Ireland considers bid to host opening stages of Tour de France
Ireland - both the Republic and the North - is considering making a joint bid to host the opening stages of the Tour de France.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan says snooker 'not main priority' as he reveals he is writing new book after shock loss
Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed he is writing a new book and that snooker is “not the main priority” for him right now following his shock defeat to David Grace at the Northern Ireland Open. O’Sullivan was 2-0 up on Grace in their second-round match, but was beaten in a decider in Belfast after some erratic shots. Ad The Rocket has been doing some punditry in the Eurosport studio this week and will provide more analysis for the rest of the tournament in Belfast.
Russell omitted by Scotland for autumn internationals
Flyhalf Finn Russell has been omitted from Scotland's squad for November's internationals and Stuart Hogg stripped of the captaincy as flanker Jamie Ritchie was named to lead the team in tests against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina.
Ireland agrees bid to host Tour de France start
The island of Ireland intends to pursue a joint North-South bid to host the opening stages of a future Tour de France in either 2026 or 2027.
Stormers prop has 3-week ban for dangerous tackle overturned on appeal
Stormers prop Sazi Sandi is free to play after an appeal to overturn his three-week ban following a red card in the United Rugby Championship (URC) was successful.
Neil Robertson dominates John Astley to reach Northern Ireland Open last 16 for first time in snooker career
Neil Robertson cruised to a 4-1 victory against John Astley to reach the fourth round of the Northern Ireland Open for the first time in his career. Robertson has a relatively poor record in Belfast, having won the three other Home Nations tournaments, but is arguably the favourite to triumph this week following shock defeats for Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump.
Ferguson signs new long-term deal with Brighton
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Evan Ferguson has celebrated his 18th birthday by signing a new three-and-a-half year deal with Brighton and Hove Albion.