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An Irish national team has voted to go ahead with its fixture against Israel, with players agreeing to wear black armbands in memory of those killed in Gaza. The decision allows the match to proceed while still registering a gesture of mourning and solidarity, and it is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over whether sporting ties with Israel should continue during the conflict.
- 2Ireland beat Israel in match with no handshakes over Gaza war●Ireland beat Israel but no handshakes due to war in Gaza
Ireland defeated Israel in a football match, but the usual post-match handshakes between the two sides did not take place because of the war in Gaza. The result itself was overshadowed by the visible tensions, with players avoiding contact as the conflict continues to cast a shadow over sporting encounters between the two countries.
- 3Trump administration weighs baseball park in Grand Teton National Park●Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
The Trump administration is considering building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Major League Baseball reportedly contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, and an agency official has scouted Grand Teton as a possible location. The idea is drawing attention because of concerns over developing infrastructure on protected federal land.
- 4What Science Actually Knows About CTE▼The CTE conversation: What science actually knows (and what we don’t)
A new examination of chronic traumatic encephalopathy reviews what research has established about the brain disease linked to repeated head impacts, and where scientific certainty ends. The piece weighs confirmed findings against open questions about diagnosis, prevalence and long-term effects, reflecting ongoing debate among scientists, athletes and sports organisations over how much is truly known.