LIV’s Saudi shills again prove loyalty is dead as they seek routes back to PGA and DP World Tours
Sergio Garcia among those cleansing his soul about leaving the tour in a breathtaking act of self-ministry
Tipping Point
Unlocking inspiration remains sport’s final frontier that can’t be bought
In a landscape of endless statistics and data mining, the ability to motivate on a human level remains priceless
As rugby becomes more sanitised, the ‘dark arts’ are being legislated out of the game
Rugby is more concerned with how it is perceived than ever, and its laws are in a perpetual state of review
Famous photo of Jimmy Barry-Murphy and Christy Ring a powerful reminder of Cork hurling’s lost empire
Rebel clubs dominated the landscape in the 1970s, but that was then and this is now
Munster have been digging this hole for years as they slide into tortured mediocrity
Change of leadership at the top of the organisation is desperately needed but there are no miracle cures
Denis Walsh: Sport has no filters, the best and worst of human nature are at play here too
Does sport has a moral code? No awkward questions please
By some metrics, Austin Gleeson’s career came up short. But he illuminated the game
Waterford hurler illuminated the sport, but there was always tension between the angels and devils in his game
Championship is enduring a crisis of competitiveness, but hurling is not in need of saving
This year’s All-Ireland was numbingly devoid of exhilarating spectacles, but the game has always weathered tough times
Throwing the sliotar is a big problem in hurling, but there might be a technological solution
Hurling’s handpass has turned into a botched nose-job on the face of the game
Here’s why you should speak up if you see a fellow golfer cheat
When players break the rules in golf, rule enforcement isn’t always straightforward
Omissions, sales and scandals: the chequered tales behind hard-won medals
Sweat and sacrifice shown by winners does not always pay off in the long run when it comes to treasured medals
GAA cups used to be filled with Guinness by the champions. Now, celebrations are more rigid
The rapturous, highly organised gathering in Castlebar last Monday was a far cry from the freewheeling and spontaneous events of old
GAA calendar: Two sides of the house are living together for the sake of the children
Once the All-Irelands are over, there is too much time to think in one side of the GAA house, and not a minute to scratch in the other
Denis Walsh: How much does crowd noise actually matter in sport?
When a home team loses, nobody ever blames the crowd, but when they win, they get the credit
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Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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