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WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED AT MAPLE HILL?!The 2026 MVP Open x OTB at Maple Hill was anything but a normal Disc Golf Pro Tour weekend. Severe weather completely changed the tournament, Saturday's play was suspended, and the event was ultimately shortened to just three rounds. And somehow, that was only the beginning of the story.On this episode of Courtesy Violation Podcast, we're breaking down everything that went down at one of the most iconic stops on the DGPT.Ricky Wysocki came away with the MPO victory at Maple Hill, finishing at -12 and holding off Jesse Nieminen by just one stroke. Nieminen put together an impressive performance to finish second at -11, with Evan Smith and Calvin Heimburg rounding out the top four.But the FPO division delivered a completely different kind of story.Sintija Klezberga captured her first DGPT victory and became the 2026 MVP Open FPO champion, while Eveliina Salonen and Holyn Handley finished tied for second. Klezberga's breakthrough also marked a historic moment for Latvian disc golf.And then there's the weather.Heavy rain, dangerous wind, suspended play, limited daylight, contingency layouts and a tournament that went from four planned rounds to three made this one of the strangest MVP Opens we've seen at Maple Hill. The DGPT was even forced to prepare multiple shortened-course scenarios in an effort to finish the event while avoiding a field cut and preserving Powerball Cup implications.We're talking about the winners, the weather, the shortened tournament, the Ricky Wysocki and Jesse Nieminen battle, Sintija Klezberga's breakthrough, Maple Hill, the DGPT Playoffs, Powerball Cup implications, and everything else that made this weekend one hell of a story.Was this still a proper test of Maple Hill?Did the weather completely change the outcome?Was shortening the event the right call?And what does the MVP Open mean heading into the final stretch of the 2026 Disc Golf Pro Tour season?Drop your thoughts in the comments!Courtesy Violation Podcast covers professional disc golf, the Disc Golf Pro Tour, PDGA news, disc golf tournaments, tournament results, player performances, disc golf controversies, course design, discs, rules, and everything happening around the sport.#DiscGolf #MVPOpen #MapleHill #DGPT #DiscGolfProTour #RickyWysocki #SintijaKlezberga #JesseNieminen #PDGA #DiscGolfPodcast #ProDiscGolf #FPO #MPOCVP Merch Shophttps://b2842e-a7.myshopify.com/Support The Podhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtesyviolationpod/supportSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0BCNJlXk0j6mTr8BS0c7W6?si=d13d8827bb594368Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courtesy-violation-disc-golf-podcast/id1631228548X/Twitterhttps://x.com/CViolationpodInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cviolationpod/Intro Song by Fascinus Rexhttps://beacons.ai/fascinusrex

