The bank of Uruguay was open for business at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador, and Brazil was more than happy to cash a few cheques with an Olympic quota place on the line.
The Canarinha, runners-up at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, were ruthless in their assault of the Uruguayan goal, scoring on five separate occasions to author a blowout 5-1 victory and secure a quota place for theOlympic Games LA28.
“We are very happy, it is my first final,” confirmed forward Amanda Gutierres to Reuters. “It is the result of the work we have been doing with the coach.”
While quick to credit Brazilian maestro Arthur Elias, Gutierres was certainly more than a sedentary bystander during her side’s thrilling clash with Uruguay on Tuesday, 29 July.
The 24-year-old from Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo led Brazil’s offensive charge, putting her feet – and head – to the task, with two goals to show for her effort.
And while she had every right to live in the moment, Gutierres, instead, chose to focus on the battle ahead and the title at stake.
“Colombia are a very tough opponent,” she said of Brazil’s next adversary. “But we are working very hard to win that trophy.”
Generations divide them but in their own way they are deeply fascinating men with stories that transcend rugby. McBride played through The Troubles, an Ulster protestant and an Irish captain who used rugby to try to build bridges between two warring communities while others were trying to blow them up.
The admiration for Itoje comes in a different form – in his work in giving severely disadvantaged kids from Nigeria, the land of his parents’ birth, a proper education. Through his Pearl Fund, he is making a difference in the lives of orphaned, fatherless and poverty-stricken young people.
McBride doesn’t understand the game Itoje plays, but he knew how he would have felt on Saturday night. “I’m very grateful and it’s obviously a tremendous honour to be in such esteemed company,” says Itoje when asked about the select band of captains he’s now joined.
“When I’m old and grey these occasions and these tours are going to be the experiences I look back on with extreme fondness.
“I would be surprised if you can find a British and Irish rugby player who says they don’t want to be a Lion. It’s something that each player holds dear to their heart. This is something the players want and the players will continue to want for decades and for as long as rugby is being played.
“You don’t have many shots at it. The next tour is never guaranteed. There’s a rarity to it. If you miss one, you may never have another opportunity.
“It’s been said before but in many ways, it shouldn’t really work. You have four different nations, four different ideologies, several different ways of how to play the game and how to think.
“It is not a homogenous group at all, but people buy in and you forge great relationships and you build bonds. That’s what makes it special.”
Tom Brady opens up about fatherhood in a candid new letter
Tom Brady has called out his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, over parenting their children in a candid new letter published on Tuesday, July 29.
For those unversed, the couple shook the world in October 2022 by announcing their split.
At the time, an insider revealed that Gisele was frustrated with Tom prioritizing football over their children.
The professional player has now penned a newsletter in which he took an apparent swipe at the supermodel about parenting their children.
“I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family,” Tom wrote in his 199 newsletter, as per Page Six.
“I chose to do it by playing football,” he further penned. “My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser focused — those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives.”
“Being a great football player didn’t make me a great dad, but how I became a great player certainly had an impact — from showing up day in and day out, to doing whatever it took to get better, be successful, be a role model, and to provide,” continued the former NFL star.
“You won’t be perfect. Nobody is. You will fail and disappoint people along the way,” added Tom. “But if you stay committed to your goals over time, even when your priorities shift (which they do at times), then you can be confident that you are living a life of integrity and purpose.”
Tom and Gisele share two kids – Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12. The NFL legend is also a father of a 17-year-old son, Jack, whom he welcomed with ex-partner Bridget Moynahan.
Hastings endured an evening to forget as the medium pacer conceded 12 wides and a no ball in less than an over.
John Hastings bowled an 18-ball over in the WCL match between Australia and Pakistan.
Former Australian International John Hastings’ abilities with the leather in hand seem to have rusted in recent times with the all-rounder producing an 18-ball over in the WCL fixture between Australia Champions and Pakistan Champions on Tuesday.
It took Hastings six attempts to come up with his first legal delivery of the over as he produced five wide balls on the trot before Shoaib Maqsood played one away for a single.
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Sharjeel Khan, who took strike thanks to the rotation whacked the second ball of the over away for a boundary down the ground, before Hastings gave away a wide and a no ball before a leg bye put Muqsood back on strike.
Hastings came up with another wide delivery before picking up a rare dot ball in the over before Muqsood picked up yet another single.
Hastings erred again as he delivered five more wide balls on the bounce to ensure that the Pakistani side would clinch a 10-wicket win over the Australian unit on the day.
The Australian side, who were put to bat first by Pakistan, were bundled out by the Pakistani bowling attack in 11.5 over for a paltry score of 74 as Ajmal ran riot with his six-wicket-haul. Ben Dunk was Australia’s top scorer with 26 runs while the only other double-digit score came from Ferguson.
Imad Wasim removed a couple of wickets while Tanvir and Sohail Khan picked up a wicket each.
Maqsood and Sharjeel, who opened the chase for Pakistan, remained unbeaten on 28 runs and 32 runs respectively to see the game out without losing a wicket in just 7.5 overs as Hastings endured an evening to forget as the medium pacer conceded 12 wides and a no ball in less than an over.
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Former Canada women’s football coach Bev Priestman has said she “didn’t feel safe” living in North America following her one-year ban for spying at the Paris Olympics.
Wellington Phoenix announced Wednesday that Priestman would take over as head coach of their women’s team, returning to football in the country she was banned for spying on with a drone, New Zealand. She has signed a two-year contract.
The 39-year-old was visibly emotional as she discussed her suspension, and how nervous she is to be returning to the sport.
“I didn’t feel safe,” Priestman said of living in Canada after the Olympics. “That’s being brutally honest. It was very difficult for my family, and I have to live with that.
