Fitting finale for Ireland to push on to next level, says Greg McWilliams
Greg McWilliams hopes that Saturday night's dramatic win over Scotland can be a turning point for his Ireland side.
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Naomi Osaka reveals Michael Jordan inspiration, teases potential mixed doubles partner at Wimbledon - Madrid Diary
Osaka wants to follow MJ’s lead Naomi Osaka shared some insight on Sunday into why she took to the court for her second round against Sara Sorribes Tormo despite carrying an Achilles injury she picked up after her opener in Madrid. Ad/> Osaka lost to a relentless Sorribes Tormo 6-3, 6-1 and admitted she could have dealt with her injury in a “smarter” manner by perhaps taking painkillers sooner than she did.
ITTF names Egypt, South Africa officials for Lagos 2022 Africa Cup
World table tennis ruling body, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), has named Egyptian and South African officials for the forthcoming Africa Cup holding in Lagos from May 26 to 28.
What Takehiro Tomiyasu did vs West Ham leaves Mikel Arteta with crucial Arsenal transfer call
Mikel Arteta Provides Injury Update Ahead Of West Ham Clash
Arsenal player ratings vs West Ham: Rob Holding excellent in defence with Eddie Nketiah lively
Arsenal moved back into the Premier League’s top four by grinding out a win at West Ham.
Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu Goes Down Fighting To Akane Yamaguchi In Semifinal
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu ended her Badminton Asia Championships campaign with a bronze medal after going down fighting to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in three games on Saturday. The 26-year-old started the match on a positive note but couldn't keep the winning momentum going, losing 21-13 19-21 16-21 to the top seed and world No. 2 Yamaguchi in the clash, which lasted one hour and six minutes.
Error-prone Naomi Osaka crashes out to home favourite Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets at the Madrid Open
Naomi Osaka has crashed out of the Madrid Open at the last-32 stage, losing to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-3 6-1. The world No. 35 beat Osaka for the first time when the two players met at the Fed Cup Qualifiers in 2020, and it was the Spaniard who came out on top again against her Japanese opponent in their fourth meeting on the WTA tour.
Raducanu marches on in Madrid, Osaka ousted by Sorribes Tormo
US Open champion Emma Raducanu swept into the third round of the Madrid Open on Sunday (May 1) with a 6-2 6-1 demolition of Marta Kostyuk while Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo stunned four-times major champion Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-1.