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Chiedozie Ogbene netted a second half equaliser for the Republic of Ireland in a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal.The World Cup co-hosts took the lead through a Jake O’Brien own goal, but were pegged back by Ogbene who was quickest to react when Troy Parrott’s penalty was saved as it finished honours even in the international friendly.Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson made six changes to the side that beat Qatar at the Aviva Stadium last week, while handing a first cap to four players including Bohemians captain Dawson Devoy who became the first League of Ireland player to…

Fans react as Rotherham United ‘hold talks’ with a new preferred choice following on from a setback earlier this week. As per Rotherham Advertiser’s Paul Davis, the recently relegated club are now hold discussions with Mat Sadler, last in charge of Walsall, with three weeks until pre-season training gets underway. The Millers’ Head of Football, Steve McClaren, wants to bring in the 41 year old, having seen a deal for Ian Burchnall collapse, unable to reach an agreement on financial terms. Me again. Back to my holiday after this … Revealed: The man #rufc now want as head coach.https://t.co/wrfRDIj4y3 pic.twitter.com/EKEPV9L30j…

Verhoeven exceeded expectations throughout the contest and enjoyed moments of success against one of boxing’s most accomplished champions. Jones sees that fight as further evidence that Benavidez should seriously consider moving up to heavyweight in pursuit of a history-making opportunity. “Imagine what David Benavidez would’ve done that night. Usyk would’ve had his first loss,” said Jones to Fighthype when discussing Usyk’s performance against Verhoeven. “Doesn’t that make me look like a genius?” Jones has repeatedly encouraged Benavidez to chase the biggest challenge available rather than remain focused on smaller fights at cruiserweight. “That’s the only fight for David Benavidez right…

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect.The Hammers said they had “been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations” concerning Sullivan.In a statement of his own, the 77-year-old said a “small number of improper conduct claims” have been made against him adding: “I categorically deny these claims.”He said the “decades-old allegations concerning my personal life” are “factually incorrect and entirely false”.Sullivan, who had held the role for 16 years, said he stepped down “to apply my full energy and attention on fighting these…

Happy Saturday folks. We could do with a bit more sunshine here in Dublin, but it is what it is. Whether it’s raining or sunny, or raining and sunny at the same time (which is one of Ireland’s most magical qualities), Arsenal remain champions. Yesterday evening, I ran into a young man who lives around the corner from me, he and his dad are Arsenal fans. I hadn’t seen him since the league had been won and he was still floating on cloud 9. Cloud 99 even. Regardless of Budapest, the Premier League was the be-all and end-all for him.…

The résumé of Thomas Hearns was long, legendary and littered with talent, but there is one fight that ‘The Motor City Cobra’ prayed for, that he did not get before he hung up the gloves. ‘The Hitman’ debuted in 1977 and fought for a remarkable 29 years, famously sharing the ring with his fellow ‘Four Kings’; Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran, and becoming boxing’s first five-division world champion. The Detroit-based fan-favourite was one of the first to adopt the ‘Kronk’ style of much-lauded trainer Emanuel Steward, and that approach guided Hearns to world honours at welterweight,…

Great Britain’s Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara lost 6-4 6-2 to top seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the French Open men’s doubles final.Second seeds Patten, 30, and Heliovaara, 37, were aiming to win a third Grand Slam title together as a partnership, following previous victories at Wimbledon in 2024 and the 2025 Australian Open.They had reached their first French Open final without dropping a set, but Patten conceded afterwards that it was a “tough day” for the duo as Spain’s Granollers, 40, and Argentina’s Zeballos, 41, successfully defended their title in one hour and 16 minutes.Patten…

Liverpool’s summer recruitment drive shows little sign of slowing down as the club prepares for a new era under Andoni Iraola. The Spaniard is expected to be confirmed as Liverpool’s new head coach following Arne Slot’s departure, with attention already turning towards the players who could help shape his first squad at Anfield. Several transfer stories have emerged over the past week, highlighting Liverpool’s determination to get back among the Premier League title chasers. One name that continues to dominate headlines is Yan Diomande. Reports from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg recently suggested Liverpool are pushing to complete a deal…

Peter Fury believes Tyson Fury should face a meaningful test if he decides to have one more fight before his planned showdown with Anthony Joshua. Fury returned to the ring earlier this year after spending all of 2025 in retirement. In April, he outpointed Arslanbek Makhmudov over 12 rounds, and a long-awaited clash with Joshua is now expected later this year. With some fans questioning whether Fury should have another fight before meeting Joshua, Peter Fury said there would be little value in a soft touch. “Well, definitely somebody who is durable and can hit back, because a walk in…

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas was halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.The match at the Q2 Stadium in Austin was stopped in the 21st minute as thunderstorms and lightning forced players off the pitch, with messages telling fans to seek shelter.There were a number of lightning strikes before the match eventually resumed, with Saudi Arabia winning 3-0. The 2026 World Cup, which is being held across Canada, Mexico and the United States, starts on 11 June. It is taking place at the peak of the thunderstorm season in several host cities,…