James Downey: Munster need win more than Leinster on Saturday
James Downey feels the pressure is primarily on Munster as they prepare to host interpo derby rivals Leinster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
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Iran again bans women from football stadium
TEHRAN: Iran has once again denied women entry to a football stadium to watch an international match, leaving hundreds of ticketed fans locked out, Iranian media said. The World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on Tuesday night, won 2-0 by Iran, was played at the Imam Reza stadium in the northeastern city of Mashhad. “About 2,000 Iranian women, who had bought tickets for the Iran-Lebanon match, were present in the perimeter of Imam Reza stadium, but could not enter the stadium,” ISNA news agency said.
Agent fees: FA report reveals amount paid by Gillingham for the signing of Max Ehmer and how they compare to their League 1 rivals
Gillingham were again among the lowest spenders on agents' fees in the EFL - as revealed by the Football Association’s latest report.
Whitstable Town player-manager Andy Drury eyes maximum points from first two home matches to keep their slim Isthmian South East survival hopes alive
Andy Drury is setting his sights on maximum points from his first two home matches as Whitstable’s player-manager as they aim to keep their slim survival hopes alive.
Adidas unveils official World Cup 2022 match ball ahead of draw
DOHA: Adidas has unveiled “Al Rihla” — the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at an event in Qatar, which saw World Cup winners Kaka and Iker Casillas take part in friendly match alongside some of the best local players. It is the 14th successive ball Adidas has created for the World Cup and has been designed to travel faster in flight than any of its predecessors.
Spillane pinpoints Kerry's 'little failings'
Kerry are well positioned for an All-Ireland tilt ahead of this weekend's Allianz Football League final date with Mayo, but Pat Spillane says there are areas of concern for the Kingdom.
Groin injury keeps Darragh Lenihan sidelined for Blackburn
Republic of Ireland defender Darragh Lenihan has not recovered from the groin injury that forced him to pull out of the recent international friendlies and will be absent for Saturday's Championship clash with Coventry City.
Spectacular Dubai World Cup closes UAE racing season, but summer action is just beginning
DUBAI: It has been a good UAE season — the best since the pre-Covid halcyon days of 2019. There have been many highlights, but for me the main one was that Dubai welcomed back the world — to horse racing and to Expo 2020. Horses from 15 countries raced here during the Dubai World Cup Carnival, including some from smaller racing nations such as Norway and Greece.