Katie Taylor named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Katie Taylor has been named RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year for the third time.
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Taylor wins RTÉ Sport Sportsperson award for third time
Undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor has been crowned RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year for a third time.
Modric, 37, sets sights on Nations League title for Croatia
DOHA: Luka Modric led Croatia to the bronze medal at the World Cup on Saturday and revealed he will extend his international career into 2023 in an attempt to win the Nations League. The 37-year-old won his 162nd cap in the 2-1 win over Morocco, four years after helping his country to the World Cup runners-up spot behind France. Croatia will now attempt to win the Nations League title next June in the four-team finals also featuring Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
Callum Wilson a concern for Newcastle with Premier League return on the horizon
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has cast doubt over the return of Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson. The 30-year-old suffered what was described as a “minor strain” while at the World Cup, although he was named on the bench for England’s quarterfinal loss to France. Following United’s 2-1 friendly win over Rayo Vallecano, Howe revealed he does not believe the injury-prone frontman is still suffering with that problem, but was cryptic when asked why he held Wilson back from a United return, unlike the Magpies’ other two Three Lions.
Verreynne heaps praise on Rabada: 'He's always the guy we go to'
Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Kyle Verreynne hailed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for his breakthrough spell that helped the tourists get back into the mix on day one of the opening Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
FIFA rejects Zelensky’s request for peace message at World Cup final
DUBAI: FIFA has reportedly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to deliver a peace message ahead of the World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday. Zelensky’s office was said to have offered for him to appear in a video link to fans in the stadium ahead of the match, but was surprised by the negative response, a source told CNN. No clarifications were made as to whether Zelensky’s message would be live or taped.
A-League derby abandoned after fans invade pitch and attack Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover
The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory was abandoned amid chaotic scenes after a pitch invasion today in which City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left bloodied after he was struck in the face.
Goalkeeper injured as fans invade pitch in Melbourne derby
An Australian A-League clash between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City was abandoned Saturday after "shocking" scenes when fans stormed the pitch and attacked a goalkeeper, who suffered a suspected concussion.