In 2016, Ger Gilroy was joined by Dr. Harry Edwards to discuss the role of athletes in the civil rights movement.  Dr. Edwards is an American sociologist and civil rights activist who has spent a career working with sports teams and athletes at the highest levels in America. He also appeared in the opening episodes of OJ: Made in America.

Exclusive access - OJ Simpson is dead | Dr. Harry Edwards on OJ, US civil rights history and the role of athletes who protest

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John Duggan & Johnny Ward are joined by Danny Mullins, Conor O’Dwyer and David Cooper for a very special Punchestown preview LIVE from The Mezz Bar right in the heart of the festival! Racing on OTB with William Hill

LIVE from PUNCHESTOWN | Champion Chase Tuesday, Willie Mullins’ dominance & memories from the track!

John & Johnny are back with another Racing Pod ahead of Navan and Punchestown!  Want the full podcast? Head over to offtheball.com/join to become a member!  The Racing Pod, with William Hill. 

The Racing Pod | The glory of Punchestown & weekend picks!

As Clare take on Limerick in the 1st round of the Munster Hurling Championship this weekend, listen back to Clare hurler Shane O'Donnell speaking to Off The Ball in our newest series Inner Drive!   Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell joins Joe Molloy for episode one of 'Inner Drive'. From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means. @AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive

Inner Drive Ep.1: Shane O'Donnell | Hattrick heroism, concussion incapacitation & space travel ambitions

John & Johnny are back again on this week's Racing Pod! Want the full thing? Head over to offtheball.com/join to sign up! The Racing Pod with William Hill.

Was the Grand National boring? The way a horse walks | THE RACING POD

Kathleen McNamee was joined on Off The Ball by the author Rita Bullwinkel to discuss her highly acclaimed new book, 'Headshot'.   Rita's debut novel, it tells a story through the perspective of eight female boxers working their way through the Women’s Youth Boxing Association championships in Reno, Nevada.   Celebrated for it's originality, style and execution everywhere from The New York Times to The Guardian, this is a brilliant discussion that should not be missed. 

Exclusive access - OJ Simpson is dead | Dr. Harry Edwards on OJ, US civil rights history and the role of athletes who protest

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