Nothing guaranteed as James McClean chases a century of caps
When James McClean led the Republic of Ireland out in Lodz in June against Ukraine, it was his 94th senior international game.
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David Bewicke-Copley makes case for men's eight major championship double
By Paul Martin, Sportsbeat A potent combination of youth and experience can power Britain's men's eight to an illustrious European and World double, according to Lutterworth rower David Bewicke-Copley. Ad The 24-year-old brought gold home from his senior championship debut in Munich last month and attentions have now turned to repeating the feat at the year's main event in Racice, which gets underway on September 18.
Switzerland recall Zakaria for Nations League matches
ZURICH : Switzerland recalled midfielder Denis Zakaria to their squad on Friday for this month’s Nations League matches and handed Cedric Itten and Dan Ndoye a chance to make a case for their World Cup selection.
NHL considering World Cup play-in for 2024, unsure on Russians, commissioner Bill Daly says
HENDERSON, Nev. — The NHL is considering a play-in tournament for the 2024 World Cup of Hockey that would be held directly before the February event.
Wrestler Nisha Dahiya Loses Bronze Medal Bout In World Championships
Indian wrestler Nisha Dahiya missed out on a World Championship medal as she lost to former world champion Linda Morais of Canada in the women's 68kg bronze play-off here on Thursday. The 24-year-old Nisha, who won a bronze in the U-23 World Championships in 65kg last year, lost to Morais who took the bronze in a victory by fall (VFA) verdict. Nisha made headlines last year when she was mistaken with a namesake wrestler killed in Sonipat. Earlier, she had advanced to the semifinals with wins over Danute Domikaityte (victory by technical superiority; 11-0) of Lithuania, Adela Hanzlikcova (13-8) of Czech Republic and Sofiya Georgieva (victory by technical superiority; 11-0) of Bulgaria.
WTA roundup: Anna-Lena Friedsam upsets Emma Raducanu in Slovenia
German qualifier Anna-Lena Friedsam saved 9 of 15 break points while posting a 7-5, 0-6, 6-3 upset of top-seeded Emma Raducanu in the second round of the Zavarovalnica Sava Portoroz in Slovenia.
World U17 men's hockey challenge returns after pandemic hiatus
CALGARY — The world men's under-17 hockey challenge returns after a pandemic hiatus with Langley and Delta, B.C., hosting the international tournament in November.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos delivers assured Cristiano Ronaldo verdict despite Manchester United predicament
Cristiano Ronaldo may be in the midst of a goal drought, but his international manager has no worries that his impact is diminishing.