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Owa Retamar headed to Europe with Ordu Sports Club

MANILA, Philippines — Owa Retamar becomes the first Filipino to play in the 2026–27 CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup, also known as the European Cup, joining Azerbaijan-based team Ordu Sports Club. The Alas Pilipinas setter on Thursday was…

Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome

Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.

McKenna wants to unify at 160lbs, and then fight at heavyweight!

Aaron McKenna is not short of ambition. The Irish middleweight fights for the world title this Saturday, live on Sky Sports .

Bangor's Arthurs served anti-doping ban last season

Bangor striker Ben Arthurs is free to play in his club's first game of the 2026-27 Irish Premiership season having completed a three-month ban anti-doping ban.

Johansen claims opening yellow jersey at Volta a Portugal

Danish cyclist Julius Johansen (UAE Team Emirates) claimed the first yellow jersey of the 87th Volta a Portugal after winning Wednesday’s opening prologue in Lisbon. Johansen completed the 6.5-kilometre individual The post Johansen claims…

‘Community spaces are being taken away’: campaigners rail at rise of pay-to-play padel courts

Proposals to convert skateparks, children’s play areas and basketball courts have angered residents Aiwa Saito and her children are one of many families who were regulars at Barking Skate Park. But after skating there for more than five…

Foundations now in place at Swansea - Gorringe

Chief executive Tom Gorringe says Swansea City are now on track to compete for a return to the Premier League.

Ball betting turns deadly: Danao man, 30, stabbed dead with icepick

A 30-year-old died after he was stabbed with an icepick amid a conflict following a basketball match in Barangay Población, Danao City, on Wednesday evening, August 5, 2026.... Keep on reading: Ball betting turns deadly: Danao man, 30…

Formula E will start new season in Mexico if Saudi opener cannot be held

FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino

'No one was allowed': Rahane reveals MS Dhoni's one strict rule

Mahendra Singh Dhoni fostered a comfortable team atmosphere with his open hotel room policy. Younger players often gathered there for relaxation and games away from cricket pressure. Ajinkya Rahane shared insights into this inclusive team…

Russia’s withdrawal from 2027 Men’s Volleyball World Cup to entail no sanctions — FIVB

According to the International Volleyball Federation, some national volleyball federations also declined to participate in the Under-17 World Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar