Tom Malley

England

Writer at Liverpool.com

US Sports reporter @IrishStarUS. Formerly @liverpoolcom_, @thesun, @mirrorfootball & @surreylivesport

Articles

Paige Bueckers beaten to milestone by fellow WNBA rookie as ROTY claim made

3 days ago | themirror.com | Tom Malley

Washington Mystics star Sonia Citron has been a revelation in the WNBA since being selected as the third overall pick in the 2025 Draft, and is already being tipped for Rookie of the Year honors Former Notre Dame standout Sonia Citron has been hailed as the early "Rookie of the Year" in the WNBA after being the first rookie to hit a milestone 100 points this season.
High school track star disqualified for unsportsmanlike celebration

4 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

A number of state championships took place across the weekend and one of them saw the winner of the girls 400m finals stripped of her title for her celebratory actions after crossing the finish line The winner of the 400m finals at the California state high school track and field championships was disqualified after celebrating her success in a "disrespectful" way.
Notre Dame 300-pound DL target praised for work ethic

4 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

The Fighting Irish have assembled well for their 2026 class but one commit is standing out above the rest thanks to his incredible mindset and determination to reach the very top Notre Dame could very well have the next star in the making on its hands in the form of 2026 Texas defensive lineman Alister Vallejo.
Marcus Freeman's options for next Notre Dame starting QB after Riley Leonard

4 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

The Fighting Irish suffered a major blow with the departure of the 22-year-old in the 2025 NFL Draft in April, leaving Freeman with his work cut out in trying to find an ideal replacement The 2025 college football season is now just a matter of months away and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is yet to confirm who will be replacing Riley Leonard as his starting quarterback.
Kai Trump made her feelings clear on women's sports amid Donald's trans battle

4 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

The aspiring golfer took to social media with a poignant message on National Girls and Women in Sports Day back in February, with the post now resurfacing online A social media post shared by Kai Trump on National Girls and Women in Sports Day has resurfaced amid her grandfather Donald's threats to California's federal funding.
Ex-Notre Dame star beats Paige Bueckers to WNBA milestone in ROTY statement

4 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

Paige Bueckers is off to a flyer with her WNBA career with the Dallas Wings, but it is former Notre Dame star Sonia Citron who has gone one step further after just seven games of the season Former Notre Dame star Sonia Citron has already been branded the "Rookie of the Year" after reaching 100 points as the first WNBA freshman this season.
Olympic boxer who clashed with Donald Trump banned from female category

4 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

Imane Khelif caused uproar when she claimed the gold medal in boxing at last summer's Olympics in Paris, yet she has now been denied entry to an upcoming event due to mandatory sex testing Controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has been informed by boxing's new global governing body that she will be ineligible to compete as a female fighter at the Eindhoven Box Cup next week.
Clark shows class with amazing gesture to young WNBA fan after grueling trip

4 days ago | themirror.com | Tom Malley

Caitlin Clark was ruled out for two weeks with a left quad injury, but that didn't stop her from making one young fan's day during Indiana's defeat to Connecticut Sun Caitlin Clark's genuine spirit was on full display this past Friday when she received a painting from a young admirer who had journeyed nine hours to see her as Indiana faced off against Connecticut.
Jordan Spieth describes 'elite' Scottie Scheffler skills that most impress him

5 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

Scheffler is on the verge of securing his third title in his last four competitions as he leads the way in the Memorial Tournament, where he has produced some of his best golf of the year Jordan Spieth has hailed Scottie Scheffler's club face control as the current world number one closes in on his fourth victory of the year.
Livvy Dunne wows on SI Swimsuit runway with surprise move

5 days ago | irishstar.com | Tom Malley

The 22-year-old became a cover star for the first time last month when she posed for SI Swimsuit in Bermuda earlier this year. She has now followed that up with an impressive performance at a runway show Former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne showed she's still got it after capping off her catwalk performance at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show with an impressive split.