World Rugby appeals against decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card
Owen Farrell’s participation in the World Cup is in renewed doubt after World Rugby appealed against the decision to overturn his red card from Saturday’s clash with Wales.
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Owen Farrell back in the spotlight as World Rugby appeals overturned red card
World Rugby on Thursday announced it will appeal the disciplinary ruling regarding England captain Owen Farrell.
'How To Win Graciously': Sportsmanship Melts Hearts At World Cup
Unless there is an uncharacteristic outbreak of hostility and flurry of red cards in Sunday's final, opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of the Women's World Cup. England, who face Spain in the final in Sydney, have been notably quick to approach their emotional opponents after the final whistle to offer a heartwarming hug and words of sympathy. The European champions dealt out some rough treatment to Australia's skipper Sam Kerr in defeating the co-hosts 3-1 in their semi-final on Wednesday in front of 75,000 in Sydney.
Coach Spoelstra excited to merge USA Basketball with Filipino roots
ABU DHABI: Erik Spoelstra, the assistant head coach of the men’s USA Basketball national team, has expressed his excitement about the USA Basketball Showcase, part of International Basketball Week and tipping off on Thursday at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena.
‘I came to Bayern to feel pressure to win titles’, says Kane
BERLIN: England captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday he made the move to Bayern Munich “to feel a new pressure of having to win titles every year.”
Yaser Hamed’s journey from Athletic Bilbao prospect to proud Palestine international
Yaser Hamed has always had big dreams. It began when he played in the Athletic Club de Bilbao academy alongside the likes of Spain No. 1 Unai Simon, watching the senior side flourish under the tutelage of the iconic Marcelo Bielsa.
International Basketball Week in Abu Dhabi to see debut of 2 American college teams
ABU DHABI: As part of International Basketball Week in Abu Dhabi, the Kansas State Wildcats are set to play against Mexico today, while the Arizona Wildcats face off against Lebanon on Aug. 19, with both contests held at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena.
On England-Australia Women's World Cup Semi-final, David Warner's Cheeky 'Ball Change' Jibe
David Warner referred the Ashes ball change controversy to put out a hilarious warning for the Australian women's football team (The Matildas) ahead of their FIFA World Cup semi-final match against England at Stadium Australia on Wednesday. The ball controversy erupted on the fourth ball of the fifth match of Ashes 2023 when the old ball was changed to a relatively newer ball during England's bowling. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was quick to point out the issue on-air before it became a huge topic of discussion in the following days.