The Adult Improver series returns to spotlight another guest who has benefited from chess and improved significantly at the game. Chess was recommended to Leah Brown as a healthier outlet for a mind that, in Leah's words, tends to “torture itself.” Leah began playing tournaments less than two years ago and already has a peak rating of over 1600 USCF. In our conversation, Leah shares the training approach that has helped propel these gains, including: A lot of OTB chess with comprehensive review A heavy reliance on books, particularly those by IM Jeremy Silman A painful adjustment to 1. e4 openings that will hopefully provide long-term benefits Leah also highlights the importance of finding a friendly chess community in Massachusetts and shares the story of beating a GM in a simul. Tune in to hear the rest of this inspiring story. 0:00- Intro Links Mentioned:  Perpetual Chess Patreon Spotify Adult Improver Playlist Website Form to be considered as an adult improver guest 1:45 Meet Leah Brown 2:39 How chess became a healthy outlet Mentioned: BIllerica Chess Club https://billericachess.42web.io/?i=3 FM Sandro Safar https://lichess.org/coach/Sandro970 The Real Paul Morphy by FM Charles Hertan 5:08 Finding a welcoming OTB chess community 7:11 Getting serious about improvement 10:28 Jeremy Silman and learning through chess books 15:28 What fueled Leah's rapid rating gains? 20:42 Lessons learned the hard way and switching to 1. e4 31:38 Rating goals and the ambition to earn a title 35:34 Advice for adult improvers 37:09 The role chess plays in Leah's life 40:31 Beating a GM in a six-hour simul game  Mentioned: GM Nadia Kosintseva 45:25 Closing Advice for Navigating the Chess Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two people who witnessed a chaotic, unprecedented weekend for Irish football join Colm Boohig & Enda Coll; OTB's Ben Symes and John Fallon of the Irish Examiner, speaking from Hungary after Ireland's Nations League match against Israel.They react to FAI president Paul Cook's combative post-match comments, the reported player vote on whether to fulfil the fixture, and the sense of a split camp — with eight players believed to have voted against playing.The lads also describe the eerie atmosphere inside the near-empty stadium, the pre-match protests, and disturbing reports of racist chanting.Plus: what happens next with Gavin Bazunu, and what to expect in Dublin on Thursday.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland' sectionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Two people who witnessed a chaotic, unprecedented weekend for Irish football join Colm Boohig & Enda Coll; OTB's Ben Symes and John Fallon of the Irish Examiner, speaking from Hungary after Ireland's Nations League match against Israel.They react to FAI president Paul Cook's combative post-match comments, the reported player vote on whether to fulfil the fixture, and the sense of a split camp — with eight players believed to have voted against playing.The lads also describe the eerie atmosphere inside the near-empty stadium, the pre-match protests, and disturbing reports of racist chanting.Plus: what happens next with Gavin Bazunu, and what to expect in Dublin on Thursday.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland' sectionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was. Eoin Sheahan bring us through the week that was on Off The Ball. On a week when Israel casts a shadow on the International break we hear from Irish internationals Kevin Kilbane, Stephen Reid, Jamie Finn and Lily Agg. Rugby returns this week and along with it comes the return of Brian O'Driscoll and Wednesday Night Rugby with Gerry Thornley. Plus Daniel & Nathan Wiffen joined Eoin in studio for a feature length catch-up.If you like what you've heard on The Week on Off The Ball, don't forget you can become an OTB member now - https://www.offtheball.com/uncategorized/join-in-the-obsession-1494916

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was. Eoin Sheahan and Arthur James O'Dea were on hand to run through their favourite clips from the week that was on Off The Ball. From Austin Gleeson's retirement interivew, to an incredible career retrospective with the two-time Irish Olympian Andrew Bree, and an exclusive sit down with Scottish rugby legend Finn Russell, there was no shortage of great stuff for members to get stuck into. If you like what you've heard on The Week on Off The Ball, don't forget you can become an OTB member now - https://www.offtheball.com/uncategorized/join-in-the-obsession-1494916

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Mick McCarthy is on hosting duties for this week's scintillating and splenido Crappy Quiz. In the hot seat this week are three cranks from the OTB scrapheap of trivia - Arthur O'Dea, David Wilson, and Eoin Sheahan. Who will conquer all and reign supreme in this week's Crappy Quiz?

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was. Eoin Sheahan was on hand after a week where Katie Taylor had her glorious Croke Park homecoming, and Gaelic games came under a harsh spotlight as the prospect of integration is not progressing as planned. On the former, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Katie's manager, Brian Peters, on to explain how the Croke Park finale came about, and what it all meant to him. Meanwhile, her coach, Ross Enamait, also joined us to share his thoughts on the night, while Irish boxing heavyweight Thomas Carty came into studio for a sobering look at a weekend that didn't go at all as he had planned. After news of Dr. Mary McAleese's decision to step down from her role as chairperson of the Integration Committee, Tom Parsons (GPA CEO), Maria Kinsella (Ex-GPA co-chair), Sinead O'Carroll (The Journal) and Conor Meyler shared their expertise on what had gone wrong, why all is not as it might seem, and how integration can be put back on track. If you like what you've heard on The Week on Off The Ball, don't forget you can become an OTB member now - https://www.offtheball.com/uncategorized/join-in-the-obsession-1494916

Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are in studio reflecting on what was quite an exciting opening round of UCL games. Troy Parrott scores his second goal in a week and also bags his first UCL goal in the impressive 3-2 win over Lille. Also, OTB's Rachel Sheehan joins the panel to discuss the breaking news from last night revolving around Mary McAleese stepping away from the integration role. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the labelCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan bring you up to date on all of the Sports news on this Tuesday morning!The lads review the Katie Taylor card with Matthew Brennan who was on the ground for OTB, RTÉ's coverage of the fight, Thomas Carty's appearance on Off The Ball and we bring you our post-2000 Champions League XI's!Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was.Eoin Sheahan and Mick McCarthy were on hand this time out and had plenty to dig into!It's Katie Taylor's final fight week and we've had plenty to talk about across all Off The Ball shows.First though, former Monaghan manager, Gabriel Bannigan joined Shane Hannon in studio on Off The Ball Breakfast, where he gave a very honest interview about what happened behind the scenes before his departure.The main theme of today's episode is Katie Taylor, and boy were the stars in town this week...We'll hear from Katie herself, Eddie Hearn, commentators, Steve Bunce, Adam Smith & Kevin Byrne. We also spoke to Katie's first-ever opponent, Alanna Nihell, Natasha Jonas joined Eoin in studio and we'll hear about Katie Taylor the footballer from former teammates Olivia O'Toole & Meabh de Burca And finally, If you haven't heard by now, A Slight Tangent is back up and running on Off The Ball every single week! Get your emails in at aslighttanget@offtheball.com now! If you like what you've heard on The Week on Off The Ball, don't forget you can become an OTB member now - https://www.offtheball.com/uncategorized/join-in-the-obsession-1494916

Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton and David Wilson are in the studio getting more and more excited about Saturday's historic night. The lads are still trying to unravel the craziness of deadline day, especially with the topic of City's new man, Enzo Fernandez. Finally, the build-up to the new URC season continues, OTB's Rugby correspondent caught up with Josh Van Der Flier and what he got up to in his off-season. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

GM Valentin Dragnev is a two-time Austrian national champion and former chess Olympian who has had memorable OTB encounters with GM Magnus Carlsen, Vasyl Ivanchuk, and many other top players. After achieving so much over the board, he has increasingly focused his attention on chess training and a community-focused website he co-founded, Chessivity.com. We discuss: The story behind Valentin's fast rise up the ranks after a relatively late start to tournament chess. The struggles he has observed that adult students have in developing consistent thought processes. The vision behind Chessivity, a website that aims to connect chess players and help them track and share their chess training. Stories from Valentin's chess career, including nearly beating Magnus Carlsen and cycling from Austria to Budapest to compete in the Chess Olympiad. This was a very insightful conversation with lots of good stories and practical chess advice. 0:00- Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/CHESS.  03:05 GM Dragnev's rise up the ranks Mentioned: The Art of Planning in Chess by GM Neal McDonald https://www.amazon.com/Art-Planning-Chess-Move/dp/071349025X 12:14 Transitioning to Chess as a Career 15:31 Advice for Parents and Young Players 18:29 Coaching Adults vs. Kids 21:52 The Importance of Thought Process in Chess 26:53 The Birth of Chessivity 30:32 Integrating Chessivity with User Accounts Follow Ben here: https://chessivity.com/profile/bennyficial1 31:05 Future Features and User Feedback 33:11 Valentin's Chess Career Highlights 35:05 Playing Against Magnus Carlsen Check out the Sicilian game here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/european-team-championship-open/round-2/kLFgyBxS/QCqXtaGu 38:39 Training and Preparation Strategies 42:10 Working with Top Players 44:46 Balancing Coaching and Competitive Play 47:07 Misconceptions in Chess Improvement 52:22 Valentin tells the story of cycling from Austria to Budapest before competing in the Olympiad 56:03 Thanks to Valentin for joining! Find him on Chessivity: https://chessivity.com/profile/valentin Lichess coaches: https://lichess.org/coach/DrAgnevstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dirty Down South is heading to Negril, Jamaica. Justin and Jennifer sit down with Bunny from Tom's Trips for a candid first-timer's guide to Hedonism II — what the nude-pool culture actually feels like, how consent works, what the all-inclusive experience is like, and why so many repeat guests end up calling the place “home.”Bunny shares decades of lifestyle and travel experience while Justin brings the perspective of someone who has made the trip again and again. They talk body confidence, getting comfortable naked, the mix of nudists and lifestyle guests, hosted group trips, Miss No Swimsuit, catamaran chaos, payment planning, what to pack, and the friendships that can grow out of a week in Jamaica.In This Episode: What Hedonism II is actually like for a first-timer Nude-pool culture, body confidence and getting comfortable in your own skin Consent, participation boundaries and why not everyone at Hedo is there to play All-inclusive food, bars and resort life Why repeat guests describe Hedonism as “home” Tom's Trips hosted groups and matching travelers to the right week Miss No Swimsuit, catamaran stories and Hedo traditions Trip length, deposits and payment planning What to bring: a good attitude, a sarong and a cup Why the friendships can matter as much as the wild storiesHosts: Justin from OTB and JenniferGuest: Bunny from Tom's TripsGuest & Dirty Down South Links: Tom's Trips On the Border Lifestyle Co. / OTB eventsSupport & Partners: Glitz by Jax / Good Supply PassionScapes Photography CouplesNextDoor.comCND New Member Promo Code: Use code DD25.Listen to The Down & Dirty Podcast:https://downdirtypodcast.comJoin the CND community:https://couplesnextdoor.com

