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#ireland-rugby

Robbie Henshaw recalled and Cian Healy set to equal caps record as Ireland team named for clash with Argentina

Ireland's coach Andy Farrell makes strategic changes to respond to recent losses, introducing debutants and reshuffling the line-up for improved performance.

Farrell set to keep faith with majority as Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw push for starts against Argentina

Cian Healy is poised to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record for Ireland caps, showcasing his enduring prowess as a veteran prop.

Robbie Henshaw recalled and Cian Healy set to equal caps record as Ireland team named for clash with Argentina

Ireland's coach Andy Farrell makes strategic changes to respond to recent losses, introducing debutants and reshuffling the line-up for improved performance.

Farrell set to keep faith with majority as Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw push for starts against Argentina

Cian Healy is poised to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record for Ireland caps, showcasing his enduring prowess as a veteran prop.
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#football

Fantasy Premier League players manage to break game's rules with ingenius loophole

FPL players found a loophole allowing four players from the same team due to a recent transfer.

Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen: Champions League live

Ibrahima Konate returns from injury to start for Liverpool, indicating a strengthening squad for upcoming matches.

The absent XI that Scotland must do without this month

Scotland's football team struggles with a major injury crisis and has only one win in their last 14 matches.

Can you risk no Haaland? FPL tips & team of the week

Start Erling Haaland, but consider benching other attacking players for Manchester City vs Arsenal game due to low goal expectation.

Go all in on Man City - fantasy tips and team of the week

FPL managers should consider players like Leno, Alexander-Arnold, and others for Team of the Week selections based on performance and matchups.

Time to talk about Bruno - FPL tips & team of the week

This week's Fantasy Premier League selections lean heavily on Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, with Bruno Fernandes tipped for a good return.

Fantasy Premier League players manage to break game's rules with ingenius loophole

FPL players found a loophole allowing four players from the same team due to a recent transfer.

Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen: Champions League live

Ibrahima Konate returns from injury to start for Liverpool, indicating a strengthening squad for upcoming matches.

The absent XI that Scotland must do without this month

Scotland's football team struggles with a major injury crisis and has only one win in their last 14 matches.

Can you risk no Haaland? FPL tips & team of the week

Start Erling Haaland, but consider benching other attacking players for Manchester City vs Arsenal game due to low goal expectation.

Go all in on Man City - fantasy tips and team of the week

FPL managers should consider players like Leno, Alexander-Arnold, and others for Team of the Week selections based on performance and matchups.

Time to talk about Bruno - FPL tips & team of the week

This week's Fantasy Premier League selections lean heavily on Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, with Bruno Fernandes tipped for a good return.
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#england-rugby

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

Borthwick's team selection balances experience with future potential amid a challenging campaign.

Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia

Steve Borthwick has made minimal changes to the England team ahead of the clash with Australia, aiming to address late-game collapses.

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

Borthwick's team selection balances experience with future potential amid a challenging campaign.

Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia

Steve Borthwick has made minimal changes to the England team ahead of the clash with Australia, aiming to address late-game collapses.
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#real-madrid

Karim Benzema reveals what Kylian Mbappe's problem is at Real Madrid

Karim Benzema suggests Kylian Mbappe struggles at Real Madrid due to not being utilized as a center forward, exacerbated by high pressure in Madrid.

Mbappe? Endrick? Bellingham? Pick your Real Madrid XI

Real Madrid has a wealth of attacking options with the addition of Mbappe and Endrick, posing lineup selection challenges.

Karim Benzema reveals what Kylian Mbappe's problem is at Real Madrid

Karim Benzema suggests Kylian Mbappe struggles at Real Madrid due to not being utilized as a center forward, exacerbated by high pressure in Madrid.

Mbappe? Endrick? Bellingham? Pick your Real Madrid XI

Real Madrid has a wealth of attacking options with the addition of Mbappe and Endrick, posing lineup selection challenges.
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Move aside Haaland, it's Salah time! FPL tips & team of the week

FPL managers are reconsidering player choices due to Erling Haaland's declining performance, making alternatives like Mohamed Salah more appealing.
#rugby

Ben Spencer to make first England start against New Zealand at Twickenham

Ben Spencer's first start for England comes in a crucial match against New Zealand, showing confidence in new player selections.

RG Snyman starts for Leinster against former team in sold-out Croke Park showdown

James Ryan returns to the side, strengthening the second-row partnership with new signing Snyman.

Ben Spencer to make first England start against New Zealand at Twickenham

Ben Spencer's first start for England comes in a crucial match against New Zealand, showing confidence in new player selections.

