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January
January 2026
Darts
Luke Littler thrashes Gian van Veen to clinch back-to-back world titles
The 18-year-old joins Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in winning successive crowns.
first bell
Several Irish boxers in world-title picture as we enter exciting-looking 2026
What next for champion Lewis Crocker? Has Paddy Donovan missed his window? And will 2026 become Aaron McKenna’s breakout year?
Interview
From soft power to sportswashing: why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to revolutionise sport
step by step
'I knew I was in brilliant shape' - How an Irish Olympian broke the women's 100-mile record
Last year
2025
Ally Pally
Justin Hood sets doubles record as dream debut continues with win over Antrim's Josh Rock
Boxing
Anthony Joshua recovering in hospital after Nigeria car crash which killed two team members
The incident occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday morning.
NFL
Smyth lands longest FG yet in Saints win, Steelers and Panthers lose to set up playoff berth showdowns
Rising Son
Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year
The former Down goalkeeper has endeared himself to New Orleans players, coaches and supporters alike with a series of outstanding displays.
Interview
'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly
Irish multi-event athlete and footballer Zoom in for a fascinating end-of-year catch up.
glove and marriage
Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game
Only a mega-money fight is likely to lure Taylor back into the ring in 2026 – just don’t let it be against Ronda Rousey.
