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Ireland beat Malaysia in first capped match at home since 2019

Conor Empey and Sam Hyland both enjoyed dream debuts as they scored for the Ireland men’s national hockey team against Malaysia in a 3-2 win on Tuesday night – It was the side’s first capped match in the country since 2019.

Empey scored twice as Ireland edged out a pacey Malaysian side at Comber Road in front of fans.

The game was the first of two scheduled friendlies, with the second set to be played on Wednesday night at the same venue.

Hyland had opening the scoring with his first international touch two minutes in before Empey got his first of the night soon after.

Malaysia stormed back with Abu Kamal Azrai and Razie Rahim hitting the net but Empey swooped with time running out for a memorable 3-2 success.

Coach Mark Tumilty was delighted to get the win over the 11th ranked Malaysians while also seeing his young guns make an impact.

“It was a very fast game and probably represent quite a bit of what we will face from Russia [in the World Cup qualifiers],” Tumilty said.

“It was good to win against a nation ranked above us so that is a big positive as was coming back after they equalised. Conor and Sam both scoring on their debuts, delighted for them for their hard work and effort.

“We have been trying to grow the number of players and that creates that extra competition for places. It puts a bit of pressure on them to perform but there will be pressure at the World Cup qualifiers so pleased from that point of view.”

Hyland scored with his first international touch with under two minutes on the clock from Ireland’s first chance – the goal was his first for an international side at any level.

After a smart control in the circle, his shot took a deflection off a defender’s foot to deceive goalkeeper Hafizuddin Othman.

Empey made it 2-0 in the eighth minute after coming off the bench as a Shane O’Donoghue surge into the circle saw the ball pop and bounce to the forward who slotted home with glee.

After the swift start, Malaysia – coached by former Irish assistant coach Arul Anthoni – settled and had the greater control in the second quarter.

Three penalty corners were kept out while Irish goalkeeper James Milliken was in control of Abu Kamal Azrai and Azuan Hasan fired shots his way.

Ireland had the best of the early phases of the third quarter but without truly stretching the visitors’ defence and adding another goal.

Malaysia’s pace caused the hosts problems as they contrived to cough up a perfect chance when Azuan Hasan’s cross was turned in by a foot rather than a stick from point blank range.

The goal did come with mere seconds to go of the quarter when Azrai raced clear down the left and applied the perfect reverse-stick shot into the bottom corner.

Malaysia were level in contentious fashion when Razie Rahim’s drag-flick hit the backboard, Ireland arguing the ball had never left the attacking circle from the corner injection.

But Ireland finished the stronger, earning their first corners in the last three minutes of the match.

From the second one, Lee Cole’s drag was blocked by Othman but no one moved to clear it and Empey spotted the loose ball, converting the chance from close range.

The two sides meet again on Wednesday evening at Lisnagarvey (7.30pm).

Teams

Ireland: J Milliken, L Madeley, J McKee, K O’Dea, K Marshall, S O’Donoghue, P McKibbin, M Robson, B Walker, L Cole, S Hyland
Subs: D Walsh, S Murray, M McNellis, J Duncan, C Harte, C Empey, J Carr

Malaysia: H Othman, N Sumantri, M Jalil, A Hamsani, S Cholan, F Ashari, R Rahim, F Jali, A Hasan, A K Azrai, N Jazlan
Subs: N Hassan, Z P Mizan, F Saari, A Zain, A Rozemi, S Saabah, H Abdul

Ireland lose to Zimbabwe in first ODI of four-game series

The Ireland women’s national cricket team lost to Zimbabwe by four wickets on Tuesday in the hosts’ first-ever one-day international match since being granted ODI status.

Zimbabwe chased down the target of 253 that Ireland had built up and scored 254 runs with 37 balls to spare to take the lead in the four-game series.

The hosts’ captain, Mary-Anne Musonda, scored a century to lead her side to victory in the country’s capital of Harare, going unbeaten in the process.

With her final score of 103, Musonda became Zimbabwe’s first-ever woman centurion, capping off a historic day with another milestone for the home side to celebrate.

The captain formed healthy partnerships throughout the 50 overs and her teammates contributed positively to the chase, with Precious Marange and Josephine Nkomo posting 27 and 25 runs each during their spells at-bat.

This came after two early wickets had spelled danger for the Zimbabweans, as the Irish held them to 25/2 after just 5.2 overs.

