Mawdsley: We went out with aim of beating French
The Irish women's relay team's eighth place in the 4x400m final capped off a fine week for Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker, the pair hailing it as a week to remember.
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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones 'confident' for Rugby World Cup despite France humbling
Australia head coach Eddie Jones said on Sunday he remained "confident" of his side's chances at the Rugby World Cup despite suffering a heavy 41-17 loss to France, a fifth straight defeat since he took over.
Novak Djokovic Eyes No.1 As US Open Gets Underway
Novak Djokovic launches his quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles title on Monday as the US Open gets underway with the Serb needing only a first round victory to reclaim the world number one ranking. The 36-year-old Serbian star makes a long-awaited return to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center after missing the 2022 tournament due to his refusal to get vaccinated. Second seed Djokovic headlines the night session on the 23,000-seater Arthur Ashe Stadium with what should be a straightforward opener against France's world number 84 Alexandre Muller.
'Immensely Honoured' Roberto Mancini Named New Coach Of Saudi Arabia
Roberto Mancini was on Sunday named as the new coach of the Saudi Arabia national team on a deal reported to be worth more than $25 million a year after he controversially quit the Italy job earlier this month. The Saudis, who beat eventual champions Argentina at last year's World Cup in Qatar, have been without a coach since Herve Renard left to take charge of France's women's team. Mancini, 58, led Italy to the Euro 2020 title but failed to qualify for last year's World Cup.
'Calm down', All Blacks coach not panicking despite Springboks spanking
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks were not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
Paris 2024 eyes sell-out crowds to beat London record - IPC
The Paris 2024 Paralympics aim to sell every one of the 2.8 million tickets before the global event gets under way to top the record figures set in London in 2012, International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said.
France must step up a notch for World Cup, says coach
PARIS: Hosts France will need to step up a notch despite completing their World Cup preparation on Sunday with an emphatic victory over Australia, coach Fabien Galthie said.
Lyon get first points of Ligue 1 season as unfashionable teams win
PARIS: Unfashionable Lorient, Metz and Stade de Reims all won in Ligue 1 on Sunday (Aug 27) while Olympique Lyonnais claimed their first point of the new French league campaign with a 0-0 draw at Nice.