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July 30, 2022 No Responses

New Signing Nunez Shines As Liverpool Win Community Shield

Liverpool new boy Darwin Nunez struck first blood in the battle of the summer super-signings with an encouraging 30-minute cameo which was capped with the final goal in a 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield. City, last...

July 29, 2022 No Responses

Andy Farrell Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Irish Rugby

Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to stay as Ireland head coach until 2025. Irish chiefs have moved to tie down Farrell beyond the 2023 World Cup, with the former dual-code international’s stock having shot up after the...

July 28, 2022 No Responses

Former Arsenal, Spurs And Northern Ireland Manager Terry Neill Dies, Aged 80

Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Northern Ireland manager Terry Neill has died at the age of 80. Neill became the youngest player to captain the Gunners in 1962 during an 11-year playing career there and went on to manage them between...

July 27, 2022 No Responses

Former Wales International Ieuan Evans Named As Chair Of Lions’ Board

Former Wales captain Ieuan Evans will succeed Jason Leonard as chair of the British and Irish Lions board. Evans (58) takes up the post on October 1st, the Lions announced. He played in seven Lions Tests across three tours –...

July 26, 2022 No Responses

Alison Brittain To Take The Helm As Chair Of The Premier League

The Premier League has announced Alison Brittain as its new chair after clubs “voted unanimously in favor” of her appointment. Brittain will take over from interim chairman Peter McCormick early next year. “I have been a football fan since I...

July 24, 2022 No Responses

Ali’s ‘Rumble In The Jungle’ Belt Sold For Over $6 Million At Auction

Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight title fight has been sold at auction for $6.18 million (€6 million). The winner of the competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to...

July 20, 2022 No Responses

Henrik Stenson Removed As Europe’s Ryder Cup Captain

Henrik Stenson has been removed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain with immediate effect “in light of decisions made in relation to his personal circumstances”. The 46-year-old Swede is understood to be on the verge of signing up for the Saudi-backed...

July 19, 2022 No Responses

Arsenal Agree Deal To Sign Oleksandr Zinchenko From Manchester City

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Manchester City for Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko. The PA news agency reported that Zinchenko will be joining the Gunners, who like City are on a pre-season tour in the United States, with the formalities...

July 18, 2022 No Responses

Gareth Bale Makes Debut For LAFC In Win Over Nashville

Gareth Bale has debuted for his new Major League team, Los Angeles Football Club, as the side triumphed over Nashville Soccer Club 2-1. Bale was unveiled by Los Angeles FC earlier in the month, having agreed to a one-year deal...

July 17, 2022 No Responses

Cameron Smith Fires In Eight Birdies To Win Open Championship

Australia’s Cameron Smith produced a stunning final round to capture the 150th Open Championship and inflict more major misery on a shell-shocked Rory McIlroy. McIlroy held a two-shot lead midway through the final round at St Andrews and carded a...

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