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#good reads

# good-reads - Sunday 20 December, 2020

Dementia fears in rugby, Mayo's everlasting spirit and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

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

Dec 20th 2020, 8:30 AM 4,417 Views 0 Comments

Stick on the kettle and get stuck into this lot.

# good-reads - Sunday 6 December, 2020

A terrifying crowd crush at an Old Firm derby and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

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

Dec 6th 2020, 8:30 AM 4,914 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on and treat yourself to this lot.

# good-reads - Sunday 4 October, 2020

A farewell to Dermo, mayhem as the transfer window closes and the week's best sportswriting
# Read The Game
From The42
# Read The Game

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

Oct 4th 2020, 8:30 AM 11,754 Views 0 Comments

Boil the kettle and get reading…

# good-reads - Sunday 20 September, 2020

Remembering Pat Smullen, the home support for Sam Bennett and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

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

Sep 20th 2020, 11:23 AM 4,859 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on and get stuck into this lot.

# good-reads - Sunday 30 August, 2020

The former Cork hurler battling on with a rare illness and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

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

Aug 30th 2020, 8:30 AM 21,750 Views 3 Comments

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

# good-reads - Sunday 21 June, 2020

Marcus Rashford showing failing politicians how to do their jobs and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

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

Jun 21st 2020, 8:30 AM 3,435 Views 1 Comment

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

# good-reads - Sunday 10 May, 2020

A GAA journey from Poland to Dublin coach, a beautiful tribute to a late star and the week's best sportswriting
# Read The Game
From The42
# Read The Game

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 7,117 Views 1 Comment

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

# good-reads - Saturday 28 March, 2020

Hampson, Woodward, Brennan - 14 recommended rugby books
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Hampson, Woodward, Brennan - 14 recommended rugby books

Mar 28th 2020, 9:30 AM 5,857 Views 5 Comments

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

# good-reads - Sunday 22 March, 2020

22 of our favourite sports books
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

22 of our favourite sports books

Mar 22nd 2020, 8:00 PM 36,871 Views 31 Comments

Featuring ‘Back from the Brink,’ ‘Friday Night Lights’ and many other classics.

The Irish quartet who witnessed the end of an era at Anfield and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

The Irish quartet who witnessed the end of an era at Anfield and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Mar 22nd 2020, 1:44 PM 14,420 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on…

# good-reads - Sunday 8 March, 2020

Learning from Mayo tweet scandal, steroids in youth rugby and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Learning from Mayo tweet scandal, steroids in youth rugby and more of the week's best sportswriting

Mar 8th 2020, 8:30 AM 7,267 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on, it’s that time of the week.

# good-reads - Sunday 1 March, 2020

A nod to encouraging sporting parents, a journey from prison to the podium and the week's best sportswriting
# Read The Game
From The42
# Read The Game

A nod to encouraging sporting parents, a journey from prison to the podium and the week's best sportswriting

Mar 1st 2020, 8:30 AM 4,070 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on, it’s that time of the week.

# good-reads - Sunday 16 February, 2020

The high school coach who can't forget Parkland and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

The high school coach who can't forget Parkland and more of the week's best sportswriting

Feb 16th 2020, 8:30 AM 5,560 Views 0 Comments

Enjoy some of our favourite reads from the last week.

# good-reads - Sunday 2 February, 2020

Consequences of Cantona's kung-fu kick, Kobe Bryant's greatness and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Consequences of Cantona's kung-fu kick, Kobe Bryant's greatness and more of the week's best sportswriting

Feb 2nd 2020, 8:30 AM 5,402 Views 0 Comments

A selection of our favourite bits of sportswriting from around the world over the past seven days.

# good-reads - Monday 23 December, 2019

27 of our favourite sports books from 2019
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

27 of our favourite sports books from 2019

Dec 23rd 2019, 12:00 PM 13,896 Views 0 Comments

Donald McRae’s In Sunshine or in Shadow and some of the other standouts from the past 12 months.

