Football – Losing Its Sporting Spirit?
There is something about association football that is very appealing. The game is played by over 250 million players in over 200 nations and has the highest television audience in sport. What is it that makes football so popular? Has it still got its sporting spirit? Unfair play I’m familiar with football in England both […]
The Greatest Sporting Organization in Ireland is the GAA
As I write, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is about to complete its 125th anniversary. 2009 saw many celebrations of this milestone with thousands of clubs throughout Ireland celebrating in their own unique way. The GAA organization and its games are indeed unique in the world of sport. No other country in the world has […]