Talk of 9/11 is dangerous territory for non-New Yorkers (non-Americans in general) but it would be petty in the extreme to avoid the canny timing of the New York Yankees’ famed captain and second-baser Derek Jeter breaking the franchise’s record for most career hits. Yankees legend Lou ... [More]

We all know that when it comes to athletes, movie stars, celebrities, and even Big Brother evictees, most would cut off your right hand for a chance to plug their latest book, perfume and CD, or endorse a nine iron, gherkin or athlete's foot ointment. They'll, for the most part, sell their soul f... [More]

Darren Norris believes that far from buying anyone they can there is a logic of sorts to Manchester City's transfer policy. [More]

This weekend saw a climax to a race the Tour de France has rarely seen the like of as the matador Alberto Contador teased his rivals before delivering a flawless finish on the summit of all summits. Brian Canty was there to witness it. [More]

Dodgy decisions and questionable tactics have overshadowed a good start to the Ashes series, writes John Riordan [More]

Sunday's mountain finish at Verbiers was as crucial as predicted: Alberto Contador just needs to stay upright now, writes Brian Canty [More]

John Riordan can't wait for the Ashes summer to finally get going [More]

The Tour de France gets going in Monaco today and Brian Canty is intrigued by which reputations will be won and lost [More]

WELL, sometimes, certainly, in certain games, when a player takes a game by the scruff of the neck and with a combination of superior talent, overpowering commitment and sheer strength of will. Yet what about for more than just one game, what about for an entire season? LeBron James has, creating... [More]