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EXPLAINER | Boxing unlikely to remain an Olympic sport | Gavan Casey
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.

How should we feel about Stephen Kenny's Ireland now? | Sunday's Newsround
Joe Molloy is joined by Ann-Marie Donelan and Arthur James O'Dea for Sunday's edition of the Newsround on Off The Ball.
GOLD FOR PAUL O'DONOVAN AND FINTAN MCCARTHY | Niall O'Toole in the Czech Republic
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.
O'Donovan and McCarthy strike gold again | Premiership title for Tuohy and O'Connor | THE NEWSROUND
Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon joined John Duggan on Saturday's Off The Ball for The Newsround.
Leona Maguire's shaky second round | Hole in one hero | WOMEN'S IRISH OPEN DAY 2
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

Kieran Donaghy: Dublin Basketball Challenge
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
Irish golfers taking Dromoland Castle by storm | Maguire two shots off the lead | KPMG WOMEN'S IRISH OPEN
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
Maguire starts well at Irish Open | Lancaster holds Racing talks | Corey to Monaghan | THE NEWSROUND
Joe Molloy and Richie McCormack join Nathan Murphy to chat through Thursday's top sports stories on The Newsround. The Newsround with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

YHtBT: Michael Verney - Joe Canning's greatness
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
LEONA MAGUIRE & CATRIONA MATTHEW | Live from The KPMG Women's Irish Open
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
CONCUSSION IN SPORT: “The data does not support banning heading” | Dr Micky Collins
Expert in sports-related concussions, Dr. Micky Collins, joined Joe Molloy to discuss the science and treatment of concussions in sports.
THE NEWSROUND: Katie Taylor to defend world titles | Haaland coming to Dublin | Lancaster leaving Leinster?
Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack are chatting through today's sports news headlines with Joe Molloy on The Newsround. The Newsround with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Virtual Insanity: The French Open
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

A Slight Tangent... | Do fans care about doping? | Worst refereeing decisions | Religious faith in sport
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.
'C'mere, I never told you what's going on in chess!' | The Newsround
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
AFL Grand Final Preview: Tuohy and O'Connor chase Premiership glory | Colm Begley
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.

Fury vs Joshua all but confirmed, AJ's boxing IQ | Gareth A. Davies
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
Brady returns for Ireland, injury woes beset the under-21s and the Dubs get Jack Mc and Mannion back | The Newsround
Joe Molloy was joined by Richie McCormack and Mick McCarthy to run through Monday's headlines. In association with @GilletteUK | #EffortlessFlow

Rodgers in trouble, Dubs are back | Performance Rankings
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

Mannion & McCaffrey are back, Dubs All-Ireland favourites
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
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Beckham's media masterstroke | Doping's losing battle with fans | Is Rooney the real deal?
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?
SUNDAY NEWSROUND | Wimbledon queueing, September All-Irelands, Chronic Leicester & more
Joe Molloy was joined in studio by OTB's Ann-Mare Donelan and Arthur James O'Dea for Sunday's edition of the Newsround.
Ray Mancini, Richie Hogan, Dr Harry Edwards | Ronan Mullen picks his Off The Ball highlights
Departing producer Ronan Mullen joins Ger Gilroy to reflect on some favourite Off The Ball moments from the last six years.
Nathan Collins sees red | FAI Cup shocks | URC returns | THE NEWSROUND
Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon joined John Duggan for the Newsround on Saturday's Off The Ball.
THE C̷̶̷R̷̶̷A̷̶̷ HAPPY QUIZ | The Biggest Bottle Job In The History of OTB
Ger is in the hot seat for this week's quiz, and the contestants are Will, Tommy and Adrian.

What made Federer great | Jenny Claffey
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
'I don't feel one bit sorry for Australia' | The beauty of Roger Federer | NEWSROUND
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
'Roger made tennis look so easy' | Rennae Stubbs on Federer's legacy, the Nadal rivalry & coaching Serena Williams
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.
Women's Irish Open returns | Two-time winner Laura Davies shares her memories
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

YHtBT: Ruaidhri O'Connor - Kinkladze, Murray magic, Chicago
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
Is Ciaran Frawley the natural successor to Johnny Sexton? | The Newsround
Will O'Callaghan is joined by Mick McCarthy and Richie McCormack to run through the day's headlines. In association with Gillette UK | #EffortlessFlow

Virtual Insanity: Fortinet Championship, JD's winning streak
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
A SLIGHT TANGENT... | Are rugby's values too sacrosanct for squad numbers?! | Red Zone: Yay or increasingly nay?
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!
'Fury beats Joshua 10 times out of 10' | Contrived Eubank-Benn bout | Eubank Sr's legitimate concerns on weight-cutting | GAVAN CASEY
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.
'Crazy' weight cuts, Football boo boys, Liverpool Ajax | The Newsround
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
'Is that the derby where someone took a dump in the dressing room?!' | THE NEWSROUND
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: Alcaraz can be as good as Federer, Nadal & Djokovic - no doubt!
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.

Lowry beats McIlroy to PGA championship, Garcia's weird Wentworth withdrawal | Performance Rankings
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

Bills and Chiefs impress, Belichick and Patriots fading fast | Mike Carlson on NFL
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: A new tennis star is born, Alcaraz win US Open
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
SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Patrick Reed bares his soul... and namechecks McIlroy | Why Chelsea wanted new wave Graham Potter | URC comes under fire
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.
SUNDAY NEWSROUND | When will the Premier League return? | Why does nobody love Patrick Reed?
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.

THE NEWSROUND: Premier League fixtures off | Derry close gap on Rovers | Champions Weekend
Will O'Callaghan and Shane Hannon joined John Duggan for The Newsround on Saturday's Off The Ball.
A surprise [emotional!] farewell to Ronan Mullen on his final day as OTB producer 🥲💖
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.
NFL SEASON PREVIEW | Bills get off to winning start | Tom Brady 🐐 | SAM MONSON
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 | Italian GP preview, Ferrari write off 2022
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
DAVID GILLICK: Harnessing the potential of Irish athletes | European Week Of Sport
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
Aideen Walsh: KPMG Women's Irish Open preparations | 'Get A Grip' campaign
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

VIRTUAL INSANITY | PGA BMW Championship at Wentworth
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

YHtBT: Malachy Clerkin - 'I thought: "Zidane, if you're the man, let's see it!"
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