Ireland set up World Cup playoff against Poland in December
The Republic of Ireland must outlast Poland over two legs, to be held in Gdańsk, and at the Aviva Stadium on December 5th, to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil next summer.
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Olympic champions among 3 Russian gymnasts denied visas for upcoming world championships
The Russian Gymnastics Federation says Olympic champions Angelina Melnikova and Viktoria Listunova are among three athletes denied visas to enter the Netherlands for the world championships starting on Saturday in Rotterdam.
Carrick backs Man United to emerge from rough spell ahead of Atletico test
Oct 12 : Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick said on Monday that his side had fallen short of expectations but backed them to come through a difficult period as they prepare for a Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid.
Struggling Corinthians sign Seedorf as manager
Oct 11 : Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf has returned to a managerial role after seven years, with Brazilian side Corinthians announcing the 50-year-old as their coach on Sunday.
Taylor Ruck earns her second silver, Finlay Knox third bronze for Canada at swimming World Cup
Canadian swimmers Taylor Ruck and Finlay Knox added to their medal hauls Friday at the second stop of the three-meet World Aquatics Swimming World Cup series in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Liverpool without Isak, Gakpo for heavyweight Man City clash
Oct 9 : Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Sunday's heavyweight Premier League clash with leaders Manchester City at Anfield, manager Andoni Iraola said on Friday.
Everton forward Sherif fined for breaching FA betting rules
Oct 8 : Everton forward Martin Sherif has been fined £5,000 ($6,600) after admitting to breaches of the Football Association's betting regulations over a 15-month period, the FA said on Thursday.
Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings
Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.