Afghanistan hold off dogged Irish to keep series alive
George Dockrell's valiant counter-attack was not enough to save Ireland from a 22-run defeat by Afghanistan in the third T20 international at Stormont.
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St Patrick's Athletic condemn racist abuse aimed at two of their players
St Patrick's Athletic have condemned racial abuse aimed at two of the club's players in the wake of their UEFA Europa Conference League defeat to CSKA Sofia on Thursday.
Hurling manager sequels: The Good, The Bad and The Middling
The blockbuster sequel of the summer was confirmed last night: Déise Davy 2 - The Comeback.
RTÉ to broadcast Shamrock Rovers v Ferencvaros
RTÉ will broadcast live coverage of Shamrock Rovers' home and away fixtures against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League play-off round.
Georgia Hall makes hole in one during second round of ISPS Handa World Invitational, sits three off the lead
Georgia Hall made a hole in one as she kept firmly in the hunt after two rounds of the ISPS Handa World Invitational. Hall is one of the star names on show in Northern Ireland, with the event co-sanctioned by the LET and LPGA Tour. Ad Hall started well on Thursday with a round of 68, and she followed that up with a 69 at Massereene Golf Club to sit at eight-under after 36 holes.
VVS Laxman To Be India's Head Coach In Zimbabwe Tour: Jay Shah
National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman will be India's acting head coach for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe as there is only a short turnaround time between the series and the Asia Cup starting on August 27 in the UAE, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Friday. "Yes, VVS Laxman will be in charge of the Indian team in Zimbabwe for the three-match ODI series. It's not like Rahul Dravid is taking a break. The ODI series in Zimbabwe finishes on August 22 and Dravid along with Indian team will reach the UAE on August 23. Since there is little gap between the two events, Laxman will be in charge of the Indian squad in Zimbabwe," BCCI secretary Shah told PTI on Friday.
VVS Laxman will be head coach in Zimbabwe: BCCI secretary Jay Shah
VVS Laxman will be India's acting head coach for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe as there is only a short turnaround time between the series and the Asia Cup starting on August 27 in the UAE, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Friday. "Yes, VVS Laxman will be in charge of the Indian team in Zimbabwe for the three-match ODI series. It's not like Rahul Dravid is taking a break.
Water break recommendation issued by FAI due to intense heat
In light of the current heatwave, the Football Association of Ireland has recommended water breaks in all games under its jurisdiction this weekend.