Ireland to face India, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Belgium at Paris Olympics
Ireland's senior men's hockey side will face India, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Belgium in their pool at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.
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Spain judge proposes Rubiales go on trial for World Cup kiss
(FILES) Spain’s defender #20 Rocio Galvez is congratulated by President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) next to Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20, 2023. – A Spanish judge on January 25, 2024 proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on World Cup star Jenni Hermoso. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Sabalenka blows past Coco Gauff, to face Zheng Qinwen for title - ESPN
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a US Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Defending champion Sabalenka beats Gauff to reach Australian Open final
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open loss to Coco Gauff in a straight-set semifinal win Thursday, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Australian Open.
England to host Japan in November series
England will take on Japan in the final match of their 2024 November series at Twickenham as Steve Borthwick's side face former head coach Eddie Jones for the second time this year.
Explained: Rule That Forced Umpire To Reduce 1 Run From England's Total In 1st Test vs India
A big confusion unfolded on Day 1 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad after Rehan Ahmed saw a run's deduction to his tally. The England batter, despite running a double before the overthrow from an Indian fielder, saw only 5 runs being awarded instead of 6, leaving fans in the stadium and on social media confused. However, the decision was correct because of the rule that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has for such scenarios.
ILT20: Shaheen Afridi and Azam Khan beat jet lag to make winning start for Desert Vipers
Shaheen Afridi and Azam Khan overcame jet lag as they combined to make a winning start on their shared DP World International League T20 debuts.
Ireland eschew drastic changes for Six Nations defence after World Cup setback
Ireland begin the Guinness Six Nations as reigning Grand Slam champions but on the back of familiar World Cup quarter-final disappointment.