Team news: Carla Ward goes with experience for Tallaght bow
Carla Ward has leaned into experience for her first game in charge of the Republic of Ireland.
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Bavuma hails South African adaptability in win over Afghanistan
KARACHI, Pakistan : : Captain Temba Bavuma hailed what he termed South Africa’s brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan on Friday as they mastered a Karachi wicket that had left both teams unsure over how it would play.
Rickelton's century helps S Africa to big win over Afghanistan
KARACHI, Pakistan : South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his side eased to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.
MLS's 30th season kicks off with more Messi-mania, new San Diego team
Major League Soccer's 30th season kicks off this weekend with fans still clamouring to see its biggest star, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, and the addition of San Diego FC, the league's 30th club.
Walker out of Milan's trip to Torino, says boss Conceicao
AC Milan will be without injured right back Kyle Walker when they visit Torino in Serie A this weekend, head coach Sergio Conceicao said on Friday.
Players and coaches must protect Spanish referees, says Barca's Flick
LaLiga referees must be protected by players and coaches, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick said on Friday after Jose Munuera Montero was vilified when he showed Real Madrid's England midfielder Jude Bellingham a red card.
Canadians Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps surge to pairs silver at Four Continents
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan won the pairs event at the Four Continents figure skating competition on Friday in Seoul, recapturing the title they first took home two years ago.
Changing stripes -- Yankees to allow 'well-groomed beards' - ESPN
TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees' facial hair and grooming policy, an infamous edict in place for nearly 50 years, was formally amended for the first time Friday.