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Why Gary Lineker was right to speak out about receiving racist abuse and more of the week's best sportswriting

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Why Gary Lineker was right to speak out about receiving racist abuse and more of the week's best sportswriting

Sun 8:30 AM 16,606 Views 0 Comments

Plus, a tribute to the late Liam Cahill.

The Golden State Warriors, Galway's original ticket master and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The Golden State Warriors, Galway's original ticket master and more of the week's best sportswriting

Jun 19th 2022, 7:30 AM 3,337 Views 0 Comments

A selection of some of our favourite pieces published elsewhere over the last seven days.

Champions League final distress and Ulster final magic; our favourite sportswriting this week

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From The42

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Champions League final distress and Ulster final magic; our favourite sportswriting this week

Jun 5th 2022, 8:30 AM 5,056 Views 0 Comments

Flick on the kettle…

Appreciation for Mark Lawrenson and Liverpool insights; our favourite sportswriting this week

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From The42

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Appreciation for Mark Lawrenson and Liverpool insights; our favourite sportswriting this week

May 29th 2022, 8:30 AM 10,071 Views 0 Comments

Flick on the kettle…

The decline of Everton, the magic of snooker and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The decline of Everton, the magic of snooker and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

May 1st 2022, 8:30 AM 6,047 Views 0 Comments

Enjoy a selection of some of our favourite pieces published elsewhere over the last seven days.

Kimmage meets Lowry, the education of ten Haag and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Kimmage meets Lowry, the education of ten Haag and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Apr 24th 2022, 8:30 AM 9,362 Views 1 Comment

Stick on the kettle and get stuck into this lot.

Italy's shame, Scotland's regression, St Peter's miracle: the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Italy's shame, Scotland's regression, St Peter's miracle: the week's best sportswriting

Mar 27th 2022, 8:30 AM 7,935 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on…

Man United now a second-rank side and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Man United now a second-rank side and more of the week's best sportswriting

Mar 20th 2022, 8:30 AM 5,176 Views 0 Comments

Also, Daragh Ó Conchúir pays tribute to Tiger Roll.

The Belfast football club where Bobby Sands played and the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The Belfast football club where Bobby Sands played and the week's best sportswriting

Feb 27th 2022, 8:30 AM 7,417 Views 0 Comments

Get the kettle on.

Earls and Hank meet McRae, Here We Go and the week's best sportswriting

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Earls and Hank meet McRae, Here We Go and the week's best sportswriting

Jan 30th 2022, 8:30 AM 5,826 Views 0 Comments

Enjoy a selection of some of our favourite pieces published elsewhere over the last seven days.

Feeling joyless while watching Man City win and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Feeling joyless while watching Man City win and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Jan 23rd 2022, 8:30 AM 4,251 Views 4 Comments

Stick the kettle on.

The longest away trip in English football and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The longest away trip in English football and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Dec 19th 2021, 8:30 AM 11,861 Views 0 Comments

A selection of our favourite reads from the past seven days.

Jim Gavin, blind football and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Jim Gavin, blind football and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Dec 5th 2021, 8:30 AM 8,859 Views 0 Comments

A selection of our favourite reads from the past seven days.

Living with an addiction to Football Manager and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Living with an addiction to Football Manager and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Nov 14th 2021, 8:30 AM 5,711 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on.

Eddie Jones, Ballinamore and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Eddie Jones, Ballinamore and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Oct 31st 2021, 8:30 AM 6,908 Views 1 Comment

Time to stick the kettle on.

A new-look LA Lakers, Championship Manager and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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A new-look LA Lakers, Championship Manager and more of the week's best sportswriting

Oct 17th 2021, 8:30 AM 5,173 Views 2 Comments

Enjoy some of our favourite reads from the last week.

Coaching abuse scandal in NWSL, racism in football and the best of this week's sportswriting

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Coaching abuse scandal in NWSL, racism in football and the best of this week's sportswriting

Oct 3rd 2021, 8:30 AM 3,882 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on.

Ryder Cup fever, football friendship to 'match-fixing' and more of the week's best sportswriting

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Ryder Cup fever, football friendship to 'match-fixing' and more of the week's best sportswriting

Sep 26th 2021, 8:30 AM 5,145 Views 0 Comments

Boil that kettle…

In search of Michelle Smith, the battle for the soul of Man United, and the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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In search of Michelle Smith, the battle for the soul of Man United, and the week's best sportswriting

Sep 19th 2021, 8:30 AM 16,675 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on…

Pacquiao for president, Cork hurling happiness and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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Pacquiao for president, Cork hurling happiness and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Aug 22nd 2021, 8:30 AM 3,922 Views 0 Comments

Enjoy some our favourite reads from the last week.

Roy Keane at 50, the harsh life of an Olympian and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Roy Keane at 50, the harsh life of an Olympian and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Aug 15th 2021, 8:30 AM 8,255 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on, take a seat and get stuck into this lot.