RG Snyman starts for Leinster against former team in sold-out Croke Park showdown

James Ryan returns to the side, strengthening the second-row partnership with new signing Snyman.
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#euro-2025

Sarina Wiegman happy' with England team selection despite Germany defeat

Wiegman defends her team selection by prioritizing experience and competition over frequent changes, focusing on long-term goals for Euro 2025.

'If I need to ask Ciaran about a player I'll ring him. If he wants to ring, ring' - Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson responds to Kilduff criticism

Gleeson emphasized her independence as national team manager, insisting she communicates directly with players rather than relying on club managers.

Sarina Wiegman happy' with England team selection despite Germany defeat

Wiegman defends her team selection by prioritizing experience and competition over frequent changes, focusing on long-term goals for Euro 2025.

'If I need to ask Ciaran about a player I'll ring him. If he wants to ring, ring' - Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson responds to Kilduff criticism

Gleeson emphasized her independence as national team manager, insisting she communicates directly with players rather than relying on club managers.
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#manchester-united

Crystal Palace v Manchester United: Premier League live

Erik ten Hag retains Christian Eriksen in midfield over Manuel Ugarte despite Eriksen's shaky record.

Ten Hag: I want a selection headache!

Erik ten Hag is focused on winning trophies, taking the League Cup match seriously despite it being against lower division opposition.

Man Utd facing major injury headache ahead of Brentford clash

Manchester United faces a full-back crisis ahead of the Brentford match with three players unavailable, limiting Ten Hag's options.

Crystal Palace v Manchester United: Premier League live

Erik ten Hag retains Christian Eriksen in midfield over Manuel Ugarte despite Eriksen's shaky record.

Ten Hag: I want a selection headache!

Erik ten Hag is focused on winning trophies, taking the League Cup match seriously despite it being against lower division opposition.

Man Utd facing major injury headache ahead of Brentford clash

Manchester United faces a full-back crisis ahead of the Brentford match with three players unavailable, limiting Ten Hag's options.
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Nostalgic Serie A five-a-side teams: picking a lineup for Roma

Balancing historical talent and suitability for five-a-side is crucial in team selection.
#irish-rugby

Tony Ward: Rugby again shows why it's way ahead of Gaelic football and soccer when it comes to entertainment

Irish rugby has seen a significant transformation in team selection and representation over the years, particularly in preparation for the upcoming RWC 2027.

RG Snyman to make Leinster debut as big names return for URC trip to Treviso

Leinster's coach Leo Cullen makes strategic player rotations, showcasing squad depth with eight international players returning to the lineup.

Tony Ward: Rugby again shows why it's way ahead of Gaelic football and soccer when it comes to entertainment

Irish rugby has seen a significant transformation in team selection and representation over the years, particularly in preparation for the upcoming RWC 2027.

RG Snyman to make Leinster debut as big names return for URC trip to Treviso

Leinster's coach Leo Cullen makes strategic player rotations, showcasing squad depth with eight international players returning to the lineup.
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#england-football

Republic of Ireland v England: Nations League live

Lee Carsley aims to build on Gareth Southgate's progress rather than start fresh with the England team.

Lee Carsley insists Harry Maguires England omission not due to form - Soccer News

Lee Carsley states Harry Maguire's absence is a tactical decision, not a form issue, as he evaluates options for future England squads.

Republic of Ireland v England: Nations League live

Lee Carsley aims to build on Gareth Southgate's progress rather than start fresh with the England team.

Lee Carsley insists Harry Maguires England omission not due to form - Soccer News

Lee Carsley states Harry Maguire's absence is a tactical decision, not a form issue, as he evaluates options for future England squads.
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#injuries

What I'm seeing at Arsenal: Odegaard worry, Arteta omen and Sterling's dribbling

Arsenal aims to regain momentum in the Premier League amid injury challenges, focusing on adaptability and strategic team selection for upcoming matches.

'Big opportunity' for England duo as Kane ruled out

Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, and Jordan Henderson will miss England's game with Brazil.
Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson may have a better chance of playing against Belgium than Harry Kane.

La Rochelle among Top 14 clubs eyeing up Antoine Frisch after he declares for France

Munster may face midfield dilemma due to player opting to play for France over Ireland.
La Rochelle faces competition from Toulon and Montpellier in pursuing the player.
Injuries affecting players like Garry Ringrose may impact team selections.

What I'm seeing at Arsenal: Odegaard worry, Arteta omen and Sterling's dribbling

Arsenal aims to regain momentum in the Premier League amid injury challenges, focusing on adaptability and strategic team selection for upcoming matches.

