Andy Farrell admits Irish mood ‘sombre’ after New Zealand inflict rare home loss

Former Oregon Ducks defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was selected 21st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL Draft after a standout collegiate season. Despite suffering a knee injury during the final preseason game, he was diagnosed with an MCL sprain and is expected to return early in the season, which is crucial for the Steelers' defensive strategy. Want More Context? 🔎

The 2025 college football season kicks off in Dublin with a Big 12 clash between Kansas State and Iowa State, featuring top quarterbacks Avery Johnson and Rocco Becht. Kansas State, a 3-point favorite, faces Iowa State in their 109th consecutive meeting, as both teams aim for College Football Playoff aspirations, with updates available via On3's live blog. Want More Context? 🔎

City began their season with a strong win against Wolves but faced a setback with a 2-0 home defeat to Spurs, marking Guardiola's 10th loss to them, tied with losses to Real Madrid and Liverpool. The match highlighted Trafford's shaky performance in goal, raising questions about City's goalkeeper situation, especially with Ederson linked to a transfer. Want More Context? 🔎

The Arizona Cardinals will face the Las Vegas Raiders in their final preseason game on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET, airing on Channel 5 in Phoenix and NFL Network (not locally). Due to changes in the broadcast team, Paul Calvisi and Sam Acho will be on TV, while Craig Grialou and A.Q. Shipley will handle radio duties, with regular season roles returning afterward. Want More Context? 🔎

Women's Rugby World Cup - Pool AAustralia achieved a record 73-0 victory over Samoa, marking their largest win in Women's Rugby World Cup history with 11 tries, including a first-half hat-trick from Desiree Miller. They lead Pool A on points difference, with their next match against the United States crucial for quarter-final qualification, following England's earlier win over the US. Want More Context? 🔎

The Football Focus team evaluates Nuno Espirito Santo's uncertain future at Nottingham Forest following a press conference where he disclosed a significant decline in his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis. This revelation comes just before their Premier League match against Crystal Palace, raising concerns about the team's stability. Want More Context? 🔎