Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism
Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister has pledged to attend a GAA match this year.
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Spain-Portugal final more than just Cristiano vs Yamal says Ronaldo
MUNICH: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged he was “another generation” to Spain starlet Lamine Yamal but said Sunday’s Nations League final was more than just a battle between the duo.
Luis Henrique joins Inter Milan ahead of Club World Cup
ROME: Brazilian winger Luis Henrique has signed for Inter Milan from Marseille becoming the Italian club’s second signing ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States.
Cristiano Ronaldo rules himself out of Club World Cup
MUNICH, Germany: Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he would not play in the upcoming Club World Cup on Saturday, dismissing rumors he was set to transfer to one of the participating clubs.
Mbappe ‘not bitter’ about PSG’s Champions League triumph
STUTTGART, Germany: France captain Kylian Mbappe said Saturday he is not bitter Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League the year after his departure for Real Madrid.
Djokovic hints at possible Roland Garros farewell after semifinal loss to Sinner
PARIS: Novak Djokovic suggested he may well have bidden adieu to Roland Garros after the 38-year-old was defeated in the semifinals by Jannik Sinner on Friday.
Federal judge approves $2.8 billion settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions
NEW YORK: A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds the last vestiges of the amateur model that defined it for more than a century.
Anti-doping bodies condemn ‘dangerous’ drug-fueled Enhanced Games
LOS ANGELES: Anti-doping bodies on Thursday condemned plans for the first edition of the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, an Olympics-style event where athletes will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Real Madrid great Luka Modric leaving club after 13 years. Exit to follow Club World Cup
MADRID: Real Madrid and midfielder Luka Modric — the most decorated player in the club’s history — have agreed to part ways after the Club World Cup.