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Miami Heat v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Five

John Riordan: Giannis' inspired answer on 'failure' a big win

The 'Greek Freak' had to account for the fancied Bucks' playoff exit.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

NFL: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

John Riordan: Snyder takes the money and runs in ground-breaking week for US sports business

An NFL team became the most expensive sports franchise in US history and an NFL quarterback was handed the most lucrative contract ever.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

John Riordan: In its darkest hour, Boston proved it was a city apart

John Riordan: In its darkest hour, Boston proved it was a city apart

Ten years ago, two extremely disillusioned young brothers detonated a pair of homemade bombs, seconds and blocks apart, right by the finish line of the Boston marathon

Fri, 14 Apr, 2023

New York v Mayo - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

John Riordan: What a New York win would mean to the Irish diaspora of Woodlawn

What this match means for the Irish of Woodlawn, Westchester, Rockland, Queens, Connecticut and elsewhere is the lifeblood of familiarity.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Muhammad Ali v Ken Norton

John Riordan: The marine who broke Muhammad Ali's spell - and his jaw

Ken Norton shocked the champ 50 years ago tonight.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

World Baseball Classic Championship: United States v Japan

Inspirational Ohtani beats the Americans at their own game

Shohei Ohtani played a captain’s role for Japan in the World Baseball Classic

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Los Angeles Rams v Green Bay Packers

John Riordan: different ball game for Aaron Rodgers when he touches down in Big Apple

The veteran Green Bay Packers QB looks set to sign on with the much-maligned New York Jets.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Utah Jazz v Philadelphia 76ers

John Riordan: How the GAA can learn from NBA's designs for life

The league's teams released eye-catching jerseys that tap into their local heritage.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

John Riordan: Irish driver on track to be an Indy hit

John Riordan: Irish driver on track to be an Indy hit

24-year-old Naas racecar driver, James Roe, has big ambitions stateside.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan, 1993 NBA Finals

John Riordan: Like Mike? Jordan at 60 still an inspiration to generations

The NBA icon still casts a huge shadow over the league and American culture.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023