The Irish opening partnership of Leah Paul and Gaby Lewis lasted longer but were much less successful as they only managed 28 runs in 8.2 overs before Paul walked.

Lewis only managed 24 runs off 51 balls before she received her marching orders when Marange removed her, having separated the opening partnership earlier.

Laura Delany was the standout for Ireland on a slow day – the captain racked up 86 in a strong push to reach 253 after the side had managed a run rate of only 3.5 per over in the first 28.

She fell with only several overs to go and two more wickets followed after hers before the 50 overs came to a close.

Ireland failed to bowl out the hosts who reached their target in the middle of the 43rd over with four wickets to spare.

The two teams will play the second ODI in the four-match series on Thursday, September 7, with the game set to begin at 6 am BST.

Chelsea looking to sign seven-goal Stoke City star

Reports have floated around that the Blues are interested in buying young Stoke City forward Emre Tezgel this season

The Stamford Bridge outfit is looking to improve its youth academy setup. Tezgel currently plies his trade for Stoke City U18s but has already been compared to the England captain, Harry Kane.

According to the Daily Mail, the Championship side will be struggling to hold onto their prized prospect this season as a few Premier League clubs will want his signature.

The report suggests that Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City all want the teenager. Each club is continuing to track the centre forwards progression.

Why does everyone want Emre Tezgel?

The teenage striker only turned 16 in September but has been causing a stir at Stoke for some time.

He scored seven goals in his first five games for the youth team in the Under-18 Premier League. These goals also included a hattrick against Liverpool in recent weeks.

After these performances, the Burton-born forward was called up to the England U17 team. For the Three Lions, he scored four goals in three matches during their September international break.

These statistics surely make Tezgel one of the brightest talents in the English youth leagues. Soon he will have to decide if he thinks Stoke City is the right place to progress his career.

Although not many players get the chance to progress from the youth side to the Premier League first team, some Chelsea players have shown it is possible.

If Tezgel chooses to move to Stamford Bridge then he will hope to follow the paths of Reece James, Billy Gilmour and Mason Mount.

 

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Tyrone SFC 2021 – Preview, Fixtures, Where To Watch

Tyrone GAA

The 2021 Tyrone Senior Football Championship begins on Thursday, September 7 following the climax of the inter-county season which saw the Red Hand bring home the Anglo-Celt and Sam Maguire Cups.

16 teams will take part in the tournament, all of them looking to get their hands on the prize.

Dromore and Derrylaughan earned the final two spots after two-point wins over Ardboe and Moy Tír na nÓg in the preliminary round.

Some teams, such as Edendork, will include several members of the Tyrone senior football panel that went all the way this year and those players will be hungry for more.

Dungannon Thomas Clarkes are the team to beat after claiming the championship last year for the first time in 64 years.

The side beat 2019 winners Trillick 8-7 on penalties after the two teams were tied at 1-12 each after extra time.

However, they face an uphill battle to retain the O’Neill Cup as no side since 2005 has been able to do so.

Carrickmore, the team with the most championship wins in the county, were the last team to retain the cup but have not won the competition since.

Eight teams have won the championship since the record holders’ last success, with Carrickmore finishing runners-up four times – they last reached the final in 2014.

Edendork are the town rivals to Dungannon Thomas Clarkes and boast Darren McCurry, Conn Kilpatrick and Niall Morgan among their ranks – Morgan plays outfield for the side.

However, the side have never won the Tyrone senior title, having only two intermediate championships to their name.

With several All-Ireland winners in their ranks, this could be the year the side steps up a gear.

Fixtures

Round 1

Thursday, October 7 2021 – Killyclogher v Donaghmore, 7:30 pm – Healy Park

Friday, October 8 2021 – Pomeroy Plunketts v Eglish, 6:45 pm – Healy Park

Friday, October 8 2021 – Trillick v Galbally, 8:30 pm – Healy Park

Saturday, October 9 2021 – Omagh v Carrickmore, 1 pm – Loughpark

Saturday, October 9 2021 – Edendork v Coalisland, 3:30 pm – Galbally

Sunday, October 10 2021 – Derrylaughan v Laughmacroy, 1 pm – Arthur Mallon Park

Sunday, October 10 2021 – Clonoe O’Rahilly’s v Errigal Ciaran, 3 pm – Arthur Mallon Park

Monday, October 11 2021 – Dromore v Dungannon, 7:30 pm – Healy Park.

