Former Ireland captain Fergus Slattery dies aged 77
Former Ireland rugby captain Fergus Slattery has died.
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Tottenham’s opening bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton
Tottenham have targeted Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke in their efforts to bolster Roberto De Zerbi’s squad but have had a first bid rejected, the Press Association understands.
Socceroos Herrington and Geria out to make most of first World Cup call-ups
OAKLAND, California, June 3 : Lucas Herrington and Jason Geria were born 14 years apart and have taken very different journeys to the World Cup, but both are determined to put their best foot forward after making the cut for the Australia squad.
NBA-NBA Europe on schedule for 2027 launch, Silver says
June 3 : NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league remains on schedule to launch NBA Europe in October 2027, with final bids for permanent franchises due by the end of June and awards expected as soon as autumn.
NC State-Virginia Game No Longer In Brazil, Relocated To Virginia
The N.C. State vs. Virginia football game set to take place in Brazil as the first college football game played in South America, is being relocated to the Cavaliers' home field after organizers determined the game could not be conducted in Rio de Janeiro.
Will This World Cup Feature The Greatest Managerial Lineup In History?
The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. In just over a week, the time for talking will stop, and teams will have to prove their credentials with their performances on the pitch in North America.
Algeria score late to upset Dutch with surprise away win
ROTTERDAM, June 3 : Winger Anis Hadj Moussa scored on his home ground to give Algeria a surprise 1-0 away win over the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up on Wednesday.
Havertz embraces 'good problem' of Germany's forward firepower ahead of World Cup
CHICAGO, June 3 : Germany forward Kai Havertz says the team's attacking players are not competing against each other for starting spots but working collectively towards success at the World Cup, which begins next week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.