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- 1Ireland beat Israel in match with no handshakes over Gaza war●Ireland beat Israel but no handshakes due to war in Gaza
Ireland defeated Israel in a football match, but the usual post-match handshakes between the two sides did not take place because of the war in Gaza. The result itself was overshadowed by the visible tensions, with players avoiding contact as the conflict continues to cast a shadow over sporting encounters between the two countries.
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An Irish national team has voted to go ahead with its fixture against Israel, with players agreeing to wear black armbands in memory of those killed in Gaza. The decision allows the match to proceed while still registering a gesture of mourning and solidarity, and it is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over whether sporting ties with Israel should continue during the conflict.
- 3What Science Actually Knows About CTE▼The CTE conversation: What science actually knows (and what we don’t)
A new examination of chronic traumatic encephalopathy reviews what research has established about the brain disease linked to repeated head impacts, and where scientific certainty ends. The piece weighs confirmed findings against open questions about diagnosis, prevalence and long-term effects, reflecting ongoing debate among scientists, athletes and sports organisations over how much is truly known.