Munster playoff hopes hit by defeat in Pretoria
Munster saw their United Rugby Championship playoff hopes dented after being edged out 34-31 by the Bulls despite a spirited display in Pretoria.
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Ilia Malinin bounces back from Olympic nightmare with 3rd straight world figure skating title
Ilia Malinin is back on the top step of the podium.
RCB shift focus to defending title after last season's emotional end, says coach Flower
BENGALURU, March 26 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru are looking ahead to the challenges of the 2026 Indian Premier League as defending champions for the first time, shifting the focus from last season's emotional end to the demands of a new campaign, coach Andy Flower said.
Mexico's Guadalajara hosts World Cup playoff match under specter of violence
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 27 : Just over a month ago, Mexico's second-largest city Guadalajara was reeling from a wave of violence triggered by the capture and death of cartel boss Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera. Streets were scattered with burnt-out cars, businesses were shuttered, and spent shell casings littered the ground.
Iran bans sports teams from attending games in 'hostile' countries
TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday (Mar 26) announced a ban on sending sports teams to events in countries considered "hostile", ahead of a scheduled game between an Iranian and an Emirati club in Saudi Arabia.
Bosnia beat Wales on penalties to reach World Cup playoff final
CARDIFF, March 26 : Bosnia and Herzegovina's veteran striker Edin Dzeko scored a late equaliser before youngster Kerim Alajbegovic sealed a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Wales to reach the World Cup playoff finals on Thursday after a 1-1 draw.
Iran bans sports teams from travelling to countries it deems 'hostile'
March 26 : Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile until further notice, Iranian media reported on Thursday citing the Sports Ministry, which said the move was due to concerns over the safety of Iranian athletes.
Turkey edge Romania to reach playoff final with Guler-inspired win
ISTANBUL, March 26 : Turkey moved within one game of ending their long World Cup absence as Ferdi Kadioglu's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win over Romania in their playoff semi-final on Thursday, following a moment of brilliance from Arda Guler.