With a seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands in Rotterdam, Ireland placed third in the Women’s T20 World Cup qualifying match of the following year.
Gaby Lewis recorded her 17th career half century with the bat in the 20-over format while Arlene Kelly took five wickets, pushing her past 70 overall in the T20 format.
With the win, the team will finish second against the hosts in the four-team round-robin to claim top spot and one of the two spots left open for the final qualifier of the year in Nepal in January.
With Kelly making her first breakthrough of the day, Netherlands won the toss and went for it. They lost both Phebe Molkenboer and Merel Dekeling for nine.
With 23 and 25 respectively, Robine de Leede and Robine de Leede, respectively, gave the Dutch hope, but when Leah Paul removed de Leede, Kelly took Sanya Khurana, Caroline de Lange, and Silver Siegers, respectively, the wickets started to fall.
After 18.5 overs, Ireland, who had a 110 tally, were out for the hosts, but Christina Coulter-Reilly, who had already been out for two, gave them an early blow.
However, Gaby Lewis led the chase, with the captain scoring seven times before Hannah Landheer, who also took Orla Prendergast’s wicket, took the wicket on 49.
Amy Hunter and Laura Delany had five balls to go before Ireland were almost there, keeping their perfect record in the competition.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said that Tehran warned Europe’s top three powers that reimposing United Nations sanctions on the country will have consequences, as senior officials met to discuss the renewal of nuclear inspections in Iran to avoid an economic sanctions “snapback mechanism” after they were lifted under the previous 2015 accord.
Baghaei said Iran told Europeans during a meeting in Geneva on Tuesday that they do not have the right to trigger the mechanism, but that both sides would continue nuclear talks in the coming days.
The talks between senior foreign ministry officials from Iran and France, the United Kingdom and Germany – known as the E3 , – , came as the European grouping has long threatened to reinstate sanctions at the UN Security Council by October, when the nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers expires.
After meeting with the E3, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran remained committed to diplomacy and a mutually beneficial solution.
The European Union, which serves as coordinator of the 2015 deal was also attending.
Tuesday’s meeting marked the second round of talks between Iranian and European diplomats since Israel struck Iran in a 12-day war in mid-June. The war derailed Tehran’s nuclear negotiations with the United States and prompted Iran to suspend cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Under the terms of the 2015 , Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action , (JCPOA), Iran committed to regular inspections of its nuclear energy programme in return for relief on some Western sanctions. The nuclear deal was torpedoed in 2018 when Donald Trump, during his first term as president, unilaterally withdrew the US and slapped crippling sanctions on Iran.
The E3, who remain parties to the deal brokered by then US President Barack Obama, have threatened to trigger the accord’s “snapback mechanism” by the end of August in response to Iran’s retaliatory move to halt inspections.
The window for activating the mechanism closes in October, after which the UN sanctions would be permanently removed.
Tehran has warned of a “harsh response” if sanctions are reinstated.
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said during a weekly news conference that Tehran’s focus was “on preventing actions or incidents that may be costly for the country”.
He added that Tehran was “negotiating with all our might” in advance of the planned talks.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently said Tehran was working with its allies China and Russia – who are also parties to the JCPOA – to prevent the reimposition of sanctions. Just before Israel launched its surprise attacks on Iran, Tehran held five rounds of talks with Washington with the aim of reaching a new deal on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Israel’s offensive killed top commanders, nuclear scientists and hundreds of civilians, striking both military facilities and residential areas. The conflict also saw the US intervene on Israel’s behalf by carrying out massive strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities before it ended in a ceasefire on June 24.
The UN’s nuclear watchdog, IAEA, says Iran is the only non-nuclear-armed country currently enriching uranium to 60 percent – far beyond the 3.67 percent cap set by the 2015 accord. A nuclear weapon must have a 90% enrichment.
Iran has repeatedly denied having nuclear weapons, insisting that its energy-producing program is only for civilian purposes.
Tottenham are in talks with Turkish club Galatasaray about signing defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma on loan. Bissouma has not yet featured for Spurs this season.
Due to persistent lateness, the Mali international was excluded from the squad for this month’s Uefa Super Cup game against Paris St-Germain.
Due to an injury, Bissouma was unable to play in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City and was also unavailable for Spurs’ Premier League opener against Burnley.
The 28-year-old joined Spurs from Brighton in a deal worth £25 million plus add-ons in 2022, where he has made 100 appearances, including starting the team’s 1-0 Europa League victory over Manchester United in May.
Dates: August 24 through September 7 in Flushing Meadows, New York
Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter, both from the UK, lost in the first round of the US Open due to the city’s sweltering weather.
Kartal, who has been dealing with a knee problem lately, physically suffered in the 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 defeat to Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, the 18th seed.
