How women pundits are leading the way at Euro 2020 The new diversity on our screens may signal an end for the old boys' club of former male players talking about the game Euro 2020 • 02 Jul 21
How women pundits are leading the way at Euro 2020 The new diversity on our screens may signal an end for the old boys' club of former male players talking about the game Euro 2020 • 02 Jul 21
6 ways to help Ireland qualify for major soccer finals again Ireland's absence from major international tournaments is keenly felt by fans so what needs to be done to change this? Soccer • 13 Jul 21
6 ways to help Ireland qualify for major soccer finals again Ireland's absence from major international tournaments is keenly felt by fans so what needs to be done to change this? Soccer • 13 Jul 21
Why we need to forget about Ireland's 2030 World Cup bid A substantial financial investment into an idealistic tournament bid would be money better spent on local priorities World Cup 2030 • 03 Mar 21
Why we need to forget about Ireland's 2030 World Cup bid A substantial financial investment into an idealistic tournament bid would be money better spent on local priorities World Cup 2030 • 03 Mar 21
The story of the Shelbourne player and Hitler's Nazis Frank Broome's Shelbourne days came at the end of a career which included playing against Germany on the eve of the Second World War History • 12 Jan 21
The story of the Shelbourne player and Hitler's Nazis Frank Broome's Shelbourne days came at the end of a career which included playing against Germany on the eve of the Second World War History • 12 Jan 21
How the wall makes it harder to save free kicks in soccer Research shows that a goalkeeper's ability to stop a free kick is hindered by the visual obstruction caused by a wall of players Soccer • 04 Jan 21
How the wall makes it harder to save free kicks in soccer Research shows that a goalkeeper's ability to stop a free kick is hindered by the visual obstruction caused by a wall of players Soccer • 04 Jan 21
Why reaching Euro finals would be a win for Irish women's soccer Ireland must overcome Germany in their Euro 2022 qualifier next week to reach their first-ever major finals UEFA Women's Euro 2022 • 27 Nov 20
Why reaching Euro finals would be a win for Irish women's soccer Ireland must overcome Germany in their Euro 2022 qualifier next week to reach their first-ever major finals UEFA Women's Euro 2022 • 27 Nov 20
C'mon feel the noise: football fans and artificial crowd noise Silence in stadiums has reminded big business and audiences of the centrality of fans to sport Sport • 09 Jul 20
C'mon feel the noise: football fans and artificial crowd noise Silence in stadiums has reminded big business and audiences of the centrality of fans to sport Sport • 09 Jul 20
The winner takes it all: when losing streaks come to an end As Liverpool finally end a 30 year wait for a Premier League title, a look at some other notable losing streaks in sport Sport • 26 Jun 20
The winner takes it all: when losing streaks come to an end As Liverpool finally end a 30 year wait for a Premier League title, a look at some other notable losing streaks in sport Sport • 26 Jun 20
A lesson in economics from Mo Salah, Kevin de Bruyne & Sadio Mané Winning in fantasy football is as much about knowing how to solve economic problems as picking an underpriced star Fantasy Football • 25 Jun 20
A lesson in economics from Mo Salah, Kevin de Bruyne & Sadio Mané Winning in fantasy football is as much about knowing how to solve economic problems as picking an underpriced star Fantasy Football • 25 Jun 20
A game of two halves: Ireland's two footballing nations The issue of choosing an international team for footballers born in Northern Ireland continues to be a bitter one Sport • 01 May 20
A game of two halves: Ireland's two footballing nations The issue of choosing an international team for footballers born in Northern Ireland continues to be a bitter one Sport • 01 May 20
How Jose Mourinho became the Donald Trump of football Like the US president, the new Spurs' manager is a master of media distraction and diversion Jose Mourinho • 22 Nov 19
How Jose Mourinho became the Donald Trump of football Like the US president, the new Spurs' manager is a master of media distraction and diversion Jose Mourinho • 22 Nov 19
The maths of fantasy football Can strategic use of the Bench Boost, Free Hit and Triple Captain chips really increase your points total? Fantasy Football • 15 Oct 20
The maths of fantasy football Can strategic use of the Bench Boost, Free Hit and Triple Captain chips really increase your points total? Fantasy Football • 15 Oct 20
Irish soccer's split identity in the age of Brexit Ireland and soccer is a unique story complicated by religion, economics, politics and other sports Soccer • 21 May 19
Irish soccer's split identity in the age of Brexit Ireland and soccer is a unique story complicated by religion, economics, politics and other sports Soccer • 21 May 19
Liberté, egalité, Mbappé: les bleus and the banlieues The troubled suburbs have produced many French stars yet the divide between the banlieues and mainstream society remains France • 27 Mar 23
Liberté, egalité, Mbappé: les bleus and the banlieues The troubled suburbs have produced many French stars yet the divide between the banlieues and mainstream society remains France • 27 Mar 23
Why do amateur players play for free? To understand the psychology of amateur sports like hurling and Gaelic football, we must understand some basic facets of motivational theory Sport • 27 Apr 23
Why do amateur players play for free? To understand the psychology of amateur sports like hurling and Gaelic football, we must understand some basic facets of motivational theory Sport • 27 Apr 23
