Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year for 2020
Live sport may have gone missing during the pandemic but there was always plenty to read
Bernard Brogan’s story shaped by a savage internal refusal to quit
So long the star, Brogan had to graft his way back from injury and fight for every minute
Seán Moran: Brogan’s dogged perseverance one of his great attributes
Outstanding forward epitomised Dublin’s transformation but endured frustrations
Ministerial disregard for Irish basketball symptomatic of shameful history of neglect
Relevant Ministers were too busy to meet with Basketball Ireland CEO – for 18 months
Dublin’s success owes more to population than funding
Climbing population levels in the capital are creating an existential crisis for the GAA
Derek McGrath: New league format will benefit player welfare
Former Waterford manager believes reduced relegation risk will allow for rotation
Seán Moran: Gaelic football rich territory for crossovers
Code ‘competition’ helps from Shane Horgan’s try to Kieran Donaghy’s basketball skills
Kieran Donaghy undecided on Kerry future after winning Sports Book of the Year
Kingdom stalwart picked up award for autobiography ‘What Do You Think Of That?’
Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year
Muhammad Ali, Adrian Doherty, Paul O’Connell, others make up 2016’s best reads
Caroline Currid: ‘I was shocked by Paul O’Connell’s preparation’
Sports psychologist describes unexpected start to fruitful work relationship with rugby star
Vintage Colm Cooper back to his mercurial best
Whether creating scores or taking them, Kerry have their ace in the pack back
Mayo can honour Horan’s legacy by taking final step to glory
Under his stewardship they came desperately close to landing Sam and greatly enriched the championship
UCC Demons’ Shane Coughlan fully committed to landing major trophy
Now 33 and 16 years playing senior Cork’s Shane Coughlan is still aiming high
Nine months on Andy Moran achieves his goal and gets back on the pitch
Even in a record win against old rivals Galway, the return of Mayo’s spiritual leader was the best news of the afternoon
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