Ireland make sweeping changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain

Max Verstappen shared a quirky detail about his F1 cars, revealing he views them as male and has named only one, his 2023 car “Rocky,” after the iconic boxer. This playful naming reflects his dominant season with Red Bull, highlighting the personal connections drivers have with their cars, contrasting with the traditional female references in F1. Want More Context? 🔎

On day three of the fifth and final Test at The Oval, former England captain Michael Vaughan anticipates that sunny weather will favor India as they aim to extend their 52-run lead over England. Vaughan, a BBC Sport pundit, believes the conditions will be beneficial for the Indian team as they seek to consolidate their advantage. Want More Context? 🔎

Stewards have imposed a five-minute penalty and a suspended 35-point deduction on Ott Tanak after he had an incident with a scrutineer at Rally Finland. The incident followed a challenging stage seven where Tanak's car slid off the road and hit a tree, damaging the cooling system. Want More Context? 🔎

Headlines: Rodrygo (and eight others) don’t want to leave Real MadridMarca reports that nine Real Madrid players, including Rodrygo and Ceballos, are not seeking to leave the club, which has yet to receive any offers for them. Meanwhile, Atlético's Miguel Ángel Gil Marín expresses ambition for the club's future, and Barcelona's Sport and MD feature interviews with Raphinha and Dani Olmo ahead of a promising season. Want More Context? 🔎

FC Breakfast HighlightsRonaldo and his Al Nassr teammates surprised their coach with a heartfelt birthday cake, moving him to tears. In the Leagues Cup, Ángel Correa dazzled with a stunning goal for Tigres, while Seattle crushed Cruz Azul 7-0, featuring a remarkable strike from Pedro de la Vega; Victor Osimhen's return to Galatasaray was marked with a special jersey box, and James Milner honored Diogo Jota by changing his shirt number to 20 at Brighton....

The New York Yankees enhanced their roster before the trade deadline by acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, with McMahon quickly contributing, including a walkoff single against the Tampa Bay Rays. McMahon expressed excitement about joining the team, calling it "very dangerous" and emphasizing the importance of every player in their postseason chase. Want More Context? 🔎