Person: Lance Armstrong

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Chris O'Dowd as journalist, David Walsh, in The Program on TG4 this evening</p>

culture

Saturday TV Tips: Chris O'Dowd tackles doping deception in The Program and Tour de France stage one gets underway

— Plus Cork's Fiona Shaw stars in creepy thriller Kindred

general

Just the facts: non-fiction books and biographies for summer reading

After four potentially career-ending back surgeries Tiger Woods returned to Augusta in 2019 and won his first major in 11 years.

golf

New Tiger Woods documentary to air on TV next month

gaa

Beano McDonald: I struggled with hype of Laois glory days

other

Jack Anderson: Cost of cheating must outweigh the rewards

business

Nike decides to shut its Oregon Project following doping scandal

Rugby priorities shift and scar World Cup

This weekend, rugby confirms its place among the debased, increasingly cynical, and commercially compassed sports of our world.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2019

Coach Alberto Salazar won’t be missed

For several years, it was not so much smoke but thick clouds of cynicism that hung over Salazar’s work as head coach at the Nike Oregon Project.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

August 26, 2019: A look back at what happened on this day in years gone by

In August 1969, headlines were dominated by Northern Ireland and the beginnings of what was to become known as “the Troubles”.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2019

Jones denies England targeted Henshaw at full-back

Eddie Jones has batted away suggestions that his England side targeted Robbie Henshaw in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Dublin which ended with the visitors romping to a comprehensive bonus-point 32-20 victory.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2019

Dr Ed Coughlan: Fewer errors go a long way to securing sport’s integrity

Soccer has embraced VAR and it has proved successful at the World Cup. Though it will take time for it to become a seamless part of the game, it must be seen as a positive development for the sport, writes Dr Ed Coughlan.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2018

We are in danger of losing ethical perspective of what sport is about

Participating in sport is generally seen as a good thing for society. It has health benefits, both physical and mental. It can be a sociable activity promoting a sense of belonging, identity and inclusion, says Jack Anderson.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

Sex is not a sport

For some, the very fact that Irish professional players may need dedicated programmes on respectful relationships, the meaning of consent, etc, will be seen to reflect badly on Irish sport, writes Jack Anderson

Mon, 16 Apr, 2018

Landis: Strip Wiggins of Tour de France title

Floyd Landis has called for Bradley Wiggins to be stripped of his 2012 Tour de France title in the wake of allegations made in a parliamentary report.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2018

Investments challenge values: Corruption of sport is a wider threat

In the escalating battle for our attention, and the chance to caress our credit cards, sports broadcasting has become a hard-fought battleground.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2018

David Walsh condemns Tom Humphries' 'terrible wrong' but remains a friend 'through thick and thin'

Acclaimed sports writer David Walsh, who faced criticism for writing a court character reference for Tom Humphries, has said he unequivocally condemns the "terrible wrong" his friend committed.

Tue, 24 Oct, 2017

David Walsh said paedophile Tom Humphries was ‘a fine man’

Sunday Times chief sports writer David Walsh repeatedly described paedophile Tom Humphries as “a fine man” in 2012, after the latter had been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences, but before he was charged.

Tue, 10 Oct, 2017

Body of evidence in a clean sport

Bill Linnane goes backstage at the National Bodybuilders Championship in Cork to hear about the competitors’ dedication to steroid-free methods of developing muscle

Thu, 07 Sep, 2017

High Nelly search has me in a spin

I’m in desperate need of a High Nelly.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen dies aged 75

The Dutchman, who ran the world governing body from 1991 to 2005, had been battling leukemia.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

Director Stephen Frears has a new-found love for West Cork

As he gets ready for the Fastnet Film Festival, director Stephen Frears tells Esther McCarthy about his work on such movies such as Philomena and The Snapper, as well as his new-found love for West Cork

Wed, 24 May, 2017

The shape I'm in: Roz Purcell, model and author

There was a time when Roz Purcell was rarely out of the public eye. After winning Ms Universe Ireland at the age of 19, she was in constant demand as a model. 

