Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry lead Irish challenge at World Aquatics Championships in Doha
Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry are once again Ireland's main medal hopes at the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar, which get under way on Sunday.
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Canadian women lose to Spain in Olympic basketball qualifier
Kayla Alexander had 17 points and 14 rebounds but Canada fell 60-55 to Spain on Friday in FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament action in Sopron, Hungary.
Haas sponsor MoneyGram takes Steiner exit in its stride
LONDON : Haas title sponsor MoneyGram is taking the departure of fan favourite team boss Guenther Steiner in its stride and planning to be in Formula One for the long haul, chief marketing officer Greg Hall said.
Blue Jays agree to 5-year deal with pitcher Yariel Rodriguez
The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a $32-million US, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez.
Barron takes lead in Qatar with blistering back nine
Haydn Barron hit five birdies on the back nine to card a five-under-par 67 and take a two-shot lead after the second round of the Qatar Masters on Friday.
Messi to start on bench in Tokyo after Hong Kong controversy
Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on February 6, 2024, a day before their friendly football match against J-League side Vissel Kobe. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
Shane Lowry makes good start at weather-hit Waste Management Phoenix Open
Shane Lowry is two shots off the lead held by American Sahith Theegala after a weather-hit opening day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Lionel Messi Hong Kong No-Show Sparks Wave Of Outrage In China
Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China, with the football superstar accused of seeking to embarrass Beijing -- or even engaging in a sinister foreign plot. The Argentine ace and his team Inter Miami sparked fury in Hong Kong from fans on Sunday when he did not play in a friendly, citing injury. Enthusiasts who had splashed upwards of 4,800 Hong Kong dollars ($500) to see Messi chanted "Refund!", gave thumbs-down signs and drowned out the team's co-owner David Beckham with jeers as he tried to thank the crowd.