Welcome to the second installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was.Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson were on hand this time out and had plenty to dig into!Firstly, former Chairman of the FIFA Governance Committee, Miguel Maduro, joined us in studio this week. He gave his opinion on UEFA's response to FIFA's latest struggles.We started a new series on Off The Ball this week, where we take a deep dive into a particular subject. We kicked it off by looking at one of the most dominant sportspeople we do not know enough about – Tadej Pogačar – with Professor Gregor Starc from the University of Ljubljana, Pogačar's biographer Andy McGrath and the former professional cyclist, Nicolas Roche. Denise O'Sullivan appeared on The COYGIG Pod, where she opened up about the struggles that motivated her to leave Liverpool and return to the States after just 6 months.And finally, If you haven't heard by now, A Slight Tangent is back up and running on Off The Ball every single week! Get your emails in at aslighttanget@offtheball.com now! If you like what you've heard on The Week on Off The Ball, don't forget you can become an OTB member now - https://www.offtheball.com/uncategorized/join-in-the-obsession-1494916

There are lots of questions in buying that are left unanswered. In this episode, Elisabeth Mac Hale answers some of those directly: these are questions that come up repeatedly from buyers at different stages of their careers, and that the person asking rarely wants to raise out loud.In this episode:- How to know if your OTB figure is right- What to do when a supplier keeps pushing back the delivery date- Do you have to choose between product instinct and commercial data - Why the feeling that everyone else in the room knows something you don't is not unusual - When the right time to put yourself forward for more responsibilityTo build the commercial foundations that underpin all of these questions, explore the Buyer's Toolkit Mini Course:To go deeper and develop your fashion buying career sills from concept to customer, explore the Thrive in Fashion Buying course Website and Podcast Notes DESIGN DIRECTIVEEmail your questions Hello@thriveinfashion.com

OTB's Rachel Sheehan was on hand at the K Club to hear from the Irish hopefuls ahead of the KPMG Irish Women's Open.Firstly hear from 2-time LPGA Tour tournament winner Leona Maguire and then hear from Sara Byrne and Lauren Walsh.

Joining Pat to chat through the first weekend of the new Premier League season is OTB's John Duggan.

Welcome to the first installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was. Eoin Sheahan and Arthur James O'Dea were on hand this time out and had plenty to dig into! There were European medals galore as they ran back through interviews with Kate O'Connor, Ellen Walshe and Mona McSharry from OTB Breakfast and nightly radio show. Athletics Ireland boss Paul McNamara also joined Off The Ball this week to run through how such a transformation in Irish sporting success has taken place. An All-Ireland winner with Kerry, and AFL Grand Final champion with the Sydney Swans, Tadhg Kennelly joined Eoin from Australia this week. He shared his expert opinion on how - if at all - the GAA can ever hope to manage the departure of its star players to the Australian game. And finally, ahead of the first of a four-game series between New Zealand and South Africa this weekend, author and political activist Trevor Richards joined Eoin to discuss the dark history of this fixture. If you like what you've heard on The Week on Off The Ball, don't forget you can become an OTB member now - https://www.offtheball.com/uncategorized/join-in-the-obsession-1494916

Dan Casey was in studio to take you through Saturday's Big Red Bench. We have everything on the show from Cork City FC chat to Mark English joining OTB's crew

Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield get you ready for a brand new DGPT event: Bring Your Own Doubles! The Preserve is playing host to a fun new format (two rounds of best shot doubles, one round of alternate shot). They welcome in TD Tom Odegaard to get the scoop on the course changes and what the Preserve is looking to do this year and in the future.0:00 Tom Odegaard on The Preserve12:00 Course Difficulty, Venue Logistics37:00 Marshal Evolution & OTB, Reactions to Tom1:01:15 The Preserve Picks