Where To Watch

All games will be streamed on Tyrone GAA TV. Click here for information

Mo Salah Nominated For PFA Fans’ Player of the Month

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has received a nomination for September’s PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award as a result of his performances.

Salah is one of six Premier League players on the shortlist for the monthly award after scoring three goals in the month, reaching a landmark 100 in the competition.

The Egyptian is up against Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea), Ismaila Sarr (Watford), Ivan Toney (Brentford) and Michail Antonio (West Ham United).

Salah scored a goal in all three of Liverpool’s games in the Premier division of English football in September – he scored against Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Brentford.

The 29-year-old has been the star for Jurgen Klopp’s side since arriving at the club and this season has been no different thus far.

The team recently drew with defending Premier League champions Manchester City at Anfield after a pulsating second half.

Mo Salah was the star of the show for Liverpool and the fans named him their Man of the Match when the game ended.

Salah’s goal was a sight to behold as he danced past four defenders and put the ball past Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to restore Liverpool’s lead, which did not last.

He received the ball several yards from the edge of the City box and escaped a three-man press before entering the box, staring down centre-back Aymeric Laporte.

He opened a space for himself to move beyond Laporte with an eye for a shot and fired one past Ederson to the delight of the 40,000 Liverpool fans in attendance.

It was a move he has done several times before – against Tottenham in 2018 and Napoli in the season Liverpool brought home the Champions League trophy for the first time in 14 years.

Yet, that’s what made it so special.

Fans can vote for Liverpool’s No.11 here and have until 11.59 pm BST on Sunday to do so.

Leeds’ Kalvin Phillips out of England match

England manager has announced that defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips will miss out on their next international qualifier against Andorra

The Three Lions will have to do without the Leeds midfielder due to a calf strain. Phillips suffered the injury in his club’s 1-0 victory over Watford at the weekend.

He has now been replaced with James Ward-Prowse in English training. This will be a great improvement for the Southampton man’s week after he scored and was shown a red card in their 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Kalvin Phillips is not the only Leeds player that will miss international duty with Patrick Bamford unable for selection with an ankle injury. Roma striker Tammy Abraham has been drafted in as a backup to Harry Kane.

Southgate will still have a very strong squad to play in this international break. They will first face Andorra away at 19:45 on Saturday 9th October. Three days later they will play Hungary at 19:45 in Wembley. Both matches will be shown on Sky Sports.

The Three Lions can cope but this may be more trouble for Bielsa and Leeds

Although England will be strong, this injury will be more of a worry to Leeds United fans. The Whites only claimed their first league win of the season on Sunday and are now without some of their starting players.

Marcelo Bielsa was lucky to have a Bamford replacement with Rodrigo able to play the position but he will not have as many choices for Phillips.

Adam Forshaw has spent much of the last two seasons on the injury table and is currently out for two more weeks with a hamstring strain. Northern Irish player, Stuart Dallas is also suffering from a knock.

If Phillips is not right to play, then the team may need to rely on Mateusz Klich to fill in.

Leeds fans should not worry too much presently with the club having a week’s break. Their next match is away to Southampton at 15:00 on Saturday, 16th October.

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Sports recovery with CBD oil

After a long sports session, you may feel severe muscle pain. Not treating this pain in time can cause your performance as an athlete to be lower and the pain to become chronic. Are you in search of a product to treat pain in sports safely? Science has set its eye on CBD oil!

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Use of CBD oil in sport: enjoy the benefits

Every athlete should consider the recovery of the muscles after long and intense physical activity sessions—the fibres of the muscle break during these exercises, producing the phenomenon of muscle pain late.

It is a natural process after exercise, but it does not stop producing pain that can be disabling in some cases. They may recommend using ice packs or applying compression measures to the area to promote better blood circulation. You can also choose to take a pain reliever to help you cope with the days after training.

While many medications can effectively relieve these pains, their regular use may carry health risks in the future. For this reason, CBD oil for athletes has been considered an alternative to avoid the side effect of anti-inflammatory painkillers in traditional medicine.

Cannabidiol is one of the many components that the cannabis plant has and that science has studied in the search for effective treatments for pain. Its use as sports therapy has spread, thanks to the fact that it is not addictive and does not produce psychotic symptoms.

How does CBD oil relieve muscle pain in athletes?

In general, most athletes opt for classic measures to alleviate muscle ailments. But when they are not effective, you have toresort to treatments that have had optimal results.

