Professor Selina Tusitala Marsh has written a new poem titled Two Rivers Walk Into A Bar, commissioned by the Scottish Poetry Library for an upcoming anthology focused on the Rights of Rivers for the Commonwealth Games. The work highlights ecological restoration, specifically charting the return of Atlantic salmon, otters, herons, cormorants, kingfishers, and sea trout … Read more
Senior FIFA executive Kevin Lamour stated that staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private equity funds, according to a statement given to The Associated Press on Friday. The dispute centers on Infantino’s proposal to spin off commercial operations into a $20bn subsidiary, triggering high-profile … Read more
Kiana Elliott Misses Podium by Narrow Margins at Glasgow Commonwealth Games Australian weightlifter Kiana Elliott finished fourth for the second straight Commonwealth Games, falling short of a bronze medal by a narrow margin. According to ABC News, a combined 11 kilograms of weight on the bar separated Elliott from a podium finish across the Birmingham … Read more
Inclusive sports policy requires evaluating inherent participation discrepancies rather than relying solely on biomedical factors, according to sports columnist and former rugby player Alice Soper. By examining four foundational questions regarding fairness, research, and safety standards, sports organizations can build more equitable frameworks that support grassroots development without political interference. Challenging Inherent Unfairness in Sport … Read more
England has appointed Joe Root as Test captain and named former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as head coach following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, according to official announcements. Joe Root Returns to England Test Captaincy Root, who serves as England’s all-time leading run scorer in Tests, previously captained the side in … Read more
The 26-year-old player, who departed Ireland at the end of 2021 to pursue a professional career in the AFL, approached Geelong head coach Chris Scott to explore whether he could line out for his native county at Croke Park. Inside the Cross-Code Talks Between Mayo and Geelong The ambitious plan would have seen Mullin travel … Read more
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association and multiple players following post-match altercations and political demonstrations at the World Cup, according to official governing body announcements released on July 29, 2026. The charges target on-field clashes following the final against Spain and a controversial Falkland Islands banner displayed after the semifinal victory … Read more
Mayo teenage Gaelic football star Kobe McDonald is set to relocate to Melbourne in August to begin his professional career with Australian Football League club St Kilda, according to reports by Australian media outlet afl.com.au. The 18-year-old forward signed a contract with the Saints last year but remained in Ireland to complete his Leaving Cert … Read more
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Liverpool kicks off the Andoni Iraola era on Saturday with a pre-season friendly against Premier League rivals Sunderland at Nashville’s GEODIS Park, marking the start of a new tactical chapter for the club. According to club reports, the Reds will not field their strongest side as several key international players remain absent following recent tournament … Read more
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) will require all players to undergo a one-time screening for the SRY gene starting in 2026 to confirm eligibility for the women’s tour. This policy change, announced by the WTA, shifts away from previous rules that allowed transgender women to compete based on self-identified gender and testosterone suppression, aligning the … Read more