Ireland captain Thornton ruled out of FIBA EuroBasket qualifier against France
Ireland captain Edel Thornton will miss this Sunday's FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualifier against world number 7 France due to a broken nose.
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Argentina Sojourn For Indian Hockey Team Before Chile World Cup
Bracing up for the World Cup in Chile, the Indian junior women's hockey team will be training and playing practice matches in neighbouring Argentina to get acclimatised to the conditions, head coach Tushar Khandker said on Thursday. The tournament is scheduled to be held from November 29 to December 10 in Santiago, and Hockey India has named its squad. "We will have our training and practice matches in Argentina before heading to Chile, so that will help us in acclimatising to the conditions and setting the tempo for the Junior World Cup," Khandker said.
World Cup semifinalist Morocco recruit France U21 player Diop to start qualifying for 2026 edition
SALE, Morocco: World Cup semifinalist Morocco will start their qualifying campaign for the 2026 tournament with a newly-recruited France Under-21 player named in the squad for the first time Thursday. Sofiane Diop, a midfielder with French league leader Nice, was picked by coach Walid Regragui for the scheduled games at home to Eritrea next Thursday and in Tanzania on Nov. 21. The 23-year-old Diop was born in France and has family ties to Morocco and Senegal.
Jeddah disappointment propels Smith to 1st-round lead in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Cameron Smith produced an opening round 7-under par 63 in the Hong Kong Open, living up to his aim of channeling the frustration of a disappointing LIV Golf Jeddah last month.
Australia's Smith charges to share of lead at Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG : Cameron Smith went on a late birdie blitz in a round of 63 to take a share of the first round lead at the Hong Kong Open on Thursday as the event made its return after a long COVID hiatus.
Raphael Varane might soon give Manchester United a decision to make
When he is fully fit and at the peak of his powers, Raphael Varane is one of the very best central defenders the Premier League has to shout about.
Lautaro Martinez Fires Inter Past Salzburg And Into Champions League Last 16
Lautaro Martinez shot Inter Milan into the last 16 of the Champions League with the only goal in Wednesday's 1-0 win at Salzburg, continuing his red-hot scoring form. Argentina forward Martinez confidently fired home from the penalty spot with four minutes remaining at the Stadion Salzburg to secure passage to the knockout stage of Europe's top club tournament. Simone Inzaghi's side sit second in Group D and cannot be caught by Salzburg who are seven points back in third with two games left to play.
Real Madrid beat Braga 3-0 to clinch Champions League last-16 place
MADRID :Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored as Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining after a 3-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga on Wednesday.