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Republic of Ireland put controversy aside with fine first half to seal win against Israel
Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish that weren’t true. But whether the beautiful game can ease the ills of our age is another matter. After a week in which the issue of Irish support for the people of Gaza had turned this fixture into a battle of conscience, the outcome of this underwhelming match ultimately felt inconsequential.In the end the result was indeed a walkover, just not because of a boycott. On Saturday night the question had been whether Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side would take to the field in Hungary at all. If they did, would their heads be in the game? It turned out that a week of internal angst had been enough to produce collective resolve among the Irish squad, or at least those selected to play. Strong and assertive from the off, their forwards each scored a goal in the first half to settle the contest, with plenty of symbolic action to remind those back home of their feelings. Continue reading...
NFL roundup: Commanders stun Seahawks as late fumble hands Steelers victory over Bengals
Cincinnati’s unbeaten start ends in PittsburghDrake Maye’s turnover woes continue for PatsMarcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, and Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown to help the Washington Commanders (1-2) hand Seattle (2-1) their first loss since last November. The Seahawks had won 12 straight, including their postseason run to last season’s Super Bowl title, but Mariota was solid in place of the injured Jayden Daniels, and three crucial turnovers enabled Washington to win their home opener. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns for the Seahawks, and he even completed a short throw on a trick play in the final quarter. Continue reading...
‘That’s a Terrible Break’: Commentators Stunned as Adam Scott’s Ball Slams Into Flagstick
Golf can be brutal precisely when a player appears to have done everything right. Take, for example, Tiger Woods’ third shot on the par-5 15th at the 2013 Masters. It hit the flagstick and rebounded into the pond in front of the green, which resulted in a penalty that led to a triple-bogey 8. Adam […] The post ‘That’s a Terrible Break’: Commentators Stunned as Adam Scott’s Ball Slams Into Flagstick appeared first on EssentiallySports.
NFL week three: Seahawks 31-33 Commanders, Bengals 27-30 Steelers and more – as it happened
Marcus Mariota led Washington to a shock win over the defending Super Bowl champions and Pittsburgh ended Cincinnati’s winning startTOUCHDOWN! Chargers 7-0 Bills 10:33, 1st quarterJ Herbert to K Mitchell for one yardA Rodgers to R Wilson for 38 yards Continue reading...
Insider Reveals Nikola Jokic’s “Richest” $360 Million Contract Details With Nuggets, Leaving Fans in Disbelief
Nikola Jokic could be in line for the largest contract in NBA history. That possibility has already raised questions about how Denver will shape the roster around him. The Nuggets are coming off a 54-28 season that ended with a first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic, meanwhile, remains the centerpiece of everything Denver is […] The post Insider Reveals Nikola Jokic’s “Richest” $360 Million Contract Details With Nuggets, Leaving Fans in Disbelief appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“You’re Going To Kill Somebody”- NASCAR Veteran Sends Fiery Legal Warning After Violent Martinsville Chaos
Martinsville has recently been the site of two major post-race brawls, and while fans can have a wide range of opinions on those events, Kenny Wallace is left somewhat disturbed and wastes no time delivering his take on them. In a clip posted on X, the veteran particularly addressed the confrontation between Corey Heim and […] The post “You’re Going To Kill Somebody”- NASCAR Veteran Sends Fiery Legal Warning After Violent Martinsville Chaos appeared first on EssentiallySports.
NFL today: How to watch Rams v Broncos, TV channels & live stream
How will the Rams and Broncos fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream optionsThe Rams may have just needed a change in continent.The preseason Super Bowl favorites briefly surrendered that status after going to Australia in Week 1 and falling flat against their NFC West rivals, the 49ers. Playing in Melbourne, the Rams lost the time of possession battle 36 minutes to 24, gained fewer than 300 yards of offense, and lost a 27-7 decision. Continue reading...
Laver Cup 2026: Topknots and top shots as Team Europe triumph – in pictures
Our photographer, Tom Jenkins, was at the O2 in London where some of the world’s best players produced an entertaining battle Continue reading...
USC suspend Stephens for ‘disgusting’ late hit that sent Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital
Senior able to move limbs but taken to hospitalUSC describe linebacker’s play as ‘unacceptable’The USC Trojans have suspended their linebacker Desman Stephens II after what was described as a “disgusting play” that left Oregon quarterback Dante Moore in hospital.Moore was carted off the field after a late hit by Stephens in the first half of Oregon’s 41-27 win over USC on Saturday. During the play, Moore took off on a scramble. As he attempted to slide, he was hit in the head by Stephens, who was called for targeting and disqualified from the game. Moore was taken to hospital, and an Oregon spokesperson later said the quarterback had movement in all of his extremities and was being evaluated. Continue reading...
Denmark dominate Wales in Nations League as Isaksen adds finishing touch
Wales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group with no points or goals from their first two games.After a first half in which Wales were very much second-best and fortunate to reach the break level, Denmark’s domination was rewarded by a Ben Davies own goal and a Gustav Isaksen strike in the second period. Continue reading...
James Trafford’s England dream burns with No 1 spot finally up for grabs again
The Leeds player was surprise starter against Spain but, after his solid display, Jordan Pickford’s grip may be looseningJames Trafford looks genuinely affronted. The Leeds goalkeeper’s reaction borders on incredulity. Was it a season of frustration for him at Manchester City last time out, he is asked? A wasted year? “I won two trophies,” he says very simply and very firmly.Defiance is the stock in trade of a goalkeeper and Trafford has a nice line in it, on and off the pitch. Thrust into the England lineup against Spain at Wembley on Saturday for only his third cap, he performed well, particularly during the opening 35 minutes when the world champions threatened to run riot. Trafford made two excellent saves that kept England in contention, laying the groundwork for their surge into a 2-1 half-time lead. They ended up losing 3-2 in the Nations League opener after Harry Kane missed a 54th-minute penalty for 3-1. Continue reading...
Thomas Tuchel resists ‘madness’ of calls to rest England players despite longer window
I don’t take calls from Premier League managers, he saysEngland play Czechia in Prague on TuesdayThomas Tuchel says it would be “madness” to allow his England players or the clubs to pick and choose their matches during the elongated Nations League window as he promised to go full throttle for victory against Czechia in Prague on Tuesday.The manager did accept that Declan Rice needed to rest and could not be part of the squad in light of the Arsenal midfielder’s heavy workload across a number of seasons and well-documented fitness issues. Rice was at Wembley on Saturday to watch England lose 3-2 against Spain in their opening Nations League game. Continue reading...
