Ruby Walsh: Cheltenham changes will improve entire National Hunt season
Ruby Walsh expects the changes to the Cheltenham Festival programme to bolster competitiveness and field sizes beyond just the four days in the Cotswolds.
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World War II naval hero, 101, given last medal on day of his funeral
A 101-year-old decorated WW2 veteran was given his last medal - at his funeral. Eddie Palmer was just 15 when he joined the Royal Navy in 1938 as a sailor and trained as an electrician specialising in torpedoes.
This Cricketer Played 1st Test 15 Years After 'Death', Even Came To India
The year was 1915. World War I was at its peak in Europe with Great Britain coming up heavy attack from the German forces. The death toll was rising with every passing day and it included hundreds of youngsters who were enlisted in the army specifically for the war. One such army recruit was Harry Lee – a Middlesex cricketer who joined the 13th Battalion, part of the London regiment, and fought in the Battle of Aubers Ridge began on May 9. He was presumed dead in the battle and his parents even held his memorial. However, 15 years later after his ‘death', Lee went on to play his first Test for England when he took the field against South Africa at Johannesburg on February 13, 1931.
Ireland suffer four-wicket ODI defeat against England
Ireland fell to a four-wicket defeat against England as the tourists' captain Kate Cross produced career-best bowling figures to help seal the opening ODI at Stormont.
Sam Curtis the hero as impressive Ireland claim crucial Euro U21 qualifying win in Turkey
Turkey 0-1 Republic of Ireland