'Big opportunity' for England duo as Kane ruled out

Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, and Jordan Henderson will miss England's game with Brazil.
Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson may have a better chance of playing against Belgium than Harry Kane.

La Rochelle among Top 14 clubs eyeing up Antoine Frisch after he declares for France

Munster may face midfield dilemma due to player opting to play for France over Ireland.
La Rochelle faces competition from Toulon and Montpellier in pursuing the player.
Injuries affecting players like Garry Ringrose may impact team selections.
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Draper to lead GB Davis Cup squad after US Open

Great Britain's Davis Cup squad, led by Jack Draper, aims for finals with a strong lineup despite Cameron Norrie's injury withdrawal.
#cycling

First full 2024 Tour de France squad announced as Uno-X Mobility target stage wins

Uno-X Mobility announced Tour de France squad with Magnus Cort and Alexander Kristoff as headline riders.

Tom Pidcock, Stevie Williams tipped to lead Great Britain at Road World Championships

Riders are eagerly awaiting selection for the UCI Road World Championships, with recent performances influencing their prospects.
The upcoming road race features a challenging route, raising competition levels among the cyclists.

First full 2024 Tour de France squad announced as Uno-X Mobility target stage wins

Uno-X Mobility announced Tour de France squad with Magnus Cort and Alexander Kristoff as headline riders.

Tom Pidcock, Stevie Williams tipped to lead Great Britain at Road World Championships

Riders are eagerly awaiting selection for the UCI Road World Championships, with recent performances influencing their prospects.
The upcoming road race features a challenging route, raising competition levels among the cyclists.
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Mets360 NFL Survivor Pool

Participating in a survivor pool is simple and introduces an exciting challenge for sports fans.

Lee Pearson unavailable for Paris due to suspension and investigation

Lee Pearson is suspended from the Paris Paralympics due to an ongoing investigation, not connected to equine welfare.

Presidents Cup: Who already made it, who should make it and who is on the bubble

Keegan Bradley's BMW Championship win complicates USA Presidents Cup team selections ahead of final captain's picks.

Jake DeBrusk Had This Gut Feeling Before Leaving Bruins

Jake DeBrusk chose to sign with the Vancouver Canucks after receiving numerous offers from different teams, citing their alignment with his preferences and gut feeling.

Mathieu van der Poel will be joined by Daan Hoole, Dylan Van Baarle in Paris Olympic team, Dutch federation announces

The Dutch federation announced the team for the 2024 Olympic Games road cycling events, with Van der Poel leading and Hoole and Baarle supporting. The women's team includes Vos, Van Dijk, Vollering, and Wiebes.
#euro-2024

Chris Sutton 'baffled' by Chelsea star's role for England at Euro 2024

Chris Sutton wants Gareth Southgate to be ruthless in team selection for England's final group game and start Chelsea's Cole Palmer.

Man City duo De Bruyne and Doku in Belgium squad

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois excluded from Belgium Euro 2024 squad due to lack of readiness, pointing out the focus on fit players.

France predicted lineup vs Austria - Euro 2024

The French national team is aiming to replicate assertiveness in their Euro 2024 campaign.

Chris Sutton 'baffled' by Chelsea star's role for England at Euro 2024

Chris Sutton wants Gareth Southgate to be ruthless in team selection for England's final group game and start Chelsea's Cole Palmer.

Man City duo De Bruyne and Doku in Belgium squad

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois excluded from Belgium Euro 2024 squad due to lack of readiness, pointing out the focus on fit players.

France predicted lineup vs Austria - Euro 2024

The French national team is aiming to replicate assertiveness in their Euro 2024 campaign.
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Top 5 Players Left Out Of France's EURO 2024 Squad

Deschamps announced France's squad for EURO 2024 with surprising inclusions like Kante and Mendy but also left out promising players like Yoro and Gusto.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Brighton - Premier League

Chelsea's momentum is rising with three consecutive wins, now in the hunt for a Europa League spot.
#player-development

Agent: Limited Bronny draft workouts 'by design'

Agent Rich Paul strategically limits Bronny James' workouts with NBA teams to steer him towards a preferred destination, akin to his approach with previous clients.

Columbus Blue Jackets own fourth pick in June draft, San Jose Sharks win NHL draft lottery

Despite having 16 teams with 1,000 different combinations, the NHL draft order didn't see any team move up or down from their standings position.

Agent: Limited Bronny draft workouts 'by design'

Agent Rich Paul strategically limits Bronny James' workouts with NBA teams to steer him towards a preferred destination, akin to his approach with previous clients.

