Category: sports news
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Michael O’Neill: Referee Needed to “Be Stronger” After Northern Ireland’s Narrow Defeat to Slovakia
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill voiced his frustration following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Slovakia in Kosice during the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, criticizing refereeing decisions that he believes unfairly influenced the outcome. Striker Tomas Bobcek scored a late winner in stoppage time after Northern Ireland had two earlier goals disallowed. O’Neill, shown a
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Eleanor Cardwell: “I Thought My Career Was Over – I Felt Like Punching a Wall”
England netball star Eleanor Cardwell has revealed the harrowing journey of nearly losing her career to a serious knee injury, describing moments of despair, isolation, and doubt before making a remarkable comeback to the national squad. The 31-year-old shooter, who has 71 England caps since her debut in 2022, initially feared her playing days were
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England Close in on Perfection: Seven Wins, 20 Goals, No Goals Conceded Under Thomas Tuchel
England’s national football team is on the verge of an unprecedented feat in World Cup qualifying, boasting seven wins from seven games, 20 goals scored, and none conceded under the stewardship of head coach Thomas Tuchel. If the Three Lions secure a win against Albania in Sunday’s final qualifier (17:00 GMT) while maintaining a clean
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England’s Mark Wood Cleared of Hamstring Injury Ahead of Ashes Opener
England fast bowler Mark Wood has received a major boost ahead of the 2025 Ashes series, being officially cleared of any lingering concerns over his left hamstring following a comprehensive scan in Perth. The news comes after Wood raised eyebrows during England’s Ashes warm-up match against the England Lions, when he left the field showing
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Will Scotland’s Luck Hold as They Face the Biggest Test of Their World Cup Dream?
Scotland stand on the brink of a moment they have chased for decades. As the Tartan Army gears up for a decisive clash against Greece in Piraeus, the question echoing from Glasgow to New York Harbour is simple: Is this finally Scotland’s time to return to the World Cup? With World Cup qualifying Group C
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Why Sweden’s World Cup Bid Has Gone Wrong — And Whether Graham Potter Can Save Their Campaign
Sweden entered the 2026 World Cup qualification cycle with one of Europe’s most exciting attacking line-ups. With Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, Anthony Elanga, and Dejan Kulusevski leading the front line, expectations were sky-high. On paper, Sweden looked like a side destined for an automatic spot at the finals. Instead, the reality has been far more
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Justin Thomas to Miss Start of 2026 Season After Back Surgery
Two-time major champion Justin Thomas will be forced to sit out the early part of the 2026 golf season after undergoing surgery to correct a lingering back issue. The 32-year-old American, who has not played since the Ryder Cup in September, revealed on social media that worsening symptoms led to the decision. Disc Injury Behind
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Joseph Parker Denies Taking ‘Any Prohibited Substance’ After Positive Test for Recreational Drug
Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has firmly denied taking any banned substances after returning what officials described as an “adverse finding” in a voluntary drug test conducted before his recent bout in London. The 33-year-old New Zealander, who once sat among boxing’s elite, now faces a formal investigation that could impact his career trajectory.
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Damian McKenzie Sets the Standard as All Blacks Challenge Ambitious England in Quilter Nations Series
As England prepare for one of their toughest tests of the year, New Zealand’s Damian McKenzie has emerged as both an inspiration and a warning for Steve Borthwick’s side. The All Blacks star produced a gritty, match-winning display against Scotland at Murrayfield, proving once again why he remains one of the most electrifying yet underrated
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Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out of First Ashes Test, Major Blow to Australia’s Pace Attack
Australia has suffered a significant setback ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Ashes series, with frontline fast bowler Josh Hazlewood officially ruled out of the first Test against England in Perth. The veteran seamer, who has long been a key pillar of Australia’s pace battery, is sidelined after updated scans confirmed a hamstring strain—an injury
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