Cork’s hurlers are embracing expectation, turning league ambition into sell-out crowds and reviving the competition’s box-office appeal

Of course they need to start with a win against Cavan. And that won’t be easy. 

In the latter part of Jim Gavin's reign as manager of the dominant Dubs, the speculative kick went out of fashion.

“The joy and relief after we won the county final was nothing like I’ve experienced in my life.”

The Warriors are supposed to be in transition after losing a pair of their leading lights. Except no one told head coach John Dowling and his young side

Will they or won’t they? These three will be the most scrutinised teams next year.

One team will make the drop. And at this juncture you’d have to suspect it’s whoever loses this Saturday when the two tribes again go to war (Neptune Stadium, 4pm).

The lack of a black card deterrent in club hurling is indicative of an ambiguity over the punishment

When the NBA's big names are spending so much time on the sidelines, it might start making economical sense to follow what the science as well as common sense is saying, and reduce the number of games

For 62 and a half minutes, the Munster final was a credit to everyone involved.