‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup

Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.

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Sexism and bullying keeping women out of careers in sport, MPs told

Women coaches routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite qualifications, say experts Women are being shut out of careers in sport by entrenched sexism, discrimination and workplace bullying, MPs have been told.Female coaches are routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite their qualifications, experts told a parliamentary select committee on Thursday. Continue reading...

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More KO chaos in Bournemouth? The best of Billam-Smith!

Ahead of Chris Billam-Smiths Zuffa 07 main event in Bournemouth against Ryan Rozicki on Saturday, heres a look back at The Gentlemans best moments.

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Podcast: Cotton Wool or Full Tilt? Scotland’s World Cup call, Shankland debate & St Mirren decision

Scotland face Bolivia, Shankland stakes his claim, women push on and St Mirren decide

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Wales mum who 'had IBS for decades' now has months to live

Ruth Lloyd-Williams, from Llandudno, was first diagnosed 'by chance'

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Marathe hints at Leeds-Rangers moves - gossip

Marathe hints at Leeds-Rangers moves - gossipPublished1 minute agoParaag Marathe remains "very, very involved" at Rangers, despite stepping down as vice-chairman and suggests there will be opportunities for players to move between Leeds United and Rangers, with both clubs in the 49ers Enterprises' stable. (Yorkshire Evening Post), externalFormer Rangers captain and manager Barry Ferguson is eager to see how Curtis, 19, develops at Ibrox next season. (Record - subscription required), externalScot...

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Kupcho fires seven birdies to earn early US Women's Open lead

Highlights from day one of the US Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club.

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'Hasn’t got fair chance': Gambhir confirms GT batter at No.3 for Afghanistan Test

The number three position has remained unsettled for India in Test cricket since Cheteshwar Pujara moved out of the side. Since then, seven different batters have been tried at one-drop, but none have managed to make the spot their own. Several of them were also not given an extended run in the role.

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Kupcho leads US Women's Open after first round

Kupcho leads US Women's Open after first roundImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kupcho's fifth and most recent win on the LPGA Tour came last JuneByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished4 minutes agoUS Women's Open first round leaderboard-5 Jennifer Kupcho (US); -4 S-Y Kim (Kor); -3 Gaby Lopez (Mex), I Yoon (Kor), H-J Yoo (Kor), M-J Kang (Kor), H Shibuno (Jpn)Selected others: -2 R Yin (Chn); -1 H Green (Aus); +2 A Thitikul (Tha), C Hull (Eng), M Rhodes (Eng), B Law (Eng), L Woad (Eng),...

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Chess: Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hans Niemann tie grudge match in Belgrade

The Russian world title challenger and the controversial American have personal issues but similar ratings, and drew 4-4 with a win apiece and six drawsIan Nepomniachtchi, who won two Candidates tournaments but then lost world title matches to Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren, and Hans Niemann, whose controversial 2022 game with Carlsen is the subject of the Netflix documentary Untold: Chess Mates, tied an eight-game series in Belgrade this week with a win apiece and six draws.Nepo won the first ga...

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How Hendry's Saudi experience can help him stay cool in US heat

How Hendry's Saudi experience can help him stay cool in US heatImage source, SNSByAmy CanavanBBC Sport Scotland at Florida Blue Training CentrePublished1 minute agoJohn McGinn was slathering on sun cream. T-shirt lines aplenty were on show. And the Scotland players were making a beeline for the sprinklers.The humidity and heat hitting Inter Miami's training ground on Tuesday was not what most of these Scots were made for.The barrels of ice being bundled to the side of the pitch and cold plunge t...

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Who are Zuffa Boxing and can they shake up the sport?

Who are Zuffa Boxing and can they shake up the sport?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dana White's Zuffa Boxing host their first UK event on SaturdayByDan GeorgeBBC Sport in BournemouthPublished50 minutes agoFrom promoter rivalries to the shock signing of some big names, Zuffa Boxing's start to life in the fight game has been far from quiet.On Saturday they host their first UK show, headlining with Briton Chris Billam-Smith in Bournemouth as they look to make their mark for the first tim...

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