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Joe Molloy was once again joined by Mick McCarthy, Arthur James O'Dea and Ronan Mullen for the latest edition of A Slight Tangent... on Tuesday's Off The Ball. With talk of names and possibly squad numbers coming to rugby, the lads are at odds over whether the sport's values and traditions are too important to sully with something more commonly found in soccer. On top of that, Mick explained why he could be falling out of love with NFL's Red Zone, but that it remains the greatest feat of televisual genius ever!

Joe Molloy was joined by Gavan Casey of the The 42 to discuss a number of big stories from the world of boxing. Chris Eubank Sr. has cast some doubt on the proposed bout between his son Chris Jr. and the son of his 1990s nemesis Nigel, Conor Benn. We talk to Gavan about what Eubank Sr. has had to say about the dangers of weight-cutting for a professional bout. Furthermore, we talk to Gavan about the heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua that has seemingly been scheduled for early December.

Joe Molloy was joined by OTB's own Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack on Tuesday's edition of the Newsround. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy was joined by OTB's own Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack on Monday's edition of the Newsround. In association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Caitlin Thompson of Racquet Magazine joined Joe Molloy on Monday's Off The Ball to discuss the 19-year-old US Open men's champion, Carlos Alcaraz. One of the hottest new properties in tennis, Caitlin explains why she believes the young Spaniard can become as good as any one of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

Ger and Kathleen pore over the winners and losers from this weekend's sporting action in the Gillette Labs Performance Rankings on OTB AM. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

American football journalist Mike Carlson joins Ger and Kathleen on #OTBAM to review the NFL's long-awaited return this season. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Jenny Claffey joins Ger & Kathleen to look back at the US Open finals. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy was joined by 2010 All-Ireland winner Clíodhna O'Connor and journalist Conor McKeon on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. The curious case of professional golf's 'black hat' Patrick Reed sparked the first talking-point on today's papers after the 2018 Masters winner conducted his first major interview since joining the Saudi-backed LIV tour. As the United Rugby Championship announced a sponsorship deal with state-owned Qatar Airways, the guys examined what has been a fairly negative reaction to the news among a selection of today's rugby writers. Has sport and its superstars become too homogenized? We explored the recent proliferation of behind-the-scenes sports documentaries and the service they provide.

Joe Molloy was joined by Arthur James O'Dea and Aidan Delaney on Sunday's edition of the Newsround. In a shorter than usual Newsround this Sunday, Joe, Arthur and Aidan discuss the postponement of Premier League games, and the curious case of of professional golf's 'black hat', Patrick Reed.

Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon joined John Duggan for The Newsround on Saturday's Off The Ball.

After six 'exceptional' years at Off The Ball, Ronan Mullen is moving on. As a surprise for the outgoing producer, Joe Molloy, Ger Gilroy and Catherine Murphy all recalled some of their favourite memories of him.

As the #NFL returns this weekend, with the Bills beating the Rams on the first day of the season, Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson joins Ger Gilroy to look ahead to the new season.

Jess McFadyen of Motorsport joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to preview the Italian Grand Prix and talk through the other main stories in Formula 1 right now. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Richie McCormack is joined by Irish International golfer and Sports Direct ambassador, Aideen Walsh, following Sports Direct’s link-up with the KPMG Women’s Irish Open. Aideen, who is their ambassador for the tournament - which takes place in Dromoland Castle from September 22nd - has also partnered with the new ‘Get A Grip’ campaign as part of the launch. You can get your tickets for the event over at kpmgwomensirishopen.ie

The European Week of Sport 2022 takes place this month and will be a unique celebration aimed at promoting physical activity in people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels It's all in association w/ Sport Ireland, who are calling on you and your family to get out and #BeActive between the 23rd - 30th of September... For more information - and to find an event near you - go to sportireland.ie/europeanweekofsport Among the ambassadors for the project is David Gillick, who has been speaking to Richie McCormack

Irish Times journalist Malachy Clerkin is the latest to pick his favourite live individual performances in You Had To Be There on #OTBAM Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

John Duggan joins Ger and Kathleen on #OTBAM as he hopes he can finish on a high as he predicts who will win the season-ending BMW Championship at Wentworth. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Former professional tennis player Jenny Claffey joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to talk about all the latest lines from the US Open in Flushing Meadows. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Will O’Callaghan is joined by Dan McDonnell and Richie McCormack for Monday’s Newsround! #EffortlessFlow | @GilletteUK

Ger and Nathan cast their eyes over the best and the worst of this weekend's sports action in the Gillette Labs Performance Rankings on #OTBAM Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

John Duggan was joined by the former Dublin footballer Mick O'Keeffe and journalist Brendan O'Brien on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. Does the GAA have a 'cultural issue' with the abuse of referees? John, Mick and Brendan explored the most recent instances of match officials being targeted and considered what must happen to eradicate this kind of behaviour. Following an article written in the Sunday Independent by Paul Kimmage about the coverage of certain sports with relation to doping, the lads considered how often and how deeply the issue and theme of doping should arise. Furthermore, the lads lamented the lack of coverage given over to the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team after their midweek defeat of Finland, enjoyed what Wayne Rooney had to say of his Manchester United vs Arsenal memories, and a whole lot more.

