Sporting obituaries 2021: From League of Ireland to GAA, Olympics and the World Cup

Remembering the sportspeople who passed away in 2021

Michael Walker: Happy 75th George Best, the show’s still going on without you

The Belfast prince added to his legend off the field but on it he was a man of substance

Forthright McLoughlin never afraid to speak his mind

David McKechnie recalls a decent man who in his column provided candid insights on his daily life

Kevin Kilbane: Alan McLoughlin belonged to football

Former Ireland midfielder remembers his friend and colleague with whom he shared so much

Former Ireland midfielder Alan McLoughlin dies aged 54

President Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Windsor Park hero who sent Ireland to USA

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Worst sporting moment: White knuckle ride on a hate-filled night at Windsor

Gerry Thornley has yet to experience a more hateful atmosphere than Windsor Park in 1993

Ireland’s do or die games: The nights we did - and the nights we died

From McAteer against the Netherlands to, yep, Henry against us (and the rules)

The Windsor Park boys of 1993: What happened next and where are they now?

When Northern Ireland hosted the Republic in a vital World Cup qualifier

Michael Walker: Poets and players sense change at new Windsor Park

Northern Ireland embark on a more inclusive intiative at redeveloped home

Antrim impress against inexperienced Leitrim

Antrim defence led by Justin Crozier holds off Leitrim rally in Division Four tie

Sporting Books of the Year: Deeds, drama and trying to put the record straight

GAA, soccer and rugby followers have lots of choice this Christmas with stories that range from the personal to the universal

Bonner aims to help save lives with cancer awareness campaign