Ireland watch on as Scots look to unravel the Austrians
There was a familiar ring to Jen Beattie's words when the Scotland defender said this week: "Being a professional footballer when I was a kid didn't exist."
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Man City defeat has presented Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag with new dressing room challenge
Sunday's shambolic display at Manchester City reminded many United fans about the challenges that still lie ahead for Erik ten Hag.
Indian women's team knocked out of World Table Tennis Championship
The trio of Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Diya Chitale lost their respective singles to concede the Round of 16 tie. Manika, whose form has been patchy throughout the tournament, was no match to the world number 22 Chen Szu-Yu as the Indian succumbed to a disappointing 0-3 (7-11, 9-11, 3-11) defeat.
Women's Cricket To Continue At Victoria Commonwealth Games 2026
Women's T20I Cricket will return to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Australia, following the competition's enormous success in 2022, according to announcements made on Wednesday by the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia. The 23rd Commonwealth Games will include 20 sports, with competitions taking place in a number of Victoria state locations. A complete schedule for the multi-sport competition was unveiled, with debuts for golf, BMX, and coastal rowing.
India's Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men's and Women's Goalkeepers of the Year
In his 16th year as a full international for India, Sreejesh once again showed his value to the team, playing in all 16 games in the FIH Hockey Pro League as India finished in the third position. He also played in all six games at 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games where India won the silver medal. "The longevity of PR Sreejesh's career continues to defy logic as the 34-year-old Indian shot-stopper continues to raise his game as the years roll on," the FIH said in a statement on Sreejesh, who had also won the award last year.
Aston Villa: Gerrard stance on £200k-a-week duo 'worrying' at Villa Park
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard’s comments on changing his approach as manager following the departure of assistant manager Michael Beale are ‘worrying’, according to Birmingham Live journalist Ashley Preece.
Australian sport failing on diversity - Perkins
MELBOURNE : Australian sport is racking up impressive achievements in global competition but it has failed to develop athletes and coaches that represent the diversity of the country, former Olympic swimming champion Kieren Perkins said on Wednesday.
Shooting To Return At 2026 Commonwealth Games, Golf Set For Debut
Shooting and para-shooting will return to the Commonwealth Games 2026 when they are held in Victoria after they missed out in the recently-concluded Birmingham 2022 edition. However, the list of sports released by the Commonwealth Games Federation on Wednesday still does not include wrestling or archery. Shooting has been one of India's most successful sports events in the history of the Commonwealth Games.