Boulter, 29, was unable to turn around her Grand Slam woes, falling to Ukrainian 27th seed Marta Kostyuk, 6-4, 6-4.
A limping Kartal led 3-0 in a bizarre deciding set before receiving a lifeline when Haddad Maia’s movement also became hampered, presumably due to cramp.
In the testing environment, points slowed and slowed, but neither player resisted giving in.
Haddad Maia couldn’t walk and lost her serve, which was 3-1, thanks to the vocal support of a boisterous group of Brazilian fans, who gave her a remarkable victory.
Boulter resumes “buzz,” but searches for serve options.
Boutler was a seeded player at Flushing Meadows at the time last year, but after a difficult season, he is now in danger of dropping out of the top 50.
The powerful baseliner has never advanced past a major’s second week, and her lack of confidence in Kostyuk seemed to be a result of her lack of form.
Boulter claimed she had regained her “buzz” despite only having won once in her previous eight matches.
After taking “days off from the sport” following the Canadian Open last month, Boulter believed she had found a new perspective.
She said, “You can look at the results and think she’s having a tough time, but I’m actually really excited.”
I had to lose it in Montreal a few weeks ago, and I think that was a turning point in my career.
In the middle of the US hard-court swing, there was a complete reset, and I believe I am on the right track.
In the tenth game, Boulter helped her create three break points and illustrated how she would continue to fight by saving five match points while serving at 5-3.
Kostyuk made it through the second round, but he made a comeback, serving out the match.
Boulter put her struggles down to the adjustments she has been making to her serve, which she had to deal with.
Boulter, who was broken four times, continued, “I’m trying to find rhythm and don’t fully commit to the serve I’m going for.
“At this point, it won’t be done by placing the serve in the court.”
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift made their engagement announcement earlier today, sharing several images of the Kansas City Chiefs star’s proposal, including images of the ring itself.
Taylor Swift showed off her engagement ring whilst announcing that her partner, Travis Kelce, had proposed to her. The couple shared the news with fans in a joint post today alongside photos from the special occasion.
Taylor, 35, and Travis, also 35, who went public with their relationship two years ago, gave a glimpse into the proposal in photos uploaded by them on Instagram earlier. They were seen surrounded by flowers in a garden, with the photos showing them embracing after getting engaged.
The ring that Travis gave to the Grammy Award winner was captured in a close-up in one photo. As Taylor held hands with her fiancee, a silver diamond on a gold band adorned the engagement ring.
Taylor Swift showcased her engagement ring in a post announcing that she’s set to marry Travis Kelce(Image: taylorswift/Instagram)
In other photos shared by the couple, including one that showed Taylor and Travis hugging, the ring was also visible. After getting engaged, she held his hand in his face while holding the ring on display.
According to TMZ, Travis helped design the ring. The outlet reports that it has learned that the engagement ring is an Old Mine Brilliant Cut by designer Kindred Lubeck, adding that sources say the jeweller worked with Travis on the design.
Another photo showed NFL star Travis, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, down on one knee whilst proposing to Taylor. The floral scenery, including an arch, were seen around the couple as they celebrated the special occasion.
Your English teacher and your gym instructor are getting married, they wrote beside the photos. A TNT emoji appeared at the end of the caption. Taylor’s song So High School from her 2013 album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology was included in the post.
Within an hour of being uploaded, Taylor and Travis’ joint post has received more than 5 million likes. Fans have voiced their opinions on X, including the engagement ring itself. This ring is so TAYLOR, one user wrote in a post.
Another person referred to it as “a big rock.” After learning their engagement, a third person said, “Wow, the ring is absolutely stunning! Wishing them a lifetime of happiness and love. Someone once said, “That looks expensive.”
Some fans have suggested that the engagement ring resembles a logo used when Taylor announced in May that she now owns “all of the music” that she’s ever made, following a dispute over her back catalogue. One person tweeted today: “Is no one going to point out Taylor’s ring looks like the logo from her masters announcement.”
The Kansas City Chiefs’ media availability, however, was revealed shortly after head coach Andy Reid had left, according to the Associated Press. Mike Danna, the defensive end, was then left fielded with questions about it.
The couple announced their engagement in a joint post on Instagram today(Image: taylorswift/Instagram)
It’s incredible, Mike said of the engagement. You know, I was off guard, but I’m happy for them. But you are aware that it is wonderful. That is a blessing. That’s beautiful to find that kind of joy, blessing, love any time.
Travis’ teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes both reacted to the news via social media today. Over time, it is thought that Travis and Taylor have gotten to know each other.
Three red hearts were added to Patrick’s Instagram engagement photo. Two of the most sincere people meet and fall in love, according to Brittany when she posted Taylor’s own post. I’m so happy for these two.
