Dominant second half sets Carlow on their way to quarter-finals
Carlow advanced to the Tailteann Cup quarter-final thanks to a superior second-half performance in this preliminary round at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday.
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Andy Murray sees off Australia's Jordan Thompson to reach Surbiton final
Andy Murray battled past defending champion Jordan Thompson 7-6 (5) 6-3 to book his place in the final of the Lexus Surbiton Trophy.
Andy Murray closing in on second trophy of 2023 after beating Jordan Thompson to reach Surbiton final
Andy Murray's preparations for Wimbledon are looking more promising by the day after a straight sets victory over Jordan Thompson saw him through to the final of the Surbiton Trophy on Saturday afternoon. The veteran Scot broke a four-year trophy drought at the Open du Pays d’Aix in May and charged back into the top 50. Ad However, Murray must continue to win if he is to achieve his goal of a seeded entry to Wimbledon.
UCI Downhill World Cup: British sensation Jordan Williams, 18, wins on elite debut in Lenzerheide
British teenager Jordan Williams (Specialized Gravity) marked his elite debut with an astonishing victory at the UCI Downhill World Cup in Lenzerheide as his world champion team-mate Loic Bruni faded to finish third. Williams, 18, soared to the top of the timesheets with a remarkable ride of 2:39.222, with rider after rider failing to dislodge him from the summit.
Promoting international standards for women’s polo championship
RIYADH: Details of the international women’s polo championship in November have been released.
UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Luca Schwarzbauer, Jenny Rissveds dominate Short Track World Cup
Luca Schwarzbauer (Canyon CLLCTV) and Jenny Rissveds (Team 31–Ibis Continentaland) picked up wins at the Cross-country Short Track World Cup in Lenzerheide, part of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Schwarzbauer claimed victory in the men's event courtesy of a powerful attack on the final lap. Ad The German national champion led much of the race from the front alongside Short Track world champion Samuel Gaze (Alpecin-Deceuninck) before Gaze crashed at the start of lap eight and took out home favourite Nino Schurter (Scott-Sram MTB Racing Team).
Andy Murray fights back to see off Jason Kubler for spot in semi-finals of Surbiton Trophy
Andy Murray’s decision to skip the French Open appears justified after he advanced to the semi-finals of the Surbiton Trophy. The Brit has made a shot at a third Wimbledon title a priority, and felt skipping the culmination of the clay season would be to his benefit.
Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 74 Billy Schrauth, sophomore left guard, likely starter
Listed measurements: 6-foot-4 ½, 304 pounds. 2023-24 year, eligibility: A sophomore, Schrauth has all four seasons of eligibility remaining. Depth Chart: Schrauth pushed through a crowded field this spring, a position competition including senior Michael Carmody and junior Rocco Spindler, to emerge as the leader at left guard when preseason practices begin. Recruiting: The No. 3 offensive guard and No. 68 overall recruit in the class, Schrauth’s recruitment will be best remembered for being the first task for Marcus Freeman after he was named Notre Dame’s head coach. Freeman quite literally went from his introductory press conference straight to Fond du Lac, Wis. Less than a week later, the consensus four-star had joined the Irish class rather than heading to his homestate power.