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- 1Ireland snub Israel with no handshakes and black armbands over GazaโIreland snub Israel with no handshakes, black armbands for Gaza genocide
Ireland's football team snubbed Israel before their match, refusing handshakes and wearing black armbands in protest at what they called genocide in Gaza. The gesture marks a pointed political statement on the pitch and is drawing attention to how the Israel-Gaza conflict is spilling into international sport, with reactions likely to split between support for the protest and criticism of mixing politics with football.
- 2Haiti stun Trinidad and Tobago with stoppage-time comebackโT&T let 2-1 lead slip as Haiti strike twice in stoppage time
Trinidad and Tobago surrendered a 2-1 lead as Haiti scored twice in stoppage time to snatch the result. The late collapse left Caribbean football fans stunned, with supporters debating the defensive failure in the closing minutes. Haiti's dramatic fightback is being celebrated across the region as one of the most striking finishes in recent international fixtures involving the two teams.
- 3Czechia sweeps Ukraine to win 12th Billie Jean King Cup titleโCzechia wins 12th Billie Jean King Cup title with sweep of Ukraine
Czechia defeated Ukraine to claim its 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, extending its record as the most successful nation in the competition's history. The victory came as a clean sweep in the final, underlining the Czech Republic's continued dominance in women's team tennis and adding another chapter to its streak of titles in the event.
- 4Czech Republic beats Ukraine to win 12th Billie Jean King Cup titleโTennis-Czechs down Ukraine to claim 12th Billie Jean King Cup crown
The Czech Republic defeated Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup final to claim a record-extending 12th title in the women's team tennis competition. The result was widely reported across international sports outlets, underlining the Czechs' continued dominance of the tournament formerly known as the Fed Cup, while Ukraine's run to the final was noted as a strong performance.
- 5Tom Kim chases Asian Games gold and South Korean military exemptionโTom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games with chance to be exempt from military service
South Korean golfer Tom Kim will head straight from the Presidents Cup to the Asian Games, where a team or individual gold medal would earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. The 21-year-old, a multiple PGA Tour winner, is among the highest-profile athletes representing South Korea at the Hangzhou Games, and fans are watching closely to see whether he can secure the exemption.
- 6Unexpected reason behind Mohamed Salah's absence against South SudanโVideo: away from the tartan and the coach crisis, an unexpected reason for Mohamed Salah's absence against South Sudan
Mohamed Salah is reportedly absent from Egypt's match against South Sudan for a reason said to be unrelated to the team's kit or the ongoing coaching crisis surrounding the national side. Details of the exact cause have not been independently confirmed, but the news is drawing wide attention among Egyptian and African football fans ahead of the fixture.