The Irish Times

In-form Barty aiming to end nation’s long wait for home Australian Open winner

World number one aiming to add Aussie title to previous French Open and Wimbledon triumphs

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 19:50

Brooke Shields: ‘I’m 56 and I feel stronger, sexier and more empowered than ever’

The US actor on her childhood acting, mother’s alcoholism and new Netflix romcom

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 06:00

Why does playing tennis make so many pros miserable?

Naomi Osaka is the latest of many players who have struggled to find joy from the sport

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 01:00

Tokyo 2020: Lure of gold fails to sway top men golfers

Women players showing more enthusiasm and desire to embrace across-sport camaraderie

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 10:00

He Got Game: ‘I pray that you understand why I pushed you so hard’

You need dark forces behind you to make it as a basketball star – in this case an obsessive dad

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 06:00

Sporting Cathedrals: Wimbledon is the very heartbeat of an English summer

Not afraid to modernise, the All England club always keeps one eye on its long history

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 06:00

Rafael Nadal: A mental giant who plays every point as though it’s his last

Unbeatable on clay, pretty good elsewhere, the Spaniard has 19 slams and counting

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 10:59

Pete Sampras: The forgotten great with the best serve in the business

If you had one point to save your life, you would probably want Sampras playing it

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 11:10

The unsolved mystery of Goran Ivanisevic’s stunning Wimbledon win

The tall Croat battled his demons on an epic journey to Centre Court glory in 2001

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:00

Tipping Point: It’s all about knowing when you can no longer leap off the garage roof

Knowing when to bow out is a skill that few master in the world of sport

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 06:30

Andrew Conway diary: In search of a competitive edge

Training alone is strange but reading about sporting greats can provide useful insights

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 06:00

My favourite sporting moment: Game, set and couch as Borg takes down McEnroe

The 1980 Wimbledon men’s singles final remains vibrant in the memory for me

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 06:00

Kicking up a racket: Six of the best tennis tantrums

A look at some of the great on-court explosions from the last 30 years

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Schmidt book the more ordinary for absence of key details

Former Ireland coach’s decision not to use a ghostwriter means readers miss out

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 11:00

Dangers of too much too soon not confined to soccer

Putting youngsters into such a specialised environment hardly comes without problems

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 06:00

Is Tiger’s triumph sports’ greatest ever comeback?

Tiger Woods’s US Masters win on Sunday joins the list of best sporting comebacks

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 08:48

Top-class tennis exacting a heavy toll on elite players

Murray just the latest to discover he has been writing cheques his body can’t cash

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 06:00

Roger Federer becomes oldest ever world number one

The 36-year-old beat Robin Haase in the World Tennis Tournament quarter-finals

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 21:11

Caroline Wozniacki has eyes on first grand slam title

The Dane will meet world number one Simona Halep for the Australian Open title

Fri Jan 26 2018 - 18:54

Novak Djokovic cruises to first round win in Melbourne

This was his first official match since retiring during his Wimbledon quarter-final

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 07:51

Robert Pattinson: ‘I’m still hiding’

Post ‘Twilight’ he has become one of the most interesting actors of his generation. Just don’t remind him he’s famous

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 05:00

Novak Djokovic will not play for remainder of the season

Serbian is struggling with an elbow injury which saw him retire from Wimbledon

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 14:01

Novak Djokovic growls and swipes at holes in Wimbledon ground

Djokovic shrugs off a shoulder complaint to beat Adrian Mannarino in straight sets

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 17:49

Djokovic nonplussed by McEnroe’s Woods comparison

Serb on McEnroe: 'He’s very well known for his, you know, kind of bold comments'

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 21:30

Wimbledon: Centre Court fans left short-changed by retirements

Opponents of both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer retire with injury

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 18:59

Novak Djokovic completes ‘best possible build-up’ to Wimbledon

Serb continues his unbeaten run against Gael Monfils to win in Eastbourne

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 16:56

Novak Djokovic survives scare to progress at Roland Garros

Diego Schwartzman takes defending French Open champion to a fifth set in third round

Fri Jun 02 2017 - 17:57

Nadal and Djokovic both off to a solid start in French Open

Big guns are scheduled to meet in the semi-final if they continue to progress

Mon May 29 2017 - 21:20

Sharapova and Djokovic in limbo ahead of intriguing summer

Serbian has stripped it down and is looking to start again with a new coaching staff

Tue May 09 2017 - 17:21

Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to end year as world number one

Scot wins the final to claims his first ATP World Tour Finals in London

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 20:29

Novak Djokovic secures record-equalling sixth Miami Open

World number one beats Kei Nishikori in straight sets to win 63rd career title

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 09:21

New father Andy Murray: I believe I can win more Grand Slams

British number one has a new baby daughter but Major pursuits are thwarted by Djokovic

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 15:14

The Joy of Six: American sport's pushiest parents

From Roy Jones Sr to Mike Agassi - half a dozen parents who controlled their children

Tue Dec 01 2015 - 15:20

Novak Djokovic’s power and precision too much for Roger Federer

World No1 takes his third title at Wimbledon with a dominant display against struggling Federer

Sun Jul 12 2015 - 22:05