LOI preview: Derry City must win to keep Premier Division title race alive
There are two matches in the League of Ireland Premier Division tonight as Derry City look to keep the title race alive.
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Donal Lenihan: Too much invested by Ireland for them to fall against Scotland
This is the point the team have been waiting for for a long time. It's the last pool game and Ireland want to be in a quarter-final. They know exactly what they have to do.
Hyo Joo Kim on top at The Ascendant, Leona Maguire in touch
Hyo Joo Kim of South Korea carded eight birdies en route to a seven-under-par 64 and a two-stroke lead after the first round of The Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America.
New Zealand Hammer England In Cricket World Cup Opener: A Look At Records Broken
New Zealand made history during the ICC Cricket World Cup opening match against England, becoming the team completing a 250-run plus chase in the fastest time in terms of overs in the history of World Cup. Chasing a total of 283 runs, the Kiwis chased it down in just 36.2 overs with a run-rate of 7.78. Centuries from both Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra helped NZ thrash the defending champions brutally and make a mockery of the target. Also, the 273-run partnership between Conway and Ravindra is the highest partnership for any wicket for New Zealand in the history of the World Cup. Overall, it is the fourth-highest partnership in World Cup history, with Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels partnership of 372 runs for the second wicket against Zimbabwe being the highest ever in the tournament's history.
The Haggard Badger’s value to Ireland highlighted ahead of milestone match
Iain Henderson revealed Test centurion Peter O’Mahony has been dubbed the “Haggard Badger” by his Ireland team-mates.
Dupont continues recovery as France prepare for Italy
LYON, France: Antoine Dupont was seen with ball in hand on Thursday (Oct 5) for the first time since he sustained a broken cheekbone at the Rugby World Cup as the mercurial France scrumhalf steps up his bid for a potential quarter-final appearance.
Stephen Kenny admits he was 'tempted' to give Andrew Moran his chance
Andy Moran's rise to the Republic of Ireland senior setup looks like it will happen sooner rather than later, with Stephen Kenny admitting he was "very tempted" to elevate the teenager into his squad for the upcoming Euros qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar.
Andy Farrell open to Cian Healy call-up if Henshaw is ruled out
Andy Farrell says it's possible he could call Cian Healy into his Rugby World Cup squad if his side advance to the quarter-finals.