Max Homa is the most intriguing maiden candidate this week. Another local grown product that has an emotional connection to L.A that has served him well.

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Poyet has declared the match a must-win, saying his research on Ireland has him ready to counteract one of the two formations they’ll adopt.

'It’s got everything. It’s got all the ingredients to be a great week.'

Spain play Italy in Enschede on Thursday.

Havertz’s contract expires in 2025 but he has told the Blues of his desire to leave this summer.

Once again European football’s showpiece occasion turned into a grim test of endurance for fans.

Fans should not be blocked from ready access to water, which should be in plentiful supply and free at big sporting events

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund - with the England midfielder agreeing a six-year contract at the Bernabeu

A Rugby World Cup and a Netflix series ahead of next Spring’s Six Nations Championship, will bring the union’s commercial division that most sought-after asset – new audience.

Warren Gatland has revealed that he would not have returned for a second spell as Wales head coach had he known the full extent of Welsh rugby’s problems

'I don’t ever take decisions on switching equipment lightly.'

Alba resisted efforts to force him out last August, the club desperate to save his salary and pushing a loan deal with Inter

Rahm confirmed many players feel a sense of betrayal.

The 26-year-old moves to the Belgian Women's Cup winners from Bundesliga side Turbine Potsdam.

Virgil van Dijk will be leading his team in Wednesday’s opening semi-final of the four-nation tournament, against World Cup runners-up Croatia in Rotterdam.

The former Manchester United defender has also heaped praise on young striker Evan Ferguson.

The 28-year-old is in line to make his first Euro qualifying start for Ireland against the Greeks on Friday night.

There’s no guarantee that Tom Cannon will be emulating the manoeuvre perfected by Rice and Jack Grealish before him but history hasn’t favoured Ireland once that dreaded hiatus to a budding international career begins.

In an emotional pilgrimage to Galicia in northern Spain, Brendan O'Brien's love and connection with a brother taken too soon settles in a tranquil corner at Deportivo La Coruna's Estadio Riazor