7 h. ago Irish camogie players win right to wear shorts after skorts backlash

Camogie Association votes to change ‘archaic’ dress rule that critics say had deterred girls from taking up the sportIrish camogie players who objected to wearing skorts in the female-only sport have triumphed: they can now wear shorts.The sport’s ruling body on Thursday ended the obligation to wear skorts – a portmanteau of shorts and skirt – and said players could choose to wear shorts. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Thomas Tuchel rules out early England release for players going to Club World Cup

Tuchel has named his squad for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra and friendly with Senegal.

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18 h. ago Why tennis insiders are convinced British No 2 Jacob Fearnley will become 'one of the best in the world'

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATTHEW LAMBWELL: 'The public don't know much about him yet,' said Jack Draper in Madrid last month, 'but I think he can be one of the best players in the world.'

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25 h. ago With big names absent, USMNT hopes big personalities will fill the gap

Mauricio Pochettino faces an uphill battle to change the USMNT’s culture without their most important players.If the 2022 World Cup was the debutante ball for a shiny new generation of United States men’s national team players, the 2025 Gold Cup was supposed to be a general rehearsal for the big dance, next summer’s World Cup.Instead, still-somewhat-newish US manager Mauricio Pochettino will go into this summer tournament for the continental title shorn of a great many of his leading players. As such, his first and only chance to work with his team for an extended period of time before the start of the 2026 World Cup will present all kinds of challenges. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago With big names absent, USMNT hope big personalities will fill the gap

Mauricio Pochettino faces an uphill battle to change the USMNT’s culture without their most important players.If the 2022 World Cup was the debutante ball for a shiny new generation of United States men’s national team players, the 2025 Gold Cup was supposed to be a general rehearsal for the big dance: next summer’s World Cup.Instead, still-somewhat-newish US manager Mauricio Pochettino will go into this summer tournament for the continental title shorn of a great many of his leading players. As such, his first and only chance to work with his team for an extended period of time before the start of the 2026 World Cup will present all kinds of challenges. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago NHLer’s testimony back under scrutiny at sexual assault trial of former world junior hockey players

NHLer’s testimony back under scrutiny at sexual assault trial of former world junior hockey players  CBC

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56 h. ago Ayr United issue squad update ahead of summer transfer business

The club already have 19 players under contract for next season as they look to build for another Championship title bid.

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66 h. ago RECAP | Crown suggests inconsistencies in NHLer Brett Howden’s testimony at trial of ex

RECAP | Crown suggests inconsistencies in NHLer Brett Howden’s testimony at trial of ex- world junior players  CBC

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3 d. ago Phil Taylor announces retirement from playing darts – and everyone is very confused

The iconic Brit darts player - who has won a record 16 World Championships - made the statement on his website today and thanked the sport's 'passionate community'

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3 d. ago Messi’s ire is free publicity for MLS. So why is the league editing it out? | Alexander Abnos

The world’s most famous player had some complaints about MLS referees, and the league helps nobody by burying themInter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, have been terrible lately. On Sunday, their complaints to the referee only made their situation worse.That sentence was fairly easy for me to type, at least in part because it is rooted in the clearly visible. Inter Miami have been terrible. Their complaints to the referee on Sunday did make their situation worse. These dynamics are not just surprising given Miami’s star-studded roster and record-setting performance last season, they are interesting. They are worth talking about and reacting to. They’re the sorts of things that get people thinking about the player, the team, the league, the sport. The more business-oriented among us may say they “drive engagement.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Scottie Scheffler cruises to PGA Championship title as Jon Rahm bid implodes

Scheffler carded a closing 71 and finished 11 under par, five shots ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English and Davis Riley

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4 d. ago Scottie Scheffler cruises to US PGA Championship title as Jon Rahm bid implodes

Scheffler carded a closing 71 and finished 11 under par, five shots ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English and Davis Riley.

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6 d. ago Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo named hardest players they've ever faced

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have come up against some of the best defenders in the world but there are two players who stand out as the most difficult they've faced

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6 d. ago Jannik Sinner recovers to beat Paul and set up dream Rome final against Alcaraz

World No 1 fights back impressively to win 1-6, 6-0, 6-3Carlos Alcaraz beats Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4)Four matches into his comeback at the Italian Open, the level displayed by Jannik Sinner had only underscored his status as the best tennis player in the world. He had marched past every challenge in his path, reaching the semi-finals without dropping a set.Consistent excellence in professional tennis, however, also means finding solutions when things aren’t going well. Sinner handled his first real challenge in Rome spectacularly well, recovering from heavily losing the first set to smother Tommy Paul of the United States 1-6, 6-0, 6-3. “These kind of matches I need,” said Sinner. “I’m happy how we handled this kind of situation, especially going on court and not feeling great.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago The secret golf weapon used by OAPs that is powering PGA Championship title bid of world's best players

The hunt for the second Major of the year has seen players reach for all sorts of trusty sticks in the hunt for an edge

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7 d. ago Why ‘mud balls’ are angering the world’s best players at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler criticised the decision not to allow preferred lies following heavy rain at Quail Hollow

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7 d. ago Jannik Sinner routs Casper Ruud with ‘near perfect’ display in Rome

World No 1 reaches semis with 6-0, 6-1 demolitionSinner to face 11th seed Tommy Paul on FridayForty-six minutes into one of the most highly anticipated matches of the clay-court season, Casper Ruud triumphantly raised both hands to the sky and struggled to suppress a smile. Ruud, however, was not cheering the completion of a successful set or even a singular, spectacular point; he was commemorating sarcastically the very first game he had won.It was the only thing Ruud had to cheer all night as Jannik Sinner pieced together a remarkable statement performance under the lights in Rome, underlining his enduring status as the best player in the world by completely demolishing Ruud, the sixth seed, 6-0, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago PGA star's heinous discovery in private bathroom at luxury golf course

The player, who is ranked No. 54 in the world, claims a caddie taking part in the event on Hilton Head Island suffered the disgusting ordeal after going to use a private bathroom on the day.

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8 d. ago Phantom soiler haunts luxury golf course as PGA star says ruined briefs found in player

The player, who is ranked No. 54 in the world, claims a caddie taking part in the event on Hilton Head Island suffered the disgusting ordeal after going to use a private bathroom on the day.

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