Ireland handed Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup entry
Ireland have been handed an unexpected entry into the 2021 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, which will be held in England later this year.
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Liverpool cup hero Caoimhin Kelleher is world’s best back-up goalkeeper, Jurgen Klopp claims
Jurgen Klopp branded Caoimhin Kelleher the world’s best back-up goalkeeper after the Republic of Ireland star’s penalty shoot-out heroics sealed Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea.
Czechs refuse to play Russia in 2022 World Cup play-offs: FA
PRAGUE: The Czech Football Association said on Sunday (Feb 27) the national team would not play Russia in a potential 2022 World Cup play-off in March following the invasion of Ukraine.
'This is the start': Klopp eyes quadruple after Liverpool win League Cup
Jurgen Klopp challenged Liverpool to chase a historic quadruple after the Reds won the League Cup final in a dramatic penalty shootout against Chelsea on Sunday.
Alexander Zverev makes Davis Cup U-turn following Acapulco disqualification
Alexander Zverev has reversed his decision not to play in the Davis Cup, with the world number three now set to feature for Germany against Brazil to redeem himself after his disqualification from Acapulco. The 24-year-old Olympic champion was kicked out of the Mexico event last week after repeatedly smashing his racquet against the umpire's chair and unleashing a foul-mouthed rant. He was fined $40,000 by the ATP and the German admitted his behaviour was "unacceptable". He has now opted to play for Germany against Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on March 4/5. "We are happy that Alexander will be involved," said Germany's Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann. "His behaviour in Acapulco was without question unacceptable and wrong.
Smriti Mandhana cleared to continue her World Cup campaign
Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa. Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs.
"Don't Need To Say What India Means To Us": Mohammed Shami Opens Up On Being Targetted By Trolls After India's Defeat To Pakistan In 2021 T20 World Cup
India's veteran pace bowler Mohammed Shami has slammed trolls as neither real fans nor real Indians in his first comments since being subjected to vitriolic online abuse following the defeat to Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Shami, 31, became the main target of abuse after India were thrashed by their arch-rivals last October on their way to an embarrassingly early exit from the marquee tournament. Cricket clashes between India and Pakistan frequently heighten tensions between the neighbours.
Chelsea pair join Van Dijk in XI after League Cup final drama: Team of the week
This past weekend saw a full Premier League fixture list as well as a dramatic League Cup final.