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Rio Ngumoha was a Blue from the age of eight until the age of sixteen. A Blue Chelsea.
The forward scored Liverpool’s last-minute winner at Newcastle, but there is no denying it right now.
After a £110 million bid was rejected earlier this month, all that was up for discussion about signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who is still imprisoned, was to be the subject of all the talk heading into Monday’s game.
However, Ngumoha headlined the following game.
And this is consistent with his infancy to date. Ngumoha has been the subject of conversation in English football circles for the past five or so years because of her outstanding performance at Chelsea’s Cobham academy.
He jumped out at Liverpool’s handling of his exit from Chelsea last September after he shocked him by leaving Stamford Bridge.
He turns 17 on Friday, and he’ll sign his first professional contract with Anfield, which, given his skills, will be very lucrative.
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He left Chelsea for Liverpool, but why?
Ngumoha, who was born in Newham, London, left Chelsea based on his belief that Liverpool’s pathway was superior to what was available, according to multiple sources.
According to those close to him, Ngumoha’s current circumstances support his decision to relocate.
His family and close friends weighed up a number of Premier League options.
Ngumoha was regarded as the best player in his generation at Chelsea, but he was unsure whether he would receive enough first team opportunities.
Despite being offered numerous significant future contracts and despite repeated assurances, this was untrue.
Despite all of this, a source claimed that he wasn’t made to feel special or like he would eventually be fast-tracked into the first team.
He was one of the youngest players to play in a Chelsea under-18s game, but he realized he couldn’t afford those opportunities and that he could play for multiple age groups above his own.
Chelsea is still angry at losing Ngumoha, and all of this didn’t go well at Stamford Bridge.
Despite Premier League regulations allowing it as long as 24 hours’ notice, they are alleged to have prohibited Liverpool and Manchester United scouts from watching their academy talent.
It represents a significant change from Roman Abramovich’s time.
Chelsea had long been one of the best-funded academy sets-ups capable of plagiarising talent through its purported ability to be one of the best.
Chelsea’s senior academy administrators are cognizant that this is a new era in which Liverpool and Manchester United are now back at the top of youth football.
In light of the fact that top English talent has been given a premium by Brexit, Arsenal, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle are just a few players who are coming in behind.
The aftermath of Chelsea’s takeover was ineffective.
Chelsea under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership, which gave it a wider context during Ngumoha’s time there.
After the 2022 takeover, Morale had fallen out of the senior academy squad, with some reporting that the number of promising international players signing for the first team had soared.
Meanwhile, top academy stars Conor Gallagher, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Lewis Hall, Mason Mount, Lewis Hall, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Conor Gallagher all left for a sizable profit to balance the skyrocketing expenses.
Chelsea’s first two years under the American consortium saw results that didn’t quickly follow.
By the time Glenn van der Kraan joined from Manchester City and Jack Francis was promoted last summer, it was too late. Ngumoha left Chelsea under the direction of former long-term academy leaders Neil Bath and Jim Fraser.
Behind the scenes, there was a period of unrest because of the club’s sheer pace of change, but the club is finally settling and Enzo Maresca’s victories in the Conference League and Club World Cup, as well as his record-eight academy debuts in a single season, have improved things.
Reggie Walsh’s early chances at 16 and Shim Mheuka’s recent turn 17 demonstrate Chelsea’s efforts to prevent repeat appearances.
What kind of persona can Ngumoha have?
When people who know Ngumoha talk about him, the same things keep coming up: he has a great mentality, has a great dribbling talent, and that his brother James has played a key role in his development.
Ngumoha, who has represented England in U15, U16, and U17 matches, also played in small-sided competitions at Chelsea’s academy.
Owner of Ole Futsal Alfie Brooks stated to BBC Sport, “Rio was outstanding and the same player as he was last night on television.”
His ability to execute those skills at a speed was what set him apart from other people, even at an early age. He is very technical and can easily defeat opponents.
He can reach any level he desires if he follows the same path.
Saul Isaksson-Hurst worked with him in a private capacity in the future as an Under-9s coach for Ngumoha.
He claimed, “We managed to rescue him from Arsenal’s clutches.” He had outstanding talent at the U9 level.
He is one of the best academy talents I have seen, and I’ve seen some of the best players become stars, “I don’t say it lightly.”
He can break lines, drive at players, beat opponents on either side, and ultimately win. This is what makes him stand out.
I believe he can achieve that when I tell his brother that I expect him to list him on the Ballon d’Or list one day.
One notable standout memory of Isaksson-Hurst is:
He said, “I recall that we went to a tournament in France where all the biggest universities were present, including Juventus, Ajax, and Anderlecht, and that we advanced to the group stage.”
Rio won the tournament player award, something that never happens in youth football. The winner of the competition typically receives it.
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