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# editors-picks - Sunday 24 February, 2013
Last to be picked: In which our hero tries his hand at… Olympic handball
In this edition, Steven O’Rourke returns to a sport that caused him great pain the last time he played.
# editors-picks - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Six Pack: Division 1A hurling league preview
Games to watch, players to note and things to monitor in the top flight of this year’s Allianz Hurling League.
Ward pens brutal final chapter in Egan’s story
Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Egan retires following Joe Ward’s devastating defence of his national light-heavyweight title.
Ready to deliver: meet the Irish cyclists hoping to shine for An Post in 2013
Ronan McLaughlin, Sam Bennett, Sean Downey and Jack Wilson are all in action for the An Post-ChainReaction cycling team this weekend.
Opinion: Why Damien Duff is Ireland’s most underappreciated sports person
The winger, who signed a new contract yesterday, doesn’t always get the credit he deserves, writes Paul Fennessy.
# editors-picks - Friday 22 February, 2013
Power rankings: Irish sports grounds
Were does your team’s stadium rank?
‘Cycling gets a raw deal’ — Stephen Roche says it’s time to move on from sport’s doping history
The Giro d’Italia comes to Ireland next year.
Cheese chips and Brucie? 7 things we learned about Brian O’Driscoll from #askbrian
It’s all cry babies and dirty nappies at the moment. But enough about the post-England team meeting.
21 reasons why the 80s were the best sporting decade
The Irish team could be heroes just for one tournament, and other memories.
Here’s your Jim McGuinness Sigerson Cup pic of the day
Plus 19 others of current inter-county figures in action in their third-level Gaelic football days. Check out some of the hairstyles.
# editors-picks - Thursday 21 February, 2013
After Morrissey met Robbie, we pick our best football-themed* Smiths songs
*Songs may not have been written with the beautiful game in mind.
In From The Side: Forget the Heineken Cup, Jackson will thrive in 6 Nations
Seven weeks after his 21st birthday, Ulster’s out-half deserves a little respect for how much he has achieved.
What would an Irish NFL team be called?
From the Cowboy Builders to the Dublin Bus, we take a look at possible Irish NFL teams
25 reasons why the 90s were the best sporting decade
Featuring Carlos Valderrama’s hair and much, much more.
# editors-picks - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
Davy Fitz: ‘I don’t think we should ever try to change John Mullane’
The Clare boss has lamented the absence of the Waterford attacker from the national hurling landscape.
# editors-picks - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Woof! It’s our 25 favourite AC Jimbo intros from Football Weekly
“Spain show Ireland who’s the real Lords of Gdansk with more Oles than a crowd of Frenchmen ordering their coffees.”
VIDEO: Incredible 9-ball golf putt of the day
Nine balls. One hole.
# editors-picks - Monday 18 February, 2013
Weekend Club GAA Talking Points
Here are some of the areas of debate that emerged from Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final ties.
# editors-picks - Sunday 17 February, 2013
Sports film of the week: The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
Meet the man who brought bookmaking into the mainstream in the United States, before a remarkable fall from grace.
# editors-picks - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
8 things the Irish sports fan should give up for Lent
Give up them aul’ sins.
# editors-picks - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
3 key battles in tonight’s Celtic-Juventus Champions League clash
Will Victor Wanyama keep Andrea Pirlo quiet? Can Gary Hooper overcome the masterful defensive talents of Andrea Barzagli?
# editors-picks - Monday 11 February, 2013
Man Utd v Real Madrid: How to nut-meg Luis Figo in 8 steps… if you’re John O’Shea
And the Old Trafford crowd clapped Original Ronaldo off the pitch. Weirdos.
Remember Ryan Giggs’ first Premier League goal? Here’s what the world was like in August 1992
Man, that was a long time ago.
Opinion: The great 10 debate is back, but O’Gara should be discounted
Ireland’s heroic old out-half can’t be allowed tarnish his legend any further.
Snapshot: Pope resigns, Roy Keane reckons he could do a job
Well he is infallible, right?
Weekend GAA Talking Points
Here are some of the areas of debate from a busy weekend of Gaelic football and hurling action.
# editors-picks - Sunday 10 February, 2013
Old hands slip up as England swing into 6 Nations lead
Despite their vast experience, Ireland suffered an agonising defeat in Dublin.
League ladders and team posters: What’s your favourite football magazine?
Steve Stone likes Shoot because of the pictures.
Night of the Jackal as Carl Frampton claims European title
Belfast’s Carl Frampton took a step closer to a world title shot with a ninth-round KO of Kiko Martinez last night.
# editors-picks - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Keyboard Warriors: Rugby bloggers of Ireland and England talk it out
We rolled out the digestives and got G-Chatting about choke tackles, chariots, impact off the bench… and James Haskell.
‘It was all caused by Clive Woodward’: Ben Kay remembers his visits to Lansdowne Road
Carpets, the inevitable defeat and the old clubhouse. The old ground has plenty of tales to tell.
Top of the pops: which 6 Nations anthem is best, would put the fear of God in you?
Remember, there’s no such thing as a wrong answer. Unless you pick Ireland’s Call.
Opinion: Liam Brady is the ideal eventual successor to Trap
With the RTÉ pundit set to leave his job at Arsenal imminently, what’s in store for Chippy?
# editors-picks - Friday 8 February, 2013
A history of modern Irish sport in 38 objects…
From shell suits to moustaches, check this lot out.
Headline hit but Zebo won’t be blinded by the lights
“In terms of being a professional on the pitch, training, you can’t ask for any more from the guy,” captain Jamie Heaslip said of Ireland’s newest star.
# editors-picks - Monday 4 February, 2013
Conor Deegan: ‘There’s no point in panicking at this time of the season’
TheScore.ie’s Gaelic football columnist on early disappointments for Cork and Kerry, Donegal’s lack of match fitness and Kildare’s youngsters catching the eye.
Talking Points – Round 1 of the NFL
Here’s some of the areas of debate that surfaced over the weekend’s opening league games.
The Redzone: Ravens ride Flacco, luck to Super Bowl win
The 49ers were out-coached, out-played and out-lucked, but can still feel sorry themselves after some poor officiating costs them dearly.
# editors-picks - Friday 1 February, 2013
6 Nations, 7 questions: Shane Horgan gives us his expert opinion
We asked the legend of the wing for his considered analysis of this year’s Championsip… and he didn’t hold back.
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Opinion: Trap’s Hoolahan comments a foreboding sign for Irish idealists
Fans hoping that the Ireland team can play with a more positive approach in upcoming fixtures look set to be sorely disappointed.
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