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Kenny Cunningham and Richie McCormack join Joe Molloy to discuss Wednesday's main sports stories. The Newsround with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Legendary basketball broadcaster Timmy McCarthy joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM to present his in-person highlights in the latest edition of 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

JD brings us his latest golf tips in this week's Virtual Insanity.

It's an all-Irish affair as Ger and Nathan pick through the best and worst of the weekend's sport in the 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

Mike Carlson joins Ger and Nathan to round-up the weekend's NFL 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

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Vincent Hogan and Gerry Thornley for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:03:22) Is Stephen Kenny getting enough out of this Ireland team? (00:17:25) Lawrenson on his BBC exit: 'I was axed for being 65 and a white male.' (00:23:20) Has the standard of TV sports analysis suffered an 'inexorably declined'? (00:32:40) Joe Brolly & David Gough: Eavesdropping on an intimate conversation; The human cost of a World Cup in Qatar. (00:49:20) The alleged plot to extort money from Paul Pogba. (00:56:10) Alleged racism against indigenous players in the AFL. (01:04:00) Munster's Ben Healy & Graham Rowntree grant increasingly rare one-on-one interviews. (01:10:35) Can Lionel Messi finally win the World Cup?

After it emerged that boxing may not remain a sport at the Olympic Games beyond 2024, journalist Gavan Casey joined Joe Molloy on Sunday's Off The Ball to explain what has occurred.

Joe Molloy is joined by Ann-Marie Donelan and Arthur James O'Dea for Sunday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball.

Former world champion rower Niall O'Toole joined John Duggan on OTB Saturday to reflect on Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy's gold medal today at the World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic. They also touched on the other top Irish performers at the event.

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

Will O’Callaghan is joined by Aisling O’Reilly live from Dromoland as we discuss Day Two of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open. @KPMG_Ireland | #WomenInSport | #InspiringTheFuture

Kerry GAA legend and Tralee Warriors star Kieran Donaghy and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Commissioner Rich Ensor joined Adrian and Kathleen on #OTBAM to promote MAAC ASUN Dublin Basketball Challenge coming this November. 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

Aisling O'Reilly reports live from Dromoland Castle after day one of the KPMG Women's Irish Open, which sees Leona Maguire two shots off the lead. KMPG Ireland| Women's Irish Open | #WomenInSport | #InspiringTheFuture

Joe Molloy and Richie McCormack join Nathan Murphy to chat through Thursday's top sports stories on The Newsround. The Newsround with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Adrian and Shane pick the brain of GAA journalist Michael Verney for his top 5 performances he's seen firsthand on the latest edition of You Had To Be There. Timestamps and topics below. (01:10) – Joe Canning - 2008 (08:20) – Eoin Larkin - 2011 (15:00) – Khabib v McGregor - 2018 (21:40) – Rachael Blackmore - 2022 (26:30) – Gearoid Hegarty - 2022 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

Hometown favourite Leona Maguire and defending champion Catriona Matthew joined Aisling O'Reilly in Dromoland Castle for a chat ahead of this week's KPMG Women's Irish Open. @KPMG_Ireland | @WomensIrishOpen | #InspiringTheFuture | #WomenInSport

Expert in sports-related concussions, Dr. Micky Collins, joined Joe Molloy to discuss the science and treatment of concussions in sports.

Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack are chatting through today's sports news headlines with Joe Molloy on The Newsround. The Newsround with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

In this week's Virtual Insanity, John Duggan runs though his tips for The French Open. 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 Team OTB's Mick McCarthy, Arthur James O'Dea and, for the first time, Will O'Callaghan for another edition of A Slight Tangent on Off The Ball. (01:59) 'Do you like AFL?... Answer the question!' (05:15) Stoicism, Jim Gavin and the Dubs. (08:45) How advantageous is religious faith to a sportsperson? (12:52) The worst refereeing decisions in history: Henry, Maradona and Joe Sheridan. (22:16) Mick wants to get rid of the Champions League! (27:40) Why don't sports fans care about doping anymore? (42:52) The modern dilemma facing Republic of Ireland fans.

Former Brisbane Lions and St Kilda player Colm Begley joined Joe Molloy to look ahead to Saturday's AFL Grand Final between Geelong and Sydney at the MCG, where Irish duo Zach Tuohy and Mark O'Connor look to become champions with the Cats.

Joe Molloy was joined by OTB's own Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack to run through all of the day's biggest sporting stories on Tuesday's Newsround. Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Boxing journalist Gareth A. Davies joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM as the highly anticipated bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua looks set to be confirmed in the coming days. 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 Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy to run through Monday's headlines. In association with @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

Ger, Johnny and Cathal discuss Dublin's All-Ireland chances now that Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey will be back in the 2023 squad. 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

Ger and Johnny run through the good, the bad, and the ugly from this weekend's sport in the Gillette Labs Performance Rankings. (00:00) – Red - Rodgers (07:20) – Red - LOI Big Guns (15:30) – Amber - URC (16:40) – Green - Irish CB's (24:00) – Green - Dublin football 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 in studio by Dion Fanning and Bernard Jackman for this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (00:00:38) A run through Sunday's back pages. (00:03:21) Wayne Rooney and his journey in football management. (00:24:41) Queen Elizabeth's passing and 'gesture politics' in sport. (00:35:00) David Beckham: A master at work. (00:43:38) Club rugby begins anew, farcical challenge posed by Emerging Ireland tour. (00:56:27) Why do all sports not face the same scrutiny when it comes to doping?

Joe Molloy was joined in studio by OTB's Ann-Mare Donelan and Arthur James O'Dea for Sunday's edition of the Newsround.

Departing producer Ronan Mullen joins Ger Gilroy to reflect on some favourite Off The Ball moments from the last six years.

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

Ger is in the hot seat for this week's quiz, and the contestants are Will, Tommy and Adrian.

Former professional tennis player Jenny Claffey joins Adrian and Aisling on #OTBAM for an in-depth look at the genius of Roger Federer as the tennis great announces he will retire later this month. 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 was joined by OTB's own Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack for Thursday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball. In association of Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

The incredible Roger Federer has announced his retirement from professional tennis. Four-time Grand Slam doubles champion and ESPN commentator Rennae Stubbs joined Will O'Callaghan on Thursday's Off The Ball to discuss his legacy.

Will O'Callaghan was joined by four-time LPGA major winner Laura Davies on Thursday's Off The Ball to share her memories of competing in (and twice winning) the Irish Open. Women’s Golf on OTB in association with KPMG – Proudly supporting women in sport

In episode 7 of 'You Had To Be There' Ruaidhri O'Connor pick's the 5 top performance's that stuck out in his life. (02:50) – Georgie Kinkladze - Man City v Southampton 1996 (10:10) – Rob Kearney - Lions 2009 (16:20) – Paul O'Connell - Ireland v Wales 2015 (22:40) – Conor Murray - Ireland v NZ, Chicago 2016 (30:20) – Maro Itoje - Lions 2017 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 Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack to run through the day's headlines. In association with Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

John joins Ger and Shane on #OTBAM still in the afterglow of his correct Shane Lowry call at Wentworth last week to preview the Fortinet Championship in Virtual Insanity. 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 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.

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

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

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.