The truth can hurtBen Johnson comes across as more of a sad man than a bitter man. That's why you feel you've got to believe himSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Driving instructionsWe know that the Japanese have a heightened enthusiasm for golf, but surely it doesn't extend to leaving coaching manuals inside…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Athletes rue funds rebuffWhile the recent funding of £262,725 has been welcomed by the national governing body BLE, several elite athletes have been notably…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Funny that, DesTelevision football pundit Jimmy Hill may have confused readers in the last edition of Match of the Day magazineSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Positive drug testsA former Australian Olympic hockey star, Greg Corbitt, believes in drug testing more than mostSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Football's bear marketManchester United could find themselves in trouble with the London Stock ExchangeSat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Sports Speak"...the Clare team were tinkers, Loughnane was a tramp and the Clare team must be on drugs," Clare manager Ger Loughnane quoting…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Turning gamekeeperFormer Lansdowne captain and coach Paul Clinch looks like following in the footsteps of former Blackrock College out-half Alain…Sat Aug 08 1998 - 01:00
Other sport sex abuse cases likely - McDaidSwimming is not the only sport to have suffered from child sex abuse, the Minister for Tourism and Sport has said.Thu Aug 06 1998 - 01:00
Swimming misses out under new grants schemeThe Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Dr Jim McDaid, yesterday announced that £925,000 would be available for 170 athletes…Wed Aug 05 1998 - 01:00
McDaid distances Ireland from TourAs it stands now - disgraced and ravaged by drug allegations - the Tour de France is officially unwelcome back in IrelandWed Aug 05 1998 - 01:00
Drip, drip of drug revelations continuesThe Chinese are no longer demonised as the only bad guysSat Aug 01 1998 - 01:00
Collared greensBishops and archbishops have a chance to prove that God is on their side at the Canterbury Golf Club todaySat Aug 01 1998 - 01:00
Provinces play home and awayThe Interprovincial Championship has decided to borrow from the Super 12 series and other major competitions by introducing a…Thu Jul 30 1998 - 01:00
Remarks on drugs appal AllenThe Fine Gael spokesperson on Sport, Bernard Allen, yesterday said that he was appalled at Monday's comments by the president…Wed Jul 29 1998 - 01:00
Abuse victims reject changes agreed by swimming bodyVictims of sexual abuse by former swimming coach Derry O'Rourke say the proposed resignation of all Irish Amateur Swimming Association…Mon Jul 27 1998 - 01:00
No funding decision after disbandmentThere was no indication yesterday that Government funding will be returned to swimming in the short term despite the decision…Mon Jul 27 1998 - 01:00
Savaging reputationsWho wants to see Steve Collins fight a burned-out Chris Eubank for a third time? Not only do we understand that Eubank has financial…Sat Jul 25 1998 - 01:00
Marathon countdownWhat the Tour de France taketh away, the Dublin Marathon giveth backThu Jul 23 1998 - 01:00
Net gains impressThe daily French sports paper L'Equipe, which put 60 reporters onto the job of covering the World Cup finals and produced 20 …Sat Jul 18 1998 - 01:00
O'Sullivan denied victory by MoroccanSonia O'Sullivan showed that she can certainly compete with the best middle distance runners in the world when she finished second…Fri Jul 17 1998 - 01:00
Maher's double ranks as Irish bestWhen Emily Maher's mother, Frances, listened from Kilkenny to Ireland's national anthem from the Olympic Stadium in Moscow over…Fri Jul 17 1998 - 01:00
Moscow gold for Irish girlKilkenny sprinter Emily Maher yesterday became the first Irish person to win a World Youth Olympic gold medal when she won the…Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Sprinter's success rekindles dispute over Olympic fundingA young Irish sprinter became a world champion yesterday only to find her achievement rekindling a long-standing row between …Thu Jul 16 1998 - 01:00
Race whizzes through Carrick in tribute to a great Irish sportsmanWhen the Tour de France flashed through Carrick-on-Suir and Sean Kelly Square yesterday, it symbolised not just cycling's regard…Tue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Swarm brings welcome buzzSerenity on the Tour. We sat on the grass and watched the giant screen at the Cork finish, the last stage in IrelandTue Jul 14 1998 - 01:00
Festina play down drug seizureThe first stage of the Tour de France had finished but the wheels were still spinning at Dublin Castle last night as a spokesman…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Kelly stands by RTE snubThe row surrounding former Tour de France cycling stars Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche and RTE continued unabated yesterday, with…Mon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Le Tour shows us its teethYesterday there was a little more savagery, a little more painMon Jul 13 1998 - 01:00
Testing time for O'SullivanNothing quite like it so far this season. Tonight in Oslo Sonia O'Sullivan will dip her toe into deeper watersThu Jul 09 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesFormer Irish rugby manager allegedly throws a punch at Sunday Times Irish rugby correspondent in nightclub jacksSat Jul 04 1998 - 01:00
More IASA officers quit as members study options for new associationA new swimming body, with a revised constitution, is expected to be established by September.Fri Jul 03 1998 - 01:00
Sanctions put O'Hare's future in the balanceThe first casualty of Minister for Tourism and Sport Dr Jim McDaid's sanctions against the Irish Amateur Swimming Association…Thu Jul 02 1998 - 01:00
Swimming association to name reform groupThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association will announce the names of its new "change management team" later this week, according…Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Irish shine in Mardyke show"How did he sign your autograph," asked a curious mother.Mon Jun 29 1998 - 01:00
Exceptional field for CorkA meeting with hopes of offering up a world record over two miles and possibly one of the fastest 1,500 metres times run on Irish…Sat Jun 27 1998 - 01:00
Reeling in the shredded sheets in the early hoursSpinnakers. Today we blew out a spinnaker in the back garden of the Great Blasket IslandsTue Jun 23 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesThat paragon of racial equality, the South African Rugby Football Union (SARFU), has illustrated just how well it has adapted…Sat Jun 20 1998 - 01:00
IASA to discuss Murphy report at weekendThe Irish Amateur Swimming Association (IASA) will meet this weekend to formulate a reaction to the Murphy report on child sexual…Fri Jun 19 1998 - 01:00
Report suggests 106 main system reformsThe Murphy report into child sexual abuse in swimming makes 106 recommendations relating to the organisation and administration…Thu Jun 18 1998 - 01:00
Club loses licence to use pool at Kings HospitalKings Hospital School in Palmerstown, Dublin, has decided to terminate the licence of Kings Hospital Swimming Club, occupants…Mon Jun 15 1998 - 01:00
On The SidelinesCasey Martin, the disabled golfer, who won a court fight for the right to use a buggy in competition, has qualified for next …Sat Jun 13 1998 - 01:00
Hanna in for ScottJohn Clarke becomes the first Irish coach in a decade to take charge of the national hockey team when Ireland face Scotland at…Fri Jun 12 1998 - 01:00
Major boost for Irish athleticsIrish athletics yesterday received confirmation that it would gain promotion to Division One of the Europa Cup competition next…Thu Jun 11 1998 - 01:00
McKiernan streets ahead of record fieldA race, an event, a spectacle? All three most likelyMon Jun 08 1998 - 01:00
McKiernan to put traffic behind herIt will be difficult to ignore 33,000 women running, jogging and walking their way around Dublin city this weekendSat Jun 06 1998 - 01:00
O'Sullivan has peaks to climbSummer in Paris and Sonia O'Sullivan dipped her toe into the warmth of the European track season and found the waters still icy…Fri Jun 05 1998 - 01:00
O'Sullivan back on trackTwo world titles in a matter of hours is a peak after which most athletes could retireThu Jun 04 1998 - 01:00
