Pirlo named coach at relegated Sampdoria
Former AC Milan and Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has been appointed the new coach of Sampdoria on a two-year deal, the Italian Serie B side said on Tuesday.
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Zhao advances in Wimbledon qualifying for Canada, teammate Bouchard loses in straight sets
Canada's Carol Zhao beat Britain's Emily Appleton 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the first round of qualifying play at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Tottenham sign goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Serie A club Empoli on five-year deal to replace Hugo Lloris
Tottenham Hotspur have signed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli on a five-year deal subject to international clearance and a work permit. The two clubs reached a preliminary agreement on the transfer last week, with a fee of £17.2m (€20 million) plus potential bonuses successfully negotiated. The transfer marks a record-breaking sale for Empoli.
Dan Cox disappointed after letting Wimbledon qualifying match against Federico Gaio 'slip away'
Dan Cox was left rueing fine margins after a narrow defeat in the opening round of Wimbledon qualifying on Monday. Lincoln's Cox was up against Federico Gaio at Roehampton, an opponent who has already reached three Challenger Tour-level finals this season. Ad It was the Italian who was able to summon all of his experience in a gruelling contest out on Court 14, edging his way to a 2-6 7-6(2) 7-5 victory to progress to the second round.
Jodie Burrage hails mentality after spirited Eastbourne comeback against Lauren Davis as lucky loser
Jodie Burrage hailed her hardened mentality after she came from a set down to progress to the second round of the LTA's Rothesay International Eastbourne. British No. 2 Burrage overcame US qualifier Lauren Davis 4-6 6-4 6-3 to reach the last 16, just a day after thinking her tournament was over after a straight sets defeat to Italian Jasmine Paolini in the final round of qualifying.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to join Chelsea exodus as he closes in on AC Milan move
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to become the latest player to leave Premier League side Chelsea with the midfielder closing in on a move to AC Milan.
IRFU launch women's U20s programme
The IRFU has announced the launch of a women's under-20s programme that will begin with a training camp and games against Italy and Scotland next month.
Jodie Burrage hails mentality after spirited Eastbourne comeback
Jodie Burrage hailed her hardened mentality after she came from a set down to progress to the second round of the LTA's Rothesay International Eastbourne. British No.2 Burrage overcame US qualifier Lauren Davis 4-6 6-4 6-3 to reach the last 16, just a day after thinking her tournament was over after a straight sets defeat to Italian Jasmine Paolini in the final round of qualifying. Ad The 24-year-old was not expecting a second chance as a lucky loser but is now relishing the prospect of another deep tournament run on home soil following her charge to the final of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham.