Marco Bianchi 
Former Everton manager Brian Sorensen is set to become an assistant coach for the Republic of Ireland women’s national side ahead of their World Cup play‑off qualifiers against Kazakhstan. He will retain his technical director role at Aston Villa women while working alongside Liverpool’s Amber Whiteley under manager Carla Ward.
Canadian No.6 Felix Auger‑Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the 2026 US Open by Karen Khachanov, later suggesting he may have suffered heatstroke during the match. He acknowledged the loss, vowed to move on, and turned his focus to the upcoming Davis Cup qualifying tie against France. The article also outlines his 2026 Grand Slam results and his role in Team Canada’s Davis Cup campaign.
Dutch ATP player Tallon Griekspoor slammed Alexander Zverev’s US Open win, calling it mediocre and saying Zverev was not exceptional. Griekspoor also predicted that if other top players falter, Zverev could finish his career with four or five Grand Slam titles.
Ireland’s women’s rugby side, led by head coach Scott Bemand, view the upcoming WXV Global Series as the beginning of a new World Cup cycle. The team will face the United States in Dublin before matches in Galway, Cork, and South Africa, aiming to build depth and experience after a strong Six Nations finish.
Philippine tennis prospect Alexandra Eala was defeated in her first Grand Slam main‑draw appearance, falling to Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the opening round of the 2025 French Open. The match ended 6‑0, 2‑6, 6‑3, marking a setback for Eala after a promising breakthrough earlier in the season. Arango, then ranked No.85, advanced to the second round while Eala’s Grand Slam win‑streak ended.
Wrexham’s Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, released a short video on the club’s X account joking about the Spygate controversy as a dig at upcoming opponents Southampton. The clip, promoting sponsor Firefox, comes ahead of the Championship match at the Racecourse Ground, with manager Phil Parkinson urging his side to focus on the game despite recent setbacks.
India’s Abhishek Sharma smashed 108 runs from 34 balls, setting the record for the fastest century in a full-member T20 international during the third T20 against Afghanistan in Delhi. His innings included nine fours and 11 sixes, propelling India to 221-7.
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson told the media he has spoken to every player in the squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel in the Nations League, saying none feel comfortable with the fixtures. The two matches will be played at neutral venues – Israel’s ‘home’ game in Hungary on 27 September and the return in Serbia on 4 October – and the FAI has confirmed the home tie will be behind closed doors.
Seamus Coleman, the 37‑year‑old former Everton captain, was left out of the 26‑man Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures. Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson explained the decision was partly due to Coleman being club‑less and wanting to give opportunities to other players, while several other squad members also miss out because of injuries.
An independent technical assessment has cleared the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton as the venue for rowing and canoeing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, despite the river being home to around 500 saltwater crocodiles. World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide endorsed the venue, and officials said contingency plans are in place to ensure athlete safety.