Carla Rowe appreciating final build-up after 2022 hiatus
The 2022 season was novel territory for Carla Rowe.
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Premier League may scrap mid-season break over calendar concerns
The Premier League may have to scrap its mid-season break due to the overcrowding of the football calendar. The change could come into effect next season with FIFA's revamped 32-team Club World Cup set to take place in the summer of 2025, as well as a larger-scale World Cup the following year. The Premier League introduced the break - which this season will take the form of a structured two-week period in January - in 2018 in a bid to ease the workload on players, but chief executive Richard Masters admits it is under discussion as it could become unworkable. "It is one of the things we are discussing with the FA and EFL. We want the Premier League, the big cup competitions and the EFL to flourish and that requires an adjustment," he said. "It is the last season where it's recognisable under the current international match calendar, where the Premier League starts on a particular weekend and the FA Cup final has its own weekend and you have the Champions League after that and a mid-season player break in the middle. "A lot will have to change because of the additional European dates. We are also very much aware of the changes to FIFA's competitions. The World Cup is getting bigger, an additional group stage game is going to be added. Inevitably that's going to take up more calendar space. "You obviously have the views of the players' union and the players being expressed very strongly now.
Derry City denied Windsor Park for Conference League home clash against Tobol - game will be played at Tallaght Stadium
UEFA have turned down Derry City's request to stage the home leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier against Tobol of Kazakhstan at Windsor Park, with the game now set to take place at Tallaght Stadium.
Nadine Doherty: More telling impact off Dublin's bench for TG4 All-Ireland SFC final against Kerry
Most games are settled going down the stretch and while both Dublin and Kerry can call on strong reserves off the bench, the options available to the Dubs can help swing things in their favour for Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland senior final, says former Donegal star Nadine Doherty.
Carabao Cup wrap: Jason Knight bags brace for Bristol City
Jason Knight scored twice as Bristol City brushed Oxford aside with a 5-1 victory at Ashton Gate.
Premier League chief Richard Masters confirms probe into 'historic' issues at Chelsea
Chief executive Richard Masters has confirmed the Premier League is investigating Chelsea regarding "historic" financial issues that the club reported. It was reported on Tuesday the Blues are the subject of a Premier League investigation for alleged breaches of financial regulations during Roman Abramovich's time at the club.
Feargal Logan: Art McRory 'knocked down walls' for Tyrone football
Tyrone joint-manager Feargal Logan described former supremo Art McRory as someone who "knocked down walls" for his successors in the county.
Darren Rafferty finishes fifth in U23 Worlds time trial
Darren Rafferty was just five seconds away from claiming a podium finish at the U23 world championships time trial in Scotland.