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# The Greatest

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2022
# The Greatest
'The only footballer who surpassed the boundaries of logic': Pele's life in quotes
‘I told myself before the game, he’s made of skin and bones just like everyone else — but I was wrong.’
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Dec 29th 2022, 7:53 PM
# The Greatest
Longevity and success capture Cody's Kilkenny hurling greatness over 24 remarkable seasons
An incomparable hurling managerial era drew to a close yesterday.
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Jul 24th 2022, 10:00 AM
# The Greatest
Brian Cody calls time on legendary reign as Kilkenny manager
He won 11 All-Irelands and 18 Leinster titles in his 24 inter-county seasons at the helm.
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Jul 23rd 2022, 2:10 PM
# The Greatest
'The interaction with the ordinary people, that was oxygen for Ali as his physical decline developed'
Dave Hannigan’s new book, ‘Muhammad Ali: Fifteen Rounds in the Wilderness’, offers a fascinating insight into the strangest period of an incredible life.
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Jul 2nd 2022, 8:30 AM
All time
# The Greatest
'He's unstoppable' - Klopp not surprised by Messi's heroics against Liverpool
The Reds boss said Messi’s performance was ‘world class’ after netting a brace during Barcelona’s 3-0 win.
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May 2nd 2019, 7:15 AM
# The Greatest
Messi genius rescues Barcelona in thriller against Valencia
It was the ninth-straight game in which the great man scored, but this time he couldn’t haul Barca to victory.
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Feb 2nd 2019, 8:14 PM
# Class Act
Watch: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes sensational 147 break at the English Open
It’s a 15th career maximum for The Rocket.
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Oct 17th 2018, 4:17 PM
# The Greatest
Donald Trump thinking 'very seriously' about pardoning Muhammad Ali
A lawyer for the late heavyweight champ says the pardon ‘would not be necessary’.
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Jun 8th 2018, 4:05 PM
# The Greatest
Poll: What is Ireland's Greatest Sporting Moment?
The final episode of RTÉ’s programme airs tonight.
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Dec 7th 2017, 3:00 PM
# The Greatest
The Queen reigns: Serena beats Venus to win historic 23rd Grand Slam title
Serena beat sister Venus 6-4 6-4 in Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.
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Jan 28th 2017, 10:07 AM
# Opinion
Ignore the haters, Robbie Keane is Ireland's best-ever striker
The veteran striker announced his international retirement today.
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Aug 24th 2016, 4:55 PM
# laid to rest
Thousands line the streets to say a final goodbye to Muhammad Ali
The man they called the greatest had his life celebrated by presidents and the public alike today.
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Jun 10th 2016, 8:34 PM
# The Greatest
The world invited to say goodbye to the late, great Muhammad Ali at public funeral
Friday’s public service will feature a eulogy from Bill Clinton.
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Jun 5th 2016, 9:14 AM
# The Greatest
Casey contests UFC 199 bout 24 hours after the death of father-in-law Muhammad Ali
Casey took on Elvis Mutapcic in Los Angeles.
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Jun 5th 2016, 12:28 AM
# final round
'We whispered in his ear: 'You can go now'' -- Ali's daughter Hana
The way Muhammad Ali staged one last fight was “a true testament to the strength of his spirit and will.”
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Jun 4th 2016, 8:44 PM
# RIP
"He was and always will be the greatest" - The world reacts to the death of a legend
Tributes have poured in for the deceased Muhammad Ali.
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Jun 4th 2016, 10:53 AM
# Black and White
34 gorgeous pictures of Muhammad Ali, The Greatest
Muhammad Ali, legendary boxer and sports personality, has passed away at age 74.
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Jun 4th 2016, 8:03 AM
# The Greatest
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has died, aged 74
Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.
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Jun 4th 2016, 6:29 AM
# The Greatest
UFC boss claims only Muhammad Ali can match McGregor for 'mental warfare'
Dana White in hyperbole shocker.
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Dec 4th 2015, 2:15 PM
# Gamechanger
Words don't do Lomu justice: 9 times Jonah left the world awestruck
The great man had to be seen to be believed.
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Nov 18th 2015, 11:19 AM
# The Greatest
McGregor is 'a modern Muhammad Ali' according to legendary coach Greg Jackson
High praise for the UFC’s new interim featherweight champion.
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Jul 15th 2015, 6:57 PM
# Money Talks
Floyd Mayweather says he's better than Muhammad Ali
A confident Floyd Mayweather declared his belief that he is better than boxing great Muhammad Ali.
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Apr 21st 2015, 5:39 PM
# The Greatest
Pele says Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi
The Brazil legend believes another Barcelona star will soon be number one in the world
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Mar 13th 2015, 6:00 AM
# The Greatest
Conor McGregor is 'the Irish Muhammad Ali', according to UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
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Jan 13th 2015, 8:55 PM
# The Greatest
Ronaldo is the world's best, as not one Irish player makes The Guardian's top 100
Seamus Coleman is in 156th position.
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Dec 24th 2014, 12:38 PM
# The Greatest
Boxing great Ali hospitalised with pneumonia
Muhammad Ali has been taken to hospital with pneumonia, but the boxing legend is expected to make a quick recovery.
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Dec 21st 2014, 9:53 AM
# The Greatest
Sports Film of the Week: Facing Ali
Ten opponents from Muhammad Ali’s career open up about fighting The Greatest.
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Sep 14th 2014, 9:00 PM
# The Greatest
This new documentary on Muhammad Ali looks absolutely unmissable
“I am Ali” features previously unaired footage and audio of the legendary boxer.
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Sep 10th 2014, 8:10 PM
# The Greatest
50 years on from his historic night, Muhammad Ali marks Sonny Liston win on Twitter
“The Greatest” remembers the night he shook the world of boxing.
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Feb 25th 2014, 9:54 PM
# deadly gaff
Michael Jordan is selling his house for a bargain $16 million
There’s a full basketball court, a putting green and the doors from the original Playboy Mansion. Fancy a gawk?
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Jan 3rd 2014, 5:50 PM
# Bragging Rights
Chiefs all set for 'World Cup of Clubs' against Toulon
The clash in France is close to confirmed, with the Super Rugby champions set to bring their star All Blacks.
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Nov 29th 2013, 4:36 PM
# king james
LeBron was on fire last night as Miami Heat won the Eastern Conference
The reigning champions advanced to the NBA finals where they meet the San Antonio Spurs.
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Jun 4th 2013, 11:26 AM
# The Greatest
VIDEO: When Muhammad Ali came to Ireland
Film tells story of how a circus strongman from Kerry brought ‘The Greatest’ to fight in Croke Park in 1972.
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Dec 11th 2012, 9:00 PM
# Retrospective
Action Replay: the night Ali was brought back down to earth
Our weekly retrospective series takes a look back at the heavyweight bout between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton on March 31 1973.
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Mar 29th 2011, 2:30 PM