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

1. Historically, any rule changes in hurling are met with resistance, from the players and the public. But over the past 10 or 15 years, the game has changed fundamentally without the intervention of rule changes and without a broad consensus about which direction the game should take. A small band of innovative coaches started toRead moreRead more

Tyrone’s goal spree relegates Wexford to Division 3, Wicklow send Fermanagh down

TYRONE PRESERVED THEIR Division 2 status in the Lidl Ladies National Football League on Sunday as Wexford were consigned to Division 3 for 2022. Tyrone went on a goal rampage at Lannleire GFC in Dunleer, shooting seven in the opening half and following with four more to ease to a 11-7 to 0-11 victory. NiamhRead moreRead more

Here’s what’s coming up this week for members of The42

Click:彩云天气api AND SO, A massive summer of sport continues. With The42 your one-stop shop for all your content, there’s always more available. We have plenty on the menu for The42 Members community this week, as always. Euros Fever will hit new heights over the coming days as the group stages wind up and our attention turns toRead moreRead more

0-6 for Gaule as Kilkenny produce strong finish to claim league honours

Kilkenny 1-18 Galway 1-15 KILKENNY HIT THE final three points to ensure a second successive decider win over rivals Galway and add the Division 1 crown to their All-Ireland title. Denise Gaule finished with six points as Kilkenny overcame a sluggish first half to post 1-5 without reply on the resumption and set the foundationsRead moreRead more

‘The girls really upped the ante in the second half… We showed huge character there’

KILKENNY CAMOGIE BOSS Brian Dowling has hailed the effort of his side after their comeback victory over Galway to become Division 1 champions for 2021. The victorious Kilkenny team. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO The Cats rallied from three points down at half-time and rattled off an impressive 1-5 without reply after the restart to pave theRead moreRead more

Here are the games live on TV and GAA GO this week as the 2021 championship begins

TEN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP games are on the agenda next weekend as the 2021 GAA summer cranks into gear. There are four live games on TV with Sky Sports showing a double-header of football action from Markievicz Park and Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday. On Sunday, BBC Northern Ireland are covering the Ulster opener from Newry, whileRead moreRead more

‘She tore us apart that day’ – Ex-Ireland rugby star making impressive impact for Dublin

FORMER IRELAND RUGBY international Hannah Tyrrell has been a huge addition for the Dublin ladies this season, having only rejoined the squad in recent weeks. Hannah Tyrrell is making a huge impact with Dublin after an impressive rugby career. Tyrrell, who was previously an out-half for Ireland, has been in sensational form for the DubsRead moreRead more

Clare blow as Shane O’Donnell set to miss Sunday’s Championship opener vs Waterford

BRIAN LOHAN WILL have to plan without Shane O’Donnell this weekend after the star forward was ruled out of Clare’s Munster championship opener with Waterford. News of O’Donnell’s absence broke on Tuesday evening, with Clare FM reporting that O’Donnell suffered a concussion ahead of Clare’s final league game against Kilkenny earlier this month. The BannerRead moreRead more

‘We won’t know until we’ve beaten them’ – Cork captain feels gap closing on Dublin as league final looms

CORK CAPTAIN MARTINA O’Brien says she feels her side is closing in on four-in-a-row All-Ireland winners Dublin, as the sides prepare to face off in the Division 1 final. The sides have already met in this year’s league campaign, serving up a thrilling spectacle which Dublin edged by 3-15 to 4-11. The decider on SaturdayRead moreRead more

‘Until this Kerry team beats Dublin or wins an All-Ireland, there will be question marks’

“UNTIL THIS KERRY team beats Dublin or wins an All-Ireland, then there will be question marks” — the opinion of former Kingdom manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice. Former Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice pictured as EirGrid announced a five-year partnership extension for the GAA Official Timing Sponsorship. Source: Brendan Moran/SPORTSFILE Peter Keane’s side impressed through their Division 1Read moreRead more