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July 2026
Tennis
Novak Djokovic survives longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history to set up Sinner semi-final
Shoot-out
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina
The Swiss will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday.
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Agony and regret for Cork and Clare | Shefflin gets Kilkenny job
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to assess the two losing hurling semi-finalists.
48m
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as the Belgians advanced.
stop the game'Some things are bigger than football': Pico Lopes says Israel-Ireland games shouldn't go ahead
read the game
'Greatest since 1966': The UK media is reacting exactly how you'd expect to England's big win
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Limerick beat Clare in thriller, Galway's big step and what next for Cork?
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue reflect on All-Ireland hurling semi-final weekend at Croke Park.
25m
Contenders
France advance to World Cup last 8 after hard-fought victory over Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot.
From The 42up close
Inside Cape Verde's bittersweet World Cup exit: What Messi said to Pico, the ambassador's son and shots of Grogue
The 42 gets an invitation to team hotel for night of reflection and celebration of powerful journey in the United States.
Historic
World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die
World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.
Flying High
Dublin businessman flies out Pico Lopes's wife and son on private jet ahead of clash with Messi
dream
10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup knockouts
Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.
Knockout Blow
Portugal through, Croatian heartbreak and four disallowed goals in controversial World Cup tie
PodcastThe Football Family
Kane’s class, the majesty of France and Pico’s Messi night
David Sneyd dials in from Miami to discuss the relentless World Cup news cycle with Shane Keegan.
32m
PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyOsborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
32m
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