Easterby appointed interim Ireland head coach
Simon Easterby will take over as interim Ireland head coach from December, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Tuesday.
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Marseille sign French international Rabiot
Marseille announced on Tuesday the signing of French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot, with whom they had already reached an “agreement in principle.”
US Gymnast Jordan Chiles Appeals In Swiss Court To Reclaim Olympic Bronze Medal
Two-time US Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles has filed an appeal in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that stripped her of her bronze medal in the women's gymnastics floor event at the Paris Olympics. Chiles was initially given the bronze in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics after an appeal over how the judges scored her routine was accepted and she moved up from fifth to third place. However, the Romanian Olympic Committee filed its own appeal with CAS, noting that Team USA's appeal occurred outside the one-minute time limit to question the judges' scores.
Why Erik ten Hag has made eight changes to Manchester United starting line-up vs Barnsley
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made eight changes to his starting line-up for tonight's clash with Barnsley because of the congested fixture list.
Girona's Stuani deserves dream Champions League start, says manager Michel
Girona captain Cristhian Stuani deserves more than anyone to be in the team for the side's first-ever Champions League game on Wednesday against Paris St Germain, manager Michel said.
Dortmund targeting another deep Champions League run ahead of Brugge clash
Borussia Dortmund are determined to live up to expectations after their remarkable Champions League campaign last season when they finished runners-up, head coach Nuri Sahin said on the eve of Wednesday's opener at Club Brugge.
Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Prize Money Now Equal To Men's, Sees 134% Rise To...
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced equal prize money for men and women in World Cups, starting with the women's T20 showpiece in the UAE next month. The winners of the Women's T20 World Cup will be rewarded with USD 2.34 million, a 134 per cent increase on the USD 1 million awarded to Australian women when they clinched the title in South Africa in 2023, said the ICC in a statement. "The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be the first ICC event where women will receive the same prize money as their male counterparts, marking a significant milestone in the sport's history," said the ICC.
Jugraj Singh Shines As Dominant India Beat China To Win 5th Asian Champions Trophy Title
A determined India claimed their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title with a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China on Tuesday, completing a display of absolute dominance in the tournament in which they won all their matches. Defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare field goal as the defending champions toiled hard before getting the better of their opponents. It was not easy for the Harmanpreet Singh-led India as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters. Eventually, Jugraj broke the deadlock in the 51st minute to hand the Paris Olympics bronze medallists the win against a resolute Chinese side, which was playing in only its second international tournament final.