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Dragons feel extra pressure after avoiding WRU cut

Dragons set target of making the United Rugby Championship play-offs after avoiding being cut under Welsh Rugby Union plans.

Purple Cap at 40, world record at 47: Tahir becomes oldest 5-wicket taker in T20s

Imran Tahir made history by taking a phenomenal five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League, earning the title of the oldest cricketer to achieve such a milestone in men's T20 cricket. This outstanding performance not only led the…

Atomic bomb survivor Isao Harimoto dies at 86

Japanese baseball legend Isao Harimoto, who survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb, has died at 86. He holds the record for most hits in NPB history. Read More: https://punchng.com/atomic-bomb-survivor-isao-harimoto-dies-at-86/

Filipinas test young players at Asian Games with World Cup in mind

SCHEDULE: Philippines at Asian Games 2026 football MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team is looking to hit two birds with one stone for its campaign in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. Coach Mark Torcaso is looking to…

St Leger: Big race runners guide

As the United States Of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, so does the world’s oldest Classic race. How many sporting events last this long? Very few.

Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title after Chelsea broke rules, says Pochettino

'Get a life' - non-league club condemn man impersonating manager

Gainsborough Trinity condemn a person who has been approaching players while falsely claiming to be their manager.

ISU declines again neutral status for Russian figure skating duo Stepanova-Bukin

TASS reported earlier that Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin had previously filed an appeal against ISU’s refusal to grant them neutral status, which is required for competing in international tournaments

'It can effect friendships!' Could we see Solheim Cup controversy again?

Geraint Hughes and Sophie Walker explain the controversy at the 2015 Solheim Cup and discuss whether we could see another contentious moment at this year's event.

Team Philippines ‘dreams big,’ targets 8 golds in Asian Games 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Team Philippines is targeting at least eight gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which officially opens September 19. The Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission are…

Lawrence races to 50 in a strong morning session

England batter Dan Lawrence races to a half-century during the morning session in day two of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, as he chases his first Test hundred.

Declan Rice shrugs off Arsenal concerns and says 60 games a season is sustainable

Arsenal are monitoring midfielder’s workload Rice received painkilling injections last season Declan Rice has insisted his body can sustain more than 60 appearances again this season, despite Arsenal’s concerns after he played through pain…