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Georgia 5-34 Ireland: Tommy O’Brien scores twice on debut for Paul O’Connell’s experimental side

Georgia 5-34 Ireland: Tommy O’Brien scores twice on debut for Paul O’Connell’s experimental side

Paul O’Connell was taking charge as interim coach for first time, with Andy Farrell and several Ireland players on Lions duty; watch every game of 2025 Lions tour, including all three Tests against Australia, live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 05/07/25 9:01pm Ireland captain Craig Casey congratulates Tommy O’Brien (right) after his two-try debut A first-half brace by debutant Tommy …

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Cristiano Ronaldo rules himself out of Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo rules himself out of Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo looks on ahead of Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al Ettifaq at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, December 22, 2023. — Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he would not play in the upcoming Club World Cup on Saturday, dismissing rumours he was set to transfer to one of the participating clubs. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Nations League final …

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Football team striker Rayan ruled out ahead of AFC Asian Cup qualifier

Football team striker Rayan ruled out ahead of AFC Asian Cup qualifier

An undated picture of Pakistan footballer Rayan Mohammed. — Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan men’s football team faced a major setback when the country’s striker Rayan Mohammad dropped out due to a hamstring injury. The unfortunate development comes before the AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Myanmar. Rayan, who plays for Dundee Football Club in Scotland, was called up to the Pakistan …

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Asia Cup in limbo after Pakistan-India clashes

Asia Cup in limbo after Pakistan-India clashes

Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam (left) and Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma can be seen with the Asia Cup trophy during a match day. — AFP/File This year’s Asia Cup hangs in the balance following the recent clashes between tournament hosts India and arch-rivals Pakistan. Already-soured relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours further worsened after four days of intense fighting before a ceasefire …

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PSG clinch first historic European Cup victory with 5-0 defeat to Inter Milan

PSG clinch first historic European Cup victory with 5-0 defeat to Inter Milan

Paris St Germain’s Senny Mayulu celebrates scoring their fifth goal in Champions League final against Inter Milan at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany on May 31, 2025. — Reuters MUNICH: Paris St Germain have finally won their first European Cup — and they did it in style. The French champions crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final, putting on …

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Pakistan, Bangladesh look to future with World Cup on horizon

Pakistan, Bangladesh look to future with World Cup on horizon

Pakistan men’s cricket team preparing for T20I series against Bangladesh. — Facebook/PakistanCricketBoard Next year’s World Cup is in sight as a new-look Pakistan under Mike Hesson host a young Bangladesh team in Lahore in three Twenty20 internationals from Wednesday. The 2009 world champions Pakistan have endured a significant downturn in the last 12 months and crashed out in the first …

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Pakistan, India may not face off in group stage of T20 World Cup 2026: report

Pakistan, India may not face off in group stage of T20 World Cup 2026: report

Players shake hands after the match between Pakistan and India at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on September 4, 2022. —Reuters KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are unlikely to play early matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they would be slotted in separate groups, according to Indian media. The two fierce rivals only face …

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Pakistan defeat India to reach West Asia Baseball Cup final

Pakistan defeat India to reach West Asia Baseball Cup final

Pakistani baseball players pose for group photo with national flag after advancing to West Baseball Cup final in Karj, Iran. — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan’s baseball team delivered another remarkable performance Tuesday afternoon, overpowering India by a lopsided 14-1 score in the West Asia Baseball Cup semifinal in Karj, Iran. The mercy rule was invoked after seven innings as Pakistan’s commanding …

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India likely to withdraw from Asia Cup amid tensions with Pakistan

India likely to withdraw from Asia Cup amid tensions with Pakistan

Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam (left) and Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma can be seen with the Asia Cup trophy during a match day. — AFP/File Owing to continued political tensions with Pakistan, this year’s Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in India, is unlikely to take place, Indian media reported on Monday. According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket …

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