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Jess about her journey from 1500 to nearly 1800 in just this summer alone. We discussed her training, which includes mostly studying and OTB chess. Jess talked about the challenges and benefits of improving at chess with autism. She detailed her new thought process and corralling her brain. We also discussed why she enjoys chess coaching so much. Jess is an especially impressive adult improver who picked up the game as an adult. chess-journeys.com - The podcast has a website! Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8 My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Irish mountain biker & Red Bull athlete Rónán Dunne joins OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton for the 2nd episode of the Comeback series, as we follow Rónán's recovery journey as he aims to return for Red Bull Hardline in Vancouver in October. Rónán & Dara chat about where we are in the recovery process, Rónán's fear of horses & much more...

Trey Rowland hosts another episode of On The Bench, featuring Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans. In this episode of OTB, the guys get caught up on Florida State's preseason to this point, including a couple of scrimmages and a trip to Jacksonville. The group also discusses some recent conference realignment news.You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

-Turnover issues are nothing new to Nebraska---it's been a constant talking point for years and years and years---but Arkansasapparently had the same issue last year and is trying something new to change it-Per On3, new Arkansas OC Tim Cramsey has developed a chant that is said constantly throughout the premises of the football venuesand elsewhere---‘OTB'---which means ‘On the Ball,' as Arkansas sets to better their minus-11 turnover ratio last year, which ranked125 th in the FBS. That also included losing 9 of 14 total fumbles…can a chant and mindset truly improve areas of weakness?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OTB's Matthew Brennan was ringside at the 3Arena last night as Pierce O'Leary was defeated for the very first time as a pro, losing out in round 10 after an absolute war with Mark Chamberlain.Queensberry head honcho Frank Warren explains why it felt like a fight that takes “two exceptional human beings” to make happen, plus he has the latest on Lee Reeves as everyone keeps fingers crossed for the Limerick native after he suffered a nasty KO in the final round of his clash with Gary Cully.There's also chats with the legendary Anto Cacace as he awaits his return to the ring, Cork's Stephen Cairns after a fifth-round TKO statement win for himself over Senan Kelly, Adam Olaniyan following a second-round KO, and Bobbi Flood on the win, the walkout, and what's next heading towards Katie Taylor's Croke Park bill!Everyone's best wishes are with Lee Reeves & all of those around him.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ahead of this weekend's triple bill of Ladies' All-Ireland finals at Croke Park, OTB's Rachel Sheehan made the trip to HQ to chat to Carlow captain Roisin Bailey and Antrim skipper Bronagh Devlin, as well as Roscommon and Fermanagh captains Helena Cummins and Shannon McQuade.With the countdown to the 2026 TG4 All-Ireland Finals continuing, the respective team captains Bronagh Devlin (Antrim), Róisín Bailey (Carlow), Shannan McQuade (Fermanagh), Helena Cummins (Roscommon), Kate Geraghty (Galway) and Síofra O'Shea (Kerry) visited Croke Park today.Intermediate Final between Fermanagh and Roscommon (1.45pm) and the Junior Final between Antrim and Carlow (11.45am).

