Brendan Steele shows the way at Zozo Championship
Brendan Steele shot a six-under-par 64 to claim the lead after the opening round of the Zozo Championship, where he finished as runner up to local favorite Hideki Matsuyama in 2021.
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Welsby will shine at Rugby League World Cup, claims captain Tomkins
England captain Sam Tomkins has tipped Jack Welsby to show he belongs on the international stage at the Rugby League World Cup after a stellar season for St Helens. Welsby, 21, starred mainly at half-back for Saints as they won a record-breaking fourth consecutive Super League title with a 24-12 triumph over Leeds Rhinos in last month's Grand Final.
Solid showings from Orla Walsh and Alice Sharpe at Track World Cycling Championships
Orla Walsh reached the last 32 in the women’s sprint and Alice Sharpe was 11th in the elimination race as Ireland's Track World Cycling Championships continued in Paris.
King brothers ready to fulfil Ireland dream at Rugby League World Cup
He is not the only new King in town but Ireland captain George thanked the luck of the Irish for being reunited with his brother Toby in their Rugby League World Cup squad. The King brothers from Huddersfield are fiercely proud of their Irish heritage on their mother's side with Hull KR prop George, 27, racking up 10 caps and representing his country at the 2017 World Cup.
UEFA will investigate ‘potential inappropriate behaviour’ over chant following Ireland Women’s World Cup play-off
UEFA has begun an investigation after Republic of Ireland players were filmed singing pro-IRA chants after their World Cup play-off win. The video clip of several squad members singing Celtic Symphony was shared on social media after their 1-0 victory against Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
Soccer-UEFA investigating Ireland players over pro-IRA chant
(Reuters) - UEFA have opened an investigation into "potential inappropriate behaviour" by Republic of Ireland players for singing a song referencing the IRA after qualifying for their first women's World Cup, the governing body said on Thursday.
Sleep is precious for Lebanon coach Cheika in his cross-code challenge
Michael Cheika, the definition of a sporting paradox, has never been one for conventions. He's the rugged battle-scarred forward, who made his money as a fashion importer, a scowling no-nonsense player recalled by team-mates as a master sledger, who can flawlessly flip between five languages. Ad When the world was locked down in a pandemic, looking for passion projects to fill their hours, Chieka took things to extremes, the only person unsurprised, his ever-supportive wife Stephanie.
Leftovers & Links: Freeman’s authenticity sheds truth to usual coachspeak; Notre Dame injuries update
Every so often, Marcus Freeman slips coachspeak into his otherwise authentic thoughts, including after Notre Dame’s 28-20 win against BYU in Las Vegas on Saturday. Considering much of his postgame press conference is filled with more transparency than is typically seen from that podium, perhaps that coachspeak should be reflected on from a few steps back.