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Masterful Aaron McKenna crowned middleweight world champion in Dublin
The Monaghan man outclassed Etinosa Oliha to become Ireland’s fourth-ever world champion in the division.
Boxing
Callum Walsh eases past Tyler Denny, while Joe Ward regains momentum with career-best victory
Voll Speed Ahead
'I can't tell you how much I suffered': Demi Vollering snatches TDF lead ahead of Sunday's finale
AnalysisCollision Course
Co-headliners Aaron McKenna and Callum Walsh face tricky obstacles on road to Irish super-fight
Monaghan’s McKenna fights for the IBF middleweight world title on Saturday, while Walsh faces a career-biggest test.
ExclusiveBorn to Run
Post-Olympic struggles, a new health diagnosis, and reliving a viral moment as a new life awaits
The 42 sits down with Phil Healy to reflect on a brilliant career in athletics.
ain't no mountain high enough
Niewiadoma Phinney seizes Tour de France lead after thrilling Ventoux stage
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Up for the cup
Mayo fever and Kobe's magic reaches Bermuda's biggest sporting day
Andy Moran’s men proved a popular talking point at Bermuda’s annual Emancipation Day cricket Cup Match.
Bouncing Back
'On to the next one' - McClenaghan not for European turning after recent disappointment
Cycle science
Inside the pro cycling team using Formula One science to transform the sport
The 42 travelled to meet engineers and sports scientists inside Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe as they battled to a podium place at the Tour de France.
Boxing
Pierce O'Leary suffers stoppage loss to Mark Chamberlain in Dublin thriller
The Englishman inflicted upon O’Leary the first loss of his professional career at the 3Arena.
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Top Of The Tree
'I learned a lot in this competition': O'Connor reflects on Commonwealth Games gold medal
Champion
Kate O'Connor wins gold medal at Commonwealth Games
The Newry-born athlete was representing Northern Ireland.
ExclusiveInterview
'It's such a special occasion' - Mayo's Sarah Rowe relishing Ireland v Australia AFLW clash