Columbus Blue Jackets own fourth pick in June draft, San Jose Sharks win NHL draft lottery

Despite having 16 teams with 1,000 different combinations, the NHL draft order didn't see any team move up or down from their standings position.
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PWHL Toronto picks Minnesota as 1st-round playoff opponent | CBC Sports

PWHL Toronto chooses fourth-place Minnesota as first-round playoff opponent

The Washington Capitals Fan Guide to the Playoff Bandwagon

Consider picking a new team to support in the playoffs after the Caps' exit by exploring various factors like likability and rivalry.

What he said: Tyler Guyton's comments after Cowboys made him their 1st round draft pick

Tyler Guyton expresses excitement and readiness to play for the Dallas Cowboys after being selected in the 2024 NFL draft.
#champions-league

Man City predicted lineup vs Chelsea - FA Cup

Manchester City faces challenges post Champions League defeat.

Report: Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae could be on the bench for Lazio match in Champions League

Bayern Munich may start De Ligt and Dier over Min-jae due to training absence.
Tuchel's decision may surprise many given Min-jae's previous usage.

Man City predicted lineup vs Chelsea - FA Cup

Manchester City faces challenges post Champions League defeat.

Report: Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae could be on the bench for Lazio match in Champions League

Bayern Munich may start De Ligt and Dier over Min-jae due to training absence.
Tuchel's decision may surprise many given Min-jae's previous usage.
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George North starts at centre for Wales in wooden-spoon decider against Italy

George North returns to Wales team for Six Nations match against Italy
Warren Gatland emphasizes the importance of avoiding to finish at the bottom of the Six Nations table

Kilmarnock v Rangers - listen to Sportsound commentary

Utilizing squad depth is crucial for success
Maintaining balance against strong opponents is key
#premier-league

Manchester City v Everton: Premier League live

Manchester City makes four changes to their starting XI for the match against Everton.
Liverpool and Arsenal are hoping for a favor from Everton in their title race.

5 issues Mauricio Pochettino must address to avoid Chelsea sack

Pochettino under pressure after Chelsea's poor form
Fans divided over who to blame for the team's struggles

Manchester City v Everton: Premier League live

Manchester City makes four changes to their starting XI for the match against Everton.
Liverpool and Arsenal are hoping for a favor from Everton in their title race.

5 issues Mauricio Pochettino must address to avoid Chelsea sack

Pochettino under pressure after Chelsea's poor form
Fans divided over who to blame for the team's struggles
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Pochettino should be doing better - Murphy

Pochettino should be doing better at Chelsea
Consistency in team selection would benefit Pochettino
#team selection

Guardians Win Draft Lottery

The Guardians, Reds, and Rockies received the top three picks in the second ever MLB draft lottery.
The draft lottery is part of the effort to reduce incentives for non-competitive teams to lose games.

Mauricio Pochettino opens up on why Chelsea star is absent from starting eleven

Cole Palmer has been omitted from the Chelsea side due to a knock he picked up in training.
Chelsea is facing eight matches across all competitions in December, raising concerns about player fatigue.

On the plane or waiting game: Where do England players stand ahead of Euro 2024? - Soccer News

Gareth Southgate's England squad selection for the Euros will be a major talking point.
Jordan Pickford is likely to be England's number one goalkeeper.
Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, and Kyle Walker are expected to be included in the defensive lineup.

Guardians Win Draft Lottery

The Guardians, Reds, and Rockies received the top three picks in the second ever MLB draft lottery.
The draft lottery is part of the effort to reduce incentives for non-competitive teams to lose games.

Mauricio Pochettino opens up on why Chelsea star is absent from starting eleven

Cole Palmer has been omitted from the Chelsea side due to a knock he picked up in training.
Chelsea is facing eight matches across all competitions in December, raising concerns about player fatigue.

On the plane or waiting game: Where do England players stand ahead of Euro 2024? - Soccer News

Gareth Southgate's England squad selection for the Euros will be a major talking point.
Jordan Pickford is likely to be England's number one goalkeeper.
Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, and Kyle Walker are expected to be included in the defensive lineup.
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Wednesday catch-all thread (6/5/24)

To instill a meritocratic approach in team selections, focusing on performance over external factors.

Has Lionel Messi played his final ever Copa America match? Argentina captain a risk for quarter-final clash

Lionel Messi may miss Argentina's Copa America 2024 quarter-final due to a right leg injury, causing uncertainty for the team.
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Emma Hayes leaves out legendary striker from USWNT 2024 Olympics squad

Emma Hayes left out Alex Morgan and Becky Sauerbrunn from the USWNT squad for the Olympics in France.
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