Big Bangor win, postponements & Glenavon's woes – Premiership takeaways

Scott Boland dismisses Jacob Bethell for ten as England slip to 57-3 on day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Source link

Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic suffered a “gut-wrenching” knee injury as the Denver Nuggets lost 147-123 at the Miami Heat. Jokic was hurt late in the first half in an accidental coming together with team-mate Spencer Jones. Jones stepped on the foot of Jokic who immediately collapsed to the ground clutching his knee….

But the exchange set the tone of the day. McIlroy lost his cool towards the end of his morning foursomes win alongside Lowry, swearing at American fans during a heated moment on the 16th fairway. With some members of the crowd fuelled by all-day drinking, things became more heated in the afternoon fourballs. The atmosphere…

Players at the World Cup could face a red card if they cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations. The decision was taken during a special meeting of the Fifa Council in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, where two Fifa-proposed law amendments were approved. Players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee’s…

While Youssef Chermiti earned rave reviews for his Old Firm heroics at the start of the month, he and Bojan Miovski passed up chances on Thursday and questions still linger over their ability to hold down the number nine shirt. “Rangers aren’t the finished article, there’s still work to be done but they’re going in…

Ulster’s general manager Rory Best says it is “unfortunate” Sunday’s European Challenge Cup game in the Netherlands was called off, but insists “player health and safety” was the sole reason behind its cancellation. Initially the teams were due to play in Amsterdam but with the weather forecast predicting sub-zero temperatures, European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR)…