The likes of Ronaldo and Messi will likely lead a generation of talent taking its final bow on football’s greatest stage in Qatar

Like Muhammad Ali, England coach knows how to engage the public and sell the game

Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game

Remembering the sportspeople who passed away in 2021

Who had a good year? Rachael Blackmore for one. Who didn’t? Stephen Donnelly, arguably

The Greatest’s last opponent saw his life unravel after a heavy beating by Mike Tyson

In 1964, a nightclub dancer named Ronnie Walken changed his name to Christopher

Great cornerman helped hone 15 American world boxing champions across six decades

Burmester bemoans slow play . . . World of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

Including Schumacher and new series of Nailed It, Sex Education and Dear White People

An Irishwoman’s Diary

Candles lighting for Kellie Harrington as she forges ahead with medal already in the bag

Where Dylan recorded one of his best live albums – if these walls could talk...

Greatest boxer of his generation prostitutes his fistic legacy one more time

Monkfish and Envoi Allen put in their place after mare’s chances were written off

New book ‘Damage - The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing’ is a cautionary tale

Bruce Lee’s influence can still be seen today in areas ranging from UFC to Hollywood

The Brazilian emerges from Netflix’s new film as a flawed and credulous star

Most lovable of rogues was grateful for the epic nights he had in a rollercoaster life

American claimed a famous upset win over Muhammad Ali in February 1978