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Reid reflects on Olympic experiences

Aileen Reid was highly tipped to do well at London 2012 but after a crash on her bike she finished 43rd. Gavin Hyland talks with the Olympic triathlete to find out how she rebounded from the disappointment of 2012. Having a disappointing Olympics would be enough to destroy anybody’s confidence but that is not how

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Capitalism on a canvas? Fighter’s pay and other questions

“The best fight of … ever,” UFC President Dana White told a word-fumbling Joe Rogan after Robbie Lawler finally slayed Rory MacDonald in the final round of their welterweight brawl in July 2015. Blood soaked the letters ‘UFC’ in the middle of the octagon as MacDonald lay flat on his back. His face was almost

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Olympian Reynolds driving a path for grassroots dressage in Ireland

Representing Ireland at an Olympics is a major event for any sportsperson. Gavin Hyland speaks to Olympian Judy Reynolds about Rio 2016 and her chances of being at Tokyo 2020. Fifteen years ago, Judy Reynolds moved to Germany with no knowledge of the language and nowhere to live. She was supposed to be there for

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2017-18 NBA Season Preview

The NBA season is finally upon us! That means we’re in for a new season full of dunks, crossovers, broken ankles, 3’s for days and Warriors vs Cavs part IV.  Ok, so that last part isn’t set in stone (yet).  People may think the regular season has become banal and that it’s simply a long

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