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The nonsense of Bielsa's 'Spygate', Andy Murray's life on Earth, and the week's best sportswriting
Stick the kettle on. This is your time.
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Jan 20th 2019, 8:30 AM
Why Solskjaer's approach shows players are humans, not sets of data, and more of the week's best sportswriting
Plus, a tribute to soon-to-be-retired British tennis star, Andy Murray.
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Jan 13th 2019, 8:30 AM
22 of our favourite sports books from 2018
Featuring Tiger Woods, Andy Lee, Seán Cavanagh and Cora Staunton among others.
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Dec 31st 2018, 8:15 AM
Eamonn Magee's 'Lost Soul' joint-winner as William Hill Sports Book of the Year shared for first time
Paul D Gibson’s book on the Belfast fighter triumphed alongside ‘A Boy in the Water’ by Tom Gregory.
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Nov 27th 2018, 3:42 PM
Which of these 7 books deserves to win the 2018 William Hill Sports Book of the Year?
The winner of the illustrious prize will be confirmed at a ceremony on Tuesday.
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Nov 26th 2018, 8:07 PM
Irish football's new lows, remembering Weeshie and the week's best sportswriting
Stick on the kettle and enjoy the best of the week’s sportswriting.
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Nov 25th 2018, 8:30 AM
The tiny football club that won back its home and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
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Oct 28th 2018, 8:30 AM
Here are the 7 nominations for William Hill Sports Book of the Year
Books on Eamonn Magee, Tiger Woods and Paul Ferris all feature.
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Oct 25th 2018, 12:05 AM
The Class of '92's 'next George Best' who never made it, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
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Oct 14th 2018, 8:30 AM
The euphoria of a Tiger Woods win and the best of this week's sportswriting
Pop the kettle on, and settle in for this week’s best reads.
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Sep 30th 2018, 10:16 AM
Michael Owen's 'dream' of a Liverpool return, the Tyrone man who played for Dublin and all the week's best sportswriting
Plus, 10 years on: how the Abu Dhabi ownership transformed Manchester City.
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Sep 2nd 2018, 8:30 AM
Forgetting how to lose, hurling's happy existence in the quiet life and all the best week's sportswriting
Stick on the kettle and settle into some of our favourite sports articles from this week.
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Aug 26th 2018, 8:30 AM
Why Man United vetoed Jose Mourinho’s transfer wishlist and all the week's best sportswriting
Plus, how eating disorders are a ‘real issue’ among males.
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Aug 12th 2018, 8:30 AM
Seagulls swiping Séamus Harnedy's house keys and more of the week's best sportswriting
Settle yourself into some of our favourite pieces of sportswriting from this week.
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Aug 5th 2018, 8:39 AM
Diego Maradona's blatant disregard for the rules and more of this week's best sportswriting
Plus, why Woj was the real star of the 2018 NBA Draft.
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Jul 1st 2018, 8:30 AM
A failed golfer's Masters meltdown and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
Stick the kettle on for yourself. This is your time.
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Apr 15th 2018, 8:00 AM
Whatever happened to the Zaire player who kicked a ref up the backside and this week's best sportswriting
Plus, Wright Thompson has written a typically excellent piece for ESPN on Geno Auriemma.
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Mar 25th 2018, 8:30 AM
Appreciating the League of Ireland for its current glories and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
Stick the kettle on, there…
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Feb 18th 2018, 8:30 AM
21 of our favourite sports books from 2017
From autobiographies of Jackie Tyrrell to books on Bob Paisley, it’s been a good year for lovers of sporting yarns.
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Dec 22nd 2017, 11:00 AM
Sumo scandals, finding peace in a Greek monastery and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
It’s Sunday morning so stick the kettle on and have a read of our selection of the week’s best sportswriting.
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Nov 26th 2017, 8:44 AM
How many of these classic Irish sports books have you read?
How well do you know Paul Kimmage’s Rough Ride and other noted works.
