Out of Shot: The Masters is caught between marketing and mystique

The Masters sells itself on exclusivity and etiquette, but in a week of merch hauls, manicured content and patchy television coverage, the old mystique…

Apr 16

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Welcome to Rorytown

Back-to-back Masters wins puts Rory firmly in the pantheon of greats, while placing Augusta in the palm of his hand.

Apr 13

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January 2026

The erasure of Chris Von Erich

NEXT EPISODE: The curse of the Von Erich family makes for absorbing film material in the IRON CLAW, but it didn't need to lead to the erasure of an…

Jan 16

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The weight of an empire

Man Utd move on from another manager and another failed project, and return to the warm bosom of ex-player familiarity.

Jan 13

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Is Marty Supreme the next great sports movie?

NEXT EPISODE: In a new series for 2026, I'll be writing about film, TV and whatever tickles my fancy. This is about MARTY SUPREME.

Jan 9

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Things I want to leave behind in 2025

To kick things off in 2026, here are some things I'm happy to leave behind in 2025.

Jan 5

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December 2025

Lost for words

Mo Salah's not struggling to find words, unlike your favourite sports Substacker.

Dec 8, 2025

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November 2025

Irish football's coming of age

It's been a long period of misery for Irish football - progressing to the World Cup play-offs is a coming of age moment for the team and these players.

Nov 20, 2025

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Prop'd Up: U.S. sport's latest gambling scandal

NBA's latest crisis featuring active players and coaches was inevitable as the walls come down around legal gambling.

Nov 3, 2025

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October 2025

Changing Lanes

Swimmer Shane Ryan has become the first Irish athlete to sign up for the testing free Enhanced Games

Oct 21, 2025

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The Cruellest Game

There’s fewer tests of faith in life than following the Irish national football team.

Oct 13, 2025

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Slot’s struggle as Salah's shadow looms

A week is a long time in football. Just ask Arne Slot.

Oct 8, 2025

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