Dave Hannigan: Rudy Giuliani paying the price for his inglorious role in forgotten drama
While other long-term denizens of Trumpworld prepare to wield power anew, the incoming president’s former lawyer is struggling to keep the court from seizing his assets
Dave Hannigan: Lionel Messi an odd and inexplicable choice for Medal of Freedom
Joe Biden choosing to give the Argentinian soccer genius this accolade shouldn’t be such a big deal. That doesn’t make it any less odd and inexplicable
When Rickey Henderson died, baseball mourned the passing of one of its most eccentric characters
Henderson didn’t believe in warming up before games. Famously, he never bothered to learn the names of team-mates or assistant coaches
The Legend of Sparrow Robertson: The last sportswriter in Nazi Paris
Described as ‘illiteracy’s most famous product’, what Robertson lacked in skill he made up for in tenacity under the cloud of Nazi occupation
Dave Hannigan: The highlight reels of childhood fade as cherished sporting heroes fall
We have no real right to mourn the passing of people we don’t know. But we do because a part of our childhood disappears with them
Dave Hannigan: For years the New York Yankees could afford to be smug. Perhaps not any more
Ahead of Juan Soto decision, entitled Yankee minds thought nobody could ever possibly choose the New York Mets
Motorcycle Mary finally bows out after a long life of spills and thrills
Short ESPN documentary captures the essence of genuine trailblazer Mary McGee who led a truly epic life
Despite his latest disgrace, Conor McGregor will be welcomed back with open arms Stateside
The United States has become a nation where allegations about attacking women are no longer regarded as career-enders, more as colourful entries on a resume
Dave Hannigan: Behold a version of golf that’s fun and weirdly cool - but still ludicrously expensive
Topgolf gaining popularity in the US, especially among young people, and you don’t have to be any good at it to have a ball
Dave Hannigan: Katie Taylor’s presence lends a modicum of dignity to sporting farrago
Dubious bill in Texas topped by the clash of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson akin to one of those 19th century carnival sideshows
Messi and the soccer show ponies thrive as slick suits shore up the shills
Astronomical gap between what Designated Players (high-profile imports) and ordinary pros take home is a troubling issue since the Beckham years in Los Angeles
Inside the Rumble in the Jungle: Ali’s extramarital affair, Foreman’s ‘drugged water’ claim
As the boxers retreated to their corners to hear the first bell, a billion people around the globe were watching
Dave Hannigan: Mark Cuban doing his best to expose Donald Trump for what he is
Nobody has spent more time this past few weeks pointing out that the wannabe emperor has not now or never had any clothes
Bananas baseball: a travelling circus or potential saviour of America’s national game?
The crowd-pleasing stunts of the Savannah Bananas are bringing in fans and piquing the interest of the po-faced Major League game
Kris Kristofferson’s sporting passion and exploits just another aspect of his unique character
The former Golden Gloves boxer was still showing off the relics of old baseball and football scars in his eighties