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Dec 25th 2016, 9:30 PM
McCarron, Donaghy and McGrath: The GAA books that got us talking in 2016
We take you through 6 of the top GAA books of the year.
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Dec 17th 2016, 7:00 PM
Dr. Dalton and Mr. Andy, ‘dying in silence’ at Boavista and all the week's best sportswriting
Plus, behind the scenes as the Jordan Brand goes big on Space Jam.
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Dec 4th 2016, 8:30 AM
Finding Ali Dia, Ireland's new hero Conor McGregor and all the week's best sportswriting
Plus, Sports Illustrated’s True Crime series investigates Randall Woodfield, the I-5 Killer.
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Nov 27th 2016, 8:30 AM
American reporter's surfing memoir wins William Hill Sports Book of the Year
William Finnegan’s ‘Barbarian Days’ took out the prestigious honour today.
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Nov 24th 2016, 5:39 PM
Pele's bodyguard in the 70s, the Baby Mourinho and all the week's best sportswriting
Plus, Dejan Lovren talks about how he became a refugee at just three years old.
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Nov 20th 2016, 8:30 AM
Easing football addiction with marijuana, profound effects of glory and the week's best sportswriting
The Chicago Cubs, homophobia in soccer and an interesting Ray Allen letter also feature this week.
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Nov 6th 2016, 8:30 AM
Here are the 6 nominees for Irish sports book of the year
Books on Paul O’Connell, Jason McAteer and John Kavanagh have made the cut.
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Oct 25th 2016, 1:21 PM
Tragic tale of Tyrone's Adrian Doherty included in shortlist for William Hill award
Six sports are represented across the seven titles.
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Oct 18th 2016, 2:30 PM
Tyrone's answer to George Best and the world's best gambler: the week's best sportswriting
Get yourself a cup of tea and make yourself comfortable, we’ve got some cracking articles just a click away.
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May 22nd 2016, 10:30 AM
The marathon at the home of America's largest death row and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
Sports Illustrated’s piece on Conor McGregor also stood out along with articles from the world of boxing, rugby and football.
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Feb 28th 2016, 8:30 AM
10 years since Keane's United exit & Phelps' rehabilitation; the week's best sportswriting
Also, German football’s ticket pricing problem and Cuba’s route to football glory.
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Nov 15th 2015, 7:00 AM
Incredible Gatlin, pre-season insight and all the week’s best sportswriting
Grab a cuppa and settle in to catch up on some superb articles.
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Jul 26th 2015, 8:30 AM
12 of the most hyped books to read on the beach this summer
Stuff these into your beach tote.
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Jun 13th 2015, 11:00 AM
Wrestling's greatest mystery appears to have been solved; it's the week's best sportswriting
Also featuring Gary Neville on why Liverpool need a visionary to lead them.
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May 24th 2015, 7:00 AM
Why Keane is greater than Giggs and notes on Wrestlemania; the week’s best sportswriting
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Apr 5th 2015, 8:30 AM
Ronnie the Rocket, 200-pound roomies and Pele the fraud: It’s the week’s best sportswriting
There is also an article on classic football jerseys and a satirical piece on homophobia in rugby.
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Mar 29th 2015, 8:15 AM
Tiger's fall, Ireland to win the World Cup and cricket emerging: It’s the week’s best sportswriting
There are also superb pieces on a homeless former college footballer and how the All Blacks coach their players.
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Mar 8th 2015, 8:30 AM
Warren Gatland recalls his school days and David Meyler opens up: It’s the week’s best sportswriting
Also featuring one of the football’s great cult figures and ESPN’s billion dollar studio.
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Feb 1st 2015, 8:30 AM
Drugs in rugby, Joe Brolly's lament and more of the week’s best sportswriting
There are also pieces on the Seattle Seahawks, Super Rugby and an interview with Mick McCarthy.
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Jan 18th 2015, 8:30 AM
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