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Brady’s contribution followed a first-half howler by his central defensive partner Nathan Collins, who gifted the Finns the opening goal when his woefully hit attempted backpass allowed Joel Pohjanpalo in to score. The 32-year-old played a prominent part in the Republic’s Euro 2016 campaign but injuries have played a part in his failure to re-establish himself on a consistent basis …

As of 2024, the list of the world’s top ten richest pastors is led by Kenneth Copeland and David Oyedepo. Their net worth, along with others on the list, reflects the vast influence they wield both within and beyond their congregations. From real estate investments to publishing and media, these pastors have leveraged their platforms to achieve financial success, cementing …

Briton Jack Massey has promised to bring the IBF cruiserweight title back home for his daughter as he prepares to face champion Jai Opetaia in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Massey, 31, has won six of his past seven fights, with his only defeat coming when he stepped up to heavyweight to face Joseph Parker. He meets Opetaia in Riyadh, on …

Pre-tournament favourite Luke Littler fell to a 2-1 defeat by Rob Cross on his debut in the World Grand Prix in Leicester. Teenage star Littler made six maximums in the match but at times struggled to get going in the double-start format despite levelling at 1-1 after losing the first set. Cross impressively held his nerve against the 17-year-old, finishing …

Initially, there seemed a potential upside for Europe, but it has not properly materialised. Hopes that the US circuit’s bigger names would venture to this side of the pond to add stardust to events such as the Dunhill and BMW PGA, as well as the Irish and French Opens, have proven unfounded. While DP World Tour loyalist Billy Horschel came …

Women’s endurance – Katie Archibald, Meg Barker, Neah Evans, Josie Knight, Sophie Lewis, Anna Morris, Jess Roberts Men’s endurance – Dan Bigham, Rhys Britton, Josh Charlton, Ethan Hayter, Noah Hobbs, Mark Stewart, Charlie Tanfield, Josh Tarling, Ollie Wood Women’s sprint – Sophie Capewell, Emma Finucane, Katy Marchant, Lowri Thomas Men’s sprint – Harry Ledingham-Horn, Hayden Norris, Joe Truman

The 2024 iteration of the Women’s T20 World Cup was moved to the UAE from Bangladesh at short notice because of civil unrest. Matches are being played at two venues in Dubai and Sharjah. Both have previously regularly hosted men’s cricket, in particular. Dozens of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches were hosted in the UAE during seasons impacted by Covid-19, …

India wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh pulls off a “stunning” catch to dismiss Fatima Sana 13-8 in their Women’s T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Dubai.

  Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen says the team will approach the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya like a “World Cup” final.    The three-time African champions will face the Mediterranean Knights in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week Friday.    The West Africans will battle with …

South African Darren Fichardt hit a superb 11-under-par 61 at Kingsbarns to lead by one stroke on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The 49-year-old world number 462 finished one off the course record of 60 which was struck by his countryman Branden Grace in 2012. Fichardt last struck a round of 61 at the 2001 Sao Paulo …