European Athletics Championships: Irish in action on Day 2
It's day two of the European Athletics Championships in Rome, where Ireland's fastest man Israel Olatunde will contest the men's 100m semi-final.
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Arsenal fan banned for head-butting Roy Keane
An Arsenal fan was given a three-year football banning order on Thursday after headbutting former Manchester United star Roy Keane in a “gratuitous and senseless act of violence”.
Bombarded By Questions On New York Pitch, India Coach Vikram Rathour Makes Stance Clear
For the second time in as many games, a low-scoring match was played in the 2024 T20 World Cup at New York. After Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77 by South Africa, India's bowlers were fearsome and relentless in bundling out Ireland for 96. The nature of the pitch in New York once again became a huge talking point – there was excessive movement and variable bounce kept the batters guessing, though some like India captain Rohit Sharma took blows in a rather comfortable eight-wicket win for the side.
USA Captain's Brilliant 'India' Remark After Embarrassing Pakistan In T20 World Cup
United States' skipper Monank Patel is certain that their epochal T20 World Cup win over Pakistan will open “many doors” for them, but wants to keep emotions in check and focus on the next assignment against India. Co-hosts USA stunned former champions Pakistan via Super Over on Thursday, but are up against another daunting opponent in India on June 12.
Another Injury Scare For Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Pakistan Clash. Report Says "Rapid Care..."
Ahead of the highly anticipated blockbuster clash against arch-rival Pakistan, India captain Rohit Sharma sustained a blow to his left thumb while batting in the net session however the skipper resumed practice after receiving medical assistance from the side's medical team. The match between India and Pakistan will take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. During a net session, the 37-year-old captain was smacked on the thumb, prompting rapid care from the team's medical staff. After the ball hit Rohit on the thumb he took off the glove to access the blow and the staff medical team rushed to the ground, checking the India captain.
First Division wrap: Cork City get back to winning ways
After three games without a victory, the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division's runaway leaders Cork City got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over bottom side Longford Town at Turner's Cross.
John Martin winner denies Dundalk and keeps Shelbourne at summit
The ingenuity of Will Jarvis – and the toe of John Martin – ensured that Shelbourne maintained their place atop the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table.
Saints stalemate ends run of Drogheda defeats
St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United couldn’t be separated at Weavers Park but it will be Kevin Doherty, and not Stephen Kenny, who will be happiest with the share of the spoils.