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Flag football moves one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport

Flag football took another step towards potentially becoming an Olympic sport when its governing association received approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Wednesday. The IOC Executive Board proposed that the International Federal of American Football (IFAF) — the association which oversees international flag football — be approved by the full IOC. IFAF will now have to wait until mid-October when the IOC holds its full session in Mumbai, India, where members will vote on the proposal. In a statement later Wednesday, IFAF said it “welcomes” the IOC board’s proposal. “We are optimistic regarding the vote of…Continue Reading

University of Alberta loses U Sports final to New Brunswick Reds

CHARLOTTETOWN – The University of New Brunswick Reds are the new golden boys of U Sports men’s hockey. The Reds defeated the Alberta Golden Bears 3-0 on Sunday in the championship final of the eight-team tourney at the Eastlink Centre. Cody Morgan, Cole Mackay and Austen Keating scored for the Reds, while Samuel Richard stopped 17 shots for the shutout. Morgan, named the game’s top star, also added an assist. Ethan Kruger stopped 29 of 32 shots for the Golden Bears. It is the ninth time the Reds have won the University Cup in its 60-year national tournament history. The…Continue Reading

West Ham transfer news: Vladimir Coufal confirms talks with Bayer Leverkusen

The German side were linked with a move for the Czech Republic international and Coufal has now confirmed talks were held. David Moyes’ side have endured a difficult season domestically and will return from the international break in the bottom three. Coufal has made 16 Premier League starts but will be out of contract at the end of the season and the arrival of German international Thilo Kehrer has pushed the 30-year-old down the pecking order. Speaking to Sport.cz, Coufal said: “There was interest, people from the club came to see, some negotiations took place. But it was a standard…Continue Reading

5 Chinese Dramas starring Yang Yang, from E-sports Fiction to Mysteries

loading… Yang Yang is a popular Chinese actor who has starred in many dramas. Photo/Yuekai Entertainment JAKARTA – Yang Yang is a popular Chinese actor who is now 31 years old. This handsome actor has been playing dramas since 2010 and has successfully explored various roles and characters. Yang Yang made his debut in the drama titled The Dream Of Red Mansions in 2010.He began to be widely known and starred in many Chinese dramas after playing Xiao Nai in a romantic comedy drama Love 020. The following Chinese drama starring Yang Yang for your viewing recommendations. 1. The King’s…Continue Reading

Arsenal FC XI vs Sporting Lisbon: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and latest injury for Europa League

Nketiah has been out since the start of this month with an ankle injury and he has not recovered yet. “He’s getting better,” said the Gunners boss. “He’s still in the boot. He’s still a few weeks away and we need to be patient. It was a nasty injury and he has a big challenge ahead of him. Thank God it could have been worse. So he’s not in a bad place.” Arsenal drew the first leg in Lisbon 2-2 last week and Mikel Arteta is expected to name a strong team to book a spot in the quarter-finals. There…Continue Reading

Kylian Mbappe: Paris Saint-Germain grant forward permission to speak to Al Hilal after world-record bid | Transfer Center News

Paris Saint-Germain have granted permission for Kylian Mbappe to speak to Al Hilal after the Saudi club’s world-record £259m bid. The French champions have put Mbappe up for sale and left him out of their squad for the pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, having made it clear they only want to include players who are committed to the club. Al Hilal’s record-breaking offer is not the only one PSG has received. They have been approached with a mix of offers for Mbappe, including cash plus players, but Al Hilal has shown their intention by tabling the world-record bid.…Continue Reading

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd & Spurs Ready Fernandes Bids, Rose to PSG, Fekir to Delay Lyon Exit & More

​By this time in the transfer window, we’re starting to get a good idea of ​​what most clubs are going to look like by the time next season comes around, but that can all change instantly. Even the most insignificant move can trigger an entire chain reaction, and it seems almost certain that there’ll be plenty more business before the window slams shut. Here are seven stories for you to look out for.​ Everton Ready Bid for Wantaway Lyon Midfielder Lucas Tousart It looks like Lyon are ready to move on from midfielder Lucas Tousart, having already recruited Jean Lucas…Continue Reading

Louth artist and environmentalist Katie Holten to talk about the new book in Dundalk Library

Katie Holten will be talking about her new book in Dundalk Library on Tuesday July 25 at 6pm Ardee artist and environmentalist Katie Holten, whose recently published book The Language of’ Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape’ is proving a best-seller, will be talking in Dundalk Library on Tuesday July 25 at 7pm. New York based Katie developed a tree a ‘Tree Alphabet’: a unique typeface based on Ireland’s ancient ogham system in which each native tree represents a character, ie A for apple, B for beech, C for cedar, and so forth. It has featured in many of…Continue Reading