Second chance in playoffs for Africa’s heavyweight contenders
CAPE TOWN :Three of Africa's heavyweight teams will have a second chance at World Cup qualification next month, keeping alive their hopes despite not winning their respective groups.
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England's kiwi coaching trio eye NZ success before Ashes
Jeetan Patel is one of a trio of New Zealanders on the England coaching staff plotting Ashes success Down Under this year but first they will be looking to take down the country they once proudly represented.
England reaches 2026 World Cup by routing Latvia: 'We’re building something special'
England became the first country from Europe to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
Harry Kane double leads England to World Cup with rout of Latvia
Harry Kane helped fire England to World Cup qualification after a 5–0 win against Latvia on a night Thomas Tuchel was teased by fans.
Former West Ham coach Potter open to taking Sweden job
Former West Ham United coach Graham Potter is open to managing Sweden following Jon Dahl Tomasson's sacking on Tuesday, which would mark a return to the country where he enjoyed most success.
Irish PM Martin critical of Ryan's decision to join Enhanced Games
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin has criticised the decision of former Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan to join the Enhanced Games, which permits athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs, saying it sets a bad example for young people involved in sport.
Gymnastics-Israel confirms its absence from World Championships as Indonesia denies visas
Israel confirmed it will not take part in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta after its athletes were denied visas, with the Israel Gymnastics Federation calling the decision shocking and heartbreaking.
UConn tops AP women's preseason poll ahead of South Carolina - ESPN
Defending champion UConn picked up where it left off as the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll released Tuesday.