In the Rugby World Cup today, Ireland take on France at 7.45 pm (UAE time) in the battle for top spot in Pool D. The group winner will play Argentina in the quarter finals, while the runner-up will face Pool C winners New Zealand. Today’s other action kicks-off with Argentina vs Namibia at 3 pm, followed by Italy against Romania at 5.30 pm, and the final game of the day sees the USA play Japan at 11 pm.
Quick and effective: Sabalenka races into French Open second round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka blazed through her opening round at the French Open as she brushed aside Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2 on Tuesday.
Miami says Lionel Messi dealing with ‘overload,’ fatigue in hamstring
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was suffering from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring when he requested a sub on Sunday during a 6-4 win over the visiting Philadelphia Union, the club has announced on Monday.
French showman Monfils bids adieu to Roland Garros after loss to Gaston
French hero Gael Monfils bade a fond farewell to Roland Garros after going down 6-2 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-0 to compatriot Hugo Gaston in the first round on Monday, departing to loud applause that celebrated two decades of charisma and crowd-pleasing tennis.
Injury rules Spurs' Kudus out of Ghana's World Cup squad
Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohamed Kudus will miss next month's World Cup due to injury after being ruled out of Ghana's preliminary 28-man squad named by Carlos Queiroz on Tuesday.
Iran to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal
Iran's national football team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.
