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Messi says 'the pain is immense' after Argentina's World Cup final defeat
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20 Jul
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World Cup celebrations
Spain’s World Cup champions return home ahead of open-top bus parade through Madrid
20 Jul
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World Cup Voices Ep.7 - A unique World Cup comes to an end
Looking Back
Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2026 World Cup
David Sneyd, Paul Fennessy, Gavan Casey, Ronan Early and Ciarán Kennedy reflect on a memorable few weeks.
20 Jul
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Brilliance of Spain overcomes an Argentine belligerence with nothing left to give
Spain come through endurance test because of the belief in their quality and a deep trust in each other.
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20 Jul
PodcastThe Football Family
Snap Reaction: Spain 1-0 Argentina
La Roja
Ferran Torres delivers Spain's second World Cup with extra-time winner in drab final
19 Jul
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'I thought it was crap': World Cup half-time takes 27 minutes as Madonna, Shakira and Coldplay perform
The 42
19 Jul
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The 42 GAA Weekly
Snap reaction pod: Awesome Limerick far too strong for Galway
Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole give their immediate analysis of the All-Ireland hurling final from Croke Park.
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Alex Dunne finishes fourth in F2 Feature Race in Spa
Updated 19 Jul
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England beat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place play-off
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England came out on top of an insane game in Miami.
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19 Jul
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Golf
The Open: Sam Burns leads ahead of final round, Shane Lowry six back
American Burns will take a two-shot lead into Sunday at Royal Birkdale.
Updated 18 Jul
The kingdom
Kerry dethrone champions Dublin and book All-Ireland final date with Galway
Síofra O’Shea scored 1-8 as Kerry advance to a repeat of the 2024 All-Ireland final.
18 Jul
The Open
Rory McIlroy launches scathing attack on 'performative' DeChambeau antics
18 Jul
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LGFA
Galway too strong for Armagh as brilliant team performance books All-Ireland final return
18 Jul
LGFA
Galway too strong for Armagh as brilliant team performance books All-Ireland final return
18 Jul
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Snap Reaction: New Zealand 40-21 Ireland
Looking Back
Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2026 World Cup
18 Jul
Golf
The Open: Record-equalling Lucas Herbert leads after round of 62, Lowry five back
Rory McIlroy has rallied at Royal Birkdale.
Updated 17 Jul
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
'Who can endure the most?' Limerick v Galway, All-Ireland hurling final preview
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to chat about Sunday’s showdown at Croke Park.
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Hurling
Former Waterford manager Derek McGrath appointed as Wexford hurling manager
The 42
16 Jul
Golf
Shane Lowry shoots 69 as American Jackson Suber leads Open Championship first round
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Updated 16 Jul
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Athletics
Adeleke short of European standard; Mawdsley also finishes fourth
16 Jul
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Golf
Shane Lowry shoots 69 as Suber leads Open first round
Updated 16 Jul
11
Cool As You Like
Bohs advance to Conference League second round amid scorching weather and hot tempers
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16 Jul
3
PodcastThe Football Family
Inevitable Argentina, Tuchel's tactics, super Spain
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland v New Zealand preview
staying on
Thomas Tuchel set to remain as England boss for Euro 2028 despite World Cup exit
The 42
16 Jul
9
the show must go on and on
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
The 42
15 Jul
15
the show must go on and on
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
15 Jul
6
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15 Jul
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Final bound
Spain eliminate World Cup favourites France to reach first final since 2010
The 42
14 Jul
7
PodcastThe 42FM
Why VAR has absolutely no place in the GAA
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The good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park
GAA
Dublin great Ciarán Kilkenny announces retirement from inter-county football
The 42
13 Jul
4
PodcastThe Football Family
FIFA's final four, Messi meets England, the heartbeat of the ball
Debate
'It's a no-brainer' - Sunday Game panel call for introduction of goal-line technology
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13 Jul
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Time for VAR in the GAA? All-Ireland semi-finals reaction
Fintan O’Toole and Paul Keane give their immediate reaction from Croke Park, after Kerry’s narrow win over Dublin.
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Tennis
Sinner defends Wimbledon title with battling win against Zverev
12 Jul
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Ladies Football
Roscommon stun Westmeath at the death to set up All-Ireland IFC decider with Fermanagh
12 Jul
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