⁠Michael Duke (better known as Mr. Dodgy, or @chessproblem on X) is a Chessable author, the co-founder of Chessfam, and co-host of the Chicken Chess Club podcast. He has built a large online following through his passion for chess and his sharp sense of humor. But behind the jokes, Michael has become more serious about improving his own game. With a FIDE rating just shy of 2100, Michael was frustrated that he consistently performed much better in rapid than in classical chess. In order to change that, he sought out GM Alex Colovic for coaching after trying several instructors. He worked to address the biggest weaknesses in his game, including lazy calculation and overly ambitious opening choices. The work paid off as he defeated a grandmaster for the first time at age 38 and later held GM David Howell to a draw in a rapid game. In our conversation, Michael shares what he learned about improving as an adult, why his rapid results have always been better than his OTB results, and the practical changes that helped close the gap. We also discuss Chessfam, the ambitious new platform he co-founded to make finding and entering chess tournaments easier, as well as his observations from the recent European Chess Union Congress and the upcoming FIDE presidential election. (Please note this interview was recorded before Arkady Dvorkovich withdrew from the race.) As always, timestamps for all topics discussed are below. 00:04 Introduction to Mr. Dodgy  02:51 Chess Improvement Deep Dive and Dodgy's recent achievements  Mentioned: GM Alex Colovic's Substack 05:42 Lessons from Grandmaster Alex Colovic GM Alex Colovic- How to Become a Grandmaster https://www.quora.com/How-did-you-become-a-grandmaster/answer/Alex-Colovic?share=55b455d3&srid=hY2IT 08:49 Strengths and Weaknesses in Rapid vs Classical Chess 11:52 Opening Strategies and Learning Approaches GM Alex Colovic's Suggestions for the Alapin- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6K0YFRN20U 14:38 Daily Practice and Calculation Work 17:49 Patreon Mailbag Question: Can We Expect another Mr. Dodgy Chessable course?  20:33 Recommended Resources for Improvement Mentioned: Improve Your Chess Calculation by GM RB Ramesh, Think Like a Super GM by GM Michael Adams and Philip Hurtado, Perfect Your Chess by GM Volokitin and IM Grabinsky  25:20 Exploring Diverse Thinking in Chess 26:15 Influential Players and Their Styles 27:21 Dodgy's Grandmaster Victory Story 30:19 Chess Party: A Unique Event Experience 35:45 Introducing Chess Fam: A New Chess Platform Mentioned: Sligo International, Maia Chess Festival, Sitges International  39:55 The Business Model Behind Chess Fam 43:54 Navigating New Skills in Chess Fam 48:01 Getting Involved with Chess Fam 48:26 The Need for Chess Tournament Reviews 50:43 Creating a Welcoming Environment for New Players 52:39 The Rise of Casual Chess Events 54:07 Insights from the ECU Congress 55:40 Understanding the Role of the ECU 59:00 The Future of European Chess Mentioned: GM Peter Arnaudov from ModernChess.com, Business Meets Chess & Kids & GM Pontuss Carlsson 01:05:07 FIDE Elections and the Importance of Term Limits Thanks to Mr. Dodgy for joining! Here are links to his stuff: X: https://x.com/ChessProblem Chessable- https://www.chessable.com/courses/s/dodgy/ Chessfam- https://chessfam.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OTB's Rachel Sheehan joins Colm Boohig & Enda Coll to tee up a huge Saturday double-header in Thurles, as the All-Ireland Senior Camogie semi-finals take centre stage.We look ahead to Galway v Kilkenny (4pm) and Cork v Tipperary (6pm), with talk on form lines and why these two games could be “absolute crackers” — including the tight Cork/Tip rivalry as well as Tipp's home support.Plus, key players to watch, injury comebacks, and Rachel's predictions as she calls Galway by five and Cork to edge it by a point!Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Will O'Callaghan is joined by OTB's Rachel Sheehan and former Cork and Dublin star Sarah O'Donovan to preview the weekend's semi-final action in the camogie championship. The trio looks ahead as reigning champions Galway take on Kilkenny, while Rachel and Sarah's own Cork meet Tipperary for a spot in the final.They also discuss whether the new format for the All-Ireland championship has been a success this year.

Day 1 OTB host Brendan Sonnone enters his final few days on the FSU beat. Before transitioning to another role at 247Sports, Sonnone sits down with Trey Rowland to go over some of the most memorable moments from 10 years on the beat.

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Diego. He had a quick rise from 1200-1700 in two years of OTB play. However, lately his career is making chess improvement and playing OTB more challenging. We talked about resources that he used for his rise. Diego discussed solving his time trouble issues. We chatted about balancing work, chess, and improvement. Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8 My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill,Coming up, it's your final preview of Ireland against New Zealand in the Nations Championship this weekend!We'll have the team news, we'll hear from both camps,And our OTB regulars will look ahead to the action, as Ireland bid to end the 52-game unbeaten run for the All Blacks at the Auckland venue.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, well it's a final preview of the Nations Championship action this weekend,We'll hear from the Ireland camp ahead of the Japan game, our OTB regulars will weigh in with their thoughts,And we'll go around the houses of the other games tomorrow.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Kirsten. We spoke about her love of chess and trying to find the time for improvement. Kirsten went from 400-1400 in two years, but recently has hit a plateau. She provided several resources suggestions including books and videos. We discussed finding OTB opportunities, and we spoke a bit about the LA and Santa Monica chess scene. Kirsten discussed teaching her child chess. We discussed chess history. A big takeaway from this episode is that even when Kirsten doesn't have time for dedicated chess improvement, she is staying connected to the game she loves. Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8 My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OTB reporter, Rachel Sheehan, rounds up last weekend's women's Gaelic football & looks ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland Camogie fixtures, alongside Will O'Callaghan.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.

