Inside the Rumble in the Jungle: Ali’s extramarital affair, Foreman’s ‘drugged water’ claim
As the boxers retreated to their corners to hear the first bell, a billion people around the globe were watching
As the boxers retreated to their corners to hear the first bell, a billion people around the globe were watching
‘Don’t bother your head about that stupid house … One of these days they’re liable to make it a national shrine’
The passing of Willie coincided with the passing of former Irish Times picture editor, Peter Thursfield
Burt Young dined out on the anecdote from boxing folklore until his death last week aged 83
President and Taoiseach lead tributes to fighter on biggest night for women’s boxing
Boxing has always fitted in with Madison Square Garden’s affairs of demigods and goons
Ghosts inhabit corridors and dressing rooms of famous New York venue
London publican Butty Sugrue, once dubbed ‘Ireland’s strongest man’, was force of nature
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
Including Schumacher and new series of Nailed It, Sex Education and Dear White People
Burmester bemoans slow play . . . World of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules
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
Donald Clarke on the female-led best-director nominees and the streaming giant’s 42 nods
Iconic sports books revisited: Donald McRae speaks about the journey writing Dark Trade
In 1968 he learned ‘the only real equality is in the jail . . . and in the graveyard’
Makers of three-part series say they have exclusive access to murdered French woman’s family
Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont
Other works include paintings by Daniel O’Neill and Harry Kernoff
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices