FIFA defends VAR on Japan goal
FIFA insists Japan's second goal in their shock World Cup victory over Spain was legitimate "on the evidence available", and added some of the images shared online were "misleading".
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Betting on renewables: can Kazakhstan become carbon neutral by 2060?
Kazakhstan has set an ambitious goal - to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. In recent years it has brought the share of renewable energy in total electricity production to 4 percent. It is the sun and the wind that this vast country counts on in its green energy transition.
What's on the box: The best televised sport this weekend
There's a packed weekend of sporting action ahead with World Cup Last 16 ties, provincial hurling and football finals, and United Rugby Championship fixtures.
Hockey Canada says over 900 cases of on-ice discrimination reported last season
Hockey Canada says there were more than 900 documented or alleged incidents of on-ice discrimination — verbal taunts, insults and intimidation — across all levels and age groups during the 2021-22 season.
Short-term pain for long-term gain as Stormers take it easy on Evan Roos for rest of 2022
Evan Roos will, in all likelihood, only re-appear for the Stormers in the new year.
Berhalter ‘hopeful’ on Pulisic fitness for World Cup last 16
DOHA: United States coach Gregg Berhalter is “hopeful” Christian Pulisic will be fit to face the Netherlands in Saturday’s World Cup last-16 clash but striker Josh Sargent remains a fitness doubt. Chelsea star Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion following a heavy collision while scoring the winning goal in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Iran. The 24-year-old was subsequently substituted and went to hospital following the game for tests.
Berhalter hoping to draw on Dutch lessons in last 16 tie
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : United States coach Gregg Berhalter said he will look to draw on the lessons he learnt in the Netherlands during his playing career when the two teams face off on Saturday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Long-serving Donaghy calls time on Armagh career
Armagh defender Brendan Donaghy has announced his retirement after 17 years representing the Orchard County.