Young Benfica forward among new names in Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has included seven new faces in his squad for an upcoming training squad in Spain.
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QB Carson Beck to start for Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game - ESPN
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Rookie quarterback Carson Beck thought he'd play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers, but he didn't know he'd be the starter for the Arizona Cardinals.
FA toughens sanctions on Premier League players for discrimination offences
July 30 : Premier League players found guilty of discrimination offences will face a minimum 10-match ban under strengthened English FA sanction guidelines for aggravated breaches, the governing body said on Thursday.
Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.
FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash
June 25 : Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle's designated "Pride Match" at the World Cup, FIFA said on Thursday, setting up an awkward collision between local celebrations and two nations where homosexuality is criminalised.
Kenny Jackett dies aged 64
Former Watford player and manager Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64, it has been announced.
Homophobia as serious as racism, says Real Madrid's Courtois after Prestianni suspension
MADRID, Feb 24 : Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois condemned racism and homophobia as equally unacceptable after Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was suspended for allegedly directing a racist slur at the Spanish team's Vinicius Jr during a Champions League match last week.
Cardiff City battle to huge win over League One promotion rivals Bradford City
Cardiff City held off a second-half fightback to claim a significant win over promotion rivals Bradford City at Valley Parade.