# good-reads - Sunday 15 December, 2019

O'Gara and the Blue Panther, a Paralympian's struggle with euthanasia and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

O'Gara and the Blue Panther, a Paralympian's struggle with euthanasia and more of the week's best sportswriting

Dec 15th 2019, 8:30 AM 6,072 Views 0 Comments

Sit back with five of the best reads we’ve enjoyed over the last week.

# good-reads - Sunday 24 November, 2019

Telling your country to f*** off, the NFL's kicking problem and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Telling your country to f*** off, the NFL's kicking problem and the week's best sportswriting

Nov 24th 2019, 8:30 AM 8,707 Views 2 Comments

It’s just you, us, and the kettle.

# good-reads - Sunday 3 November, 2019

Wayne in the USA, smoking for sport and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Wayne in the USA, smoking for sport and the rest of the week's best sportswriting

Nov 3rd 2019, 8:30 AM 8,338 Views 1 Comment

Lazy Sundays were made for reading about Wayne Rooney’s sneaking into casinos.

# good-reads - Tuesday 22 October, 2019

Here are the 6 nominations for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Here are the 6 nominations for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year

Oct 22nd 2019, 9:54 AM 7,378 Views 1 Comment

Donald McRae, Rick Reilly and Duncan Hamilton are amongst the authors with books nominated.

# good-reads - Sunday 20 October, 2019

A remarkable Brian Clough tale, DeAndre Hopkins and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

A remarkable Brian Clough tale, DeAndre Hopkins and more of the week's best sportswriting

Oct 20th 2019, 8:30 AM 5,224 Views 1 Comment

Stick on the kettle and settle into some of our favourite reads from this week.

# good-reads - Sunday 6 October, 2019

The cult of John Delaney, rugby's culture wars and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

The cult of John Delaney, rugby's culture wars and the week's best sportswriting

Oct 6th 2019, 8:30 AM 8,690 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on, ladies and gents.

# good-reads - Sunday 1 September, 2019

Jack O'Shea, Gunnersaurus, the Ashes and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Jack O'Shea, Gunnersaurus, the Ashes and more of the week's best sportswriting

Sep 1st 2019, 8:30 AM 6,631 Views 0 Comments

Stick on the kettle and settle into some of our favourite reads from this week.

# good-reads - Sunday 25 August, 2019

Keith Treacy's incredible battle with alcohol and depression, and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Keith Treacy's incredible battle with alcohol and depression, and the week's best sportswriting

Aug 25th 2019, 8:30 AM 9,787 Views 3 Comments

Stick on the kettle and settle into some of our favourite reads from this week.

# good-reads - Sunday 18 August, 2019

Antrim hurling's Maradona, Eddie Hearn's profit before people, and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Antrim hurling's Maradona, Eddie Hearn's profit before people, and the week's best sportswriting

Aug 18th 2019, 8:30 AM 7,770 Views 2 Comments

Put the feet up.

# good-reads - Sunday 4 August, 2019

Why we're to blame for hurling's ref crisis, how Monchi beats the market, and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Why we're to blame for hurling's ref crisis, how Monchi beats the market, and the week's best sportswriting

Aug 4th 2019, 8:30 AM 9,850 Views 0 Comments

Boil the jug. It’s your time.

# good-reads - Sunday 14 July, 2019

A touching tribute to late Limerick boxer Kevin Sheehy and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

A touching tribute to late Limerick boxer Kevin Sheehy and the week's best sportswriting

Jul 14th 2019, 8:30 AM 4,042 Views 0 Comments

Plus, a heartwarming World Cup story and a family affair with the Hendersons.

# good-reads - Sunday 16 June, 2019

A boxer's coma and his case against Jay-Z, and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

A boxer's coma and his case against Jay-Z, and the week's best sportswriting

Jun 16th 2019, 8:30 AM 7,201 Views 4 Comments

Stick the kettle on. We’ve thrown a couple of extra ones in here for you this week in case it’s still raining by the time Sunday rolls around.

