Saturday Sport: Manchester United lead Spurs, Cork take on Tipperary in hurling
In the early kick-off, Manchester United lead Tottenham at Old Trafford thanks to a goal from Bryan Mbeumo.
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Biathlon-Don't underestimate Norway, says Dale-Skjevdal on eve of biathlon relay
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 7 : Norway's Johannes Dale-Skjevdal says the team's rivals should not underestimate the traditional superpower when the Olympic biathlon competitions get under way on Sunday, despite fans and media talking up the chances of France, Italy and Sweden.
Ice hockey-Germany beat Japan, Canada to begin women's title defence
MILAN, Feb 7 : Nicola Hadraschek scored twice as Germany secured their first win of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament, beating Japan 5-2 on Saturday, while defending champions Canada prepared for their delayed Milano Cortina opener against Switzerland.
France call up nine uncapped players with Ntamack still out for Wales clash
PARIS, Feb 7 : France coach Fabien Galthie named nine uncapped players in a 42-man squad on Saturday ahead of their second Six Nations encounter against Wales next week, while flyhalf Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud remained out for different reasons.
Biathlon-Sweden's Oebergs aim to repeat sister act at Milano Cortina Games
ANTERSELVA, ITALY, Feb 7 : Swedish siblings Hanna and Elvira Oeberg won Olympic relay gold together at the Beijing Games in 2022, and the pair have a burning desire to share the podium again at the Milano Cortina Games.
Jacob Stockdale relieved to make Ireland return after contemplating giving up
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale contemplated giving up on international rugby before ending his five-year Guinness Six Nations exile during Thursday evening’s defeat to France.
Ice hockey-Italy's 'family' team hungry for more after breakthrough win, says coach
MILAN, Feb 6 : The Italian women's ice hockey team earned a famous win at the Winter Olympics thanks to their family spirit, coach Eric Bouchard said on Friday, adding that his players are not resting on their laurels and are eager for more success.
Ice hockey-Switzerland overcome Czechs in thrilling shootout, Japan score late to beat France
MILAN, Feb 6 : Swiss forward Ivana Wey scored in the eighth round of a thrilling shootout to seal a 4-3 win over the Czech Republic in Olympic women's ice hockey at Santagiulia Arena on Friday, while Japan netted twice late to hand France its second successive loss of the Games 3-2.