Undisputed boxing queen Katie Taylor ends career in style

Irish boxing icon Katie Taylor has officially retired as an undisputed world super-lightweight champion, concluding her illustrious career with a triumphant unanimous decision victory over Flora Pili before a massive 83,000-strong crowd at Croke Park. …

Source: Rediff - Center-right
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Weymouth and Portland set for world windsurfing spotlight

Up to 250 competitors from around 40 countries are expected to take part in the six-day championship, which runs from Monday, September 7, to Saturday, September 12. The event will be staged from Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy - the venue …

Source: Dorset Echo - Pending
Published on 00:37 GMT

Aligarh Muslim University alumni meet in Auckland

Call to register for Sir Syed Day on October 17, 2026 Mohammed Ather Auckland, September 6, 2026 Alumni of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) living in New Zealand will gather with their families to celebrate Sir Syed Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at …

Source: Indian Newslink - Indeterminate
Published on 02:05 GMT

Katie Taylor celebrates Croke Park win over Flora Pili with those closest to her

James Crombie takes a picture of Katie Taylor with her family in her changing room after the fight(Image: ©INPHO/Gary Carr) Katie Taylor was as humble as ever as she ended her career in the most perfect way at Croke Park on Saturday night. The Irish …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on 02:03 GMT

Katie Taylor wins final fight of her boxing career

6 September 2026, 01:07 Ireland's Katie Taylor has finished her career by beating Flora Pili on points. The Irish great became a three-time undisputed world champion by dominating the previously unbeaten Frenchwoman over 10 rounds at Croke Park. Two …

Source: Radio X - Neutral
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Clonakilty guitarist Bill Shanley picks his touchstones

Bill Shanley, 54, grew up in Clonakilty, Co Cork. In 1992, he was a guitarist on the iconic A Woman’s Heart album, an early collaboration from many with international artists, as he has toured and contributed to albums with Ray Davies, Gilbert O’Sullivan, …

Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral
Published on 00:16 GMT

Katie Taylor beats Flora Pili at Croke Park to bring perfect ending to incredible career

Katie Taylor places her gloves in the middle of the ring at Croke Park(Image: ©INPHO/Gary Carr ) Katie Taylor cemented her place as Ireland's greatest ever sportsperson with a comfortable victory over Flora Pili on an extremely emotional night at …

Source: Irish Mirror - Left-wing
Published on 00:31 GMT

Westlife member's absence before Katie Taylor fight explained as just three perform

Mark steps away from Westlife amid health struggles(Image: Getty Images) Westlife took the stage at Croke Park as a three-piece on Saturday night as the Irish pop group performed during Katie Taylor’s highly anticipated farewell fight. Shane Filan, Kian …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Katie Taylor's new husband as she is step-mum to five kids after tragedy

Benjamin Blosse and Staff Reporter 22:30, 05 Sep 2026 Katie Taylor and her husband Sean McCavanagh Katie Taylor competes for the final time on Saturday night in what promises to be a landmark moment for boxing, Irish sport and the nation. The Bray fighter …

Source: Manchester Evening News - Neutral
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Winners to be had as Taylor bids farewell

Chris Oliver was in profit last weekend and bids for more of the same in Dublin, where Katie Taylor brings the curtain down on her historic career. Rarely do we see fighters get the perfect farewell in boxing, but Katie Taylor has the chance to achieve …

Source: Sporting Life - Pending
Published on Sep 5, 2026

Islam Makhachev Accepts Olympic Gold Medalist’s Callout With Clear Condition Amid Ian Garry’s Rematch Push

Jordan Burroughs wants Islam Makhachev. And after dominating a former world champion wrestler, Magomed Kurbanaliev, at RAF Moscow tonight, the Olympic gold medalist wasn’t going to pass up another opportunity to challenge the UFC welterweight kingpin. …

Source: Essentially Sports - Neutral

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

AstroTurf Celebrates 50 years of Elite Field Hockey on our surface

DALTON, Ga., July 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The hockey turf revolution began 50 years ago at 10 am on 18 July 1976, when India and Argentina played the first match of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. This was Hockey Turf Day One. From the AstroDome …

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Published on July 11, 2026 - 13:10 GMT

2026 USATF Tour finales to determine overall champions

The inaugural season of the USATF Tour culminates this weekend with the Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis on Friday, and the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles on Saturday, a pair of meets that will help determine who comes away with the $50,000 prizes …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 13:57 GMT

Bell celebrates 50 years in business

LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bell, the boutique branding, creative and digital marketing agency based in London, has reached its half-century. Founded in 1976 by Alan Bell in the final months of calm …

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

RED BARON® PRESENTS SOARING: A NEW FILM SPOTLIGHTING THREE REMARKABLE FEMALE SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES

Olympic Champion Shawn Johnson East Narrates the Film MINNEAPOLIS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RED BARON®, proud partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, today announced the release of SOARING, a short-film …

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Published on October 21, 2022 - 17:29 GMT

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party brings iconic Orbit back to Life - 10yrs after it welcomed millions to the London Olympics

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 21, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party brings iconic Orbit back to Life this half-term - a decade after it welcomed millions to the London Olympics AFTER 10 years abandoned and …

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Published on October 14, 2022 - 17:05 GMT

StatusPRO and Green Bay Packers Bring NFL PRO ERA Experience to Fans at 2022 London Games

The First NFL and NFLPA-Licensed VR Gaming Title Helps Overseas Fans Immerse Themselves In The Game Packers fans gathered ahead of the London game to enjoy an array of NFL team activities, including a demonstration of StatusPRO's NFL PRO ERA, the first …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on March 12, 2026 - 05:26 GMT

Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance Appoints Jill Storey to Steering Committee as Strategic Advisor for Australia

Former Big 4 Partner and crowdfunding pioneer Jill Storey joins GECA, bringing 25 years of global finance and climate finance expertise to borderless markets. LONDON, REGION, NEW ZEALAND, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Equity …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 13:44 GMT

Tribute to Jonathan Lovett

Jonathan Lovett is remembered for his humour, theatricality, creativity, and commitment to local journalism and trade unionism. Tribute by Catherine Usher. Jonathan Lovett was a journalist and dedicated NUJ activist who died in a swimming accident on New …

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