League One: Conor Hourihane brace earns win for Derby
Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane netted a brace for Derby County that earned a 2-1 home win over Wycombe in Sky Bet League One.
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Manning on the mark and Obafemi returns to action in Swans win
Republic of Ireland international Ryan Manning was on the scoresheet and Michael Obafemi returned to action as Swansea defeated Hull 3-0 to claim only their third win of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Indian chess players Pranav Anand, Ilamparthi win titles
The top-seeded Anand, who Thursday became the country's 76th Grandmaster, scored nine points from 11 rounds to emerge clear winner. He was half a point ahead of the rest of the field. Anand's compatriot M Pranesh, who was the second seed, finished joint third with eight points along with three others.
Scotland vs Ukraine to be shown for FREE on ITV as broadcaster announce coverage despite Premier Sports deal
Scotland's Nations League clash with Ukraine will be shown live on ITV, the broadcaster has announced.
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.
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.