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.
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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.
Dan Cox left rueing after Wimbledon qualifier slip
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 Round 2.
Team Malizia win Leg 7 of Ocean Race but final result waits on redress hearing for 11th Hour Racing
Team Malizia won the final leg of The Ocean Race 2022-23 — but the destination of the overall title still waits on a redress hearing. The six-month race concluded with Leg 7 in Genova, Italy at lunchtime on Tuesday, June 27. Ad Holcim-PRB had led for most of the leg but were pipped towards the finish after opting to stay out at sea for the last stretch.
Five uncapped players start for Junior Springboks against Italy
The Junior Springboks have picked five uncapped players in their starting XV for Thursday's World Rugby U20 Championship Pool C encounter against Italy in Paarl.
Man City forward Oscar Bobb could get two senior debuts next season after impressing at U21 Euros
Before Shea Charles made his first team Manchester City debut on the final day of the Premier League season at Brentford, he was one of three young Blues who had incredibly played at senior level for their countries before making their club debut.
Italy pledges to stamp out anti-Semitism from football stadiums
ROME: Italy signed on Tuesday a letter of intent aimed at eradicating anti-Semitism from soccer stadiums across the country. Instances of racism and anti-Semitism are commonplace in Italian stadiums, with fans regularly booing or shouting abuse at Black players, using the word “Jew” as an insult and displaying Nazi or fascist symbols.