Italy Must Beat Northern Ireland, Then Wales or Bosnia To Return to World Cup
Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn.
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European focus on Ukraine’s wind power: Austrian delegation studies Zakarpattia’s model of energy resilience
Ukraine’s wind energy projects — despite wartime conditions and sustained pressure on the national energy infrastructure — remain a subject of strong interest among European partners. Today, they are viewed as symbols of technological, economic and governance resilience. As a result, foreign delegations are increasingly travelling to Ukraine to learn from its experience in developing renewable energy during wartime.
South Africa coach Erasmus looks to exorcise Irish stadium blues
DUBLIN :South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus heads to Ireland this week with a chance to earn his first win at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, returning to the country where he made important steps in his remarkable coaching career.
4 Takeaways From Arizona's Win Over UConn
Storrs, Conn. — Shortly after the final buzzer sounded, the entire Arizona roster huddled around FOX Sports analyst Bill Raftery for a postgame interview that reflected what had truly been a team victory.
UN urges countries to honor truce during Winter Olympics, not deny visas to any nation's athletes
Former NCAA swimmer Paula Scanlan discusses the International Olympic Committee's reported move to ban transgender athletes from all female Olympic events.
Veteran Curacao coach hails 'crazy' World Cup qualification
AMSTERDAM :Veteran coach Dick Advocaat said tiny Curacao's qualification for the World Cup is the "craziest thing" he had ever achieved in his long-standing career.
Chilled Smith ready to lead Australia into Ashes fire
SYDNEY :Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday, a far cry from the perpetual angst that used to be his hallmark at the crease.
Soccer fan petitions for national holiday for Ireland's World Cup matches
A soccer fan has started a petition for a national holiday to be declared for Ireland's World Cup play-off match next March.