Ireland’s series win over All Blacks a special day for whole country
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said it was a special day for the sport back home and even the country as a whole after his side claimed a stunning 32-22 win ...
England beat Australia to edge series as Eddie does it again
England outwitted and outfought an error-prone Australia 21-17 to win their July series 2-1 on Saturday, a second success for northern hemisphere rugby after Ireland’s earlier triumph over the ...
Chelsea complete signing of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly
Chelsea have completed the signing of centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for a reported fee of around £34million.
The 31-year-old becomes the club’s second acquisition of the summer following ...
Smith breaks Open record as Tiger makes emotional early exit
Australia’s Cameron Smith stepped confidently into the spotlight vacated by Tiger Woods as Rory McIlroy remained firmly in contention in the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews.
After an ...
Child in hospital after being hit by vehicle at Tour
A nine-year-old child was hit by a vehicle from the Tour de France’s publicity caravan and was taken to hospital, organisers told Reuters on Friday.
The child, who suffered ...
Eriksen joins Manchester United on a free transfer
Manchester United have signed Christian Eriksen on a free transfer with the Danish playmaker signing a three-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
Eriksen, who needed life-saving treatment ...
CAS dismisses Russian appeals against FIFA and UEFA bans
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday dismissed appeals filed by the Russian football federation and four Russian clubs against FIFA and UEFA’s decision to ban them ...
Cyprus pull off famous win against Romania after Isle of Man setback
By Richard Boxall
The Cyprus cricket team pulled off a famous 20-run victory over Romania in the European Qualifiers for the World T20 this week, a day after a disappointing ...
Brit Pidcock becomes youngest winner on legendary Alpe d’Huez
Tom Pidcock became the youngest ever winner of a Tour de France stage on the Alpe d’Huez ahead of a rejuvenated Chris Froome while Jonas Vingegaard defended his new ...
Young and McIlroy make flying starts at the Open
American Cameron Young made his first round at the British Open a memorable one, carding an eight-under 64 on Thursday to sit two clear of Claret Jug favourite Rory McIlroy as ...
Liverpool’s Diogo Jota suffers setback in recovery from injury
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Manager Jurgen Klopp fears the 25-year-old may have aggravated the problem he picked up on ...
Mickelson tired of answering LIV Golf questions at the Open
Phil Mickelson told a journalist to “let it go” in frustration at being asked LIV Golf-related questions after his opening round at the Open.
Mickelson’s absence from past champions’ ...
Chelsea complete Sterling signing from Man City
Raheem Sterling has returned “home” after swapping Manchester for London by signing for Chelsea on a five-year deal.
The England international ended a seven-year stay at Manchester City as he ...
Claret Jug comes with weight of history at St Andrews
The Claret Jug weighs only 2.5kg but when The Open is played on the Old Course at the ‘Home of Golf’, the trophy comes with the added weight of history.
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Computer chips face toilet paper hoarding moment as shortage turns to glut
A supply chain crisis triggered by the global pandemic deprived makers of PCs and smartphones to cars of computer chips needed to make their products.
All that suddenly changed over ...
French Senate report criticises security flaws over Champions League disorder
A French Senate report on Wednesday slammed organisational failings that resulted in crowd disorder and crime at May’s Champions League soccer final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, which sparked ...
‘This is my country’ – Farah relieved Home Office will take no action
Sir Mo Farah says he is “relieved” the Home Office has no plans to take action against him, after making the shock revelation that he was brought to the UK ...
Taking charge of DC United not a backward step, says Rooney
Wayne Rooney said taking over as head coach of DC United was not a “backward step” after the Major League Soccer club confirmed the former Manchester United and England forward’...
Ten Hag off to perfect start as United thrash Liverpool in Thailand
Manchester United got their pre-season off to a flying start with a 4-0 rout of rivals Liverpool in Thailand on Tuesday, giving new manager Erik ten Hag a big boost ...
New poll shows Omonia most popular Cyprus football team
Omonia is the most popular team in Cyprus, followed by Apoel and Anorthosis, according to a poll conducted by the University of Nicosia and released on Tuesday.
Out of 3,505 people ...
Sir Mo Farah: the truth is I’m not who you think I am
Sir Mo Farah has revealed in a BBC documentary that he was brought into the UK illegally under the name of another child.
The four-time Olympic champion said “the truth ...
Another podium for Tziortzis in Rome
It was an action-packed weekend for Cyprus star Vladimiros Tziortzis with another podium, pole position, 46 points and a moment of great misfortune at Vallelunga in Rome, where the third round ...
Black Caps start Super-6’s in style, while Cyprus prepare for action
By Richard Boxall
The 2022 CCA #BAOGroup T20 Cup has reached the Super-6 stage, where the top two teams from each of the three groups play each other over the coming ...
England coach in disbelief but preaching calm after record win
England coach Sarina Wiegman was at pains to try and keep her team’s feet on the ground following their record 8-0 thrashing of Norway in Group A on Monday, ...