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.
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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.
Finn Russell omitted by Scotland for autumn internationals
Flyhalf Finn Russell has been omitted from Scotland's squad for November's autumn 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.
Rugby-Finn Russell omitted by Scotland for autumn internatioals
(Reuters) - Flyhalf Finn Russell has been omitted from Scotland's squad for November's autumn 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.
Ronnie O’Sullivan was ‘in control’ - Jimmy White and Alan McManus react after David Grace causes big upset
Eurosport pundits Jimmy White and Alan McManus believe Ronnie O’Sullivan was “in control of the match” until David Grace put in a “brilliant performance” to fight back and win at the Northern Ireland Open. O’Sullivan was 2-0 up in the second round match in Belfast, but Grace came back and was soon 3-2 up after taking advantage of a wild fluke. Ad In the sixth frame, Grace missed several opportunities to close out the match as O’Sullivan sent the contest to a decider, only for the world No.
Kellie Harrington and Caitlin Fryers add to medal deluge in Montenegro
Kellie Harrington and Caitlin Fryers have guaranteed themselves at least bronze medals after quarter-final victories at the European Boxing Championships in Montenegro.