Wales coach Sherratt makes wholesale changes for Ireland showdown
CARDIFF : Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt looked for familiarity as he made nine changes to the starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland.
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Inter Milan goalie Yann Sommer injures thumb ahead of key Serie A and Champions League games
MILAN: Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer has a broken right thumb ahead of key games in Serie A and the Champions League. Inter said the Swiss ‘keeper’s injury was revealed in tests on Thursday and “necessary therapy will be decided in the coming days.” Thumb injuries can sideline goalkeepers for several weeks though no timetable was set by Inter for Sommer, who has started every Serie A and Champions League game this season. The defending Serie A champion are second in the standings, trailing Napoli by two points, and travel to Naples at the end of next week. Inter first host Genoa on Saturday. Sommer also could miss the Champions League round-of-16 games on March 4 or 5 then March 10 or 11.
Christian Pulisic, Youssouf Fofana not in spat with AC Milan boss - ESPN
Christian Pulisic has denied there is a rift between himself and AC Milan head coach Sérgio Conceição after reports emerged that he had demanded to leave the club should the Portuguese manager remain next season.
Ireland coach pours cold water on Wales speculation
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Simon Easterby said reports linking him with the vacant Wales job were only speculation but did not rule out the possibility of taking on the role in the future.
Simon Easterby dismisses Wales speculation as he prepares Ireland for Cardiff cauldron
Simon Easterby says his full focus is preparing Ireland to beat Wales on Saturday but didn't definitively rule himself out of contention for the vacant head coach role down the line.
Simon Easterby focused on Ireland amid Wales speculation
Simon Easterby insists he is committed to Ireland in response to reports he is a contender to take over from departed Wales boss Warren Gatland.
Pope Francis shows improvement in pneumonia recovery, the Vatican says
The head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis continued his recovery from pneumonia, eating breakfast out of bed on Thursday morning after a sixth peaceful night at the hospital, the Vatican said.
Sabalenka blames lack of focus for Dubai exit
World number one Aryna Sabalenka blamed a lack of focus and motivation for her last-16 defeat at the Dubai Championships, where she fell 6-3 6-2 to world number 38 Clara Tauson.