NBA-Knicks chase back-to-back banner in NBA built to stop dynasties
Oct 16 : New York has barely stopped celebrating its first NBA title in 53 years, and the Knicks are already chasing a repeat in a league that is built to stop one.
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Hazlewood says reverse swing may be a factor in South Africa test series
Oct 16 : Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood predicts reverse swing may be crucial to the outcome of the three-test series against South Africa, where abrasive pitches are helping revive a fading art.
Spain to file CAS appeal over FIFA penalty for Islamophobic chants
Oct 16 : Spain's football federation will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA rejected its appeal against sanctions imposed over Islamophobic chants by supporters during a match against Egypt in March.
Lions lock Andrews dies before Champions Cup fixture in France
CAPE TOWN, Oct 16 : Lions lock Hyron Andrews died at the team hotel on Friday, the day before the South African club are due to play French side La Rochelle in the European Champions Cup, a fixture that will go ahead in his honour, the team said.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
A lively reception awaits the former Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Xabi Alonso at Everton and, in the case of the former, any jeers can be considered an unintentional tribute. They will speak of what the 36-year-old is able to produce now as much as what, and where, he delivered in the past.
Harty Cup: Shane Waters leads the way as Ardscoil Rís withstand late Gaelcholáiste Mhuire rally
Dr Harty Cup: Ardscoil Rís 0-22 Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG An Mhainistir Thuaidh 1-16
When it comes to overcharging US golf fans, Ryder Cup shows Ireland to be world leaders
As anyone who’s been on-site at one will tell you, the worst place to be for a Ryder Cup is to be at a Ryder Cup. The spectator experience is always terrible, there are way too many people watching too little golf and the easiest way to keep up with the state of play is to open the app on your phone, which kind of defeats the purpose of being there in the first place. You are always, always better off watching it from the couch.
IHRB suspend licence of trainer Jerry Murray over serious welfare concerns
An Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board referrals panel has suspended the training licence of Co Offaly-based Jerry Murray over what it described as serious welfare, care and management concerns identified during inspections carried out at his premises.