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The42by Press Association3 Sept 2026
FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE referee Mike Dean invited a backlash after revealing he used to entertain himself by “joking about” and playing “games” while officiating top-flight matches.
The42by Ciarán Kennedy3 Sept 2026
RONAN O’GARA IS set to sign a new contract with La Rochelle, according to reports in France. Midi Olympique is reporting that the former Ireland and Munster out-half is on the verge of agreeing a...
The42by Ronan Early3 Sept 2026
SHAMROCK ROVERS STRIKER Rory Gaffney has called time on his playing career. The 36-year-old retires with 50 goals for the Hoops to his name.
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THE NBA ON Tuesday walloped the Los Angeles Clippers with a record $30 million (€25.91m) fine, stripped the team of five first-round draft picks and banned owner Steve Ballmer for a year after a...
The42by Gavan Casey3 Sept 2026
THEY HAVE SINCE been lost to the sands of time, but two routine title defences in the back half of 2018 would ultimately yield transatlantic boxing stardom for Katie Taylor, who was in the process...
The42by Emma Duffy3 Sept 2026
THE BARCLAYS WOMEN’S Super League (WSL) is back. England’s top tier returns this weekend, with an expanded 14-team league and 26-game season.
The42by Ciarán Kennedy3 Sept 2026
JOSH VAN DER Flier says Leinster are determined to send Leo Cullen out on a high as the province gear up for their final season under the long-serving head coach.
The42by Stephen Barry3 Sept 2026
YOU’VE SPENT DECADES in the stand, staring at that bainisteoir lettering on the back of the bib, wondering why he’s picking the wrong players and then putting them in the wrong positions, while...
The42by Gavan Casey2 Sept 2026
DUBLINER CLODAGH KEATING, 10 years old, has dressed up as Katie Taylor for three consecutive Halloweens.
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WREXHAM POWERED TO their first Championship win this season with a ruthless 3-0 rout of injury-plagued Millwall on Wednesday.
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A HARRY KANE double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday.
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CELTIC STRIKER CAMILO Duran inspired the Scottish champions’ 3-0 win over Aberdeen, while Rangers snatched a 2-1 victory against Falkirk.
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MATTHEW BRENNAN HAS claimed his third win at this year’s Vuelta a Espana by triumphing in a sprint to take stage 11.
The42by Sinead Farrell2 Sept 2026
DEREK MURRAY AND Paul Casey have stepped down as joint-managers of the Dublin Ladies senior football team, after informing the executive that they will not be seeking a third term in charge.
The42by Gavan Casey2 Sept 2026
EDDIE HEARN’S ONLY half-regret is not doing Croke Park sooner. Sitting in a tiny, stifling room in The Helix, Dublin, prior to Tuesday’s press conference, the Matchroom promoter scolded himself for...
The42by Gavan Casey2 Sept 2026
A WEEK OF lasts, and almost a first. “I might just overturn the tables just for a bit of controversy,” Katie Taylor laughed at the top table for her final-ever press conference as a boxer.
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TOP-SEEDED ALEXANDER Zverev survived a scare, overcoming Lorenzo Sonego in a wild-five setter at the US Open on Tuesday as Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff advanced with ease.
The42by Paul Keane2 Sept 2026
LOUTH GOALKEEPER TIERNAN Markey is among a number of rising GAA stars who have attempted to impress as NFL kickers.
The42by Declan Bogue2 Sept 2026
ONE TIME A few years back, yours truly was in a long, rambling conversation with the now head of the Expert Advisory Group, Kevin McStay.
The42by David Sneyd2 Sept 2026
LEAGUE OF IRELAND academy development manager Will Clarke says the jobs that have started to be created in club academies will be the most important in Irish football for the next 10 years.
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