The WOTS team are back in studio with a special guest in OTB's Ben Symes, who may have watched the most World Cup games of anyone in the country...Is it the timezones? Is it the money? Was it Ireland's heartbreak vs Czechia..? We dive into why the World Cup hype wave hasn't crashed on Irish shores just yet.And if you're on the World Cup sticker buzz like Ben, stay tuned to see what stickers we draw because they could be yours! Have a thought or topic in mind? Get in touch @OffTheBall on socials or send us an e-mail to sport@offtheball.com.

The WOTS team are back in studio with a special guest in OTB's Ben Symes, who may have watched the most World Cup games of anyone in the country...Is it the timezones? Is it the money? Was it Ireland's heartbreak vs Czechia..? We dive into why the World Cup hype wave hasn't crashed on Irish shores just yet.And if you're on the World Cup sticker buzz like Ben, stay tuned to see what stickers we draw because they could be yours! Have a thought or topic in mind? Get in touch @OffTheBall on socials or send us an e-mail to sport@offtheball.com.

It's that time of the week again! Tommy Rooney's fretful nights come to an end as he goes through the #PowerRankings after another weekend of riveting football action. Mick McCarthy is in the hot seat as usual and back in studio, despite Westmeath's back-to-back defeats, is a sombre Matthew Brennan.The Power Rankings are on OTB with Harvey Norman Ireland, official stats sponsor of the GAA.

On Wednesday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup.Lionel Messi steals the headlines with the first World Cup hat-trick of his career as Argentina begin their title defence in style against Algeria.Argentina move to the top of Group J, with analysis from Argentine journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo on Messi's mindset heading into the tournament.Austria secure their first World Cup victory since 1990 with a convincing 3-1 win over tournament debutants Jordan.Kylian Mbappe becomes France's all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Senegal.The French superstar surpasses Olivier Giroud's record and reaches the landmark at just 27 years of age.Erling Haaland announces himself on the World Cup stage with a brace as Norway defeat Iraq 4-1.Haaland reacts to his goalscoring performance and discusses whether he deserves to be considered the tournament's best striker.Iraq manager Graham Arnold reflects on his side's historic first goal of the competition despite defeat.Michael McCarthy and Arthur O'Dea assess the quality and entertainment value of the World Cup so far.Thomas Tuchel prepares for his first major tournament match as England manager ahead of a heavyweight clash with Croatia.Harry Kane discusses his form, his pursuit of another World Cup dream, and the inspiration he draws from Messi, Mbappe and Haaland.Cristiano Ronaldo is cleared to feature as Portugal open their campaign against DR Congo in Group K.DR Congo's players and coaching staff look ahead to their first World Cup appearance since 1974, including thoughts from Axel Tuanzebe and Noah Sadiki.Ghana, Panama, Uzbekistan and Colombia all begin their World Cup journeys in a busy night of action across Groups K and L.Plus, Ruben Amorim returns to management with AC Milan and the OTB team debates whether a coach can truly rebuild their reputation after leaving Manchester United.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst

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Our own Ben Symes was in Paírc Uí Chaoimh to speak to the hero Amber Barrett, manager Carla Ward, and goalscorer Abbie Larkin and Kyra Carusa after Ireland's historic 3-2 win over the Netherlands in their bid to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027. Irish Football on OTB w/ Cadbury

