Nothing guaranteed as James McClean chases a century of caps
When James McClean led the Republic of Ireland out in Lodz in June against Ukraine, it was his 94th senior international game.
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Bengaluru teen Pranav Anand becomes India's 76th chess Grandmaster
The 15-year-old, having already met the other requirements that are necessary for a GM title, achieved the honour late on Thursday. To become a GM, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points. Anand had scored the third and final GM norm at the 55th Biel Chess Festival in Switzerland in July. "He is passionate towards chess. Extremely interested and passionate towards the game. He can work for any number of hours," Anand's coach V Saravanan told PTI.
Stephen Kenny: 'There are two or three sides to every story'
Despite not playing for his club Swansea City since before transfer deadline day, Michael Obafemi is firmly in the plans of Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny.
Robbie Brady, Andrew Omobamidele and Callum O’Dowda handed Ireland recall
Republic of Ireland trio Robbie Brady, Andrew Omobamidele and Callum O’Dowda have returned to the squad for the UEFA Nations League games against Scotland and Armenia.
In-form Robbie Brady named in Republic of Ireland squad
Preston North End's Robbie Brady has been rewarded for his promising early season form, with Stephen Kenny recalling him to the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time in over a year.
Championship wrap: O'Dowda & Robinson impress for Cardiff
Callum O'Dowda chipped in with a timely goal as a dazzling first-half display helped Cardiff beat Middlesbrough 3-2 at the Riverside in the Sky Bet Championship on Tuesday night.
Robertson blow for Scots ahead of Ireland clash
Andy Robertson looks highly likely to miss Scotland's UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland on Saturday week after sustaining a knee injury.
Idah out of Nations League games after knee surgery
Adam Idah will miss the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League clashes against Scotland and Armenia later this month after undergoing knee surgery.