Japan and Slovakia seal places in BJK Cup quarter-finals
Japan and Slovakia produced stunning comebacks to beat Romania and the United States 2-1, respectively, and reach the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday.
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Japan rallies to beat Romania, reach quarterfinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Japan reached the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time since 2013 after rallying to defeat Romania 2-1 on Thursday in Malaga, Spain.
Canada puts its Billie Jean King Cup title on the line this week
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Billie Jean King Cup Finals opening match postponed after severe weather alert in Malaga
The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland was postponed on Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region, while the scheduled start of Japan vs. Romania on Thursday was moved back two hours.
Pentagon says it will send an additional $425mln in military aid to Ukraine 'soon'
The Pentagon has said it will send an additional $425 million (€392 million) in military assistance to Ukraine as Kyiv prepares to face Russian forces augmented by more than 10,000 North Korean troops.
Mansi Ahlawat Wins Bronze, Other Indians Disappoint At World Championships
Mansi Ahlawat grabbed a bronze to extend India's medal-winning run at the World Championships but the men's freestyle and greco roman wrestlers will return empty-handed. Competing in women's 59kg, Mansi, who trains at Sir Chhotu Ram Akhada under coach Mandeep, defeated Canada's Laurence Beauregard 5-0 in the bronze medal bout. She had lost her semifinal 1-4 to Mongolia's Sukhee Tserenchimed after winning three consecutive bouts on Wednesday.
Denise O'Sullivan: 'The goal is to get to the Euros'
Republic of Ireland playmaker Denise O'Sullivan is ready to roll into a huge Euro 2025 play-off final against familiar foes Wales next month with the ambition crystal clear: qualify for a first ever Women's European Championships.
Republic of Ireland cruise into play-off final after 3-0 victory over Georgia
The Republic of Ireland are easing into the Playoff Final for next summer's Women's European Championships.