Canada battle back to shatter Ireland's World Cup dream
Manchester United forward Adriana Leon ignited Canada's Women's World Cup campaign on Wednesday with the winner in a 2-1 victory to end Ireland's hopes.
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Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 8
Australia and Nigeria meet in a vital game in Ireland's group at the Women's World Cup, while the reigning champions are also in action on Day 8.
Ben Stokes Lavishes Praise On "Greatest Fast Bowler" James Anderson Ahead Of 5th Ashes Test
England captain Ben Stokes has no doubts over James Anderson keeping his place in an unchanged side for this week's Ashes finale, hailing the veteran seamer as "the greatest fast bowler to play the game". The hosts are bidding to end the series all square at 2-2 in a fifth Test at The Oval starting Thursday, with Australia having already retained the Ashes at 2-1 up following last week's rain-marred draw at Old Trafford. Anderson, 41 on Sunday, has taken just four wickets in three matches this series at a costly average of 76.75 apiece.
Harsh lessons at the top table but Ireland will be back
Vera Pauw bunched her players into a huddle as the rain teemed down in Perth.
Corner scorer McCabe vows future success for Ireland after brave loss
PERTH : Ireland captain Katie McCabe scored a stunning goal in the opening minutes of her side's 2-1 loss to Canada on Wednesday, curling the ball directly into the net from a corner in a tournament highlight for this year's Women's World Cup.
Svitolina, Andreescu get Washington Open wild cards
Former Ukrainian world number three Elina Svitolina and 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu have been handed wildcards to compete in the Washington Open later this month, the organisers said on Wednesday.
Jockey Pat Cosgrave looks forward to first test of new challenge in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Northern Irish jockey Pat Cosgrave, who has been based in England since 2004, has moved from the UK to continue his horse racing career in Saudi Arabia. He was aboard Gifts of Gold when the pair landed the $2.5m Red Sea Turf Handicap at the Saudi Cup meeting in 2021, and has won several Group 1 races in the UK, Germany and Australia.
Cummins adamant Ashes 'not done' yet for Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins insisted Wednesday that his side remains hugely motivated to complete a long-awaited Ashes series win in England, even though they have already retained the urn.