Six Nations final round permutations: Ireland in pound seats to be crowned champions
This year's Six Nations Championship comes to a climax this weekend with Ireland and France still able to clinch the title.
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Footballers at higher risk of dementia, suggests study in the Lancet Public Health
PARIS: Top level Swedish football players — except for goalkeepers — were significantly more likely to develop dementia than the general public over the last century, a large study suggested on Friday. Experts said the study adds to “convincing evidence” linking the world’s most popular sport to a higher risk of degenerative brain disorders, and comes as head injury controversies rumble throughout other codes such as rugby and the NFL.
Doris, Sheehan fit for Grand Slam-chasing Ireland
DUBLIN: Forwards Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan passed fitness tests to start for Grand Slam-chasing Ireland against England in the Six Nations rugby on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.
McKibbin struggles to opening round 76 at SDC Championship
David Ravetto and Kristian Krogh Johannessen set the pace in testing conditions at the inaugural SDC Championship in South Africa, where Tom McKibbin sits shots adrift after an opening round 76.
What is a paladin? Furman upset brings odd name to the fore
The 13-seeded Furman Paladins have caused havoc in the NCAA tournament by knocking off the 4-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, bringing the small liberal arts school in Greenville, South Carolina, to national attention and also causing fans to ask just what the heck a paladin is.
Farrell & Tuilagi back in England team to face Ireland
Powerful young winger Henry Arundell will make his first test start for England against Ireland in their Six Nations finale in Dublin on Saturday, while Manu Tuilagi returns and Owen Farrell reclaims the out-half slot.
Fans Climb Up Trees To Watch Nepal vs UAE ICC Cricket World Cup Qualification Match. Picture Goes Viral
Nepal registered a nine-run victory over UAE in their rain-curtailed ICC Cricket World Cup League Two match on Thursday in Kirtipur. Opting to bat first, UAE posted 310/6 in 50 overs after Asif Khan smashed an unbeaten 101 off just 42 balls. Apart from him, Vriitya Aravind and skipper Muhammad Waseem scored 94 and 63 runs respectively. Later, Nepal scored 269/6 in 44 overs, before rain played a spoilsport and the Rohit Paudel-led was declared as the winners by nine runs due to the DLS method. Apart from such a high-scoring action, one thing which became a major highlight of the day was the great enthusiasm of the fans.
Gibson-Park and Henshaw to start in Grand Slam decider against England
The Ireland squad going for a fourth Grand Slam title against England at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Saturday has been announced.