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Ireland are beaten 2-1 by Belgium on their debut in the FIH Pro League in Dublin. A pair of goals from the impressive Belgian forward Ambre Ballenghien put the world number 3 side in control of the game early in the second half. However Ireland then produced their best hockey of the match creating a number of chances that they didn’t convert that could have seen them level in the game. Their hard work was rewarded with a penalty corner strike from Ellen Curran as the clock hit zero.

Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes are granted neutral status to compete in Olympic skiing and snowboarding qualifying events.

Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes are granted neutral status to compete in Olympic skiing and snowboarding qualifying events.

Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes are granted neutral status to compete in Olympic skiing and snowboarding qualifying events.

Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes are granted neutral status to compete in Olympic skiing and snowboarding qualifying events.

BBC Sport NI looks at the four hopefuls from Northern Ireland in the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

BBC Sport NI looks at the four hopefuls from Northern Ireland in the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, confirms chief executive Omar Mugharbel.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, confirms chief executive Omar Mugharbel.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, confirms chief executive Omar Mugharbel.

Will Stuart sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon which will leave the Bath and England prop with a "long road ahead" to full fitness.

Will Stuart sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon which will leave the Bath and England prop with a "long road ahead" to full fitness.

Will Stuart sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon which will leave the Bath and England prop with a "long road ahead" to full fitness.

Will Stuart sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon which will leave the Bath and England prop with a "long road ahead" to full fitness.

Quarterback Philip Rivers has come out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, five years after the 44-year-old grandfather last played in the NFL.

Quarterback Philip Rivers has come out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, five years after the 44-year-old grandfather last played in the NFL.

Quarterback Philip Rivers has come out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, five years after the 44-year-old grandfather last played in the NFL.

Quarterback Philip Rivers has come out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, five years after the 44-year-old grandfather last played in the NFL.

Philip Rivers signs for the Indianapolis Colts and will be on the practice squad after starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury.

Philip Rivers signs for the Indianapolis Colts and will be on the practice squad after starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury.