Aaron Hill loses final-frame decider at British Open
The42by Stephen Barry5 Sept 2026
AARON HILL FELL just short of his first semi-final appearance at a ranking event after a final-frame British Open defeat to Jak Jones.
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top 48%Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
The42by AFP5 Sept 2026
SERENA AND VENUS Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women’s double.
Tearful night in 2019 can prove cautionary tale for Katie Taylor: boxing testimonials are rarely a good idea
The42by Gavan Casey5 Sept 2026
THE BOXERS CAPABLE of selling 80-plus-thousand tickets, even in their home country, can be counted on one hand. Four of them are male and three of them are heavyweights.
12-hour days at an iconic venue - preparing the TV coverage for Katie Taylor's final fight
The42by Sinead Farrell5 Sept 2026
THE SCALE OF Croke Park quickly became apparent when the meeting was over, and the balcony on the seventh floor opened up before him.
Tommy O'Brien: 'We're trying to encourage people to express themselves'
The42by Ciarán Kennedy5 Sept 2026
THINGS DIDN’T QUITE work out the way Tommy O’Brien would have liked over the last few months. Most notably, he missed out on Ireland’s July Nations Championship Tests with a groin injury.
What does Katie McCabe bring to Chelsea after a decade at rivals Arsenal?
The42by Emma Duffy5 Sept 2026
THE RECORDS MAY not show it, but Katie McCabe will say she scored on her competitive debut for Chelsea.
Flora Pili: An obscure opponent, but a worthy challenger in a weakened division
The42by Gavan Casey5 Sept 2026
EVERY BIT THE Al ‘Bleu’ Lewis to Katie Taylor’s Muhammad Ali, Saturday’s challenger arrives from France as an unknown entity to anyone without their finger on the pulse of boxing.
Pádraic Joyce gave 22 years in senior roles to Galway - he couldn't have given any more
The42by Declan Bogue5 Sept 2026
MANY INTERCOUNTY PLAYERS, coaches and managers never tire of giving themselves a big old lick from the tips of their toes to the balding crowns when it comes to publicly proclaiming and praising...
'That's the striker's job... it's a mentality thing': Troy Parrott provides us all with reason to dream
The42by David Sneyd5 Sept 2026
TROY PARROTT’S CURIOSITY continues to allow his career shine gloriously. He has provided another reason for Irish football to dream wildly of the possibilities to come.
John Caulfield on the Cup trail again as Galway edge Drogs
The42by Barry Landy4 Sept 2026
Drogheda United 1 Galway United 2 Barry Landy reports from Sullivan & Lambe Park CUP SPECIALIST JOHN Caulfield guided Galway United to within one game of a first FAI Cup final appearance in 35...
Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich
The42by AFP4 Sept 2026
ALEXANDER ISAK STRUCK twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.
Derby stalemate but Shelbourne serve up all the drama with rancour off the pitch
The42by David Sneyd4 Sept 2026
Shamrock Rovers 0 Shelbourne 0 FOR SO LONG in a tense Dublin derby that at times teetered on the brink of drab it felt like the football was actually secondary to so much of the drama off the...
Ulster edge out pre-season friendly as Edinburgh denied draw after missing late conversion
The42by Bryn Palmer4 Sept 2026
Edinburgh 26 Ulster 28 Bryn Palmer reports from the Hive Stadium ULSTER EMERGED AS narrow victors from a satisfying first pre-season friendly outing against Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium.
Amond's early goal propels Waterford to Cup semi-final
The42by Adrian Flanagan4 Sept 2026
Waterford 3 Sligo Rovers 0 Adrian Flanagan reports from the RSC A DOMINANT SECOND-half performance from Waterford FC steered Graham Coughlan’s side into their first Club Orange FAI Men’s Cup...
'A couple of these same characters tried to make sure that I didn't go for the job'
The42by Declan Bogue4 Sept 2026
THE DEPARTING MONAGHAN manager, Gabriel Bannigan, has criticised the Monaghan county board and some senior players that he believes were behind his ousting from the role.
Sprint stars Seville and Alfred earn wins at Brussels Diamond League
The42by AFP4 Sept 2026
SPRINT STARS OBLIQUE Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday.
'I have one last night to get in there and display the gift that God has put in me, so what a privilege'
The42by Gavan Casey4 Sept 2026
CHAMPION KATIE TAYLOR and challenger Flora Pili were safely under the 140-pound limit this morning and cleared to compete for the undisputed light-welterweight title at Croke Park tomorrow night.
‘Strong’ smell of marijuana means Aryna Sabalenka halts US Open match
The42by Press Association4 Sept 2026
WORLD NUMBER ONE Aryna Sabalenka called a halt to her third-round match at the US Open after complaining she could smell marijuana.
Brighton boss hopes Evan Ferguson can 'get his mind in the right position'
The42by Paul Fennessy4 Sept 2026
BRIGHTON BOSS FABIAN Hürzeler has expressed hope that Evan Ferguson can get back to his best after a difficult spell.
'It was quite unfair on Miss World not to take into account the time of the quarter-final'
The42by David Sneyd4 Sept 2026
RICHMOND PARK MAY feel like the centre of the universe for Stephen Kenny on Saturday, but he will also be waiting for news from Vietnam where one of his daughters is representing Ireland in the...