FINA ban Russia and Belarus from World Championships
Russia and Belarus have been banned from this year's aquatics World Championships, governing body FINA has announced.
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Aintree aim for Stayers' Hurdle champ Flooring Porter
Dual Stayers' Hurdle winner Flooring Porter will be heading to Aintree for his next outing, with the possibility of a crack at the French Champion Hurdle also mooted. As Gavin Cromwell's stable star prefers to go left-handed, Punchestown was never on his agenda so another trip to Britain is upcoming.
Andy Lee-trained Sonny Bill Williams wins Sydney bout
Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams moved his professional boxing record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of ex-AFL star Barry Hall in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
UEFA mini tournament has three World Cup spots on offer
The draw to determine the eight groups at the Qatar World Cup will be made on Friday 1 April.
Cubs owners denounce racism after backlash over Chelsea bid
LONDON: The owners of the Chicago Cubs, who are bidding for Premier League club Chelsea, touted their anti-racism credentials Wednesday after a backlash in England about offensive comments by the Ricketts family patriarch. It has been three years since Joe Ricketts apologized after online media outlet Splinter News published emails featuring him making Islamophobic comments, such as “Islam is a cult and not a religion.” The racist comments have gained a renewed focus during the competitive bidding contest to buy Chelsea, which has been put up for sale after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government over his ties to President Vladimir Putin amid the war on Ukraine.
Trippier and Wilson edge closer to returns as they train with Newcastle squad in Dubai
DUBAI: Key Newcastle United duo Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson are edging closer to a first-team return, according to head coach Eddie Howe.
Government confirm backing as Euro 2028 bid submitted
The government have confirmed their backing for Ireland's bid to co-host Euro 2028, which was formally submitted to UEFA this morning.
Bring the fun: GAA's new coaching officer role designed to keep kids involved
At last month's Congress, the motion for every club to appoint a coaching officer was met with widespread approval.