John Duggan was joined by OTB's Arthur James O'Dea and Ann-Marie Donelan on this Sunday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball.

Irish rugby hero and racehorse owner Rob Kearney and Classic winning trainers Johnny Murtagh and Ger Lyons OTB for our Longines Irish Weekend Special in association with HRI in The Davenport Hotel, Dublin. Longines Irish Champions Weekend takes place at Leopardstown on September 10th, and The Curragh on September 11th @HRIRacing | #EveryRacingMoment

Will O'Callaghan joined John Duggan on The Newsround on Saturday's Off The Ball. They discussed the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, Celtic's clash with rivals Rangers, and Bohemians' victory against Shamrock Rovers. Serena Williams' retirement from tennis was also on the agenda and Ciara Mageean smashing Sonia O'Sullivan's Irish 1500m record.

There’s a new quizmaster in town as Adrian, Ronan & Shane face-off for the first victory in this new era of quizzing greatness!!

Nathan Murphy talks to Vera Pauw, Denise O'Sullivan and LIlly Agg after the Irish women's national team beat Finland and reached the playoffs for World Cup qualification. Football with @SkyIreland #OUTBELIEVE

Irish athletics legend Eamonn Coghlan joined Ger and Johnny on #OTBAM to discuss Ireland's performances at the recent European Championships and to look ahead to the Griffith Avenue Mile. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Cian Fahey joined Johnny and Ger on #OTBAM to look ahead to the new NFL Season. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Racquet Magazine's Caitlin Thompson joined Richie McCormack on Wednesday's Off The Ball. We delved into the twin burdens of fame and expectation facing Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu following their first-round exits, Serena Williams' farewell tour, and an unusually open men's draw.

Olympic gold-medalist rower Fintan McCarthy joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball to discuss his success in the sport and the Skibbereen background behind it all.

Ger brings us through Eoin's Top 5 OTB moments before the proud Kerry man heads off on his travels. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

It was Eoin Sheahan's final Performance Rankings on OTBAM, as he joined Ger Gilroy to run through the runners and riders of the weekend's sporting action. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Cathal Mullaney looks back at McIlroy's epic comeback over the weekend and talks through the latest rumours of who is set to join LIV Golf. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

We delved into the topic of pregnancy in sport on The Saturday Panel - talking the dos and don'ts during the nine months, and how having a child impacts performance and fitness for both elite athletes and all expectant mothers. John Duggan was joined by former Olympic walker and world gold medalist Olive Loughnane, Kerry senior footballer Louise Galvin, and pelvic health physiotherapist Helen Keeble.

Breeder of record-breaking stallion Altior, Paddy Behan joined Ger Gilroy to discuss the science and process of breeding, the story of the legendary horse, and his most recent run-in with attempted horse thieves.

Boxer Eric Donovan joined Adrian and Eoin on #OTBAM this morning. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Zack Carpenter is in studio and joins Adrian and Eoin on #OTBAM to preview the Northwestern Wildcats taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

In his final Crappy Quiz appearance before trekking through South America, Eoin becomes the contestant and takes on Ger and Shane in the quiz of sporting factoids. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Boxing journalist Gareth A. Davies joined Richie McCormack to look back on Anthony Joshua's loss to Oleksandr Usyk, what comes next for Joshua, and whether Tyson Fury will face either of the two.

Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy is the latest to give his top 5 performances seen live on #OTBAM's You Had To Be There. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Kodaline drummer Vinny May Jr. joins Ger and Eoin on this morning's #OTBAM Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Will O'Callaghan is joined by F1 Journalist Rebecca Clancy to give you all the news ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

Cathal Dennehy joined Will O'Callaghan on Tuesday's Off The Ball to recap Ireland's success at the European Athletics Championships.

Ger and Dan decide who's on fire and who's been left in the cold in this week's Gillette Labs Performance Rankings. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Ronan Mullen steps between the #OTBAM ropes and joins Ger and Dan to review Oleksandr Usyk's split-decision victory over Anthony Joshua in Jeddah on Saturday night. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy is joined by Cliona Foley & Kieran Cunningham for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review, as we go through all the biggest stories from this morning’s back pages and beyond.

Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish boxer Kenneth Egan to discuss Olexsandr Usyk’s win over Anthony Joshua, and Joshua’s awkward speech in the ring post-fight.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers placekicker Pat Murray joins Eoin on #OTBAM ahead of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at the Aviva Stadium on August 27th. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

It's Arthur vs Shane vs Mick (ft. Stevie G) in this week's Crappy Quiz, with Adrian trying (unsuccessfully) to maintain order in the shoutiest segment on Irish radio. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow