Chess-Russian grandmaster Spassky dies aged 88
PARIS : Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, International chess federation (FIDE) general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters on Thursday.
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Ireland centre Ringrose to miss Six Nations clash with France after suspension
Ireland will be without Garry Ringrose for their crucial Six Nations clash with France after the centre's red card against Wales was upheld by a disciplinary committee on Thursday, but he should be available for the final game against Italy.
Garry Ringrose could return for Italy game after receiving ban for red card
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose could still play a part in the Six Nations after he received a ban following his red card against Wales in the Six Nations last weekend.
Caelan Doris is ‘in with a shout’ of returning from injury against France
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is “in with a shout” of facing France in next weekend’s pivotal Guinness Six Nations showdown.
Saudi Football Federation reportedly asks PSG’s Luis Campos to handle its sporting operations
PARIS: Representatives of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation met Luis Campos, the sporting director of Paris Saint-Germain, in Geneva last week to discuss an offer for him to handle the federation’s sporting operations, French daily newspaper Le Parisien reported on Wednesday. The Portuguese executive was offered €20 million ($20.8 million) a year in a contract that would run until 2034, according to the newspaper. Citing unnamed sources, it said the move is part of the federation’s plans to restructure and reorganize the Saudi national team ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which the Kingdom will host, with the goal of reaching the semi-finals. If Campos, also a former sporting director of AS Monaco, accepts the offer, he will reportedly submit reports on Saudi football and the national team to Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal and the federation’s president, Yasser Al-Misehal. The Le Parisien report added that Campos was given until the end of the year to respond to the offer, and in the meantime he will continue to focus on PSG until the end of the season.
Injured England lock Martin to miss rest of Six Nations
England lock George Martin will miss the rest of the Six Nations Championship through injury, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.
Breaking Garry Ringrose suspended but could still return for Six Nations finale in Italy
Garry Ringrose could be available for Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Italy next month, despite picking up a suspension following his red card against Wales last Saturday.
Conor Murray coy on next step but 'lifestyle change' awaits
Conor Murray remained coy on his post-Munster future but hinted that he will play one more season in a new environment "for his family".