British and Irish Lions surge in second half to beat Queensland Reds 52-12
The Lions are now two from two in five days in Australia after a 54-7 tour-opening win over Western Force in Perth on the weekend.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
34 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark News Turns Heads on Wednesday
Caitlin Clark News Turns Heads on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been an eventful sophomore campaign for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. Despite battling multiple injuries, Clark has continued to impress on the court — earning a selection as a WNBA All-Star Game captain. She's missed eight games so far this season, including Tuesday night's Commissioner's Cup Final against the 13-2 Minnesota Lynx. Still, the Fever pulled off a statement win, defeating Minnesota 74-59. Advertisement Clark has been sidelined by a quad injury for five games and a groin injury for the last three. Even with the missed time, her on-court production has remained elite, averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. On Wednesday, though, the buzz around Clark shifted off the court — and into the sneaker world. After recently debuting her first Nike Player Edition shoe — the Kobe 5 Protro PE — it was officially announced that Clark's highly anticipated signature sneaker will hit the market in spring 2026. While fans had been waiting for a release timeline, they now have one — and the hype is only growing. According to "Front Office Sports," Clark's signature line is projected to be a major force in the sneaker industry. It could rank among the top five basketball signature franchises and may eventually be worth as much as $150 million. Caitlin Clark has quickly become one of the most prominent athletes in all of professional sports since being selected No. 1 overall out of Iowa, where she cemented her legacy as one of the greatest college basketball players of all time. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on against the Minnesota Lynx.© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Now in her second WNBA season, she's coming off a celebratory moment alongside her Fever teammates after winning the Commissioner's Cup. Her next opportunity to return to the court could come on Thursday, when Indiana hosts the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Advertisement Related: LeBron James Reacts to Caitlin Clark Being Ranked Outside Top 5 by WNBA Players This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Australia's Emus advance to U19 World Cup quarter-final
Australia are two steps away from ending a decades-long medal drought at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup after advancing to the quarter-finals with a 106-96 win over the Dominican Republic. Jacob Furphy (24 points) led all scorers with five three-pointers, and Jack Whitbourn (12 points, 12 rebounds) posted a double-double for the Emus, who never trailed in their round-of-16 encounter on Thursday morning (AEST). Robbie McKinlay's team increased their lead to 21 points early in the third period at Lausanne Arena in Switzerland, but saw it trimmed to eight with more than four minutes left to play. The Emus held on, advancing to the last eight of the tournament for the first time since 2015. It matches the team's best achievement since an Andrew Bogut-led line-up claimed a historic gold medal under coach Rob Beveridge in 2003. The Emus move onto the Quarter-Finals of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 🔥AUS 106 - 96 DOM#WeAreBasketball | #GoEmus | #FIBAU19 — Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) July 2, 2025 The Emus next face Germany on Friday night (AEST), after the European heavyweights continued their strong tournament with a 92-83 win over Serbia. Four of Germany's starters scored in double figures, led by Hannes Steinbach, who starred with 23 points and 19 rebounds. Eight-time champions USA smashed a series of records on their way to a 140-67 rout of Jordan. USA set new all-time highs with 59 field goals made, 52 two-point field goals made and 31 steals. They also broke their own scoring record with 140 points - the second-highest total in U19 World Cup history - and their 41 assists and 37 forced turnovers were the second-highest tallies in competition history. Eight USA players scored in double figures, led by Tyran Stokes and Morez Johnson Jr (19 each). New Zealand booked a quarter-final spot for the first time with a 99-86 victory over China. The Kiwis will face tournament hosts Switzerland, who shocked France with an 86-79 upset. Switzerland, ranked No.60 in the world, went on an 18-0 run spanning the fourth period and overtime to take down their highly fancied rivals. Canada reached the last eight for the seventh consecutive tournament with a 100-75 win over Mali, but next take on the might of the USA. FIBA U19 WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS Slovenia v Israel New Zealand v Switzerland Canada v USA Germany v Australia
Washington Post
an hour ago
- Washington Post
Twins put struggling starter Bailey Ober on injured list with left hip impingement
MIAMI — The Minnesota Twins placed struggling starting pitcher Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hip impingement. Ober is 4-6 with a 5.28 ERA in 17 starts this season, with 21 home runs allowed and 74 strikeouts in 92 innings. In his last five starts, the 6-foot-9 right-hander is 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA and 14 home runs allowed in 30 innings.