The brains behind Irish rowing glory, the vet leading Tyrone and the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The brains behind Irish rowing glory, the vet leading Tyrone and the week's best sportswriting

Aug 1st 2021, 11:40 AM 5,193 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on, take a seat and get stuck into this lot.

Sitting in biblical rain for a Connacht semi-final and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Sitting in biblical rain for a Connacht semi-final and more of the week's best sportswriting

Jul 11th 2021, 8:30 AM 5,269 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on and enjoy some of our favourite pieces from the past seven days.

Michael O'Hehir by those who knew him and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Michael O'Hehir by those who knew him and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Jun 27th 2021, 8:30 AM 6,675 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on…

Memphis Depay, the most famous Kia in NBA history, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Memphis Depay, the most famous Kia in NBA history, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Jun 20th 2021, 8:30 AM 3,846 Views 0 Comments

Sit back and enjoy some of our favourite reads from the last seven days.

Schalke, Ballymurphy, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Schalke, Ballymurphy, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

May 30th 2021, 8:30 AM 3,669 Views 1 Comment

Sit back and enjoy some of our favorite reads from the last week.

Japan's golf superstar, football's online prison, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Japan's golf superstar, football's online prison, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Apr 18th 2021, 8:30 AM 3,880 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on…

The Masters, five-a-side, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The Masters, five-a-side, and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Apr 11th 2021, 8:30 AM 4,042 Views 1 Comment

Plus, the remarkable GAA Congress which brought the 1947 All-Ireland SFC final to New York.

The current state of Irish football, the late, great David Rocastle, and the week's best sportswriting

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The current state of Irish football, the late, great David Rocastle, and the week's best sportswriting

Apr 4th 2021, 8:30 AM 3,385 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on, and crack open an Easter egg for breakfast…

Deaths of our heroes, the footballer who stole The Scream, and the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Deaths of our heroes, the footballer who stole The Scream, and the week's best sportswriting

Mar 21st 2021, 8:30 AM 5,113 Views 2 Comments

Stick the kettle on…

The scramble for Kobe Bryant's signature, Ian St John's influence and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The scramble for Kobe Bryant's signature, Ian St John's influence and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Mar 7th 2021, 8:30 AM 3,469 Views 0 Comments

Marlon Brando and Billy Holland also feature in this week’s round-up.

A night out with Leon Spinks in Chicago and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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A night out with Leon Spinks in Chicago and more of the week's best sportswriting

Feb 28th 2021, 8:30 AM 5,214 Views 2 Comments

Stick on the kettle and get stuck into this lot.

Dementia fears in rugby, Mayo's everlasting spirit and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Dementia fears in rugby, Mayo's everlasting spirit and more of the week's best sportswriting

Dec 20th 2020, 8:30 AM 4,512 Views 0 Comments

Stick on the kettle and get stuck into this lot.

A terrifying crowd crush at an Old Firm derby and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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A terrifying crowd crush at an Old Firm derby and more of the week's best sportswriting

Dec 6th 2020, 8:30 AM 4,970 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on and treat yourself to this lot.

A farewell to Dermo, mayhem as the transfer window closes and the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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A farewell to Dermo, mayhem as the transfer window closes and the week's best sportswriting

Oct 4th 2020, 8:30 AM 11,807 Views 0 Comments

Boil the kettle and get reading…

Remembering Pat Smullen, the home support for Sam Bennett and the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Remembering Pat Smullen, the home support for Sam Bennett and the week's best sportswriting

Sep 20th 2020, 11:23 AM 4,899 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on and get stuck into this lot.

The former Cork hurler battling on with a rare illness and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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The former Cork hurler battling on with a rare illness and more of the week's best sportswriting

Aug 30th 2020, 8:30 AM 22,103 Views 3 Comments

Stick on the kettle and settle in to some of our favourite pieces from the last seven days.

Marcus Rashford showing failing politicians how to do their jobs and more of the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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Marcus Rashford showing failing politicians how to do their jobs and more of the week's best sportswriting

Jun 21st 2020, 8:30 AM 3,485 Views 1 Comment

Plus, Gary Vider explains how he conned his way into an interview with Michael Jordan.

A GAA journey from Poland to Dublin coach, a beautiful tribute to a late star and the week's best sportswriting

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From The42

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A GAA journey from Poland to Dublin coach, a beautiful tribute to a late star and the week's best sportswriting

May 10th 2020, 8:30 AM 7,285 Views 1 Comment

Get the kettle boiled, there are some brilliant pieces be to read.

Hampson, Woodward, Brennan - 14 recommended rugby books

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From The42

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Hampson, Woodward, Brennan - 14 recommended rugby books

Mar 28th 2020, 9:30 AM 6,301 Views 5 Comments

We’ve picked out a few good rugby reads and want to hear your recommendations.

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