CBD oil has been used for contractures, as studies have shown that it slows down the inflammatory process in muscle fibres. The effect of CBD oil seems to be related to the body’s TRPV1 receptor, whose response to the use of this oil is the reduction of pain and the processes where there is inflammation, even chronic.

The oil also has benefits for the athlete in other common symptoms. For example, CBD oil avoids nausea that comes after high-impact workouts. In addition, the recovery of the muscles is faster due to the proven antioxidant effect of cannabidiol.

After exercise, our body is empowered to release anandamide naturally. This compound is related to the release of endorphins after exercise. CBD oil allows the decomposition of this natural cannabinoid to be slower and will enable you to feel more relaxation and pleasure after a long sports session.

CBD oil in sport in general

Since CB1 receptors are located throughout the brain, spinal cord and other tissues. CB2, in addition to these places, is also found in the tissues of the immune system. 

When CBD molecules bind to CB1 receptors, there is a more significant influence on the central nervous system, and when they attach to CB2s, the effect falls on the reduction of inflammations.

Our endocannabinoid system maintains homeostasis, which is balanced. When you are an athlete, your body is under great stress, much more significant than this system can handle, which is why CBD for athletes is highly recommended.

CBD oil benefits for athletes

Suffering from chronic pain is common in athletes and high-performance athletes. CBD has analgesic properties. Besides, CBD interacts with the TRPV-1 receptors of the central nervous system, sending signals that inhibit the perception of pain.

By relieving pain, stress levels are lowered, and the body can recover better.

CBD oil is also great to fight inflammations

Another common factor in athletes is inflammation, generated by injuries that can be the product of a blow, a fall or a bad movement during training.

For this reason, athletes often use over-the-counter anti-inflammatories on the market, such as ibuprofen, but which in the long run can have serious health consequences (for example, gastric ulcers or kidney problems).

CBD oil is a natural alternative without noticeable adverse effects (you may feel dry in the mouth, some diarrhoea or drowsiness), thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.

How does CBD oil work in the body?

CBD acts on the central nervous system, and the immune system adheres to CB2 receptors and lowers inflammation levels, improving pain and sports performance. By reducing inflammation, faster recovery is possible.

It is normal to use patches, creams, or lotions to be applied directly to the affected area, which is very useful to reduce inflammation and pain.

CBD oil for athletes has shown great value, improving the performance and life of athletes.

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Latest Combat Sports News Including Usyk And Joshua

In recent months, fans have been blessed with a handful of exciting boxing and MMA events.

Thankfully, the pandemic is slowing down so boxers are hitting the ring once again. The UFC is putting on some of its best events in years. Boxing hasn’t slowed either. What has happened in the combat sports world in recent months? Below, readers will learn about the latest news from the combat sports world.

Oleksandra Usyk Dominates Joshua

After a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury fell through, Joshua took a fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Most knew the Ukrainian boxer was good. However, few suspected him to win the bout. He had everything going against him including moving from cruiserweight to heavyweight. In addition to this, the boxer was taking on Joshua on his turf. Nevertheless, Usykwouldn’t be overwhelmed by Anthony Joshua or the crowd. The 34-year-old boxer put on a dominant performance by pummeling Joshua from bell to bell. Joshua took a few rounds midway through the fight but looked like a broken man after the bout was over.

There is no doubt that Usyk is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. The Cat has 19 wins and 0 losses. He was won by KO 13 times. Joshua had expressed interest in a rematch. Nevertheless, few believe he can beat Usyk. During the first fight, Usyk was too dominant. He will likely do it again. He will likely be the betting favorite on เว็บสล็อตเว็บตรง and other sites.

Volkanovski Brutalizes Brian Ortega

Besides the Usyk bout, the weekend also held UFC 266. The PPV event featured a featherweight showdown between Champion Alexander Volkanovski and challenge Brian Ortega. Most people expected the bout to be competitive. Nevertheless, nobody knew it would be this good. The fight is arguably one of the best in UFC history although it was primarily dominated by the champion. From the first bell, Alexander pushed the pace and peppered his opponent with devastating blows. Midway through the fight, Volkanovski was knocked to the ground and Ortega quickly tried to submit him.

Although the submission was tight, the champion refused to lose. He broke out of the submission and brutally beat his opponent. The beating was so bad that Ortega barely returned to his feet after the third round. Unfortunately, the ref and doctors refused to stop the fight, so Ortega took two more rounds of unnecessary punishment. In the end, the champion retained his title with a brutal win over Brian Ortega.

