Defender Collins joins Brentford for record fee
Brentford have signed Ireland defender Nathan Collins from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a six-year contract for a club record transfer fee, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
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Philipsen claims Tour double in crash-marred finale
NOGARO, France: Belgian Jasper Philipsen won his second successive Tour de France stage amid scenes of chaos as several riders hit the ground on the final circuit on Tuesday (Jul 4).
Rain pushes Wimbledon openers for Raonic, Marino, Andreescu to Wednesday
Several Canadian tennis players will have to wait at least another day before playing their first-round matches at Wimbledon.
Antonia Niedermaier takes Stage 5 win as Annemiek van Vleuten and Elisa Longo Borghini both crash on descent
Antonia Niedermaier (Canyon//SRAM Racing) held off a late push from world champion Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) to take the queen stage on the 2023 Giro Donne. Despite coming off the road while chasing on the final descent, Van Vleuten was able to get back on her bike and continue the chase.
Watch: Roger Federer Returns To Wimbledon, Wows Crowd From Royal Box
Wimbledon paid tribute to Roger Federer on Tuesday as the eight-time champion returned to the scene of his some of his greatest triumphs. The Centre Court crowd gave the Swiss great a prolonged standing ovation interspersed with cheers as he entered the royal box. Federer, fresh from appearing on stage with Coldplay in Zurich at the weekend, was visibly moved before taking his seat next to Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
Sue Ronan highlights the underage feats underpinning Ireland's golden crop
Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad is a confluence of generations, with an older guard led by defenders such as Louise Quinn, Niamh Fahey and Diane Caldwell and the youngsters represented by teenager Abbie Larkin.
US fighting for record third straight women's World Cup win
NEW YORK: The United States will have a super-sized target on their backs when the women's World Cup kicks off later this month, with their opponents pulling out all the stops to derail their hope of an unprecedented third consecutive title.
Former champions Japan taking it one game at a time
SYDNEY : Japan have fallen on harder times since the golden age when they won the 2011 Women's World Cup and reached the final four years later but the Nadeshiko remain Asia's best hope of success in Australia and New Zealand.