Handball star scoops the jackpot in US Open.

From: Longford Leader (Longford, Republic of Ireland) | Date: October 24, 2007 | Copyright information

By Angela Coyle. Cavan's Paul Brady has scooped the jackpot prize fund of $25,000 following his magnificent win in the US Open Handball Final, which was held in California on Sunday last. Brady knocked out rival Sean Lenning of Seattle in the tiebreaker game in the final. Although the Breffni football star was seeded number one in the tournament he knew he would have to overcome a selection of America's best handball players to win the US Open.

Accepting his cheque following the final, Brady said: "It was a really hard battle in there and I'm just glad I came out on top in ...

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