Shevchenko Dominates

UFC 266 had two title fights. The first title fight of the night was a flyweight match between challenge Lauren Murphy and champion Valentina Shevchenko. Many believed that the champion would dominate her opponent. She did. Lauren Murphy looks like a fish out of the water from the beginning. She refused to throw punches or go for takedowns. Many will agree that the American fighter from Anchorage never put up a fight. She looks like she came to lose, and she did just that. The 38-year-old never got started and was ultimately stopped in the 4th round.

Although it was another win for the champion, it wasn’t impressive. After all, her opponent wasn’t there to fight.

The Return Of Nick Diaz

What was the UFC thinking when adding Nick Diaz to the UFC 266 lineup? Although it seemed like a good idea on paper, it wasn’t. From the beginning, it was clear that Diaz hadn’t trained for the competition. From the beginning, Diaz looked out of shape and unprepared for the fight. Although his boxing was crisp, his gas tank was empty after two rounds. As for Robbie Lawler, he is always in shape and wasn’t going to let Diaz walk all over him. Unfortunately, the return of Nick Diaz was a major disappointment.

The Stockton fighter wasn’t interested in winning the bout. The UFC must’ve known this when it saw Diaz before the fight. After the bout, Nick’s friend Jake Shields claimed Nick was rushed to return. It was clear he wasn’t ready to fight. The competition was not good. Most fans agree that Diaz should return to retirement. Nevertheless, there is always a chance he would’ve performed better with a few more weeks to train.

Leinster issue injury update ahead of Zebre meeting

Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of this weekend’s United Rugby Championship meeting with Zebre at the RDS Arena (KO 1 pm – LIVE on RTE, DAZN, Premier Sports and URC TV).

Conor O’Brien, Nick McCarthy and Dan Leavy all came through the game against the Dragons with no issues after their return from injury and are expected to train as normal with the rest of the Leinster squad this week.

Jordan Larmour has returned to full training and will be available for selection this week after recovering from a groin injury.

Tommy O’Brien (hamstring) and Harry Byrne (foot) have also returned to full training and their names will be considered for the Zebre team sheet.

Second row Jack Dunne will look to increase his training load this week as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.

Rory O’Loughlin sustained an injury to his shoulder against Dragons and that will require further investigation and he is not available for selection this week as a result.

Five other players remain sidelined with no further update.

Caelan Doris continues his recovery from the calf injury he picked up in Leinster’s first URC match against the Vodacom Bulls.

Michael Milne also remains sidelined with a calf injury while Dave Kearney is out with an ankle injury.

Ireland international back-row Will Connors and Thomas Clarkson are the two other players out injured with no update this week – Connors is recovering from a knee injury and Clarkson has a hamstring problem.

Samoan Prop Tietie Tuimauga joins Connacht

Samoan Prop Tietie Tuimauga joins Connacht

Connacht have added to their recruitment for 2021/22 with the signing of loosehead prop Tietie Tuimauga.

The 28-year-old Samoan has recently made the move from former New Zealand side Manawatu, earning two international caps with the Samoan National Team during the summer, featuring against Tonga and the Maori All Blacks.

Connacht have been looking to bring in an extra loosehead prop this season, with Denis Buckley likely to be sidelined until the new year and is continuing his rehabilitation from a long term knee injury at the end of last year.

Tuimauga will link up with the squad in the coming weeks with a view to being available for selection later in 2021.

Commenting on the signing, Head Coach Andy Friend said:
 
“It’s no secret we’ve been exploring further options at loosehead following Denis Buckley’s long-term injury, so we are really pleased to welcome Tietie to Connacht. We now have strong cover across all of our front row, which is a good place to be, and with Tietie’s experience, he’ll offer us something different.
 
We now have a Pro squad of 44 plus a number of integrated Academy players, so I’m really pleased with the group we have assembled. Our sole focus now is on building on last week’s win when we face the Dragons on Saturday.”

After their opening URC defeat to Cardiff, the Westerners came out 34-7 victors with a bonus-point win against the Bulls last week.

Andy Friend’s side will face-off against the Dragons at the Sportsground this coming Saturday, before the interprovincial block of the season.

Connacht will first travel to Thomond Park to face Munster, before taking on Ulster at the Aviva Stadium on October 23rd, in what is set to become the first major sporting event in Ireland without a Covid-19 restricted capacity.

Samoan Prop Tietie Tuimauga joins Connacht

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