Life And Sport From An Armchair View
James Harden, who some, with justification, would consider to be of equal status to LeBron James and Stephen Curry within the NBA, has found himself in hot soup with the Association's Brains Trust after articulating his anger about Philadelphia 76ers top cat Daryl Morey abundently clear at a promotional event in China. The player, 34,... Continue Reading →
4.03: SHADOWED (HUGH HORGAN (7)/JOSEPH O'BRIEN) 4.38: NARLITA - EW - (RONAN WHELAN/HARRY ROGERS) 5.13: GRECIAN SLIPPER (DYLAN B. MCMONAGLE/JOSEPH O'BRIEN) 5.45: ASTROPHYSICIST - EW - (BILLY LEE/JAMES NASH) 6.15: ASTAR (CHRIS HAYES/DERMOT WELD) 6.45: GOLDENSTATEWARRIOR (BEN COEN/JOHNNY MURTAGH) Johnny Murtagh's charge could be a free throw at a winner 7.15: PARTY CENTRAL (JACK KEARNEY... Continue Reading →
At some stage during last year's hurling Championship, Pat Horgan of Cork overtook Joe Canning as the leading all time scorer in the sport. The Galway ace having himself usurped none other than Christy Ring (I think). But here's the thing. 'Hoggie' just trotted back to his position. No fanfare, no whooping or hollering. He... Continue Reading →
A guess would be hazarded that this corner is far from alone in having a collection of old VHS tapes. Encompassing football, hurling and rugby matches, race meetings, you name it. But there are also copious comedy collections therein. Today, one of them was catapulted to the forefront of thoughts in this seat. Namely, Vinny... Continue Reading →
Dessie gets deserved extension Despite much speculation over his future, it was confirmed this week that Dessie Farrell will remain in charge of Dublin for at least another two years. Which is only as it should be after the Na Fianna clubman guided the sky blues to an All Ireland, three more Leinsters and at... Continue Reading →
In the episode of The Simpsons where Homer ends up crash landing into bed with Alec Baldwin and Kim Bassinger, the world's favourite safety inspector was after being in a parachute pulled behind a jetski. When the contraption reached its peak height, Homer reckoned he was "Like a candy wrapper caught in an updraft". Similar... Continue Reading →
Meath's defeat by Down in the 1991 All Ireland SFC Final stands virtually as the most upsetting day yours truly has ever had following sport. Numerous theories have surfaced over the years as to why our lads came up short on the day. The four week break between the semi final and final didn't help.... Continue Reading →
This NBA team are always motoring well. https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=lwjwzro
As usual, a little bit of everything but this time with a focus on the recent upturn in fortunes for Meath GAA teams
Ballyconnell, Co Cavan golfer Leona Maguire has made history by becoming the first Irish lady to be selected for the European team to contest this year's Solheim Cup competition. The match, which takes place every two years, is ladies golf's equivalent of the Ryder Cup. Therein, the pick of Europe's female golfers against their contemporaries... Continue Reading →