Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Honeysuckle had six and a half lengths to spare over her nearest rival in last year's edition of hurdling's blue riband event

Cheltenham Festival: Champion Hurdle preview

Honeysuckle bids to extend her hegemony of the two-mile hurdling division in the feature on what many regard as being the most compelling day of the Cheltenham Festival each year.

Racing • 15 Mar 22

Super Bowl LVI Preview: Bengals can seize glory

The odds imply the Cincinnati Bengals have just under a 35% chance of pulling off an upset against the Los Angeles Rams, but their potential to improve and learn from past errors gives them a real chance.

US Sport • 13 Feb 22

It might get loud - Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals offence having been training with piped noise ahead of their trip to what will be a raucous Arrowhead Stadium

NFL conference championship games guide

Super Bowl favourite the Kansas City Chiefs bid for a third consecutive AFC Championship when they host the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead on Sunday, before the San Francisco 49ers take on the LA Rams at SoFi Stadium in the NFC decider.

US Sport • 30 Jan 22

"I know my game is close" - Leona Maguire eyeing a big year in 2022.

Pursuit of progress an incremental process for Maguire

Solheim Cup star Leona Maguire is keeping a lid on expectations as she prepares to tee a new season off in the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio this week.

Golf • 25 Jan 22

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo Bills signal caller Josh Allen meet in the game of the weekend

NFL divisional round guide: Mahomes & Allen square up

Eight teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl LVI as the divisional round takes place this weekend.

US Sport • 22 Jan 22

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday

NFL Wildcard Weekend play-off guide

For just the second time in NFL history,12 teams will do battle on Wildcard Weekend, and for fans who subscribe to the idea that sleep is overrated, there's a first Monday Night Football play-off encounter to test their devotion.

US Sport • 15 Jan 22

Katie Taylor (19-0, 6 KOs) returns to the ring on 11 December at the M&S Bank Arena

Taylor takes aim at Serrano in 2022

Boxing purists may be alarmed by Jake Paul's growing influence in the sport, but world champion Katie Taylor has acknowledged the role that the YouTube star can play in cementing blockbuster status for a future fight against Amanda Serrano.

Boxing • 24 Nov 21

Tarnawa bids to follow in the hoofprints of Conduit (2008, 2009) and High Chaparral (2002, 2003) as a two-time winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf

Breeders' Cup: The task facing Tarnawa at Del Mar

Analysis of the challenges facing Tarnawa in her bid for a repeat win in the Breeders' Cup Turf on Saturday.

Racing • 05 Nov 21

A field of 15 is set to contest the 100th running of Europe's richest race

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Big-race preview and tips

Adayar and Tarnawa have headed the market for the 100th edition of the race in recent weeks, but it's possible they could yet come under pressure from both Hurricane Lane and Snowfall to fill the mantle of favourite at the off.

Racing • 03 Oct 21

Stephen Kenny's performance as Ireland boss will be reviewed at the end of the campaign, Jonathan Hill confirmed

FAI supremo Hill non-committal on Kenny's future

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has been unequivocal in expressing his desire to lead the national side forward after the 2022 World Cup Qualifying campaign comes to an end in November, but FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill was more circumspect when discussing Kenny's future.

Soccer • 10 Sep 21