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# Well read
The US F1 boom and the death of a racehorse; our favourite sportswriting this week
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# Well read
The ghosts of Augusta and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
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# LOI
Shamrock Rovers promise indefinite bans after fireworks in Waterford
The game was halted for 10 minutes.
# Well read
A Croke Park trip and the making of Ronaldo: some of our favourite sportswriting this week
Get the coffee pod machine warmed up.
# Gold Rush
Superb Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal storm to time trial gold
The Irish tandem pair put in a stunning display beneath Mount Fuji.
# Life of Reilly
Paralympic Breakfast: hand-cyclist Gary O'Reilly clinches bronze for Team Ireland
The Portlaoise man came home third at the Fuji International Speedway.
# Golden Girl
Ellen Keane storms to gold to seal Ireland's first medal of Paralympic Games
The Dubliner came home in a time of 1.19.93.
# purple and go
Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Wexford boss
The Sixmilebridge man says the long commute is the main factor in the decision.
# Heartbreak
'Some people come here to participate at an Olympics, I came here to win it' - Jack Woolley devastated by last-kick defeat
The Dubliner’s gold medal hopes ended cruelly early this morning.
# Sportswriting
Join us for a special live sportswriting event with Wright Thompson
Gavin Cooney will host a live episode of Behind The Lines.
# swpl
Niamh Farrelly makes switch to Glasgow City from Peamount
The 21-year-old has earned a deal up to the end of the 2023 season.
# having a normal one
Paul Mescal narrates Sky Sports' All-Ireland football final promo
Bali…haunis!
# Pitch Battles
John Horan: GAA 'could do no more' to help LGFA avoid venue switch controversy
The Association chief also reiterated his call for responsible celebrations after this weekend’s football decider.
# Feet up
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
Get that couch groove going.
# join the club
In another action-packed week of sport, here's what's coming up for members of The42
It’s a sports journalism superspreading event.
# how did you know?
Give the gift of The42 to the sports fan in your life this Christmas...
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AS IT HAPPENED
Cork v Tipperary, All-Ireland SHC qualifier
It was all on the line for these old rivals this afternoon.
# Women's Six Nations
Dorothy Wall to make first Ireland start against Italy
Adam Griggs’ side get their Six Nations back up and running this weekend in Dublin.
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Here's what we have coming up for members of The42 this week
Melissa Reddy, Len Gaynor, newsletters, podcasts and more.
# Off
Leitrim 'unable to field a team' and concede Division 3 game to Down
The Connacht side say a number of players are waiting for test results.
# LOI
Drogheda United v Wexford postponed due to Covid case
The First Division clash is the latest fixture to be called off.
# blue flu
Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney positive for Covid-19 ahead of Ireland fixture
The sides meet in their refixed Six Nations game next week.
# Weird Science
Another possible false positive in Stephen Kenny's Ireland camp, FAI say
The player was tested by Uefa ahead of the Finland game.
# Exit
Neale Fenn departs Cork City as Colin Healy tasked with managing survival bid
The decision was ‘mutually agreed’ the club say.
# Level 3
All camogie club games suspended until further notice 'in the interest of public safety'
The Association’s Ard Chomhairle has endorsed the decision.
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Everything you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
We’ve plenty of podcasts, newsletters and other great benefits to keep you off the streets.
# Members only
Wright Thompson, Cork's Double win and everything else you can expect from The42 membership this week
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# it's on
Cork fans urged to wear red to back charity and mark Double's anniversary
The county enjoyed an historic fortnight 30 years ago.
# rain check
Croke Park chiefs cancel GAA championship season tickets
The Association will refund €40 to holders of Adult Tickets.
# join the team
This week for The42 members: David Walsh on his career, the Rise of Kenny and an original Tim MacGabhann story
We’ve another packed schedule for our supporters.
# throw it in
'I can see no sense in playing' - abandon intercounty plans if restrictions remain, says Leitrim chief
Enda Stenson says he doesn’t think championships should be played off if supporters can’t attend.
# Well read
Remembering Jack and more of the week's best sportswriting
Stick on the kettle and give these pieces a read.
# ynwa
The Seán Cox story to be told by wife Martina in new book 'With Hope in Your Heart'
Jurgen Klopp has written the foreword for the memoir.
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The rise of Kenny, Pat Lam's philosophy and a Mayo warrior: The42 membership this week
Here’s this week’s substantial sports journalism meal.
# The Sunday Game
'I wouldn’t like to be that player heading back to the county' - Spillane suggests 'golden score' rather than penalties
Championship games will have to be decided on the day this year.
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Sidestep by Eimear Ryan, coach Carsley and an American sportswriting great: this week for The42 members
We’ve failed to socially distance these podcasts and newsletters.
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Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
Sportswriting chat, GAA icons, a coaching masterclass and another journey through space and time.
# Rebel Yell
'I was probably best to just keep my mouth shut' - Seán Óg Ó hAilpín on Cork strike regrets
The Rebels legend says there’s a willingness from all sides on Leeside to get the county back to winning ways.
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The Bylines project, covering MJ and everything you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
Sam Smith will discuss covering Michael Jordan and the Bulls on tomorrow’s sportswriting podcast.
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Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
There’s plenty to keep you off the streets again over the coming days.