The Irish Times

Colts outlast Cardinals for third straight win

NFL Christmas day: Packers get past Browns as Aaron Rodgers breaks record

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 14:07

Jason Quigley looking for the fight of his life ahead of world title bout

Donegal man spares the trash talk as he looks to return middleweight belt to Ireland

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 06:13

Ian O’Riordan: Olympic documentary series keeps focus despite shifting horizons

Darragh Bambrick’s three-part series looks at nine Irish athletes on the long road to Tokyo

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00

Boxing world couldn’t care less about Kinahan’s background

Who writes the cheques has never been a concern for boxers

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 19:12

Andrew Conway diary: In search of a competitive edge

Training alone is strange but reading about sporting greats can provide useful insights

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Schmidt book the more ordinary for absence of key details

Former Ireland coach’s decision not to use a ghostwriter means readers miss out

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 11:00

TV View: Game-changer Katie continues to raise the bar

Insights into Taylor’s corner as she slips and slides to another victory

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 01:00

After rejection by 13 publishers ‘The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee’ is a winner

Paul Gibson’s book on the Belfast boxer has been named Eir Irish Sports Book of the Year

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 18:04

Sports books of 2018: The best, the rest and all in between

Malachy Clerkin looks at some of the volumes taking up the sports sections this year

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 08:00

Roles with the punches: Andy Lee uncovered

Former Irish Olympian boxer and world champion on life in retirement, taking up acting classes and growing up in a trailer in England

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00

America at Large: Kronk Gym, a place that offered a ‘chance at life’

Gym produced 30 world champions, three Olympic golds, and saved lives of hundreds more

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 19:38

Andy Lee announces his retirement from professional boxing

Former world middleweight champion won 35 of 39 fights during pro career

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 21:05

Canelo v GGG: The fight fans want, the fight the industry needs

There are details to be ironed out but Álvarez against Golovkin is biggest in the business

Mon May 08 2017 - 15:46

What’s on, where to watch, where to go – your guide to the weekend’s sport

It’s the Six Nations finale with Ireland meeting England while Kerry face Dublin

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 08:00

Andy Lee’s comeback fight set for Madison Square Garden

The Limerick boxer will take on KeAndrae Leatherwood on St Patrick’s weekend

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 12:22

Zaur Antia’s commitment is welcome in turbulent times

It’s been a difficult few months for Irish boxing but Antia remains an important part

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 16:58

Reaping the rewards: sports stars at the Ploughing

Henry Shefflin among the multitude in Tullamore for this year’s event

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 18:08

#RepealThe8th sweaters new fashion staple at Electric Picnic

Say goodbye to flower crowns , Repeal the 8th sweaters seen on and off stage

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 16:41

Radio: Oh no, Steve – Liveline caller gets a lesson in social manners

Review: Irish radio this week shows the perils and the pearls to be found in social-media stories

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 13:32

Chris Eubank: ‘I had the balls to fight an Irishman on St Patrick’s Day’

Former champion is still one of boxing’s most eccentric figures 20 years after his heyday

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 06:00

Andy Lee wants rematch after losing his belt

Limerick man left to rue damaging third when Saunders put him on canvas twice

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 23:00

Andy Lee loses world title in cagey encounter

Third round knockdown proves crucial as Billy Joe Saunders becomes new world champion

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 00:41

Andy Lee ready to show the class that brought him world title

Limerick middleweight believes experience will prove decisive against Billy Joe Saunders

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:15

Billy Joe Saunders says no place in Traveller world for losers

Middleweight isn't interested in changing public perception of his community

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 14:18

Andy Lee saving aggression for ring as title tension builds

Limerick champion and Saunders show mutual respect ahead of twice postponed fight

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 01:00

Martin O’Neill & Michael O’Neill share Philips Manager of the Year award

Double qualification for Euro 2016 makes unanswerable case for soccer bosses

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00

Tipping point: Governing bodies must rise above suspicion over doping

Floyd Mayweather tale shows how testing in all sports must be carried out independently

Mon Nov 16 2015 - 07:45

Andy Lee concentrating on Billy Joe Saunders as Gennady Golovkin looms

Kazakh made 14th successful defence of his title last weekend

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 18:45

America at Large: Golovkin’s ‘Big Drama Show’ likely to run and run

Kazakh boxer has conquered America to become the world’s most exciting fighter

Wed Oct 21 2015 - 22:00

Andy Lee sets third title defence date with Saunders

Middleweight world title fight will be on December 19 in Manchester

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 23:57

Andy Lee’s WBO title defence postponed for a second time

Lee’s opponent Billy Joe Saunders suffers cut to eye in sparring

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 17:01

Virus ends Andy Lee’s hopes of fighting at Thomond Park

WBO World Middleweight title fight against Billy Joe Saunders moved to October in Manchester

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 08:50

Katie Taylor will not be fighting on Andy Lee undercard

Andy Lee’s management confirmed the U-turn on Tuesday morning

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 15:04

Katie Taylor added to undercard for Andy Lee’s world title fight

Olympic champion last week responded to Billy Joe Saunders’s sexist comments

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 18:47