Shootout agony as Under-21s lose out in Israel
Israel 0-0 Republic of Ireland (AET)
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Ireland under-21s suffer penalty woe to miss out on European Championships
The Republic of Ireland missed out on a place at the European Under-21 Championship finals after they were beaten on penalties by Israel on Tuesday.
Tyreik Wright knows what he wants for both club and country
After finding the net for his club Bradford City, Tyreik Wright is now hoping to make a bit of history with the Republic of Ireland as they seek a place in the European Championships for the first time.
Houston Astros place RHP Justin Verlander on 15-day IL with right calf injury
HOUSTON — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has been placed on the injured list with a right calf injury.
Fred Wright must keep doing what he’s doing and the big win will come soon in La Vuelta
Watching a Fred Wright interview immediately after a race is a joy to behold. Few cycling fans will forget the 23-year-old Londoner’s emotional reaction to Matt Stephens’ kind words after Stage 19 of the Tour de France in July, when Wright came within striking distance of contesting for the win in Cahors after a spirited counter-attack inside the final hour of racing.
On-loan Gillingham defender and Indonesia international Elkan Baggott enjoying playing out from the back with Gills
Teenage centre-back Elkan Baggott is enjoying being allowed to play out from the back at Gillingham.
Briggs battles through melting Munich in European Championships Marathon
By Will Jennings in Munich Becky Briggs battled through the heat to complete a memorable multi-sport European marathon in a melting Munich. Ad The Hull athlete, 22, crossed the line in 31stÊon the opening day of the European Athletics Championships after clocking a hard-fought time of 2:39:02. MarathonSesemann excels in melting Munich marathon2 HOURS AGO The 26-mile contest represented both a team and individual event and alongside Rosie Edwards, Naomi Mitchell and Alice Wright, British stars finished sixth as Germany grabbed gold on home soil.
Christophe Laporte delivers long-awaited home win on stage 19 of Tour de France
Christophe Laporte delivered an overdue French win on the 109th Tour de France as Fred Wright was the nearly man once again and the sprinters were left to wonder what race organisers have against them.