The Irish Times

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

Sporting Upsets: When 17-year-old Boris Becker became the new boss of Centre Court

The 1985 Wimbledon men’s final introduced a new tennis superstar to the world

Wed Sept 16 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

Roger Federer sees off Jan-Lennard Struff with minimum fuss

The defending champion won in straight sets once again to take another step towards title

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 21:26

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

Born in 1981, am I part of Generation X or Generation Y?

I’m confused about which generational media label I should apply to myself? Pope’s Child? Millennial?

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 08:00

Roger Federer parts ways with coach Stefan Edberg

Ivan Ljubicic takes over after two-year spell with Swede which saw 11 tournament wins

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 09:45

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

Andy Murray and Roger Federer progress in Melbourne

Federer made to work for second round place while Sharapova survives major scare

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 09:18

Brian O’Connor: Screw impartiality, I want Federer to win the Australian Open

The Swiss winning an 18th Grand Slam would be the greatest sports story of the year

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 15:38

Runner-up Zlatan Ibrahimovic irked by Swedish sports poll

‘On the list I am first, second, third, fourth and fifth, with all due respect to others’

Tue Dec 23 2014 - 17:21

Japan’s Nishikori the slight favourite for US Open final

Croatia’s Cilic seems to have banished cloud that hung over him after drugs ban

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 10:47

There’s a world outside the World Cup, in fact several worlds, full of nostalgia

Novak Djokovic was second to George Hamilton for the weekend’s top performance

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 06:00

Teen sensation Nick Kyrgios dumps out No 2 seed Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer continues fine run with victory over Tommy Robredo

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 19:35

Djokovic defeats Federer to take title in ‘confidence boost for rest of the season’

Swiss challenger regains champion’s aura despite loss and re-enters top rank at five

Tue Mar 18 2014 - 01:00

Stanislas Wawrinka gets Swiss rolling in Melbourne

He surives a gruelling four set contest against Tomas Berdych to make his first Grand Slam final

Thu Jan 23 2014 - 13:37

Roger Federer makes it through in four sets

Andy Murray rallies briefly to take the third set but can not stop his Swiss opponent

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 12:38

Silver-tongued greats deliver slick line in coaching claptrap

In the GAA, it’s known as the cult of the coach, pinning your hopes to a tracksuit

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 06:00