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Pro-Palestine protests interrupt game as Ireland pass up 2-0 lead in draw against Austria

Protests halted events in Dublin twice before the Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Austria came back in the second half of their Nations League encounter at the Aviva Stadium.Despite a significant security presence, the contest was twice interrupted in the opening 45 minutes, first due to what campaign group Stop the Game later referred to in a statement as a “limited tennis ball protest”, when – around the 20th minute – tennis balls wrapped in stickers featuring the Palestinian flag and the text “#StopTheGame” were launched on the pitch. Continue reading...

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‘It’s sad seeing players promote it’: Wembanyama says he will never endorse gambling companies

Spurs star says he will ‘never’ promote bettingWembanyama says endorsements must reflect his valuesJames, Durant and Antetokounmpo have gambling tiesVictor Wembanyama has ruled out ever endorsing a sports betting company, saying he was saddened to see fellow NBA players lend their names to gambling platforms.The San Antonio Spurs star was unequivocal when asked after Thursday’s training camp workout if he would consider partnering with a sportsbook. Continue reading...

Wales 2-1 Norway, Denmark 2-4 Portugal, Ireland game interrupted by Palestine protests: Nations League – as it happened

Portugal were rampant without Cristiano Ronaldo while Wales beat Norway to compound a bad few days for Erling HaalandWe are underway in all of the 7.45pm BST kick-offs!Republic of Ireland (3-4-2-1): Kelleher, Scales, O’Shea, Egan, Manning, Coventry, Azaz, Abankwah, Moylan, Idah, Parrott. Continue reading...

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How A Family's Leap Of Faith Helped Lead Hank Brown To Iowa

From SEC castoff to Iowa’s unlikely hero, Hank Brown’s journey to the Hawkeyes’ upset of Michigan is a story of faith, perseverance and a family’s belief.

Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid: Women’s Champions League – as it happened

Madrid started superbly, taking the lead through Linda Caicedo, but City came back well and deserved Bunny Shaw’s fine equaliserWe’re playing injury time in the two early games, in which it’s Austria Wien 1-0 inter and Køgø 5-1 Servette.Also going on: Continue reading...