Qinwen Zheng produces another astonishing comeback to oust Iga Swiatek at US Open
The42by Press Association7 Sept 2026
COMEBACK QUEEN QINWEN Zheng pulled off another incredible escape act to knock former champion Iga Swiatek out of the US Open.
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top 59%Kenny Cunningham: Ireland-Israel game should have gone ahead in Dublin
The42by Michael Scully7 Sept 2026
KENNY CUNNINGHAM FEELS that the right thing to do would have been for Ireland to play Israel in Dublin – a gesture that, he claims, would have resonated more than moving or stopping the...
Eve McMahon pleased by top-10 finishes, Annalise Murphy happy to be back at World Championships
The42by Stephen Barry7 Sept 2026
EVE MCMAHON HAS got off to a steady start at the ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships in Dún Laoghaire.
Tipp champions dethroned, late drama in Tyrone, Kerry match-winning stars
The42by Declan Bogue; Fintan O'Toole; Stephen Barry7 Sept 2026
Compiled by Declan Bogue, Stephen Barry, and Fintan O’Toole. ***** 1. Premier hurling champions dethroned The Dan Breen Cup will be changing hands after Loughmore-Castleiney fell in a heavyweight...
Livingston sack Glenn Whelan after just nine games in charge
The42by Sinead Farrell7 Sept 2026
GLENN WHELAN HAS been dismissed as manager of Livingston after just nine games in charge. The former Republic of Ireland international was appointed to the position in May following the club’s...
La Rochelle snatch dramatic late win against Toulouse in Top 14 opener
The42by AFP6 Sept 2026
LA ROCHELLE FOUGHT back from a brilliant 12-minute burst by visiting Toulouse to beat the defending champions 30-27 with the last kick of the opening round of the Top 14 season on Sunday.
You might be surprised by the most difficult aspect of my 12-week fitness challenge
The42by Paul Fennessy6 Sept 2026
YOU MIGHT BE surprised by the most difficult aspect of this 12-week fitness challenge. It’s not working out six days a week – exhausting as that can be.
Paul Mannion masterclass helps Kilmacud Crokes into Dublin SFC quarter-finals
The42by Paul Keane6 Sept 2026
PTSB Dublin SFC 1, Round 3 PAUL MANNION PRODUCED yet another attacking masterclass for Kilmacud Crokes, firing a terrific 1-13 to drag his club through to the Dublin SFC quarter-finals.
Derry overcome Dundalk to set up semi-final with Galway
The42by The6 Sept 2026
FAI Cup quarter-finals: Derry City 4 Dundalk 2 SECOND-HALF GOALS from substitute Kevin dos Santos and captain Michael Duffy secured Derry City a Club Orange FAI Cup semi-final berth as Dundalk were...
Yamal hits double as perfect Barcelona thrash Valencia
The42by AFP6 Sept 2026
LAMINE YAMAL STRUCK twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100% start in La Liga.
Man United left frustrated by 96th-minute equaliser
The42by AFP6 Sept 2026
Premier League: Everton 2 Man United 2 AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES marked his Everton debut with a superb strike in virtually the last kick of the game, to snatch a 2-2 draw for the Toffees against...
Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes
The42by AFP6 Sept 2026
ZHENG QINWEN WON the last seven games to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 on a Saturday of upsets that dented American hopes at Flushing Meadows.
'It was a dream ending to a dream career': Taylor savours her historic Croke Park finale
The42by Niall Kelly6 Sept 2026
KATIE TAYLOR SAID her Croke Park finale was “everything I expected, and more” as she retired from professional boxing as a three-time undisputed world champion on Saturday night.
How Morgan Rogers' €136 million transfer sums up Monopoly trading and Wall Street thinking
The42by David Sneyd6 Sept 2026
OF ALL THE deals during the Premier League’s €4 billion window, Morgan Rogers’ move from Aston Villa to Chelsea illustrates more than any other the divergence in thinking when it comes to transfers...
Katie Taylor gave Ireland a lifetime of memories – tonight, Ireland gave its champion a memory to last a lifetime
The42by Niall Kelly5 Sept 2026
EVEN IN THOSE quiet moments when Katie Taylor dared to dream, could she possibly have dreamed of a night like this?
Katie Taylor puts on Croke Park show to retire as three-time undisputed champion
The42by Gavan Casey5 Sept 2026
KATIE TAYLOR WENT out as she came in 30-odd years ago, her canvas oiled in a masterpiece. In a whir of leather, she punched out of work for the final time, stinging Flora Pili like an angry swarm...
Paddy Donovan takes step closer towards world title, while Thomas Carty bout ends in controversy
The42by Gavan Casey5 Sept 2026
A CONTENTIOUS ENDING marred the chief-support bout to Katie Taylor’s undisputed clash with Flora Pili, with Dublin heavyweight Thomas Carty (now 11-1, 9KOs, 1NC) enduring a no-contest against...
'That is an absolute 100% penalty, no question. It can't be any clearer'
The42by David Sneyd5 Sept 2026
STEPHEN KENNY WAS left frustrated but proud as the St Patrick’s Athletic boss hailed the commitment of his players despite being dumped out of the FAI Cup by Bohemians at the end of a dramatic...
Mack Hansen leads the way in Connacht victory over Ealing
The42by John Fallon5 Sept 2026
Connacht 26 Ealing 14 CONNACHT STEPPED UP their preparations for the new season with a decisive win over Ealing Trailfinders at Dexcom Stadium with Mack Hansen leading the way.
Bohemians come out on top in FAI Cup thriller as St Patrick's Athletic pay penalty
The42by David Sneyd5 Sept 2026
FAI Cup quarter-final St Patrick’s Athletic 1 Bohemians 1 Bohemians 8-7 on penalties NEVER WILL ROMAL Palmer feel this low after going sky high.