Tailteann Cup final a high-stakes encounter for Down
Close your eyes and squint a little and there is more than just a hint of footballing royalty off the Tailteann Cup final.
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Hidden gems: How 3 Canadian players took non-traditional roads to Women's World Cup
Canadian national soccer team forward Cloé Lacasse's words said it all.
Fowler fires Australia to 1-0 win over France in World Cup warmup
MELBOURNE : A Mary Fowler goal gave Australia a 1-0 win over France in front of a record crowd in Melbourne on Friday as the home side enjoyed a timely shot of confidence six days out from co-hosting the Women's World Cup.
Zambia call up teenage goalkeeper Lungu for Women's World Cup
Zambia have called up 18-year-old goalkeeper Leticia Lungu as a replacement for first-choice Hazel Nali, who was forced out of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand with a knee injury, officials said on Friday.
Major League Cricket ‘can be right up there’ with IPL, says former England World Cup winner Liam Plunkett
Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett says Major League Cricket can be “just behind” the Indian Premier League. The MLC could become the biggest T20 franchise tournament in the world the 38-year-old said, following Texas Super Kings’ victory over Los Angeles Knight Riders by 69 runs in the opening match in Dallas. Ad Plunkett is set to make his debut for San Francisco Unicorns on Friday and has predicted a bright future for the league.
‘Together, Pakistan strongest’: Trio makes Tekken history with Nations Cup win in Saudi Arabia
LAHORE: After years of gaining prestige and fame for individual accolades and performances, a team of top Tekken players from Pakistan have won an international trophy together in Riyadh – and it’s taken years of hard work getting there.
Central Bank launches commemorative silver coin for Women's World Cup
The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a €15 limited edition commemorative coin to celebrate the achievements of the Women’s Football team.
Denise O'Sullivan not shying away from Republic's momentous World Cup debut
Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan is less than a week away from making her World Cup debut in front of more than 80,000 people – but confesses it was perhaps the fanfare-filled Knocknaheeny farewell in front of far fewer that will ultimately prove the more intimidating atmosphere.