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Track Cycling

Lara Gillespie storms to glorious World Championship gold in Chile

The Wicklow woman secured a piece of Irish track cycling history in the Elimination race in Santiago.

24 Oct

4

Cycling

Barcelona start and two stages facing Alpe d'Huez as Tour de France 2026 route unveiled

23 Oct

hired

Cricket Ireland appoint Sarah Keane as new CEO

23 Oct

1

Gridiron

Jude McAtamney re-signed to NY Giants practice squad after whirlwind week

23 Oct

4

accolade

Here are the 6 nominees for Irish Sports Book of the Year

22 Oct

5

Swimming

Wiffen and Walshe spearhead Ireland's 13-strong European Championships team

22 Oct

Snooker

Aaron Hill produces best break to progress to last 16 of Northern Ireland Open

22 Oct

1

NFL

Jude McAtamney cut by New York Giants after missed kicks in loss to Denver Broncos

22 Oct

7

changing allegiances

South African sprint star Benji Richardson applies to represent Ireland at international level

21 Oct

5

Investigation

Former NFL running back Doug Martin died while in custody, say California police

21 Oct

American Football

Gibbs' double helps Lions beat Buccaneers in Monday Night Football showdown

21 Oct

NFL

From cast-off to leading MVP candidate, Baker Mayfield is the coolest story in American sport

Gavan Casey

20 Oct

2

New Era

Five Irish boxers included in World Boxing's first ever world rankings

20 Oct

NFL

'It’s on me' - Derry's Jude McAtamney misses crucial kicks in NY Giants defeat

20 Oct

5

Swimming

Mona McSharry wins World Cup gold in US

20 Oct

1

NFL

Jalen Hurts stars as Eagles soar over Vikings while Colts defeat Chargers

20 Oct

no stappen

Verstappen continues march on F1 title contention with US victory

19 Oct

2

Boost

Rams secure dominant win over Jaguars at Wembley, Mahomes inspires rout of Raiders

Updated 19 Oct

Take a Bow

Irish duo claim gold and silver medals at World Cup

19 Oct

1

transition

'It doesn't last forever and you can come out even stronger. I feel really free with food now'

Mags Cremen talks to The 42 about her experience of dealing with weight restrictions as a lightweight rower, and her switch to heavyweight rowing.

19 Oct

F1

Verstappen takes US Grand Prix pole to keep pressure on McLaren duo

18 Oct

1

Class

Ellen Walshe claims World Cup silver, Mona McSharry impresses again

18 Oct

1

Take a Bow

Fearghal Curtin breaks Irish marathon record

18 Oct

4

Cycling

Ireland's Ryan Mullen joins Israel-Premier Tech team on two-year deal

17 Oct

24

Big Boost

Bengals stun Steelers in vintage NFL duel

17 Oct

1

Back on the Horse

'This has only fired me up even more' - Paddy Donovan set to return in world-title final eliminator

16 Oct

1

Cricket

Record high 60 million viewers for Women's Cricket World Cup

16 Oct

RIP

Ricky Hatton was found unresponsive at his home, coroner's court hears

16 Oct

PodcastThe 42FM

The f****d-up thinking behind the Enhanced Games

Swimming

'We're doing this in a very safe manner' - Shane Ryan on move to controversial Enhanced Games

14 Oct

8

NFL

Falcons beat Bills while Bears edge Commanders in NFL

14 Oct

Shock Move

Swim Ireland 'disappointed' as Shane Ryan joins controversial Enhanced Games

Updated 13 Oct

7

Swimming

McSharry just misses out on medal as Walshe finishes sixth in two finals Stateside

13 Oct

1

Wrap

Chiefs rebound with NFL win over Lions, Ravens lose again

Updated 13 Oct

1

Darts

Luke Littler storms to first World Grand Prix title after beating Luke Humphries

12 Oct

1

American Football

Broncos win in London as Jets' wait for first NFL win of the season continues

12 Oct

2

Swimming

Ireland's Walshe reaches two more finals after winning World Cup silver, McSharry also advances

Updated 12 Oct

1

Tennis

World number 204 Vacherot defeats cousin to make history and capture Shanghai Masters

12 Oct

Darts

Luke Littler sets up World Grand Prix final showdown with Luke Humphries

12 Oct

1

Interview

The rise and rise of an Irish prodigy

12 Oct

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