Connacht face demanding tests ahead but Lancaster effect bodes for improvement
Eighth in URC and quarter-final loss away to Glasgow, Challenge Cup quarter-final loss away to Montpellier.
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Top-seeded quartet set for US Open women's semi-final showdown
NEW YORK, Sept 9 : Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will bid to move one step closer to a third straight U.S. Open title when she faces familiar foe Jessica Pegula in Thursday's semi-finals, while Elena Rybakina will take on home favourite Coco Gauff in the other last-four clash.
PSG score six to launch Champions League defence, Arsenal win late at Napoli
PARIS, Sept 9 : New signing Ferran Torres struck a hat-trick as holders Paris St Germain made an emphatic start to the defence of their Champions League crown with a 6-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.
Rybakina to take women's world No. 1 ranking from Sabalenka after U.S. Open quarterfinal win
Elena Rybakina is headed to the U.S. Open semifinals and to the top of the women's tennis rankings.
Alexis Mac Allister makes his point as Liverpool fight back to defeat Atlético
It was the time and place for Alexis Mac Allister to do his talking on the pitch and the disgruntled Liverpool midfielder did not disappoint. “Very sad” over Liverpool’s refusal to offer him a contract extension, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch were getting theirs, Mac Allister made Anfield very happy with a match-winning display against Atlético Madrid.
Donald Trump’s presence at Doonbeg can only be good for Irish Open, says Rory McIlroy
In truth, we’re set for an Irish Open unlike any other. As Trump International Doonbeg plays host to the old championship for a first time, with the sound of the Marine One helicopter expected to provide a noisy backdrop at some stage or other on Saturday, the players – none more so than world number two and defending champion Rory McIlroy – will look to keep the focus on their own concerns.
Tongue routs Pakistan as England dominate third test
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept 9 : England are on course to complete a series whitewash after Pakistan’s brittle batting collapsed again on the opening day of the third test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell to focus on his cancer treatment - ESPN
Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, a Division I coach for 35 years, has been diagnosed with cancer, he announced Wednesday.