Making heads spin: Scientists say Earth’s inner core has changed its rotation
The Earth’s core may have stopped spinning, or may even now be spinning backwards, according to a new study.
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Pauw wants Tallaght 'party' after Aviva & RDS plans come undone
Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw had plenty to chew over when she faced the media on Friday ahead of the first of three crucial pre-World Cup windows.
Tom McKibbin continues charge at rain-interrupted Singapore Classic
Rookie Tom McKibbin maintained his strong position at the top of the Singapore Classic leaderboard, with a second round 69 to ensure a share the clubhouse lead before play was suspended due to rainfall.
Mannion, Sheva and McAloon earn Ireland call-ups
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named three uncapped players in her squad for a training camp in Spain and upcoming friendly with China.
Figure skating-Miura on top after Four Continents short programme, Kim leads women's event
Japanese teenager Kao Miura survived a shaky opening quadruple Salchow to lead the men's short programme at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado on Thursday, while South Korea's Kim Ye-lim was on top in the women's event.
FIFA use Club World Cup to trial referee microphones
Referees being hooked up with microphones is nothing new in other sports such as the NFL, but it is only now being tested in football, just as the sport is still getting used to Video Assistant Referees and semi-automated offside technology.
World No. 9 Belinda Bencic makes winning start at Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
ABU DHABI: Second seed Belinda Bencic got her campaign up and running with a victory to progress to the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, on a day in which China’s rising star Qinwen Zheng stunned fifth seed Jelena Ostapenko.
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Qinwen Zheng impresses in victory over Jelena Ostapenko
Qinwen Zheng demonstrated why she is one of the most exciting young talents on the WTA Tour after an impressive second-round win over fifth seed Jelena Ostapenko at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Wednesday.