The Irish Times

Usain Bolt takes stake in Irish esports group Wylde

Investment by world’s fastest man takes company to ‘next level’, says co-founder

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 10:20

Ash Barty’s shock retirement gives tennis plenty to ponder

World number one is putting her mental health before the demands of the game

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 06:00

Emma Raducanu could bank up to €25m in the next two years

Sports marketing experts believe British tennis star has the world at her feet

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 15:36

Emma Raducanu’s US Open win was a glorious aligning of the fates

British teenager’s victory came out of nowhere so let’s not drown her in expectations

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 22:29

Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez face a battle of teen spirit in US Open final

The two endlessly gutsy teenagers have a long history and a number of parallels

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 08:00

Leylah Fernandez stuns Svitolina to reach US Open semis aged 19

Canadian giant-killer becomes youngest woman to make last four since Sharapova

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 06:57

Sporting Christmas comes early as Katie Taylor steals the show

TV View: With the Masters, F1, All-Ireland clashes and more it was difficult to keep pace

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00

Self-made women, a K-pop triumph and the late night Nobel doorbell

Planet Business: Miss flying? Thai Airways has an almost perfect solution

Fri Oct 16 2020 - 05:15

Serena Williams: An icon who broke barriers and shattered records

American star has had to battle every bit as hard off the court against prejudice and misogyny

Wed Jul 01 2020 - 15:05

Lockdown takes games industry to a higher level

The key concern for the games industry is how to turn the current surge in interest into something more long-lasting

Thu May 28 2020 - 03:32

Naomi Osaka passes Serena Williams as highest-earning female athlete

Japanese tennis star earned €33.9 million in the last year according to Forbes

Sat May 23 2020 - 11:45

Ray Walker doping case raises more questions than answers

How banned substance Meldonium ended up in his system will not be clarified

Fri May 01 2020 - 01:04

Carlow’s Ray Walker says he did not ‘intentionally take any banned substance’

35-year-old confirms he has accepted four-year doping ban

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 19:12

Maria Sharapova announces retirement from tennis

32-year-old: ‘I’m new to this, so please forgive me. Tennis - I’m saying goodbye’

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 13:48

Sofia Kenin says Osaka and Andreescu inspired Australian Open win

American (21) came from a set down to defeat Garbine Muguruza in her first slam final

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 20:27

Future uncertain for Sharapova after early Melbourne exit

British No 1 Johanna Konta among those to lose out in first round at Australian Open

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 07:20

Ash Barty hopes for home party as Serena Williams keeps up chase

Barty’s form raises hopes she could end Australia’s 42-year wait for home winner

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Player collapses at Australian Open ‘due to poor air from wildfires’

Qualifier Dalila Jakupovic collapsed on court amid genuine concern for her health

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 09:18

Offers flood in to be Andy Murray’s mixed doubles partner at Wimbledon

Scottish star was inundated with offers after admitting he was struggling to find one

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 16:32

Eddie Hearn: Katie Taylor is trading fame for success

‘She’s my favourite fighter, because I’ve never met anyone more driven and single-minded’

Fri May 31 2019 - 17:50

Joanne O’Riordan: Sharapova sells but tennis shouldn’t buy into comeback

It’s hypocritical to demote your clean players to promote one who has served a ban

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 06:00

Rampaging Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash

Russian in imposing form as she thrashes Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson 6-2, 6-1

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 19:20

Federer nets unseeded first opponent in Australian Open

Serena Williams’s bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam starts against world No 71

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 18:37

WTA to offer ranking protection for mothers returning to tour

Seedings will remain at the discretion of tournament organisers

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 16:39

US Open: Maria Sharapova dumped out by Carla Suarez Navarro

Russian loses 23-match unbeaten run under the lights after straight sets defeat in New York

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 07:14

US Open: Caroline Wozniacki shocked by Lesia Tsurenko

Women’s tournament loses top two seeds but Petra Kvitova progresses in New York

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 07:21

Le Tour: We don’t believe it but we still consume it

Evidence suggests we might even cheer meat-covered robots if we really want to

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 07:00

Wimbledon 2018: Change in the air as the old order falters

The world of tennis looks more open now that it has been for some time

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 01:00

Serena Williams has been seeded 25th for Wimbledon

Seven-time champion could not play last year as she was preparing to give birth

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 16:06

Halep fights back against Stephens to prove Grand Slam credentials

Romanian world number one was 2-0 down in second set after losing first to American

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 16:51

Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens set for French Open final

Simona Halep remains world number one after outclassing Garbine Muguruza

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 17:55

Maria Sharapova crashes out of French Open

Spaniard Garbine Muguruza ruthlessly ended Russian’s chances with straight sets win

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 16:36

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set for Paris reunion

Pair face off for first time since Williams’s pregnancy and Sharapova’s suspension

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 05:00

Serena Williams stirs up rivalry before Maria Sharapova duel

American saw off Julia Goerges to set up a meeting with old nemesis at Roland Garros

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 19:50