We knew her as a writer and singer of renown who distributed books to kids. Tennesseans knew her for so much more

Brain damage continues to haunt the NFL but fans cheer more lustily than ever

This weekend it is Katie Taylor’s turn but 100 years ago a New York-based Irish heavyweight was the big draw at GAA headquarters

Coach of American Football team playing in Dublin now a figure of fun whose best days look well behind him

Heritage is being sold off to the highest bidders as best interests of fans are ignored

Poignant new documentary examines why Tony Powell deserted his wife and children

When studying creative writing, Charles Gaines would drive from hunting ducks to the classroom, where he’d sit with blood stains on his overalls

The greatest quarterback of the modern era is reduced to playground fighting with Logan Paul - he must really miss the spotlight

Overcharging gullible fans to watch shadow XIs has become as much a part of summer’s ritual as epic thunderstorms and power outages

Many of us pine for the days when there were no such things as cutaway socks or freekick draught excluders

Behind the hype and hoopla of this tournament is the reality that millions of young Americans are excluded from the sport

The famous striker knew his playing days were winding down when he agreed to take part in the World Cup Rally

Continents may divide us, but his greatness is an enduring sporting bond, bridging oceans, obliterating time zones

Joe Barriskill performed a variety of roles, from fundraiser to team manager - and even dipped into his own pocket

The right back was unknown even to some of his team-mates when first called up to the US squad a year ago; but he is certainly making a name for himself now