“Obviously it was an absolute media frenzy. You’ve got people knocking at your door and everything, and I’ve got a little boy. Without going into too much detail, it was very difficult. We knew we had to get out of that country.”
Fifa banned Priestman for one year after her coaching team used a drone to snoop on New Zealand before they played at the Paris Games.
New Zealand had spotted drones flying over their training sessions before their opening match and reported it to officials. An investigation found the Canadian team had been spying on rival training sessions for some time.
Priestman said she is prevented from speaking about the situation in detail, due to ongoing legal discussions. But on her return to New Zealand she said she had talked to players and officials.
She said the move to Wellington was an opportunity to “reset” her career, and rebuild.
On Tuesday night, hours after her ban was lifted, she ran her first coaching session in more than a year.
“I celebrated last night coaching the under-7s, my son’s team, in the pouring Wellington rain,” Priestman said. “That was a nice, humbling experience. They got all the energy from me in that moment because I’ve just been itching to do that.”
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Priestman won the Olympic gold with Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and is the best credentialed coach to come to the women’s A League. She said she had learned from her ban, and her experience with Canada, and would be a better coach for it.
“There’s certain values that I hold and unfortunately, you know, things around me have clouded my judgement,” Priestman said. “So for me personally, I just want to get back to… I love working with people. I love getting the best out of people. I love being on a football pitch.
“I just want to create a special moment for this city, for this country and move forward.”
Wellington Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison said he was “really pleased to be able to welcome Bev back to football”.
“We all know she’s had a period of time away from the game, but we understand the circumstances and we’re really comfortable with this appointment. Bev can’t wait to get started, and we’re really happy that she’s going to be coaching the Phoenix.”
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Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has voiced strong opposition to the scheduled India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, citing recent terror-related developments as the primary reason. The tournament, set to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, has already stirred political and public debate due to the high-voltage fixture scheduled for September 14.
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Speaking to ANI, Tiwary said, “I am against it. The India-Pakistan match should not be held, especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which civilians have been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor has taken place.” Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!His comments come just a day after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed the schedule and venue of the tournament. India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. India will open their campaign against UAE on September 10 before facing Pakistan on September 14 and Oman on September 19. Tiwary further emphasised that hosting the India-Pakistan game at such a time sends the wrong message. “The situation was so bad, how can we think of an India-Pakistan match? I feel it should be reconsidered,” he added.
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His remarks echo the national mood following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning to Pakistan in Parliament earlier this week. PM Modi stated that any misadventure by Pakistan would be met with a “befitting reply” and confirmed that Operation Sindoor is only on pause. Tiwary questioned the scheduling of a cricket match with Pakistan while military operations are underway. “Our Prime Minister is saying Operation Sindoor is still going on… How can we play a match with Pakistan?” he asked. Meanwhile, former captain Sourav Ganguly offered a more measured perspective, saying, “Sport must go on,” while also condemning terrorism and calling for stronger action against it.
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Big-hitting allrounder Mitchell Owen is set to play one-day cricket for Australia after making an impressive international debut in the Twenty20 series sweep in the West Indies.
The 23-year-old Owen was included Wednesday in both white ball squads for next month’s Top End series against South Africa.
A star opener for Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash domestic T20 competition, he scored a half-century in his first game for Australia, helping set up a 5-0 series sweep in the Caribbbean.
In four games, he averaged 41.66 runs and a strike rate of 192.3, his big-hitting capabilities evident as he struck 12 sixes from the 65 deliveries he faced.
“As we build toward the T20 World Cup the flexibility and depth shown in the West Indies, outside of the obvious results, has been a huge positive,” Cricket Australia’s chief selector George Bailey said. “Mitch Owen and Matt Kuhnemann making their respective debuts and the preparation and work done by Nathan Ellis to allow him to play all five matches were highlights.
Travis Head and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood return to the ODI and T20 squads after being rested for the white ball section of the Caribbean tour following Australia’s 3-0 test series win.
“The smaller squad for a home series, along with the return of Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, see some players not part of the squad for this Top End series,” Bailey said, “but all remain in the frame moving forward.”
Test captain Pat Cummins is being rested for the white ball series against South Africa in order to prepare for the Ashes series starting in November, leaving Mitch Marsh to lead Australia in both formats.
The T20 against the Proteas will be held in Darwin and Cairns on Aug. 10, 12 and 16, followed by ODIs in Cairns and Mackay in northern Queensland state on Aug. 19, 22 and 24.
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Australia squads:
T20: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
ODI: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
French swimming star Leon Marchand began his 2025 World Aquatics Championships in style with the top men’s 200 IM qualifying swim on Wednesday, 30 July.
A large gathering of passionate Wang Shun supporters made for a cauldron-like atmosphere in Singapore’s World Championships Arena, but four-time Olympic champion Marchand looked relaxed and happy as he smiled and waved to a section of fans with tricolour flags behind the blocks.
The Toulouse man, who will only swim the medley events individually at this event, blasted out to an early lead, ahead of fellow Bob Bowman training mates Hubert Kos of Hungary and Team USA’s Shaine Casas.
He was, in fact, under world record time for the majority of the race, before easing up on the final leg to conserve energy for this evening’s semi-finals, touching home in top spot with 1:57.63.
Earlier in a stacked morning session, Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers took top spot in his men’s 100 freestyle heat with 47.48 to progress to this evening’s semis alongside last night’s 200 freestyle winner David Popovici of Romania, who sealed the top qualification time of 47.41.
Elsewhere, Canada’s reigning Olympic champion Summer McIntosh, already a two-time winner in Singapore, looked fresh after a rare day off from competition to take the top women’s 200 butterfly qualification time into this evening’s semis of 2:07.07.