# good-reads - Sunday 26 May, 2019

Why Jamel Herring keeps fighting, City's costly turkey shoot, and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Why Jamel Herring keeps fighting, City's costly turkey shoot, and the week's best sportswriting

May 26th 2019, 8:30 AM 5,576 Views 0 Comments

Boil yourself a cuppa and put the feet up.

# good-reads - Sunday 19 May, 2019

Remembering Dublin legend Anton O'Toole, the curious case of Ben Te'o and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Remembering Dublin legend Anton O'Toole, the curious case of Ben Te'o and the week's best sportswriting

May 19th 2019, 10:30 AM 6,533 Views 3 Comments

Stick the kettle on and get stuck into this lot.

# good-reads - Sunday 12 May, 2019

'That' Liverpool-Barcelona match report, Philly's falling star and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

'That' Liverpool-Barcelona match report, Philly's falling star and the week's best sportswriting

May 12th 2019, 8:30 AM 7,390 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on…

# good-reads - Sunday 5 May, 2019

Ruby's retirement, Liverpool's Premier League bid and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Ruby's retirement, Liverpool's Premier League bid and the week's best sportswriting

May 5th 2019, 8:30 AM 4,340 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on and get stuck into this lot.

# good-reads - Sunday 28 April, 2019

The X Factor of Derry club football, Gary Neville's punditry shortfall and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

The X Factor of Derry club football, Gary Neville's punditry shortfall and the week's best sportswriting

Apr 28th 2019, 8:30 AM 8,302 Views 0 Comments

Time reading these will be time well spent.

# good-reads - Sunday 21 April, 2019

Tiger's tale of revenge, more John Delaney and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Tiger's tale of revenge, more John Delaney and the week's best sportswriting

Apr 21st 2019, 8:30 AM 5,499 Views 1 Comment

Chill, and take a read over these.

# good-reads - Sunday 14 April, 2019

Solskjaer's challenge, Ajax-Juve rivalry and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Solskjaer's challenge, Ajax-Juve rivalry and the week's best sportswriting

Apr 14th 2019, 8:30 AM 4,560 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on and enjoy this lot.

# good-reads - Sunday 24 March, 2019

'The furore over Tayla Harris photo' and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

'The furore over Tayla Harris photo' and more of the week's best sportswriting

Mar 24th 2019, 8:30 AM 13,869 Views 0 Comments

Plus, a piece looking at the first-ever women’s match to main-event wrestling’s biggest night, which includes Ireland’s Becky Lynch.

# good-reads - Sunday 10 March, 2019

An emotional plea to help 2010 All-Ireland winner through illness and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

An emotional plea to help 2010 All-Ireland winner through illness and the week's best sportswriting

Mar 10th 2019, 8:30 AM 7,677 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on and get stuck into some of our favourite pieces of sportswriting from this week.

# good-reads - Sunday 3 March, 2019

Bale's 'forgettable unforgettable' career, the death of Ring, and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

Bale's 'forgettable unforgettable' career, the death of Ring, and the week's best sportswriting

Mar 3rd 2019, 8:30 AM 9,729 Views 5 Comments

Stick the kettle on…

# good-reads - Sunday 17 February, 2019

A 'genial genius' in the GAA and more of the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

A 'genial genius' in the GAA and more of the week's best sportswriting

Feb 17th 2019, 8:30 AM 6,595 Views 0 Comments

Switch the kettle on, put your feet up and enjoy some of our favourite pieces from the past seven days.

# good-reads - Sunday 27 January, 2019

The Rumble in the Jungle, Stephen Kenny's rise and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

The Rumble in the Jungle, Stephen Kenny's rise and the week's best sportswriting

Jan 27th 2019, 8:30 AM 3,613 Views 1 Comment

Stick the kettle on and get stuck into this lot.

# good-reads - Sunday 20 January, 2019

The nonsense of Bielsa's 'Spygate', Andy Murray's life on Earth, and the week's best sportswriting
# Good Reads
From The42
# Good Reads

The nonsense of Bielsa's 'Spygate', Andy Murray's life on Earth, and the week's best sportswriting

Jan 20th 2019, 8:30 AM 4,687 Views 0 Comments

Stick the kettle on. This is your time.

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