We talk a little OTB. Review a HUGE A-tier weekend and talk the Hall of Fame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest football news as Aston Villa end a 30-year trophy drought with a stunning 3-0 Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul.Unai Emery secures a fifth Europa League crown and promises there is more success to come at Villa Park.Reaction from Emi Buendia, Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash after Villa's historic European triumph.Matty Cash reveals he celebrated with Prince William following the biggest night of his Villa career.OTB's Michael McCarthy joins the Football Show to reflect on Aston Villa's remarkable rise under Emery.Southampton's “Spygate” scandal deepens after the club lose their appeal against Championship sanctions.The FA launches a wider investigation into the spying controversy that could lead to individual bans.Hull City owner Acun Ilicali reacts to the fallout ahead of the Championship play-off finalThe Athletic's Matt Slater discusses whether football authorities handled the Southampton punishment correctly.Former Hearts defender Alan Maybury believes this could be just the beginning of a major title push.The Green Scene team debate who they want to see crowned Scottish Premiership championsUEFA unveils radical new Swiss-style qualification plans for the 2030 World Cup and future Nations Leagues.DR Congo relocate their World Cup training camp to Belgium amid the escalating Ebola outbreak in Kinshasa.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The newest member of Noles247, Kolby Crawford, joins an OTB hosted by Trey Rowland to explain his journey to the bench.

It's official, a brand new Irish record for a Women's Six Nations game as 31,294 fans made themselves heard in the first ever standalone women's game at the Aviva Stadium.And boy did the girls in green give the spectators a show racking up 54 points against the visiting Scottish side and kickstarting a new era in Irish Women's Rugby. OTB's Susanna Mollen chats to recently retired Irish international, Eimear Corri-Fallon, on the spectacle in the Aviva, Ireland's campaign as a whole, and what's next for this team and their Green Wave. #Rugby is on Off The Ball with @BankOfIreland | #neverstopcompeting

This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Carl. We covered a lot of ground such as taking breaks, the value of tactics, OTB play, and ratings. We had an extended conversation about Chessbook, and how Carl uses it and Chessable. Carl did a deep dive into rating improvement for adults, which we discussed. Spoiler, it's not as dire as you might think. Overall, this was a wide ranging positive look at adult improvement. Check out Carl's Substack: https://substack.com/@clabanz 30% off of Chessbook: chessbook.com/?ref=kevin Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8 My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Final Whistle on Off The Ball Sunday and Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy bring you their full-time reactions from a "helter-skelter, chaotic, mental game" in London stadium. It's a huge VAR decision, a lucky break for Arsenal, and a huge step towards the 2026 Premier League title being decided...The Final Whistle is on OTB with thanks to Novibet Ireland.

It has been a busy time in the chess world, as dramas new and old bubble to the surface. GM Javokhir Sindarov is on the verge of winning the FIDE Candidates. A highly anticipated Netflix documentary has just been released about the Hans–Magnus controversy, and there is even some business intrigue, as an app co-founded by GM Magnus Carlsen is set to compete directly with Chess.com. Joining me to discuss it all is the popular and entertaining YouTuber and commentator, GM Ben Finegold. Questions answered include: Is the early Kalshi market correct to make Sindarov a 66% favorite over Gukesh in a World Championship match? Will the Netflix documentary change anyone's mind about Chess.com, Magnus Carlsen, or Hans Niemann? Is Magnus likely to be directly involved in Take Take Take's new direction? We also discuss Ben's recent health struggles, the state of his OTB game, and his upcoming plans. It's always worthwhile to hear Ben's unvarnished opinions! 0:00 – Intro + GM Ben Finegold returns 0:40 – FIDE Candidates Discussion (Sindarov's dominance, Gukesh, Women's section, format talk) 7:30 – Netflix “Chessmates” Documentary (Niemann–Carlsen) (Impressions, cheating debate, Magnus/Chess.com dynamics, Hans' future) Mentioned: Untold: Chess Mates  31:00 – TakeTakeTake vs Chess.com + Chess Business Drama (Magnus, Lichess partnership, Hikaru's reaction) Mentioned: Hikaru discusses the TakeTakeTake/LiChess partnership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFdWHX8oHuE&t=1534s Theo Wait of Lichess interview with Chessbase India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8nm-RPZzsM Poker scandal-  https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/104pwwx/poker_the_infamous_j4_hand_that_nearly_tore_the/ 42:30 – Ben Finegold on His Chess + Future Plans (Retirement from OTB, health, streaming, poker, travel) Find Ben at the 2026 National Open: https://new.uschess.org/2026-national-open 50:00- Thanks as always to Ben for coming on the podcast. Here is how to keep up with him: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsbenandkaren/videos?filter=highlights&sort=time YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EnFbK-P5q0zeaqI5yobKg X: https://x.com/ben_finegold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices