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No 2 becomes Number One

clock September 12, 2009 14:46 by author John Riordan
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]


Game, set and product placement, Ms Williams

clock September 1, 2009 19:59 by author Simon Lewis
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]


The method to Man City’s madness

clock July 29, 2009 23:08 by author Darren Norris
Darren Norris believes that far from buying anyone they can there is a logic of sorts to Manchester City's transfer policy. [More]


Ventoux challenge copperfastens Contador's tour de force

clock July 26, 2009 22:14 by author Brian
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]


Spirit of cricket taking a bit of a battering

clock July 21, 2009 22:21 by author John Riordan
Dodgy decisions and questionable tactics have overshadowed a good start to the Ashes series, writes John Riordan [More]


Nothing stands in the way of El Matador

clock July 21, 2009 17:32 by author Brian
Sunday's mountain finish at Verbiers was as crucial as predicted: Alberto Contador just needs to stay upright now, writes Brian Canty [More]


Settle in for a brimful of Ashes

clock July 6, 2009 21:09 by author John Riordan
John Riordan can't wait for the Ashes summer to finally get going [More]


Lance may live strong but what about Contador?

clock July 3, 2009 22:39 by author John Riordan
The Tour de France gets going in Monaco today and Brian Canty is intrigued by which reputations will be won and lost [More]


Can one player really carry a team to victory?

clock May 21, 2009 16:09 by author Simon Lewis
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]


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