Nathan Collins wants Ireland to wipe smile off Cristiano Ronaldo’s face
Nathan Collins is determined to wipe the smile off Cristiano Ronaldo’s face as the Republic of Ireland attempt to keep their World Cup dream alive.
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MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 US and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.
Johnny Kenny called up to Ireland squad as Evan Ferguson ruled out of Portugal clash
Celtic striker Johnny Kenny has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.
Second chance in playoffs for Africa’s heavyweight contenders
CAPE TOWN :Three of Africa's heavyweight teams will have a second chance at World Cup qualification next month, keeping alive their hopes despite not winning their respective groups.
Heimir Hallgrimsson knows scale of World Cup task despite win over Armenia
Heimir Hallgrimsson admits the Republic of Ireland may need to do something special against Portugal next month if they are to make it to next summer’s World Cup finals.
Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive
Evan Ferguson’s fourth goal in five competitive internationals kept the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dream alive as they edged past 10-man Armenia to claim their first Group F victory.
African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book World Cup berths
CAPE TOWN :Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday completed the list of group winners in African qualification and the lineup of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s World Cup.
Heimir Hallgrimsson: Win all that matters as Republic of Ireland face Armenia
Heimir Hallgrimsson has admitted he would take a “s****y” performance if the Republic of Ireland beat Armenia to keep alive their World Cup qualification hopes.