Thursday, 30 October 2025

'He is a fine man and I will always believe that' - The 2012 Matt Cooper interview where David Walsh defended Tom Humphries

Added: 09.10.2017 18:12 | 190 views | 0 comments

Sunday Times chief sportswriter David Walsh described paedophile Tom Humphries as a 'great, great man' in a 2012 interview that was aired this evening for the first time.

Tags: Fire

Source: www.independent.ie

Eamonn Sweeney: Joy of Skibbereen celebrations and enduring genius of Gooch help row our troubles away

Added: 09.10.2017 17:00 | 166 views | 0 comments

On a Sunday I'm usually either at a match or trying to keep tabs on half a dozen sporting events at the same time.

Source: www.independent.ie

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong mocks journalist David Walsh over character reference for Tom Humphries

Added: 09.10.2017 8:46 | 173 views | 0 comments

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has mocked one of the journalists responsible to unearthing doping in his sport after he wrote a character reference for a convicted sex abuser.

Tags: Journalists , Lance Armstrong

Source: www.independent.ie

Meeke reigns in Spain with special win

Added: 09.10.2017 2:30 | 178 views | 0 comments

Dungannon's Kris Meeke and his Killarney co-driver Paul Nagle triumphed at the Rally of Spain-Catalunya for Citroen yesterday while reigning world champion Sebastien Ogier moved closer to a fifth successive title with second place.

Tags: FIFA

Source: www.independent.ie

Hamilton home and dry as Vettel's bid loses spark

Added: 09.10.2017 2:30 | 167 views | 0 comments

When the Formula One circus struck camp and set sail for Singapore a few weeks ago, the last thing it expected was for the drivers' championship to be all over by Japan.

Tags: Formula One , Japan , Lost , Singapore

Source: www.independent.ie

Stylish Nadal makes it six of the best in China

Added: 09.10.2017 2:30 | 176 views | 0 comments

World number one Rafael Nadal demolished Nick Kyrgios to win his sixth title of the season at the China Open.

Tags: OPEC , Rafael Nadal , Seal , Seat , Wine

Source: www.independent.ie

IABA election row leads to Convention chaos

Added: 09.10.2017 2:30 | 182 views | 0 comments

The split within the Irish Athletic Boxing Association was laid bare at a chaotic annual Convention in the National Stadium yesterday.

Tags: Election

Source: www.independent.ie

Eamonn Sweeney: Everyone gets to celebrate when local heroes write their names on the map of world sport

Added: 08.10.2017 21:30 | 169 views | 0 comments

The question crossed my mind as Paul O'Donovan crossed the finish line in Sarasota. Has any other Irish town ever won two world titles inside 15 minutes? Of course not. The Skibbereen Rowing Club story is a unique and wonderful thing.

Source: www.independent.ie

US Vice President Mike Pence walks out of NFL game after several players kneel during anthem

Added: 08.10.2017 19:57 | 190 views | 0 comments

United States vice-president Mike Pence walked out of an NFL game on Sunday after several players took a knee during the national anthem prior to kick-off.

Tags: Mika , Players , President , United States

Source: www.independent.ie

Born to run and still in love with the sport

Added: 08.10.2017 16:50 | 178 views | 0 comments

Another time. Another place. A stellar field of international superstar athletes gathered in the Mardyke in July 1982 to chase a world record. It was a big deal, but it was not uncommon.

Source: www.independent.ie

Tommy Conlon: A most astonishing accident of history

Added: 08.10.2017 16:30 | 174 views | 0 comments

Not to put too fine a point on it, but if you want to find a symbol that summarises professional cycling in all its cruelty, heroism and treachery, you need look no further than Seán Kelly's bony backside.

Tags: Bono , Cycling

Source: www.independent.ie

Rafael Nadal thrashes Nick Kyrgios in China Open final to claim sixth title of the season

Added: 08.10.2017 14:30 | 165 views | 0 comments

World number one Rafael Nadal demolished Nick Kyrgios to win his sixth title of the season at the China Open.

Tags: OPEC , Rafael Nadal , Seal , Seat , Wine

Source: www.independent.ie

'I cried for many nights' - Billy Walsh on the emotional fallout to his decision to leave Irish boxing

Added: 08.10.2017 12:58 | 189 views | 0 comments

Former IABA High Performance head coach Billy Walsh has opened up on the emotional fallout to his decision to leave Irish amateur boxing two years ago.

Tags: OPEC

Source: www.independent.ie

WATCH - NFL star Cam Newton apologises for sexist comments made to a female beat reporter

Added: 07.10.2017 10:55 | 183 views | 0 comments

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton finally apologised for making a degrading comment to a female reporter - though not before losing a lucrative endorsement deal for his remarks.

Tags: Lost

Source: www.independent.ie

Hardship on the high seas

Added: 07.10.2017 2:30 | 193 views | 0 comments

In many ways, the VO 65 class yacht in which Annalise Murphy is about to race around the world for the next eight months is the Ferrari of the sailboat world: built for speed, cutting-edge design and looks great, but you wouldn't want to live in one.

Tags: Ferrari

Source: www.independent.ie

Kubica nears remarkable return with Williams test

Added: 07.10.2017 2:30 | 179 views | 0 comments

Williams have confirmed that they will give Robert Kubica a test drive in the coming weeks as they aim to complete their driver line-up for 2018.

Source: www.independent.ie

Paddy Barnes keeps his unbeaten pro record but is forced to go the distance in Edinburgh

Added: 06.10.2017 19:45 | 179 views | 0 comments

Three-time Irish Olympian Paddy Barnes has made it four wins from four in the pro ranks with a facile victory over Spain's Juan Hinostroza in Edinburgh.

Tags: Edinburgh , Wine

Source: www.independent.ie

UFC 216 preview: Kevin Lee hoping to upset the odds against Tony Ferguson to set up Conor McGregor showdown

Added: 06.10.2017 18:21 | 176 views | 0 comments

The lightweight division has been restless in Conor McGregor's absence. Many standout fighters are within one or two wins of a title shot but two of them have the opportunity this weekend, at UFC 216 in Las Vegas, to take hold of the interim title.

Tags: Beer , Las Vegas , Wine

Source: www.independent.ie

Rio 2016 boss Carlos Nuzman suspended by IOC following arrest in Brazil

Added: 06.10.2017 17:16 | 182 views | 0 comments

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the honorary membership of Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman following his arrest in Brazil on bribery and fraud charges.

Tags: Arrests , Brazil , Olympics , President

Source: www.independent.ie

Brunell star Bey achieves pro goal three years after shooting

Added: 06.10.2017 2:30 | 191 views | 0 comments