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JOHN RIORDAN

Ain’t no mountain high enough...

At a press conference announcing the Macklin-Martinez fight at Madison Square Garden back in January, my phone rang. Colin Morgan was about four yards away from me but he was on a crutch — it was easier just to call me.

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Lee’s moment of destiny arrives in El Paso showdown

The Mexican drug cartels operating with alarming bloodlust around the hinterlands of El Paso, Texas have promised there’ll be a one-day truce on Saturday, June 16.

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Ireland’s fiery contribution to baseball

Joey Barton told his Twitter followers on Sunday that after he got sent off against Man City, he tried and failed to get “one of theirs” to accompany him.

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Full moon gives lunatics a sporting chance

A few years ago, a Bantry friend nonchalantly pointed at the full moon as we hurtled towards his hometown and predicted a night of violence, destruction and half-eaten chicken suppers.

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Big Apple to the very core

Tuesday night training session in the Bronx. The whistle blows and powerful New York full forward CJ Molloy stiff arms his marker and shoves him away.

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From Millstreet to 54th Street, Joanne is touching hearts

“Tell them No 14 sent you,” Curtis Granderson said before sauntering off to the New York Yankees dressing room.

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New Jersey bids good riddance to black sheep Nets

A good friend lives on Dean Street and has watched with dread as this stadium has gradually risen almost literally on her doorstep.

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Peace, politics and paranoia

A piece of advice if you ever get the chance to visit Miami: avoid the F-Word at all costs.

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Why US soccer’s Lone Star can be a homecoming hero

Even indigenous fans of American football are able to laugh at the irony.

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Baseball novice recalls 50 years in the big leagues

Pete Flynn is firmly ensconced in retirement now so I decided to reconnect with him on Monday.

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Sugar makes way for latest ‘great white hopeless’

As New York bade farewell to an icon, the world spun on and the city opened its arms wide for the most high-profile low-quality player the NFL has ever concocted

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Warriors lay it all on line but prize stays out of reach

George’s career hadarrived at the all-or-nothing stage. If he didn’t win here, he didn’t know what he was going to do with his life. This was a truly broken man.

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On top of the world

Springtime has arrived early in New York City. The winter hasn’t been its usual vicious self but that doesn’t diminish the feelgood factor that comes with emerging out of the low months.

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Johnson’s magic extends beyond basketball court

Even the outrageous creativity of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson couldn’t have dreamed up a better start to an NBA career.

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Paying high price for putting the pain in America’s game

Andre Carter is quickest to his feet. He walks away from Peyton Manning’s carcass, his shoulders hunched, his fists clenched, his angry eyes darting side-to-side. Job done.

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Opinions are free but must still be handled with care

Being a columnist, especially a prominent one, is still an important role.

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