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Luis Diaz made an emotional plea for the release of his father

Luis Diaz's father released by captors

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the release of Luis Diaz's kidnapped father just a couple of hours before their Europa League tie in Toulouse was perfect timing.

Soccer • 09 Nov 23

Ryder Cup Day 1 recap: Europe impress to lead by five

It's the opening day of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. Follow updates throughout the day.

Golf • 02 Oct 23

The controversy surrounding Luis Rubiales has overshadowed Spain's Women's World Cup win

Spanish court imposes restraining order on Rubiales

Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales has been given a restraining order and is prohibited from contacting Jenni Hermoso - the player he kissed on the lips last month at the Women's World Cup - Spain's National Court has decreed.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

Luis Rubiales has being asked to resign his position

Spain's regional bosses call for Rubiales' resignation

The regional heads of Spanish football have become the latest group to call for the resignation of Luis Rubiales from his role as president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF).

Soccer • 29 Aug 23

Luis Rubiales' actions have been in the spotlight since Spain's World Cup win

FIFA provisionally suspends Rubiales over Hermoso kiss

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish soccer federation, amid uproar after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 26 Aug 23

Luis Rubiales has remained in his position

Spain football chief to quit over kiss scandal - report

Spanish football federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales plans is reportedly set to resign after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against him over his unsolicited kiss on the mouth of player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.

Soccer • 24 Aug 23

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) welcomes Luis Rubiales at Moncloa Presidential Palace in Madrid

Rubiales apology for kiss 'insufficient' - Spanish PM

Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales' apology for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup is "insufficient," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday.

Soccer • 22 Aug 23

Luis Rubiales was elected president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation in May 2018

Spanish football president apologises after kiss row

The Spanish football federation president has been criticised by government ministers in the country for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the celebrations of their Women's World Cup victory.

Soccer • 21 Aug 23

Dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Paris Games as boats parade along the Seine

Olympics swim event called off over pollution fears

Excessive pollution in Paris' Seine River forced organisers to cancel a pre-Olympics test swimming competition due to take place on Sunday, the sport's international federation said.

Olympics • 06 Aug 23

Tom Brady becomes chairman of a new advisory board at St Andrew's

NFL great Brady becomes minority owner at Birmingham

Former NFL star Tom Brady has become a minority owner of English Championship club Birmingham City.

Soccer • 03 Aug 23

Thembi Kgatlana's late winner sent South Africa through to a last-16 date with the Netherlands

South Africa stun Italy to reach last 16 for first time

Thembi Kgatlana scored an injury-time winner to give South Africa a dramatic 3-2 win over Italy that sent them through to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup at the expense of their opponents.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 02 Aug 23

Women's World Cup recap: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria

Ireland ended their World Cup campaign with a scoreless draw against Nigeria in Brisbane.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

Vera Pauw watches on during Sunday's training session

Preview: One last dance before leaving the party

The curtain is about to come down on the Republic of Ireland's first appearance at a World Cup, with Nigeria posing a formidable final challenge as question marks linger over Vera Pauw's future.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul 23

Republic of Ireland v Nigeria: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland play their final 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup match in search of a first-ever point in tournament football.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 30 Jul 23

Brian Harman became just the the third left-hander to win the Open

The Open recap: Harman romps to Hoylake triumph

Brian Harman was a seven-shot winner of the Open at Royal Liverpool.

Golf • 23 Jul 23

Rory McIlroy birdied two of the opening three holes but couldn't get going from there

Open Championship: Day 3 recap: McIlroy fails to ignite

Rory McIlroy failed to make his move at Hoylake as Brian Harman maintained his five-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Open.

Golf • 22 Jul 23

Vera Pauw has confirmed that Denise O'Sullivan is fit and will play against Australia

O'Sullivan set to start as Pauw prepares for showdown

The Republic of Ireland have been given a huge boost with the confirmation that Denise O'Sullivan will start against Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney on Thursday night.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 19 Jul 23

Sam Kerr (C) goes through some stretches during Australia training

The view from Australia: Braced for a battle in Sydney

Australia are expecting a physcial battle against the Republic of Ireland as their enormous World Cup showdown looms.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 18 Jul 23

Victoria withdraws as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Australia's Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to the cost of the event breaching estimates by around 5 billion Australian dollars.

other sport • 04 Dec 23

Republic of Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan in training on Monday

Pauw has 'good hopes' as O'Sullivan returns to training

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw says there's "really good hopes" Denise O'Sullivan will be fit enough to face Australia in Thursday's mammoth World Cup group opener as the Cork midfielder returned to some light training on Monday.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 17 Jul 23

Wyndham Clark defied the odds to claim the US Open title

McIlroy's major wait continues as Clark claims US Open

Rory McIlroy's long wait for a fifth major continues as Wyndham Clark delivered a mostly composed performance to claim the 123rd US Open at Los Angeles Country Club by a single shot.

Golf • 19 Jun 23

McIlroy, along with Tiger Woods, had established themselves as the biggest supporters of the PGA Tour in its battle with LIV Golf

PGA-LIV merger 'good for professional golf' - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy admitted he was "surprised" and had "mixed emotions" after learning of the shock declaration of peace in golf's civil war, but believes that the partnership will "ultimately be good for professional golf."

Golf • 07 Jun 23

Jose Mourinho was among 13 players and officials booked by Anthony Taylor during the Europa League final

UEFA charge Mourinho over criticism of ref Taylor

Jose Mourinho has been charged by UEFA over criticism of referee Anthony Taylor in the wake of Roma's Europa League final defeat to Sevilla in Budapest on Wednesday.

Soccer • 02 Jun 23