Muhammad Ali

Ghosts inhabit corridors and dressing rooms of famous New York venue

London publican Butty Sugrue, once dubbed ‘Ireland’s strongest man’, was force of nature

The likes of Ronaldo and Messi will likely lead a generation of talent taking its final bow on football’s greatest stage in Qatar

Like Muhammad Ali, England coach knows how to engage the public and sell the game

Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game

Remembering the sportspeople who passed away in 2021

Who had a good year? Rachael Blackmore for one. Who didn’t? Stephen Donnelly, arguably

The Greatest’s last opponent saw his life unravel after a heavy beating by Mike Tyson

In 1964, a nightclub dancer named Ronnie Walken changed his name to Christopher

Great cornerman helped hone 15 American world boxing champions across six decades

Including Schumacher and new series of Nailed It, Sex Education and Dear White People

Burmester bemoans slow play . . . World of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

An Irishwoman’s Diary

Candles lighting for Kellie Harrington as she forges ahead with medal already in the bag

Where Dylan recorded one of his best live albums – if these walls could talk...

Greatest boxer of his generation prostitutes his fistic legacy one more time

Monkfish and Envoi Allen put in their place after mare’s chances were written off

New book ‘Damage - The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing’ is a cautionary tale

Bruce Lee’s influence can still be seen today in areas ranging from UFC to Hollywood

The Brazilian emerges from Netflix’s new film as a flawed and credulous star

Most lovable of rogues was grateful for the epic nights he had in a rollercoaster life

American claimed a famous upset win over Muhammad Ali in February 1978

Donald Clarke on the female-led best-director nominees and the streaming giant’s 42 nods

Iconic sports books revisited: Donald McRae speaks about the journey writing Dark Trade

In 1968 he learned ‘the only real equality is in the jail . . . and in the graveyard’

Makers of three-part series say they have exclusive access to murdered French woman’s family

Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont

Other works include paintings by Daniel O’Neill and Harry Kernoff

Having found his voice late in his 20s, basketball’s best player has let it be heard

Athletes with their influence pose an immediate threat and critics want them to fail

A version of the Toronto International Film Festival glides into action on September 10th

New book recounts the life and times of Muhammad Ali’s famous cornerman

If you had one point to save your life, you would probably want Sampras playing it

August 10th, 2012: Keith Duggan reports from the ExCeL Arena in London

Selfishness is required to be the best in sport but BLM movement has changed things

Boxing has always been fixated with the unsavoury. Daniel Kinahan is the latest

Who writes the cheques has never been a concern for boxers

Undisputed lightweight champion wants rematch with Delfine Persoon

From unbelievable glory at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to catastrophe two years later

The comic on quarantine, Covid-19 comedy, and why his new Netflix special may be his last