Fri, 31 Mar, 2017

Take World Cup 2018 out of Russia, urges US anti-doping tsar

US Anti-Doping Agency chief executive Travis Tygart has urged Fifa to move next year’s World Cup out of Russia.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

A little something for everyone this Christmas

Larry Ryan dons his Santa hat to dole out Christmas presents to the sporting world.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

Squeaky bum time for those governing sports

Was it Albert Reynolds who said it’s never the big things that catch you? If he did, he was correct. The notion that the small, unexpected obstacles end up being fatal impediments isn’t confined to politics, either.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Lance Armstrong pulls out of Dublin One Zero conference

Disgraced Cyclist Lance Armstrong has withdrawn from an appearance at a €175-per-ticket sports conference in Dublin this morning citing “legal reasons”.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Sam Allardyce Press Conference - St George's Park

In praise of GAA amateur status - Sam Allardyce scandal

Like art, music, and literature, sport has the ability to inspire, enhance, and in many other ways exalt the lives not just of participants but also those of a more sedentary disposition who enjoy the spectacle of performers exhibiting the best of human physical achievement.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Paul Kimmage refuses Lance Armstrong offer to interview him in Dublin showdown

Sports columnist Paul Kimmage has been challenged by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong to conduct his interview in Dublin scheduled for next month.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

Bradley Wiggins 'stands by his comment on the use of illegal intravenous needle injections'

Wiggins' use of triamcinolone, the same drug Lance Armstrong tested positive for at the 1999 Tour de France, came to light when Russian hackers stole medical data stored by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and published it online on Wednesday.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

Funnyman Chris O’Dowd sees profits jump 54%

Accumulated profits at Roscommon funnyman Chris O’Dowd’s UK production firm last year jumped by 54% to £546,244 (€639,374).

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

Chris Froome refuses to set a limit on his Tour De France ambitions

Chris Froome refused to set limits on his Tour de France ambitions on Monday as he reflected on a surreal victory and the moment he ran up Mont Ventoux and left his team-mates laughing all the way to Paris.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

Tennis chiefs back Russian reprieve for Olympics

Russia’s tennis team will be allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics this summer after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) backed the decision not to impose a blanket ban on the country’s competitors.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2016

IOC leaves doping ‘mess’ as Rio Olympics loom

The International Olympic Committee’s refusal to ban Russia from the Rio Games has been widely condemned.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2016

It looks like Chris Froome will win his third Tour de France

Chris Froome is set to win the 2016 Tour de France after Spaniard Jon Izaguirre won stage 20 to Morzine.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Bradley Wiggins: Froome won’t satisfy critics

Bradley Wiggins does not expect critics of fellow Tour de France winner Chris Froome to be persuaded to change their minds by the imminent release of physiological data.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Russia’s place at Rio Olympics hangs in balance after ‘state-sponsored’ doping

Russia faces being banned from the Rio 2016 Olympics after an investigation revealed “state-sponsored” doping on a wide scale in one of sport’s biggest ever scandals.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Chris O’Dowd firm profits surge

Accumulated profits at Co Roscommon funnyman, Chris O’Dowd’s UK production firm last year increased four fold to almost €500,000.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Movie reviews: The Lobster, Pan, The Program

Set in the near future, The Lobster (15A) is a dark fable that satirises modern society’s obsession with finding a life partner.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

Friday's TV tips

Check out our guide to the best of tonight's TV.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

‘Shocked’ Tom Danielson denies doping after positive test

A former team-mate of Lance Armstrong was shocked to learn he has tested positive for testosterone and denies doping.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2015

Q&A: The Froome Debate

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

Ruben Plaza’s day but Chris Froome a step closer

Rubén Plaza (Lampre-Merida) was yesterday’s stage winner of the Tour de France on a day where Chris Froome moved one step closer to winning his second Grand Tour title.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2015

Chris Froome survives assault in the Pyrenees on 11th Tour de France stage

Chris Froome survived a string of attacks on the 11th stage of the Tour de France yesterday on a day Joaquim Rodriguez claimed his second mountaintop victory of the race.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2015