History and new blood on hurling provincial club finals weekend
One empire has fallen but another dynasty is still establishing itself.
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In Pictures: New portraits of Spanish royals by Annie Leibovitz unveiled at watch exhibition
The portraits are presented as part of an exhibition on watches at the Banco de España. ‘The Tyranny of Chronos’ features a selection of clocks and watches from the bank’s collection, “made by artists from diverse backgrounds and historical moments, who question and transgress the hegemonic conception of time in Western society.”
Carlota Ciganda holds narrow halfway lead at Andalucia Open de Espana
Carlota Ciganda holds a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de Espana after a second-round 66.
Minor who racially abused Vinicius Jr fined and banned from stadium
A minor who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr during a Spanish league game against Rayo Vallecano last season has been handed a one-year stadium ban and has also been fined, the club said on Friday.
Canada, Iceland play to scoreless draw in women's international soccer friendly
Canada and Iceland played to a scoreless draw in a women's international soccer friendly Friday.
Rwanda defeat haunts Eagles as Nigeria drops in FIFA ranking
Nigeria suffered a steep drop in the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday, by the world football ruling body, which many have attributed to the Super Eagles’ 1-2 home loss to Rwanda, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. According to FIFA, the Super Eagles, who were ranked number 36 in the world in October, are now the 44th-best team, falling by eight points. The drop, however, did not affect Nigeria’s standing in Africa, where they remain the continent’s fifth-best team behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria.
Offaly's young guns need time to learn at top level - Brendan Maher
Offaly selector Brendan Maher says the county will be going all out to stay in the Leinster championship next season as they seek to give a talented crop of youngsters as much exposure to top-level hurling as possible.