Bronze eludes Ireland as Japan win Nations Cup third-fourth play-off clash
Ireland have finished fourth at the Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup after a 3-2 defeat to Japan in the bronze medal match in Valencia, Spain.
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Turròn and marzipan: Spain's festive treats that you can eat all year round
The south of Spain's Valencia region is the birthplace of the famous turrón -- a type of nougat -- and the area that boasts the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Jijona and Turrón de Alicante. Here, the Moors planted almond trees from as far back as the eighth century.
Defibrillator allows driven Dutchman Blind to play in World Cup quarter-final
DOHA : Netherlands defender Daley Blind would be quite entitled to pinch himself in disbelief when he walks out against Argentina in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.
Sinead Diver runs fastest marathon ever by an Irish woman
Sinead Diver ran the fastest ever marathon by an Irish woman in Valencia on Sunday, however Catherina McKiernan's national record remains intact as Diver now represents Australia.
Honda ‘wasted their time and money’ - Espargaro
Outgoing HRC MotoGP star Pol Espargaro has again voiced his frustration with the Honda way of working, saying the firm wasted time and money.