Japan display talent, ambition to scale new heights at World Cup
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year’s tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying.
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Andy Farrell ‘open minded’ about picking France-based players for Lions tour
Andy Farrell is open to picking players based in France, including his son Owen, for this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.
UK regulator should use light touch, says Brighton CEO
LONDON : The proposed independent football regulator in Britain should not be too intrusive and allow clubs to grow without being hindered by bureaucracy, Brighton & Hove Albion Chief Executive Paul Barber said on Wednesday.
Roy Keane wins pundit of the year award
While Roy Keane had mixed fortunes in his managerial career, he has been a huge success in punditry with Sky Sports and ITV.
Report -- Iga Swiatek given extra security after fan harassment - ESPN
Polish world No. 2 Iga Swiatek has been given extra security after a spectator at the Miami Open verbally abused the five-time major champion during a practice session last weekend, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Swiatek given extra security after harassment at Miami Open - report
Polish world number two Iga Swiatek has been given extra security after a spectator at the Miami Open verbally abused the five-times major champion during a practice session last weekend, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Pakistan Opener Saim Ayub Completes Rehabilitation For Ankle Injury
Pakistan's young opener Saim Ayub has completed his rehabilitation for an ankle injury and will undergo a fitness test before he is cleared to play in the Pakistan Super League beginning April 11. According to a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Saim has returned to Lahore after completing his rehab in London under the supervision of sports injuries specialists in the UK. "He has to now undergo some fitness tests in Lahore before he is cleared to take part in the PSL," the source said. He added if the PCB medical panel felt it would be better to give Saim more rest before he returns to cricket, then that will be done regardless of the PSL.
Welfare cuts confirmed as UK chancellor gives Spring Statement – updates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed welfare cuts in her Spring Statement. The chancellor has announced the universal credit help element will be cut by "around" 50% and then frozen as she laid out a raft of changes.